We finally learn the secret of the first Dark One.
Here’s the latest Once Upon a Time Review…
ThisOnce Upon a Timereview contains spoilers.
Once Upon A Time: Season 5 Episode 7
Once Upon A Timeis a great show.
Its compelling and effective for reasons I cant quite explain with aplomb or accuracy.
It is this just and inviolable worldview that perhaps is to blame for this weeks episode.
On paper, its all there for a winning hour of television.
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Okay, sure, great.
But at this stage in the game, we are one step ahead of the story.
The reveal that Nimue was the first Dark One would have be revelatory if theyd simply MADE it.
Etc, speeches completely undermining the strength of their central protagonist in the process.
Guys, we never thought Emma was nothing.
For five seasons youve given us this emotionally damaged but intensely strong and self-actualized woman.
I was supposed to be moved to tears when Morrison defeats (for the moment) Nimue.
Instead I found myself loudly proclaiming Duh in the quiet of my living room.
It was an episode where I found my thoughts wandering to nexts steps.
I mean, its going to be something like that right?
Theyve already set up Nimue and Merlin as foils.
Not even a little!
For the love of god, if youre going to make up a flower MAKE UP A FLOWER.
Dont just have roses popping up individually from the ground like blades of grass.
Best Moment With Emmas Red Leather Jacket:
Not featured.
This week we were alllllll about the Annie-Lennox-esque crepe makeup that Nimue donned.
Reptilian contact lenses: So hot right now.
Rating:
2 out of 5
