So I was a bit late in watching the episode this week as I was super busy but I still managed to avoid spoilers! The only thing I saw was the word sand which was so vague that I didn't think much of it (of course, I know now that there was much more to it.) This episode was a strange one as this season seems to be going but it was definitely another interesting one.
Firstly can I just say that the casting department are seriously amazing. Young Arthur and Guinevere were legit doubles of their adult selves and super cute.
Talking of Arthur... An Arthur centric. Obviously I'm not a big fan of his after the last couple of episodes but this episode really made me dislike him even more. I get that he wants to fix his kingdom and be a great King, but his obsession with finding the dagger went too far. Guinevere was even sick of him!
I quite like Guinevere actually which I didn't think I would but obviously the way she is now is due to the sand (I'll get back to that later). I thought her and Lancelot were really cute together and him saying he will always love her was so cute. I'm a shipper at heart so that was a nice shippy moment for me!
A couple of things I don't quite understand. The vault of the Dark One appears to be in Camelot now? Or at least very close. Has it moved since we last saw it? It does look like a different location. Also, I don't understand why before it had to be opened with a key and caused someone to trade a life for a life (I'm still upset over Neal okay) but now they just use a code to open it? Is there an explanation for that? Is it because they were awakening the Dark One before and now the Dark One is already awake so it doesn't affect them? I'm going to assume that's the case since it probably won't be explained. And one last thing that I didn't quite get. A door portal in the vault of the Dark One? Seriously? I mean I know it was only to a tiny location but it seems strange to me that Rumple would not think of finding someone who could create a door portal to a Land Without Magic if he knew that they existed. But hopping between worlds seems rather too easy these days considering poor Rumple had to wait a few hundred years to get Regina to cast the curse.
Some things I did like (because I do feel like I am being a tad negative here); mentioning things from previous seasons. The gauntlet coming back and how Rumple got that in his possession was nice to see. Also the fact that Snow recognised the place they went to hide the dagger as the same place she had her nightmare about Emma was pretty cool as well. Snow in general was great this episode. It was weirdly nice to see Snowing having a row for once (yay, they're a normal couple!) and then making up and being a badass team. David was being annoying at first but I'm glad he came to his senses.
But talking about Snowing, that brings me nicely to the whole magic sand situation (I know it has an actual name but I like to refer to it as magic sand to make life easier). So Guinevere stayed with Arthur because he used it on her (this seasons creeper award goes to...) and Lancelot's face when she kissed Arthur just broke my heart (I do have to wonder how you break the effects of this sand). The kingdom of Camelot was repaired because of it. Snowing were under the influence in Camelot because of Guinevere. Does that mean they're still under the influence now they're in Storybrooke? Or does the memory loss cancel it out? Lots of questions there! They were being super creepy immediately after the sand was used on them though.
And lastly the ending of the episode. I'm not sure about Emma using Rumple to be 'brave' (haha very funny. Totally not corny there guys.) Surely just using Merida would work, no? Why does it have to be Rumple? And is Rumple in her head telling her this cause that's super meta if he is.
I'm sure I probably missed a few things (like Emma being overprotective of Henry having a crush even as the Dark One! Those Swan Believer feels hitting me hard) but I enjoyed this episode more than I thought I would for it being an Arthur centric. I look forward to some answers about the sand and seeing what else happened in Camelot.
Saturday, 24 October 2015
Wednesday, 14 October 2015
Once Upon A Time 5x03 'Siege Perilous' Review
So this week I decided to test myself by waiting until the episode aired on UK Netflix to see if I could avoid spoilers. Surprisingly, I actually found out very little about the episode so it was a nice surprise! Of course, if you haven't seen the episode: spoilers ahead!!
Personally for me I think this was the best epsidoe of the season so far! I'm a huge Charming fan and I don't think we get enough of him outside of Snow (as much as I love her and love them together!) So it was really nice to see him having another episode for himself.
There was a lot of interesting stuff in this episode, so there's a lot to talk about! They won't be in the order of the episode I'm afraid, just the order I remember them in haha.
Firstly: Arthur. I want from being skeptical to liking him to absolutely hating him in the space of this episode! I was a little suspicious of him from the previous 2 episodes but I hadn't seen enough and then in this episode, he just did so many despicable things that I just really dislike him now (I think the actor is great though and he's a very interesting character. I don't think we're supposed to like him at this point). Especially when Lancelot (!!!!) showed up to tell Snow that Arthur is a villain. I don't know how Lancelot is alive and I hope they'll have a good explanation for that but I'm super excited to see more of Arthur. That poor Gilf guy (I believe that's his name) at the end there though!
Okay moving on from that, I just quickly wanted to mention Zelena. Now, I hate Zelena (as I believe we are supposed to) and I really dislike this baby plot (the fact that Robin himself has said twice now that it is not what he wanted makes me very uncomfortable) but I actually felt kind of sorry for her?!? And Regina was there talking about how many second chances Zelena has had and how she can't paint herself as the victim. I think that's a little unfair coming from Regina; I'm pretty sure she's on her second second second second second chance at this point (this is not trying to be hateful towards Regina; I'm just stating that she has had many second chances to get things right). Zelena is under the impression that the baby will be the only person to truly love her and that's just kind of sad. As much as I do not want her to be a mother, I do feel kinda bad for her. Which is something I never thought I'd say!
Third thing I also would like to mention is the shipping. Now I personally only ship one canon ship at this moment in time and that is Snowing but I'm taking my shipper goggles off to briefly mention Captain Swan and Outlaw Queen. Outlaw Queen is a quick thing since there wasn't too much of them in this episode. I feel like Robin should be able to tell her that he is happy that he is having a baby just not happy it's with Zelena. It's not that hard to comprehend but I do understand that it is indeed complicated. I also personally don't like the idea of Regina raising Zelena's baby buti also want Robin to be involved in the child's life so it gets a little confusing there too. Also just because I personally don't ship them doesn't mean I can't see the appeal. I'm not hating on any ship here, I'm just giving my opinion as objectively as I can.
Moving onto Captain Swan. Now I also don't ship them but if I did, I think I would be a little upset right now. Hook is there saying he doesn't love Emma. I know it is because she is the Dark One and he just can't deal with it. I get it completely. I just think it's a little harsh to go from loving someone to not loving them (although of course it can be argued that he does still love her, just not as the Dark One). So I hope you Captain Swan shippers out there aren't too disheartened by that whole thing. She also did kinda trick him too and keeps playing games. I'm super happy she woke up Rumple! I didn't think he'd be woken up this early in the deasobm season. Poor Belle not knowing where he is though. I do have to wonder if turning him into a hero will work. I'm intrigued at how a Dark One can make someone good so I'm interested to see how that will turn out.
Just coming back to Charming again since it was his ccentric. I thought he was awesome and productive going after the Toadstool. And he looked so adorable holding baby Neal! I don't think Arthur actually wanted him at the Round Table since he lied to him, but even so, I was very proud of him for getting the most prestigious seat! Charming is full of self-doubt and we saw that in this episode (he even mentioned it himself himself in Camelot and Storybrooke) so it's always great to see him achieve something great.
I think that's all for this episode. Definitely the best of this season so far in my opinion! Definitely looking forward to see what direction they take this in!
Personally for me I think this was the best epsidoe of the season so far! I'm a huge Charming fan and I don't think we get enough of him outside of Snow (as much as I love her and love them together!) So it was really nice to see him having another episode for himself.
There was a lot of interesting stuff in this episode, so there's a lot to talk about! They won't be in the order of the episode I'm afraid, just the order I remember them in haha.
Firstly: Arthur. I want from being skeptical to liking him to absolutely hating him in the space of this episode! I was a little suspicious of him from the previous 2 episodes but I hadn't seen enough and then in this episode, he just did so many despicable things that I just really dislike him now (I think the actor is great though and he's a very interesting character. I don't think we're supposed to like him at this point). Especially when Lancelot (!!!!) showed up to tell Snow that Arthur is a villain. I don't know how Lancelot is alive and I hope they'll have a good explanation for that but I'm super excited to see more of Arthur. That poor Gilf guy (I believe that's his name) at the end there though!
Okay moving on from that, I just quickly wanted to mention Zelena. Now, I hate Zelena (as I believe we are supposed to) and I really dislike this baby plot (the fact that Robin himself has said twice now that it is not what he wanted makes me very uncomfortable) but I actually felt kind of sorry for her?!? And Regina was there talking about how many second chances Zelena has had and how she can't paint herself as the victim. I think that's a little unfair coming from Regina; I'm pretty sure she's on her second second second second second chance at this point (this is not trying to be hateful towards Regina; I'm just stating that she has had many second chances to get things right). Zelena is under the impression that the baby will be the only person to truly love her and that's just kind of sad. As much as I do not want her to be a mother, I do feel kinda bad for her. Which is something I never thought I'd say!
Third thing I also would like to mention is the shipping. Now I personally only ship one canon ship at this moment in time and that is Snowing but I'm taking my shipper goggles off to briefly mention Captain Swan and Outlaw Queen. Outlaw Queen is a quick thing since there wasn't too much of them in this episode. I feel like Robin should be able to tell her that he is happy that he is having a baby just not happy it's with Zelena. It's not that hard to comprehend but I do understand that it is indeed complicated. I also personally don't like the idea of Regina raising Zelena's baby buti also want Robin to be involved in the child's life so it gets a little confusing there too. Also just because I personally don't ship them doesn't mean I can't see the appeal. I'm not hating on any ship here, I'm just giving my opinion as objectively as I can.
Moving onto Captain Swan. Now I also don't ship them but if I did, I think I would be a little upset right now. Hook is there saying he doesn't love Emma. I know it is because she is the Dark One and he just can't deal with it. I get it completely. I just think it's a little harsh to go from loving someone to not loving them (although of course it can be argued that he does still love her, just not as the Dark One). So I hope you Captain Swan shippers out there aren't too disheartened by that whole thing. She also did kinda trick him too and keeps playing games. I'm super happy she woke up Rumple! I didn't think he'd be woken up this early in the deasobm season. Poor Belle not knowing where he is though. I do have to wonder if turning him into a hero will work. I'm intrigued at how a Dark One can make someone good so I'm interested to see how that will turn out.
Just coming back to Charming again since it was his ccentric. I thought he was awesome and productive going after the Toadstool. And he looked so adorable holding baby Neal! I don't think Arthur actually wanted him at the Round Table since he lied to him, but even so, I was very proud of him for getting the most prestigious seat! Charming is full of self-doubt and we saw that in this episode (he even mentioned it himself himself in Camelot and Storybrooke) so it's always great to see him achieve something great.
I think that's all for this episode. Definitely the best of this season so far in my opinion! Definitely looking forward to see what direction they take this in!
Monday, 5 October 2015
Once Upon A Time 5x02 "The Price" Review
Okay so the episode doesn't air in the UK until Netflix uploads it on Wednesday but as always I can't wait that long so SPOILERS AHEAD.
The Price:
Since this is a review, I will try my best to take my shipping goggles off and not be negative towards any of my anti ships so if you feel like I missed a part of the episode out, that might be why.
This episode was better than the season premiere in my opinion. Still a little slow for the beginning of a season. I just feel like not a lot has happened. I don't know if I'm just being overly critical, but that's just how I feel about this season so far.
That being said, I do love the Dark Swan. I think Jennifer Morrison does an ace job of being dark. Not sure who's house that is she stole and how there is a random cave thing going on in there but I'll go with it. I'm used to things being weird on this show at this point. I appreciate seeing that Dark One Rumple is inside Emma's head. I like learning new things about the Dark One and it does make me feel more sympathy for Rumple since he clearly had to go through this too and he was more easily manipulated or influenced than Emma. I'm curious to know why Emma erased their memories (other than plot convenience) so o guess that's one way to keep this whole memory loss thing mildly interesting (I'm sorry, but I can't get behind the repeated plot)
Anyway... I don't trust anyone from Camelot. First there was whatshisface who is now dead. But Arthur and Guinevere were acting shady as heck. Like legit the first thing she asks him in Storybrooke is where Excalibur is?! Priorities.
Anyway the main part of this episode revolved around Regina. Now, I'm not the biggest fan of Regina to be completely honest. I personally think her redemption was extremely rushed and I don't believe that people would forgive her so quickly after everything. I do believe in second chances in certain cases but Snow gave her so many chances in the Enchanted Forest and she broke them again and again so I don't see why she deserves another one. Therefore, I do not like the idea of her being the Saviour. If anyone was to be the Saviour, it should be Henry. I realise that he's the Author so that might rule him out but he is the purest out of everyone plus he has True Love with Emma (obviously not a romantic love, but Emma broke the curse with TLK on Henry.) So it would make sense.
That being said, I appreciate that Regina is trying. I don't like it, but since I watch the show and this is the direction they're taking it, at least she is trying. I liked that all of them (Regina, Snow, Charming and Leroy) defeating the Fury together. Snow is a cutie. Although for the woman who was so determined to have another baby, leaves baby Neal at practically every chance she gets, but let's not go there.
There was a worrying lack of Zelena in this episode. I'm also not a big fan of hers (although I think that's kinda the point where she's concerned). Me and my Twitter friend have a couple of theories floating around especially because when they got back from Camelot, she was covering her wrist so we couldn't tell if she was wearing her magic restricting bracelet. Will be interesting to learn if she's involved with anything (or she could just be in the asylum but you never know!)
I like Henry having a crush! So cute! He's so grown up (it actually makes me feel so old seeing pictures and whatnot of season one) although I'm mildly concerned that she also might be part of the shady Camelot crew and I would be upset to see Henry get hurt, but we shall see!
To summarize: these last two episodes whilst being a little bit of a slow start have still been pretty interesting and I am definitely excited to see more Dark One Emma!
The Price:
Since this is a review, I will try my best to take my shipping goggles off and not be negative towards any of my anti ships so if you feel like I missed a part of the episode out, that might be why.
This episode was better than the season premiere in my opinion. Still a little slow for the beginning of a season. I just feel like not a lot has happened. I don't know if I'm just being overly critical, but that's just how I feel about this season so far.
That being said, I do love the Dark Swan. I think Jennifer Morrison does an ace job of being dark. Not sure who's house that is she stole and how there is a random cave thing going on in there but I'll go with it. I'm used to things being weird on this show at this point. I appreciate seeing that Dark One Rumple is inside Emma's head. I like learning new things about the Dark One and it does make me feel more sympathy for Rumple since he clearly had to go through this too and he was more easily manipulated or influenced than Emma. I'm curious to know why Emma erased their memories (other than plot convenience) so o guess that's one way to keep this whole memory loss thing mildly interesting (I'm sorry, but I can't get behind the repeated plot)
Anyway... I don't trust anyone from Camelot. First there was whatshisface who is now dead. But Arthur and Guinevere were acting shady as heck. Like legit the first thing she asks him in Storybrooke is where Excalibur is?! Priorities.
Anyway the main part of this episode revolved around Regina. Now, I'm not the biggest fan of Regina to be completely honest. I personally think her redemption was extremely rushed and I don't believe that people would forgive her so quickly after everything. I do believe in second chances in certain cases but Snow gave her so many chances in the Enchanted Forest and she broke them again and again so I don't see why she deserves another one. Therefore, I do not like the idea of her being the Saviour. If anyone was to be the Saviour, it should be Henry. I realise that he's the Author so that might rule him out but he is the purest out of everyone plus he has True Love with Emma (obviously not a romantic love, but Emma broke the curse with TLK on Henry.) So it would make sense.
That being said, I appreciate that Regina is trying. I don't like it, but since I watch the show and this is the direction they're taking it, at least she is trying. I liked that all of them (Regina, Snow, Charming and Leroy) defeating the Fury together. Snow is a cutie. Although for the woman who was so determined to have another baby, leaves baby Neal at practically every chance she gets, but let's not go there.
There was a worrying lack of Zelena in this episode. I'm also not a big fan of hers (although I think that's kinda the point where she's concerned). Me and my Twitter friend have a couple of theories floating around especially because when they got back from Camelot, she was covering her wrist so we couldn't tell if she was wearing her magic restricting bracelet. Will be interesting to learn if she's involved with anything (or she could just be in the asylum but you never know!)
I like Henry having a crush! So cute! He's so grown up (it actually makes me feel so old seeing pictures and whatnot of season one) although I'm mildly concerned that she also might be part of the shady Camelot crew and I would be upset to see Henry get hurt, but we shall see!
To summarize: these last two episodes whilst being a little bit of a slow start have still been pretty interesting and I am definitely excited to see more Dark One Emma!
Saturday, 3 October 2015
I don't have a title for this
In case you haven't guessed, I think I'm abandoning the OUAT Challenge. I couldn't keep up with it on a day to day basis and I think squeezing multiple days into one post just looks messy. So sorry about that. I think I'll just stick to things I can actually keep up with!
I'm going to visit a friend at her uni house today which is a two hour train journey from my uni area! I'm excited cause I haven't seen her for a few months :) but I do worry far too much for my own good and am worried about what to wear and how much make up to put on. I know it doesn't matter realistically but like I want to feel good about myself.
I'm going to visit a friend at her uni house today which is a two hour train journey from my uni area! I'm excited cause I haven't seen her for a few months :) but I do worry far too much for my own good and am worried about what to wear and how much make up to put on. I know it doesn't matter realistically but like I want to feel good about myself.
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