Thanks so much for the reply, and that definitely did clear some stuff up: I'd somehow forgotten that Regina's appearance at the castle was her telling them all a curse was coming, and she did it later in time once she had her ducks in a row.  So just so I'm sure I'm following: in the meantime, Gepetto built the…

Thanks so much for the reply, and that definitely did clear some stuff up: I'd somehow forgotten that Regina's appearance at the castle was her telling them all a curse was coming, and she did it later in time once she had her ducks in a row.  So just so I'm sure I'm following: in the meantime, Gepetto built the…

Thanks for the reply - though the war in Charming's flashback I'm talking about is from 2 or so episodes ago, the one where Charming's mother is hit with the poisoned arrow and eventually dies.  There is definitely a war being waged then, but I don't understand why.

Thanks for the reply - though the war in Charming's flashback I'm talking about is from 2 or so episodes ago, the one where Charming's mother is hit with the poisoned arrow and eventually dies.  There is definitely a war being waged then, but I don't understand why.

Nor would I, Carrie. I agree there but I also agree with your worries regarding a cure for Elena and thus a reset. That was my immediate fear and reaction when I heard the purpose of the Five, and it has me worried. All in good time though, with the possibility of many a twist ahead, which you pretty much also…

Nor would I, Carrie. I agree there but I also agree with your worries regarding a cure for Elena and thus a reset. That was my immediate fear and reaction when I heard the purpose of the Five, and it has me worried. All in good time though, with the possibility of many a twist ahead, which you pretty much also…

for some reason it won't let me reply to your comment on my username below so i'm saying thanks! up here.  i might miss PD more than any other show i've ever watched, i was thrilled olive snook was still available when i finally registered with the av club!

for some reason it won't let me reply to your comment on my username below so i'm saying thanks! up here.  i might miss PD more than any other show i've ever watched, i was thrilled olive snook was still available when i finally registered with the av club!

Agreed - bring some of that flashback enthusiasm for Tallahassee to the present version of the character, please!! 

Agreed - bring some of that flashback enthusiasm for Tallahassee to the present version of the character, please!! 

That's what I think happened as well

That's what I think happened as well

Worst episode of the second season, easily, mainly due to the absolutely terrible and distracting CGI/green screens.  Laughed out loud when Emma fell back down off the beanstalk.  Mainly because that's totally how I'd look trying to get down.  Coordination issues.

Worst episode of the second season, easily, mainly due to the absolutely terrible and distracting CGI/green screens.  Laughed out loud when Emma fell back down off the beanstalk.  Mainly because that's totally how I'd look trying to get down.  Coordination issues.

Yup.  The boyfriend (who doesn't watch the show) walked through the room at that moment, saw what was happening, and looked at me incredulously. 

Yup.  The boyfriend (who doesn't watch the show) walked through the room at that moment, saw what was happening, and looked at me incredulously. 

i couldn't figure this out either which left me really uncomfortable/nervous about the fall-out.  i don't know why this was left ambiguous; it doesn't really serve any good narrative purpose.

i couldn't figure this out either which left me really uncomfortable/nervous about the fall-out.  i don't know why this was left ambiguous; it doesn't really serve any good narrative purpose.