Once Upon a Time bosses on the future of the fairy tale drama

CouldOnce Upon a Timego the way ofLost? Its a different thing thanLost, Horowitz tells EW. Not that an end forOUATis pressing. Credit: Jack Rowand/ABC All of which stands to reason the show could go on for years to come. Though, the producers do have some semblance of an ending in their back pocket. Were not, at this point, setting a specific end date for the show. Therefore, theOUATbosses are not looking at season 6 as the end....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 103 words · Robert Perry

Once Upon a Time bosses tease what's next after Belle reveal

Warning: This story contains major spoilers from Sundays episode ofOnce Upon a Time. Read at your own risk! Its going to affect both of them, executive producer Edward Kitsis tells EW. Credit: ABC/Jack Rowand As we saw in the premiere episode, Rumple lied to her. The question we get is, Hes lied to her so many times, has he learned anything? And I think he has. Rumple is a new person....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 114 words · Virginia Webb

Once Upon a Time bosses: Those new guys aren't Brothers Grimm

Some new faces are coming to Storybrooke in theOnce Upon a Timeseason finale. I can say that definitely its not the Brothers Grimm, executive producer Edward Kitsis says. But who theyareportraying will play into the season ender. Credit: ABC/Jack Rowand Sam and Hank play characters who play a pivotal role in the season finale, EP Adam Horowitz adds. Its more like opening a door, rather than introducing the whole of what season 6 will be....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 94 words · Nathaniel Parker

Once Upon a Time death victim breaks silence on shocking death

Warning: This story contains major spoilers from Sundays episode ofOnce Upon a Time. Read at your own risk! Robin Hood is dead, and EW can confirm that Maguire is no longer a series regular. Credit: ABC/Jack Rowand SEAN MAGUIRE:No, I found out in January. The guys phoned me and told me what their plan was. I said, Okay, and weve taken it from there. What was that conversation then like between you and Lana in discussing your exit?...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 616 words · Kelly Mcintosh

Once Upon a Time finale recap: Only You / An Untold Story

Henry tries to destroy magic. Regina tries to destroy her old self. And everyone in New York City believes in wishes. Credit: ABC/Eike Schroter Its been a whirlwind of a year onOnce Upon A Time. After almost six years, what canOnceoffer thats new and different in the world of fairytales? Ah, good n evil! (If you get that reference, sing along with me.) Henry is approached by Violet (remember Violet, the almost-girlfriend?...

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 799 words · Brian Parker

Once Upon a Time recap: Birth / The Bear King

None other than Hook. If Emma doesnt give him what he wants, her whole family (including Regina) will die. But Emma is actually quite cunning. Credit: Jack Rowand/ABC Except…thats obviously not what happened. Regina appeals to her about the darkness. And, well, sorry, guys. She admits she wants a future with him, but shes also afraid. According to Rumple, he recognizes Emmas behavior as regret. So how does Hook go about finding her and getting that answer?...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 460 words · Andrea Mayo

Once Upon a Time recap: Broken Heart

As the new Dark One, Hook puts his master plan into place… with some help from Rumple. Namely: We have memories! Which is good because those memories are definitely going to come in handy with what currently is threatening Storybrooke… Oh, and hes also re-lived all of his worst dark memories in preparation for his new role. Credit: ABC/Eike Schroter And naturally, good ol Rumple is waiting for him with a jolly greeting of hi!...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 485 words · Daniel Brown

Once Upon a Time recap: Devil's Due

A mission to save Hook from Hades results in Rumple making a deadly deal Oh, Hook. What have you gotten yourself into? (He leaves his dad the Pan whistle.) Credit: ABC/Jack Rowand He finds the gang at Snow and Charmings apartment, where theyre assessing the damage done by Cerberus. He proposes he and Emma go because Rumple can get living souls by Hades using a dead persons aura. And hes got someone in mind!...

May 1, 2025 · 4 min · 641 words · Tiffany Bird

Once Upon a Time recap: Dreamcatcher

Henry’s first date doesn’t end so well… thanks to the newest Dark One. In Camelot, many years ago, there was a man named Merlin. He was looking for the Dark One, in retaliation for destroying the only woman he ever loved. Credit: Dean Buscher/ABC And then he became a tree. Okay, thats obviously not the whole story. With all due respect, Im no you, Emma points out harshly in response....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 359 words · Laura Reed

Once Upon a Time recap: Firebird

So its fitting, naturally, that we pick up with Emma (and everyone else) asking WHAT? when they learn Regina has told her sister to pursue her love with Hades. Anyway, Hades shows up and asks for help. Credit: Jack Rowand/ABC He says theres a portal in the cemetery that will open and bring them back to Storybrooke. And, in the continuing theme of Hades being truthful, there is. Well, theres a clocktower thats migrated there that will serve as a portal....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Rebecca Graves

Once Upon a Time recap: Her Handsome Hero

Ah, arranged marriages. I mean, at least Gaston is super charming. Emma wakes up from her dream shed fallen asleep while Hook was keeping watch waiting for Reginas signal. Credit: Jack Rowand/ABC The catch is, shedoesntwant Rumple to use dark magic. So, what is the mighty Gaston doing down in the Underworld? Working at a pet shelter. Quite charming, really. No one…mucks like Gaston? Anyway, Hades arrives with a problem and a solution....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 563 words · Krystal Allen

Once Upon a Time recap: Labor of Love

The continuation of Operation Firebird a.k.a. (Using what I assume is most ofOnces budget for the second half of the season.) Shes distracted by one particular grave, with a familiar name: Hercules. Credit: Jack Rowand/ABC In this world, Hercules is more than just an old friend. He was Mary Margarets first crush. He was her first mentor. But Mary Margaret is insistent that they find a way to help him move on....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 292 words · Cathy Simpson

Once Upon a Time recap: Last Rites

(As was Reginas unhappiness, yet again. This girlcannotcatch a break.) But Zelena is distracted and worried because Regina isnt here like she expected. Credit: ABC/Jack Rowand Because hes changed by love now, which qualifies him for a babysitting job, I guess. After Zelena leaves, a distraught King Arthur has the misfortune of meeting the God of the Underworld. Sorry to see you go. Because really, anywhere is better than the Underworld....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Taylor Baker