Once Upon a Time REACTION - S02E05 - The Doctor

Thank you very much for another great reaction! I liked this episode a lot too. I have to admit, I was surprised to learn that Doctor Whale turned out to be Victor Frankenstein, and a little taken aback by it because the story of Frankenstein doesn't fit into the fairytale world. However, the more I thought about it, the more I liked it, because it does fit into the storybook world since Frankenstein is a classic novel. And we got to see another new world again, known as the Land Without Color... because the world is black and white just like the old classic black and white monster movies. It's really brilliant! I really liked the twist in his story and loved the backstory between Victor, Rumplestiltskin, Regina, and Jefferson, who was finally shown as the true Mad Hatter he used to be before his life was turned upside down by Regina, and I love this side of Jefferson. I love how the three men worked together to manipulate Regina into making her become the Evil Queen. Next... Lana Parrilla's acting in this episode was phenomenal and her scenes with Rumplestiltskin were amazing. I felt so badly for Regina both in her past storyline with trying to bring Daniel back from the dead with Victor's help, as well as her present storyline with Whale, who actually succeeded this time, even though Daniel was revived to become more like Frankenstein's monster. It was so sad she had to watch Daniel die for a second time. I also liked seeing Regina go to Archie twice so he could help her talk through her pain. Regina's really trying to change for Henry, which I really like this development in her character. Now... I really loved the scenes between Henry and David too. It was very sweet for David to give his grandson a horse to take care of before he learns to ride it. And lastly... I absolutely loved the first meeting between Hook, Emma, and Mary Margaret, along with Mulan and Aurora there too. I loved how sassy and phenomenal Emma was when she saw right through Hook's lies, even though his story was convincing even though we know exactly who he is. I loved how Hook explained he was asked by Cora to join with Emma and Mary Margaret to find out everything he could about what they would be facing upon arriving in Storybrooke. I absolutely loved the scene while Hook was tied to the tree. It's my favorite moment from this episode, especially Hook's line as he introduces himself as Captain Hook... absolutely fabulous. :) "Killian Jones. But you all may know me more by my more colorful moniker... Hook.", to which Emma retorts, "As in, Captain Hook?" Perfect! And I love Hook working with them now and how quickly he's prepared to change sides. That he's willing to turn his allegiance over to whoever can give him what he wants. I also loved his answer he gave to Emma to convince her why he wants to go with them to Storybrooke. Because it's the simple truth. He wants revenge against Rumplestiltskin for cutting off his hand. But there's so much more to come!!! I can't wait for more!! Until next time... Thank you!

Heidi Elizabeth Marcum