After watching ABC’s Once Upon a Time season 7 episode 15 last night, it’s important to remember that even if you have made mistakes all throughout your life, it’s never too late to do something good to help tip the scale. Please note spoilers are ahead if you have not gotten a chance to watch yet. In last night’s episode, “Sisterhood,” we learn about how Ivy/Drizella joined the coven and how she crossed paths with another fairy-tale favorite, Gretel. Meanwhile, Regina and Lucy take a break from “Operation Hyacinth” to bring “Operation Bromance” into the mix to help cheer up Henry at “Flynn’s Arcade,” straight out of the film, Tron. Doctor Facilier continues to work on earning the trust of those around him, but not without making a dangerous enemy in the process and the masked killer is finally revealed. My top 5 moments from Once Upon a Time season 7 episode 15 are:
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“Your clandestine boyfriend…when were you going to tell me about this?”
After learning that Doctor Facilier is after the Dark One’s dagger, Regina needed to decide whether or not to involve Rumpel. She does tell him what’s going on, but it’s clear that Rumpel is not pleased that she waited so long. After all, Rumpel always knows more about keeping secrets than anyone else. Rumpel gets a lead on Anastasia and explains to Regina that they need to find her before Ivy does to prevent her power from being unleashed into the wrong hands. Even though Doctor Facilier is working very hard to win over the trust of Regina, Rumpel trusts him about as far as he can throw him. The two come face to face and a new rivalry has emerged: Rumpel vs Facilier, who will win?
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“Operation Bromance is a go.”
Lucy confides in Regina that she feels awful about keeping her mother and father apart, but Regina assures her that she is doing the right thing until they can figure out a way to break the curse without harming Henry. While Jacinda has Lucy to cheer her up, Lucy is worried about her father, Henry. Thus creating, “Operation Bromance.” Back in the world prior to the curse, Regina explains that Henry’s two best friends were Nook/Rogers and Jack/Nick. Lucy strategically texts them all to get them down to “Flynn’s Arcade” in an effort to provide Henry with some much needed fun. Henry is not initially pleased saying, “she literally texted me into the friend zone,” but Lucy has good intentions. After a while, Henry begins to relax and have a good time with his friends, making “Operation Bromance” a success, until he makes wagers about who will walk through the door next.
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“The next girl who walks through the door, I’m going to ask her out.”
In walks Jacinda, as if straight out of a cheesy romantic comedy flick that makes you cry even though you’ll never admit it. The lighting is just right, her hair has just the right amount of bounce, and she smiles at Henry so brilliantly that you can practically see stars in their eyes. Fate has brought these two crazy kids together again and the begin talking about odds and chances, proving that you make your own luck, but sometimes destiny has a funny way of not letting go until nature runs the right course. While it’s great to see this moment between Jacinda and Henry, it’s dangerous for them to be together until Regina and Lucy can break the curse. But will they be too late?
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“I guess you underestimated the power of sisterhood.”
Just as Ivy/Drizella has announced that she will make amends and do good, temptation comes her way several times throughout the episode, making her choices that much more important. She initially turns down Gothel’s deal and takes a stand against her, refusing to make the same mistake she did when she killed Gretel to join the coven. Even though Ivy/Drizella is standing alone, she needs to stay strong in order to survive. However, this becomes difficult when the killer targets her next. Luckily, her pepper spray and stiletto heel provide just the right amount of back-up to get away, but Ivy/Drizella is clearly feeling vulnerable now that she knows her life is in immediate danger. With perfect timing, Doctor Facilier approaches her and offers her up a deal. He explains that she can use a magic bean to escape to another realm, but she will need to sacrifice her sister, Anastasia to do so. Doctor Facilier tries to manipulate her decision by explaining that Ana will die either way, but at least she can survive in one outcome. Ivy/Drizella is able to bring Anastasia to her with the help of a lighted lantern but makes the horrible decision to choose herself over her sister. The tables turn quickly, however; as Gothel wakes Anastasia up and puts sister against sister. Ivy/Drizella has made numerous mistakes just like her mother, Victoria and now she has one final chance to do something right. She drops her weapon and the two sisters choose their bond over revenge, spoiling Gothel’s plan. It took you long enough Ivy/Drizella, but we’re happy to see you finally get it right.
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Intentions are revealed.
Even though Ivy/Drizella has left this realm with her sister, she did not have the key to breaking Henry’s curse, which leaves Regina in the same mess she was in before. Doctor Facilier approaches her and explains that he merely left the two sisters so they could find each other and tapped into Ana’s magic when they re-formed their bond. Regina is still skeptical at this point of Doctor Facilier’s motives, but he gives her the magic as a gift so that she can use it to find a way to save her son. Regina tries not to let her feelings get in the way as she asks what the price is of accepting this gift. Doctor Facilier charmingly explains that “the only price is your smile,” but it seems a little bit too cliché if you ask me. While Doctor Facilier may have Regina fooled for now, Rumpel is not about to let him just take his dagger. While all of this is going on, the masked killer is finally revealed to be…..Jack/Nick. But why? What does he have to gain here? Who will he target next? Stay tuned to find out!
I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Once Upon a Time below. Happy viewing!
Best,
Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl
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