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Once Upon a Time Season 2 Episode 1

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AIRED: Sep 30, 2012

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In the aftermath of Gold's actions at the wishing well, the people of Storybrooke must come to grips with the knowledge of what they once were... and are again. Meanwhile, in the fairytale world, Prince Phillip and his traveling companion, Mulan, face a dangerous opponent.

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Once Upon a Time's Season 2 Premiere: (Literally) Falling Into Place

When the purple smoke cleared, we were left with one of the best Season 2 premieres these bright eyes of mine have ever seen.

By Lily Sparks, Oct 01, 2012

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IS....?

9.5

By micaba, Oct 05, 2012

THE MAN AT THE BEGINING RAMPLSTINSKINS SON??

AND HOW DID THE MONSTER AT THE AND HAD A NECLESS

ARAUND HIS NECK IF THEY TOOK IT FROM HIM BEFORE HE CROSSED FROM STORYBROOK IN TO FARYLAND??

(MY ENGLISH IS BAD SORRYxdxdxdXDLOL)
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Broken

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By Dracomom, Oct 05, 2012

Loved the episode- must disagree w/ Despina. If they kill off Regina there's only half a show! She's so much fun to watch! And she is Henry's "mom", so of course Emma has to be a hero and save her- it forces her to step up, because Emma doesn't want to hurt him.

If FTL and Storybrooke timelines have finally converged, the action should pick up from last season. There will be FTL-Past and FTL-Present scenes, which may be confusing but fun to watch. Wonder if they can get Jefferson to fix the Hat?

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Exciting comeback!

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By GeraldC7, Oct 04, 2012

What a great start on the new season, I mean it felt stronger, tighter and an overall better show that it was in S1. In a way everything is bigger: the stakes are much higher, the special effects have improved a LOT and they managed to fix a lot of issues the first season had- the fact that at times it felt repetitive and predictable and that Storybrooke was never as interesting and fun as Fairy Land was - these have all been dealt with.

- The wraith creature was a great addition and it looked great. It did remind me of the dementors from Harry Potter though. I was almost expecting a Patronus Charm to do the trick.

- I'm pretty sure the guy from True Blood is Bae/Henry's dad...I really hope I'm wrong though.

- Lana Parilla was just great this episode and I cheered when she got her powers back.

- I was a bit disappointed that they didn't address what happened to August, but they will probably get to that.

- I seriously don't get all the Aurora and Mulan hate.... it's only been one episode. Give the characters sometime to grow and see what they can bring to the story. I'm I the only one that thought that Jamie Chung (Mulan) was so stiff in her acting, maybe it's just the character? Another thing that bugged me was the fact that Mulan isn't a fairytale character, she was real and from China. I know the show follows Disney's interpretation of fairy tales since ABC is owned by Disney, but what's next Winnie the pooh?

- Henry is still annoying. I did miss this whinny and inconsistent character ( seriously, so now he loves Regina? Since when?).

- I like Rumple and Belle as a couple, but they have no chemistry whatsoever.moreless
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wooow!

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By EverRiveraCas, Oct 04, 2012

:) exelent episodio
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A start full of newcomers and surprises

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By DespinaPitaro, Oct 03, 2012

Why did not they let Regina die for God shake. We would have saved a lot of trouble. Besides Regina's bad temper is unpredictable and vindictive. This kindness towatds Refina is pointless and disgusting. But the plot was unfolfing very quickly with good surprises such as the return of Belle. Great start and i hope Snow and Emma survive since their mistakes have condemn them to a world not quite sympathetic and hospitable.I have to admit I felt sorry for prince Phillip's death, was that necessary? Actully yes because if he was not dead Aurora and Mulan would have to fight to death while claiming him xaxaxaxaxa......moreless
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Ginnifer Goodwin	Snow White/Mary Margaret Blanchard
Jennifer Morrison	Emma Swan
Lana Parrilla	Evil Queen/Regina Mills
Josh Dallas	Prince Charming/David Nolan
Emilie de Ravin	Belle
Jared Gilmore	Henry Mills

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Julian Morris	Phillip	Guest Star
Noah Beggs	Man	Guest Star
Michael Raymond-James	Mysterious Man	Recurring Role
Sarah Bolger	Aurora	Recurring Role
David Anders	Dr. Whale	Recurring Role

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- Trivia: Behind the opening title, the Qui Shen drifts through the forest.
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QUOTES (5)
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- Mary-Margaret: Shouldn't we talk about... it first?
  Emma: What?
  Mary-Margaret: Us? Your life? Everything?
  Emma: Can we do "everything" maybe later. Like, with a glass of wine and several bottles.
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- Archie: Dr. Whale's whipped everyone into a frenzy. They're gong to Regina's house. They're going to kill her.
  Leroy: Great, let's watch.
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- Regina: I assume this is your doing.
  Gold: Most things are.
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- Mary-Margaret: And we talked about things we probably shouldn't even have talked about--one-night stands and the like.
  David: One-night stands?
  Mary-Margaret: Whale.
  David: Whale?
  Mary-Margaret: We were cursed. That's neither here nor there.
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- Mary-Margaret: If we hadn't sent you away, you would have been cursed, too.
  Emma: But we would've been together. Which curse is worse?
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- As of this episode, Meghan Ory and Emilie de Ravin become series regulars and Raphael Sbarge and Eion Bailey are no longer ones.
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- International Airdates:
  Canada: September 30, 2012 on CTV
  Slovakia: January 13, 2013 on JOJ
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