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Once Upon a Time Season 2 Episode 4

The Crocodile

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AIRED: Oct 21, 2012

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While the dwarves try to find fairy dust in the Storybrooke mines, Belle gives Gold an ultimatum. Meanwhile, in the fairytale world Rumplestiltskin goes after a band of pirates that have abducted his beloved.

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Once Upon a Time "The Crocodile" Review: Never-again Land

Everything about this episode was nicely done and lovely, but that doesn't change the fact that it made borderline no sense emotionally.

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#204 'The Crocodile'

9.0

By Edie70, Jan 02, 2013

I'm behind on many many shows this (rather slow and uninspiring) season. I've been catching up on some of my favorite shows during the holidays and I've just finished watching this powerful episode of OUAT. It was one of the best, pure standout. Robert Carlyle was wonderful (he always is) and plays Rumpelstilskin beautifully. I know he was nominated for Primetime Emmy in 2006 for a Lifetime mini-series 'Human Trafficking' but he surely deserves a nomination for this episode.

It's always nice to get to know more about Rumpelstilskin - his motives, background, even past marriage, his wife's betrayal and the writers used it very wisely to combine it with Captain Hook's story and his upcoming arrival. Looks like we have another interesting character coming to Storybrooke. And Cora is coming with him, planning to reunite with her long lost daughter Regina. I'm impatiently looking forward to watching the next episode. Stay tuned. [9.0/10]moreless
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Robert Carlyle

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By SarmenMichael, Nov 23, 2012

This episode for me is all about Robert Carlyle. Seems to me every single scene he's in, he performs it flawlessly.

Whether he's playing Rumple aka The Dark one, Rumple (The Coward) or Mr Gold, he brings the characters to life. Robert's acting is probably some of the best in this day and age.

I love the character Rumple.

Robert Carlyle deserves such high accolades for his roles in OUAT.

Any episodes where we get to see Rumple as The Dark One, I absolutely love...

Also, gotta love the way he says Dearie..moreless
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Rumple's son... Peter Pan???

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By speechdebate, Oct 27, 2012

Robert Karlyle is such a talented actor! I really love this story and how (SPOILER ALERT) they showed Captain Hook as semi-nice explorer/pirate. Lol it's also really amazing how Rumple, Rumple's wife, Captain Hook, and Smee originated before the story of Peter Pan. I kinda have a theory, I think when Rumple's son was sent to 'another world,' I bet he was sent to Neverland and came about as Peter Pan. Just a theory anyways.moreless
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Rumplestiltskin... Smooth, very smooth.

9.5

By Linley, Oct 25, 2012

I did enjoy this episode, for a few reasons:

1- Even though Rumple and Belle's relationship is... Unsupported slightly. I still appreciated the writers giving us insight into Belles predicament with Rumple and such. Which includes referencing her stay to the mental asylum, with her excitement over iced tea and bafflement over pancakes. It is a very interesting opening for more in the future. (I also enjoyed that Ruby/Red has taken Belle under her wing in a way).

2- I like how they focussed on Rumple's story before becoming the Dark One, and after losing Baelfire. Its very interesting; certainly when he started to explain himself to Belle; it showed character progression (And it certainly helps that Robert Carlyle is a fantastic actor and would certainly be only my dream team of actors!) I kind of liked the reference to clocks when Rumple goes "tick tock" when facing Killigan, and also the reference to the crocodile. And of course Mr Smee :).

3- I would have liked to have seen a glimpse at Never land though :/ Although i'm still bowled over by Cap'n Hook's casual demeanor, certainly when Cora presents him with the creepy vial of "Sparkly dirt".

Anyway, overall, a splendid episode :) Only slight draw backs, but we shall see...moreless
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The crocodile

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By LilPeregrine, Oct 24, 2012

Great episode! So, are they in Neverland now? Or did Captain Hook go back to "the enchanted forest" before the curse hit? (since Mr Smee got trapped in Storybrooke).

To answer Graeccus questions:

1) Who is William Smee? => Mr Smee (from Peter Pan). If he has a background story (which would be great since he's played by a great actor!) I have no clue as to which other character he could be. But Smee is enough for me.

2) Will the Captain get involved with Mulan and Aurora? => I think the people in Storybrooke and in FTL ( or is it Neverland?) will get reunited one day or another, so they'll probably meet.

3) What is Cora planning with that pink dust? Go to storybrooke! Duh!

Additional thought: Baelfire could indeed be Peter Pan, AND, Henry's dad, since the "never aging" property of Neverland would make him age-appropriate to date/impregnate Emma! Yay!

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Josh Dallas	Prince Charming/David Nolan
Emilie de Ravin	Belle
Jared Gilmore	Henry Mills
Meghan Ory	Ruby/Red Riding Hood
Robert Carlyle	Rumplestiltskin/Mr. Gold

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Eric Keenleyside	Moe French/Sir Maurice	Guest Star
Rachel Shelley	Milah	Guest Star
Ryan Hesp	Quartermaster	Guest Star
Lee Arenberg	Grumpy/Leroy	Recurring Role
Chris Gauthier	Smee	Recurring Role
Barbara Hershey	Cora	Recurring Role

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TRIVIA (1)
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- Trivia: Behind the opening title, Killian's ship sits in the forest.
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QUOTES (6)
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- Belle: You don't need power, Rumple. You need courage... to let me in.
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- Killian: A man unwilling to fight for what he wants deserves what he gets.
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- Killilan: What is it you want to know?
  Rumplestiltskin: How's Milah, of course.
  Killian: Who?
  Rumplestiltskin: Only to happy to, uh, dig out the memory, but... it gets really messy.
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- David: Do you remember turning a butcher into a pig?
  Gold: Can't say that I do. Why?
  David: Well, he does. And apparently, it was his father. I'm beginning to understand why no one wants to help you.
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- Gold: About you and Mary Margaret. How... how does that work?
  David: Are you asking dating advice?
  Gold: Of course not, no.
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- Killian: You told me you'd something important you needed to show me. Sparkly dirt. Wonderful.
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- Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, and Lana Parrilla are credited but don't appear.
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- International Airdates:
  Canada: October 21, 2012 on CTV
  Slovakia: February 3, 2013 on JOJ
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