Wednesday, April 20, 2016

OUAT 5x18: "Ruby Slippers"

I think that no matter what can be said for this episode, one thing remains absolute: it was a bit interesting....

DISCLAIMER: If you have not watched this episode and do not want it to be spoiled for you, then DO NOT READ ON.

First things first, I'm kind of happy that the writers decided to acknowledge that Baby Neal was in Storybrooke all by himself-it was about time. However, I feel like they were just trying to push Snow out of the Underworld (probably) because Ginnifer Goodwin is pregnant again.

Speaking of getting rid of people, what in the world happened to Robin? He hasn't even been a major part in the last few episodes and he didn't even make an appearance in this one. However, he is in the promo for the next episode, so you can check that out in my "Related Videos" section.

Also, what's the whole deal of Belle putting herself under a sleeping curse so that Hades couldn't speed up her pregnancy? I'm not going to lie, that was a pretty dumb idea. And to top it off, she said that Rumple couldn't wake her up, her dad would do it. I mean, I do hate Rumple from the bottom of my heart, but that's not how a sleeping curse works. And I know there's different kinds of true love, such as that of family, but that kind of bordered pedophilia from my perspective.

I really didn't understand the big fuss about Zelena putting Dorothy under a sleeping curse back in Oz. She went on about how she had done something worse than wicked because Dorothy supposedly didn't have someone who loved her, but come on, Zelena has done way worse than that Plus sleeping curses seem to become a trend nowadays anyway, so it didn't seem particularly significant.

Speaking of Dorothy, I don't think we can ignore the elephant in the room much longer.

DISCLAIMER: Before I begin, I'd like to point out that I'm an avid supporter of the LGBT+ community, and the following criticism has nothing to do with sexual preferences of certain individuals. 

So basically, I don't really support Ruby and Dorothy's relationship. Like I said, it has nothing to do with the fact that they're both female. In fact, I just think that the whole thing was way too rushed. I mean, the two must have only known each other for a few weeks, so how would they even fall in love that fast? I'm just kind of furious with Adam and Eddy (and the other writers) for giving a random couple TLK (True Love's Kiss) action, and not a couple that's been together for almost three years (aka CaptainSwan).

However, I feel the need to acknowledge the fact that the captain of my beloved ship had his fair share of adorable moments in this episode. Hook's bromance with David made me chuckle, especially when I remembered that they are soon-to-be in-laws. In addition, Hook seemed to be so proud of his handiwork when he crossed out Snow's name on the headstone, even though it looked like a five year old wrote it.

So I think that's all for now. I really surprised myself by updating so fast, especially since I haven't updated my fanfiction in about two and a half weeks. Hmm...I should probably get around to that.....Anyway, don't forget to watch Once Upon a Time on Sunday at 8 PM on ABC!

May you find peace in your fandoms.

--@onceuponatimeinhogwarts

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