Tag Archives: Rumpelstiltskin’s backstory

Quick Cap — Episode 12 “Skin Deep” — recap, review, etc.

Posted on February 12, 2012 | 24 comments

Once Upon a Time episode 12 Skin DeepRumpelstiltskin blows his chance at love; Emile de Ravin is a true Beauty as Belle; Mr. Gold becomes shockingly vicious; Rumpel and the Evil Queen struggle for power in two worlds — and the episode ends, again, with a twist. Continue reading →

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Episode 1.8 “Desperate Souls” recap, review, etc.

Posted on January 8, 2012 | 4 comments

Rumpelstiltskin summoning the Dark One

Once Upon a Time roared back from hiatus with an episode revealing Rumpelstiltskin’s backstory. The episode was full of surprises (I jumped twice). It had twists within twists and striking parallels between the two storylines, all of it fitting together like an elegant, well-oiled, satisfying puzzle. Continue reading →

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