In W1x04 “The Serpent,” heads will roll (airs Nov. 7, 2013)

We find out more about the backstories of several of the characters. More after the jump (spoilers):

“The Serpent”

Wonderland

When the Knave’s life is in danger, Alice has to make the tough decision on whether to use one of her three precious wishes, and she has to consider what that would mean for her and Cyrus.

Her new friendship with Lizard reveals some of the Knave’s backstory.

Jafar’s plan to kill the Knave puts the Red Queen in a difficult position, as she grapples with her feelings for him and her desire to get what she wants.

Flashback

We explore Jafar’s origins and find out what he truly wants from Cyrus.

… on “Once Upon a Time in Wonderland,” THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

“Once Upon a Time in Wonderland” stars Sophie Lowe as Alice, Michael Socha as Knave of Hearts, Peter Gadiot as Cyrus, Emma Rigby as The Red Queen with Naveen Andrews as Jafar and John Lithgow as the voice of the White Rabbit.

Guest stars:

Lauren McKnight as Lizard
Zuleikha Robinson as Amara
Matty Finochio as Tweedle #1
Ben Cotton as Tweedle #2
Brian George as Old Prisoner
Hugo Steele as Orang
Haroon Khan as Blacksmith
Anthony Keyvan as Young Jafar
Cedric De Souza as Akil
Marco Soriano as Gerard
Kevin Blatch as Executioner
Danny Wattley as Jafar’s Servant
Alicia Thorgrimmsson as Citizen
Peter Hall as Peasant
Forbes Angus as Villager
Christian Bower as Drunken Guard

“The Serpent” was written by Jan Nash and directed by Ralph Hemecker.

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