SPOILERS AHEAD
OK, so, here’s the twist: Marian is actually Zelena. In the
immortal words of Neo, “Whoa.”
Because it’s Top 10 Tuesday, I’ve got 10 thoughts about this
twist in particular and about Season 4 in general.
10. I love this twist! I loved Zelena, and I knew she wasn’t
dead. I mean, anyone who watches the show knows that. Zelena is probably the
best evil character we’ve had since Regina turned to the Light Side, and while
I love Regina’s complex character, there’s something very satisfying about a
purely evil villain like Zelena.
9. This twist explains beautifully why little Roland couldn’t
save Marian’s life when she was freezing to death. His true love’s kiss would’ve
failed just as surely as Robin’s did, although for a different reason. You can
argue that Roland doesn’t know it’s not his mom, but I would argue back that
true love can tell these things. I mean, Olivia totally understood that in the show Fringe!
8. I’ve never liked Marian, and now I know why. She’s always
seemed very cold and hostile, and while sure, she had reason (or so we thought), she sure doesn’t display
any lovable characteristics.
7. Some people say Zelena never would’ve given into the ice
curse or let Regina take out her heart, but that was just part of being
undercover. She is clearly more devoted to deep cover than Regina is.
6. Apparently some people are really upset because Regina
and Robin committed adultery this season. I’m not upset by that. Here’s the
thing: Regina and Robin almost certainly had already had sex before Marian came
back. And yes, having sex again after her return is adultery, but this is a TV
show, not a morality tale. Not to mention, Prince Charming sustained an affair
with Mary Margaret and was altogether despicable about it, and no one seemed to
mind then, except possibly me.
5. I loved the cliffhanger at the end. Who will Regina
choose? Emma or Robin? Will she choose Emma and hope that the Heroes will find
a way to get her a happy ending? Or will she choose Robin, which would put Emma
on the path to darkness? And if Emma goes dark, will her light pass into
Maleficent’s daughter?
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4. We are all but sure that Maleficent’s daughter is Emma’s
young friend Lily. Where is Lily now? Wouldn’t it be awesome if Lily turned out
to be Cruella? Like, she dabbled in dark magic and went back in time and became
Cruella? This show is just crazy enough for this to happen. Besides, Maleficent’s
family tree is way too easy at this point.
3. Henry is apparently destined to be a pawn next episode. I
can’t wait to see Emma and Regina get angry and work together again.
2. I was a little sad that they have totally discounted the
Oz storyline. Will Scarlet got to Oz by betraying Robin Hood’s trust, so Robin
should have recognized him easily.
1. So the Author is ready to get back to writing. What
caused him to create such black and white tales? Morality, or mischief? If he
truly believes villains shouldn’t get happy endings, then how long will his
belief stand up against Gold and company?
Fellow Once fans, how do you feel?
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