Rumbelle-ings in Storybrooke: The Dangerous Relationship at the Heart of OUaT Laura Akers February 27, 2015 Shot for Shot, TV When we look at Rumbelle and wish ourselves into that fantasy, we have to acknowledge just how much of a fantasy it truly is.
4.5 Once Upon a Time 2.09 “The Queen of Hearts” Laura Akers December 11, 2012 Reviews, TV I don’t feel cheated by having to wait til January. Instead, it’s like a narrative Christmas…nothing but happy anticipation and the certainty that Santa (Horowitz and Kitsis) will once again deliver.
3.5 Once Upon a Time 2.08 “Into the Deep” Laura Akers November 29, 2012 Reviews, TV Every fairy tale needs a really good villain.
3.5 Once Upon a Time 2.07 “Child of the Moon” Laura Akers November 16, 2012 Reviews, TV Unfortunately, when it comes how well the episode works in and of itself, “Child of the Moon” does not deliver as we might hope.
2.5 Once Upon a Time 2.06 “Tallahassee” Laura Akers November 11, 2012 Reviews, TV But let’s face it, despite her choices, if she’s looking for a happily-ever-after, the pickings are kinda slim.
4.0 Once Upon a Time 2.05 “The Doctor” Laura Akers November 2, 2012 Reviews, TV There is little evidence of Rumple’s better angels this week.
4.0 Once Upon a Time 2.04 “The Crocodile” Laura Akers October 25, 2012 Reviews, TV Last week’s episode was good. It really was. But it had one major flaw: Rumplestiltskin wasn't in it.
4.0 Once Upon a Time 2.03 “Lady of the Lake” Laura Akers October 18, 2012 Reviews, TV But investing Snow with a complex and believable emotional core is where Goodwin really shines.
3.0 Once Upon a Time 2.02 “We Are Both” Laura Akers October 9, 2012 Reviews, TV “I have a feeling our prince is working on something right now.”
3.5 Once Upon a Time 2.01 “Broken” Laura Akers October 3, 2012 Reviews, TV “You have to go. I’m still a monster.”
Between Good and Evil in ABC’s Once Upon a Time Laura Akers October 2, 2012 Shot for Shot, TV The nature of fairy tales is that they are fluid.