That winter finale was HUGE indeed.
They finally started to develop Emma's hidden magical abilities further, which I really approve. They could have executed the demonstration of her powers better, but all in all I'm just glad they're finally addressing it right.
Cora is such a bad bitch. Love love love that she's coming to Storybrooke now and I hope they make her a regular for the remainder of the season at least.
The Mulan and Aurora story arc can rest for a while in my book. There was a lot of potential there, but they simply wasted it in making them soulless puppets that are just there to make everything look more crowded. They better get their own flashback episodes and a better journey than "saving Prince Phillip" or they can gladly stay off-screen tbh.
omg I'm so sad for Regina right now. What does she get from trying to become a good person? Exactly, nothing. She won't find any happiness with them, especially not with Henry, so I'd prefer her going evil again instead of playing a fool willingly. The Queen is so much better than that.
Can't wait for the return in early January and I hope it gets even better with the upcoming episodes, now so that the at times really dull story arc has ended and there is room for new conflicts.
Ratings are 9 million viewers and a 3.1 18-49 ratings share. Solid performance.