Quite a Common Fairy!

This episode finally introduces the fairy we all know and love Tinker Bell (played by Rose McIver) and I have to say I love what they've done with her character. Yes, she may not be the sassy bitch we all remember, but I liked her personality and that she was willing to break the rules in order to help Regina find happiness, even if unsurprisingly, things don't end well. By the way, don't like the Blue Fairy, she just seems manipulative in that she claims she's benevolent, but then she helps with ruining people's lives all while thinking she's a good person! This episode really shows one of the biggest strengths of the show: the relationships between the characters. From Regina and Tink, Peter and Henry, Robin and Neal, Hook and Charming, and perhaps the most surprising one of all: Mulan and Aurora. I find it interesting the show tackles an issue like this, but it is done very subtly and you can really feel for Mulan when she's heartbroken to leave her to join Robin Hood's merry men after she discovers Aurora's pregnancy! Speaking of Robin, I found it adorable seeing him with his son and (MAJOR SPOILERS) he is Regina's soulmate. It is sad Marian died, but I guess it showed he didn't pay his price quite yet after he healed her. I know people have been divided by the Regina/Robin pairing because 1) they seem an odd choice and 2) Regina doesn't need a man to be happy, but I think it'll be interesting when they finally appear together onscreen. There are only a couple of flaws, like the CGI in I think what is supposed to be Pixie Hollow, and I didn't like Neal using Robin's young son to summon the shadow and potentially putting him in danger, even if it worked. I'm so glad Neal is finally in Neverland and I can't wait to see him next week with his father (who unfortunately isn't in this episode, but oh well).

Haha! Love Rumple's face with how offended he was by Regina's comment! By the way, nice foreshadowing with the swan!

TINKER BELL!!! I love her little green dress!

Love how pretty young Regina looks!

Aww! Robin's son looks so cute!

Love Regina and Emma in this scene!

Hmm, Henry being William Tell!

Pixie Hollow...I'll admit I like how colourful it is!

Loved this scene with Robin asking why he should risk his son's life for Neal's sake!

Hmm, nice tattoo!

Can I just say I love the set design of the pub!

That treehouse looks so cosy! 

Ooh! Evil Tink...

OK, now I hate the Blue Fairy! Poor Tink!

Second star to the right and straight on til morning...

OK, I used to think this ship was ridiculous (I still find it a bit odd), but I absolutely loved this scene!

LOL 'Who are you?' 'A pissed off mother, where is she?'

Finally! Neal's in Neverland! At least we didn't have to wait for half a season...

I have to admit, I thought Hook looked hot in this scene! 

Robin Hood and his Merry Men...and woman!

OOH!

Lost Girl

I have to say, I loved this episode and even if we're only 2 episodes in, this is a huge upgrade from season 2 with the fairytale tone and the dark tones being more balanced and how much more character driven it is rather than plot driven. I actually liked Emma realizing who she is while paralleling with the flashbacks involving Snow having to believe in herself and that she can fight against Regina (by the way, so glad we got to see Giancarlo as the Magic Mirror after an entire season of not seeing him). Although it's not the best Snowing flashback, at least it had more of a purpose than Lady of the Lake and it was fun seeing Rumple interacting with Snow and Charming. Speaking of Rumple, loved the kind of reunion between him and Belle which I found beautiful and of course, adorable. I don't think it was as good as it was built up to be, but I still loved it and I like how it showed Rumple's psyche and how the only person he can open up to about his past is Belle. The only problems I have are that I think it's too early for a major conflict with David possibly dying from the poison, we don't see Henry and I don't think it was as good as the press built it up to be. Still, overall, I loved this episode and the theme of belief.

OK, this is creepy...and that that's gotta hurt ripping off his own shadow!

Why does the title card have Excalibur...

Nice view of the Neverland jungle!

LOVE Regina's dress!

OK, is that one better?

Bambi photobombing!

LOL 'I thought you didn't dress like that anymore'

Stupid TV Line for lying to us...better than the almost kiss in 2x11!

YAY! Rumple! By the way, love Charming's hair! Am I the only one who noticed Rumple is doing his magic in Belle's library?

Gotta love Regina's sass!

AWW!!! I just love how they bicker like an old married couple, it's so cute!

Wait, Snow is King Arthur?

Storybrookers assemble (sorry, I know, lame pun)

Or that one...to hell with it, all of Regina's dresses look amazing!

I have to admit, this scene made me well up!

Why the hell didn't this win the Emmy for Best Costume Designs...?

HAHAHA! 'How nauseatingly romantic' Sorry, I find it funny how rude Rumple can be!

I may not be a Captain Swan shipper, but I liked this scene.

That doll is really creepy...

There's the Peter we remember! (the outfit, I mean)

OK, I may not like Charming as much as the other characters but oh my God...