This is the beginning of the end. Filming has officially wrapped. No more filming spoilers or BTS pics. The only new info we get will be finished product. Everything we know has been laid out like scattered puzzle pieces. So let’s get to work.
An annual tradition of TVLine.com is creating the May Sweeps scorecard, one that will be completely filled in by the time the last season finale airs. It tabulates the events that will happen in the upcoming season finale. This is for ALL shows on major networks, NOT JUST OUAT, throughout the month of May! So with that in mind, I’ve studied & pondered & theorize where I think “Once Upon A Time” will fit in. Note: I’m just listing the categories our show will fit in and excluding the other ones. If you would like to know why I don’t think certain categories apply, please message me.
Character giving birth: Belle. I don’t think it’s a question that Belle fits this spot. She’s currently pregnant; her unborn child is in debt to Hades. And come on! They sped up Zelena’s pregnancy; I doubt they will really drag this thing out!
Couples having sex, kissing, OR saying “I Love You” for the first time: 1) Robin and Regina for “I Love You.” Yeah, we will never forget that steamy vault scene. But this couple is starting to gain some momentum in scenes since 4×16. With everything they’ve gone through, I think they are due for this. PLUS, for the fans who do believe Robin is going to die, you just know that his final words to Regina will be those of love. 2) Emma and Killian for “couple having sex.” After everything they’ve been through this ENTIRE season, these two need a moment… in their house… ALONE! Call me an optimist but yeah, coffee.
(Possible) Fatalities: Robin. Of the FOURTEEN reported deaths to come and filming spoilers, the one most likely on the chopping block is our favorite outlaw with a bow and arrow. HOWEVER, I don’t believe this is the last time we will see him. Keep in mind, the current arc is literally reuniting us with the dearly departed AND this scoreboard has a resurrection list too. Also, I added him to the possible fatalities category because we could get a scene at the end suggesting he might still be around!
Characters leaving town: 1) Zelena. On the last day of shooting, Rebecca Mader was filming on blue screen outside. Looked like a portal. What if she goes off on her own little adventure? 2) Rumple. Oh Rumple. Such a complicated character! Last episode, he clearly laid out the man he is, one who loves power as much as he loves Belle. His character has been seen filming in “New York” a bit. This reminds me of an earlier theory I had about the importance of the Big Apple. Maybe he decides to stick around there a bit, collecting souvenirs & potentially more magic.
Resurrections and/or big returns: Robin. Again, call me an optimist but I don’t think we are done with him yet. If anything we could lose him one episode then BAM one of the last shots of the TWO-HOUR FINALE is his eyes opening or something. The course of true love never runs smooth, and Regina and Robin’s story is far from over. Hence, resurrection.
Engagements/question popping: Emma and Killian. After a season of angst and unrest between these two, from losing each other to darkness & death, there has to be an emotional payoff. Plus, on the last day of shooting in Steveston, there was a scene of the two of them enthusiastically kissing in front of Granny’s, which has been an important location for the two. Adam & Eddy have gone on record saying that there won’t be a wedding this season, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be one in the future.
So there you go! My early theories of the season finale! From here on out, most of the remaining theories of this season will be about the finale. It’s been a crazy ride and I can’t wait to see how it plays out.
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