OUAT S2 E7 Child Of The Moon Part 2
Added 2021-05-11 02:50:36 +0000 UTC
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Child of the Moon- Hello again! Thank you once more for another reaction for Once Upon a Time, Jessie! First... I really enjoy this episode, especially for Ruby/Red's storyline. It is really great having more story for Ruby/Red in both the present day and in her backstory. I feel Ruby's previous centered episode from season one is slightly better, but I really love this one too. However, in this one... some of Meghan Ory's acting throughout this episode seems a little off. Maybe a little cheesy in Red's acting within in the past storyline. She seems better as Ruby within the Storybrooke storyline in this episode. But don't get me wrong... I still really love this episode in spite of it's few flaws. :) Also... I feel that her backstory was a little bit rushed and that there could have been a lot more to her story in regards to her mother and Anita's pack. I wish we could have gotten more, if this episode was more movie length, rather than just told throughout a single episode. However, I do really like this storyline for what it is. It was rushed, but that's because they could only fit so much into a forty minute long episode. I also wished they had revealed what might have come for the surviving members of the pack, but I'm just going to assume that they ran off to find a new place to hide after the Evil Queen's guards' attack that killed Quinn. Overall, I really like the story. And I didn't really mind much that Quinn was killed, because I didn't really care much for his character. If we had gotten to know him more... his death would have left more of an impact. The same goes for Anita too. Anita being killed when Red protects Snow though... it's so sad for Red and I feel so bad for her. For her to have to kill not only her boyfriend, Peter, but also her mother as well. However, as sad as Anita's death is, it is definitely necessary for Red's storyline to move forward. And I understand Anita's death because she believed that all humans are evil and that they needed to be killed. She didn't deserve to die, but it was either Anita or Snow. Thank goodness Snow survives because Red chooses to protect her friend. Oh... and in regards to Granny telling Red about her mother being killed... I suspect that Granny does lie to her granddaughter about her mother having been killed, but not just to keep Red from learning the truth about herself being the wolf in order to protect her as we learn about in season one's episode... Red-Handed, but also because Granny knows how dangerous Anita is. She knows that Anita believes that all humans who aren't part wolf like herself and her pack or other wolves... are evil, which isn't true. My favorite moment in the backstory though, is Red telling Snow she protected her family because she protected Snow. So sweet and such a cute friendship. And I love that this storyline for Red and Snow picks up shortly after the events from season one's episode, Red Handed. Also... I love the parallel friendships between Ruby and David, as well as Ruby and Belle in the present day storyline too. And how they parallel to Red's friendship with Snow too. I love how much Belle believes in Ruby, as much as David believes in her too. And I love how David reveals to her how he had learned from his mistake with not believing in Mary Margaret back in season one. Throughout this episode, David fights for Ruby and does all he can to prove to her that she isn't the real monster. I love it! :) I also really love the storyline between David and King George, or Albert Spencer in this episode very much. Their dynamic is very interesting throughout the overall show. Spencer is a real jerk, that I love to hate. (Pardon me, but I don't like to swear at all, so I can't say what I really think of him. Ha! Ha! Ha!) You might find King George to be annoying, but I honestly really like him as a villain who hates Charming so much, and I like the actor (Alan Dale) who plays him even more. As for why so many people, who are clearly extras chosen to act as the random townsfolk and fairytale folk, choose to stand up with George against David, Ruby, and Granny... it's because like in any town or kingdom, there are people who fully supported King George in their kingdom before the curse brought them all over to Storybrooke, and still want him to be their King, not David. So of course they would choose to side with George in Storybrooke too. So I understand this mob, and I actually really like it. Not because I agree with them, but I love the idea for a mob to be created under these circumstances to stand against the heroes. As maddening as the mob mentality is, and it is certainly something to be angry about, it is very real even today. Especially today, which is so sad. Also... it feels like a nod to the mob scene in Beauty and the Beast, but with King George as the head of the charge instead of Gaston. As for George's reasons for killing Gus/Billy... it's so he can knock David down and to turn everyone against him in hope that he may be able to become a ruler over their new Kingdom again. With Snow and Emma gone, he has the perfect chance. And George has always hated David so much... not just because David turned against him and stole his kingdom from him, but also because David has his son's face, yet he doesn't love George as a father. David refuses to continue playing the role of the obedient son. So of course he can't stand seeing David be the man in charge and being happy. And as for Gus/Billy... he was actually introduced in a few episodes before this one. His roles were always small, but this episode is where we first learn who he was in the past... in the Enchanted Forest. That he was little Gus, the mouse in Cinderella's pantry who liked to eat cheese. And I love learning this about him. As for why George killed him... it isn't just so he could use the distraction to get his hands on Jefferson's hat, but so that he could turn everyone in the town against David and Ruby. George saw Ruby talking with Billy a number of times during and after the curse and saw that she cared about him. Therefore, sadly he became George's target so he could frame Ruby. It is sad that we lost Gus/Billy. I definitely would have liked to get to know him more, but I understand the purpose for why they killed him off so soon. Poor Billy... I would have liked to see him and Ruby get together at least for one date. It's sad that Spencer had to go and murder him to try to turn the whole town against Ruby, and therefore David. Again... what a jerk! It's also tragic that George burns Jefferson's hat in the end to try to stop David from being reunited with his wife and daughter. I love that David strikes him down to the ground with a punch to his face, then pulls his own gun on him ready to kill Spencer, but that Ruby is able to convince him not to. David would have proven to the people that he wasn't a hero after all if he had, just like George wanted to do. As for Granny... she is really great in this episode too. And I like how she is able to help David track down who really killed Billy using her sense of smell, and love how she shoots one of her crossbow arrows straight at George to keep him from shooting Ruby. Next... I also love once again the storyline between David and Henry too. They're so sweet. And I love how David calls on Regina to come over to watch over Henry for him while he was busy, and that she is there for Henry when Henry wakes up from another nightmare. And I absolutely love Regina's subtle reaction as she pulls back upon seeing and hearing Henry's fear upon her being there instead of David. Lana Parrilla's acting is phenomenal as always. I also really love how Henry falls into the Netherworld... the land between life and death every time he sleeps. So terrifying. I would never want to sleep again if this were to happen to me. And then... upon seeing Henry has begun to get hurt by the fire, Regina calls Gold, who gives Henry some magic so that he can control his dream and therefore, his fear. Very nice, and very surprising because Gold gave it to him without any strings attached in some deal. Very out of character for Gold. Overall... I really enjoy the mystery behind Henry's nightmares in the Netherworld and him finally being able to meet Aurora. Also... I love, love, love how this burning red room is a consequence from awakening from the sleeping curse, as few people have done. As Snow, Henry, and Aurora have now done. I really love how Gold explains all this to Regina and to Henry. What a brilliantly written idea. And lastly... Aurora has seen Henry, then wakes up to reveal to Emma and Mary Margaret that she spoke to Henry while she dreamt. This show is only continuing to get more exciting!!!! And I cannot wait for you to continue watching!!!! Overall... I enjoy this episode, even though I missed Hook in it. Thank you so much! Until next time, my friend... Sincerely, Heidi
Heidi Elizabeth Marcum
2021-05-25 03:10:29 +0000 UTCShe is one tough Granny!! I would never think to mess with her LOL Thank you so much! It’s awesome to also feel like I’m watching it with friends and to have you all guide me in the right directions and answer the questions I need help with. I love this show!
Jessie Dobbie Reactions
2021-05-19 23:48:56 +0000 UTCI also don't know the link to 101 Dalmatians, but there are three official prequel books (one of which is a spoiler, so I won't mention it), but the first of which is "Red's Untold Tale". There is only a brief mention of Anita, but it basically states that Granny took Red away because Anita not only hated all things magic, but was WAY too feral and Granny didn't want Red raised in that type of environment, Granny wanted her as human as possible and needed magic to keep her so. Granted, by sheltering Red from the truth, she ended up causing Red equal amounts of hurt in the end, but Red probably would have had a very different life with her mother and I think Granny made the right decision. On a side note, honestly Jessie, you are my absolute FAVORITE Once Reactor! You get it at all the right moments, your enthusiasm for the show is so addictive and it just makes my day better! I don't have anyone around me that likes Once and it's like I'm sharing it with a "friend", so thank you, ,and keep up the amazing work!
Keebles
2021-05-18 22:06:41 +0000 UTCThanks!! I love Ruby’s episodes also, I feel like she’s especially one of those actors that does the character transition SO well. She’s definitely like a different person when she’s Red and it’s so fun to watch!
Jessie Dobbie Reactions
2021-05-12 09:38:54 +0000 UTCIt really is!! I love Ruby’s character, so it was fun to pick up right where we left off. But ugh George. I hate him LOL
Jessie Dobbie Reactions
2021-05-12 09:37:17 +0000 UTCNot yet, but I love Root Beer!
Jessie Dobbie Reactions
2021-05-12 09:34:41 +0000 UTCThank you!!
Jessie Dobbie Reactions
2021-05-12 09:33:59 +0000 UTCi love the ruby episodes!! and i love how when we get backstory it almost always ties into what’s happening in storybrooke/present day. somehow i never even noticed the correlation in this one until i watched your reaction. you have henry learning how to control the fire in his dreams, and you have ruby learning how to control herself as the wolf! wow, after all the reactions i’ve seen to this show, i can’t believe i just now made that connection 😂 loved this reaction and i’m excited for the next!!❤️
hello6775
2021-05-11 16:25:17 +0000 UTC"They give you the answers to so many things, but at the same time they open up a hundred open doors". Well said. Thats exactly what OUAT does xD. They do it soo well. They keep you interested in every single thing that happens. Like you said in the beginning: "I want to know what happend to where we left off with Hook and the beanstalk, but at the same time im not upset that we get more information or dive in to another story, because i want to know what happens there to". You're so right! This is exactly how i felt the first time watching this show. Characters everyone hates in this show: Cora & 'King George'. But that means good acting & writing XD. I love every episode that involves Ruby. But i love every episode that involves the others to. Sigh. It hard to choose a favorite isnt it.
AyaaChann
2021-05-11 15:48:38 +0000 UTC💗🌎💗👩🏻🐶 Did you get to try any of my Magiqe concoctions yet? More to come, as themes come. 😉😊 ✨📖✨ ✨🌙🌙✨ ☸️⚓☠️🧑🏻☠️⚓☸️ I have a great Chocolate Root Beer float, Called The Jolliest Rodger, Capt. Hook's/ Killian Jones favorite desert. From the Enchanted forest, The Tavern of the siX Raven's. a Tankerd of Yummness, for him & all his Blarney Crew. ☠️⚓☠️☸️☠️⚓☠️☸️⚓☠️⚓☠️ Tho ONCER's can have it in a Tall frosted glass, instead. 👩🏻🐶 Thank you Jessie. Be well. 💗🌎💗✨🧚✨📖✨🌙🌙✨ 💗Lei & CC
Melissa Amato
2021-05-11 05:15:51 +0000 UTCCute tee, Jessie. Thank you for Reacting to another Ep. Of OUAT 💗 & you definitely are not a Dork, or a Dorkus. So please stop saying things like that. You are so funny, & an awesome person. & I adore your insight, & take on my fav series, & Characters, & the world's they are from.
Melissa Amato
2021-05-11 04:56:56 +0000 UTCRIP GUS GUS, 🐁& The Mad Hatter's Hat🍄🎩🍄✨🌙🌙✨👲🏻📖👸🏻🍎👸🏻🤴🏼🤷🏼♀️fg 🧑🏻⚓Killian wrapped up her hand, she cuffed his. & Threw Pirate Captain Cutie, an Anchor. ⛈️⛈️⛈️ ⚓☠️🧑🏻🗡️☸️☠️⚓. 👁️ 👁️ SWAN¿?!!
Melissa Amato
2021-05-11 04:51:17 +0000 UTC
