Snow Drifts
- Episode aired May 11, 2014
- TV-PG
- 44m
When Zelena's time portal re-opens and sends Emma and Hook into the Enchanted Forest of the past, their actions have dire consequences for the future.When Zelena's time portal re-opens and sends Emma and Hook into the Enchanted Forest of the past, their actions have dire consequences for the future.When Zelena's time portal re-opens and sends Emma and Hook into the Enchanted Forest of the past, their actions have dire consequences for the future.
- Neal Cassidy
- (credit only)
- Henry Mills
- (as Jared S. Gilmore)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaEmma uses the alias Princess Leia, this is an obvious Star Wars reference. At the time Disney had just completed its purchase of Lucasarts (including the rights to the Star Wars franchise) meaning that this reference is in fact a Disney reference.
- GoofsWhen Snow White climbs down the castle's wall during her escape, Emma and Hook are coming out of the turret's door twice.
- Quotes
Emma Swan: Thank you, Mr. Go... Rumplestiltskin, for believing us. I know that time travel is hard to swallow.
Rumplestiltskin: Not as hard as the other mystery you've presented me.
[points at Hook]
Rumplestiltskin: Why haven't I killed *him*?
Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones: If it makes you feel any better, it wasn't for lack of effort. Let's just say we bury the hatchet.
Rumplestiltskin: Yes. But why not in your skull?
- Crazy creditsThe opening sequence shows the time-travel spell.
- ConnectionsReferences Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
Season 3 was a very solid one, for me there wasn't a misfire and even the weakest episodes ("Lost Girl" and "The New Neverland" as far as the previous episodes go) were decent. "Going Home" and "A Curious Thing" were especially special of the numerous great episodes. "Snow Drifts" is for me one of the particularly brilliant episodes.
There is story advancing, lots of momentum and character progression, and everything concerning the past is highly intriguing, entertaining and emotionally impactful. A good deal happens but it doesn't feel too much. Any twists and revelations may not be as huge as other episodes, but "Snow Drifts" isn't devoid of them.
Particularly good here are how Rumplestiltskin is written, always one of my favourite 'Once Upon a Time' characters and "Snow Drifts" does nothing to change that, and Hook and Emma's witty but also beautiful chemistry. Found it easy to root for Emma, and didn't think her too passive or overwrought, she's written pretty poignantly.
Can't fault any of the acting, there is a lot of meat for everyone to sink their teeth into which all do with aplomb. Robert Carlyle and Jennifer Morrison in particular.
Furthermore, "Snow Drifts" is a very handsomely mounted episode visually, the settings and costumes are both colourful and atmospheric, not too dark or garish and never cookie-cutter. It is photographed beautifully too. The music is haunting, ethereal and cleverly used with a memorable main theme.
Writing has the right balance of humour, pathos, mystery and intrigue.
Overall, wonderful. 10/10 Bethany Cox
- TheLittleSongbird
- Apr 25, 2018