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This article contains episode summaries for the upcoming seventh season of Once Upon a Time.
Season Summary
In the U.S., original episodes of season seven began airing on Fridays, on October 6, 2017.
Overview
The residents of the enchanted forest face their greatest challenge yet as The Evil Queen (Lana Parrilla), Captain Hook (Colin O'Donoghue) and Rumplestiltskin (Robert Carlyle) join forces with a grown up Henry Mills (Andrew J. West) and his daughter, Lucy (Alison Fernandez), on an epic quest to once again bring hope to their world and ours. Along the way, new fairy tale characters and old search for true love, find adventure and once again take sides in the struggle of good against evil, as classic tales are once more twisted and reimagined.[1]
Cast
Starring
- Lana Parrilla - Roni/Regina Mills/Queen Regina (5/22)
- Colin O'Donoghue - Officer Rogers/Captain Hook (5/22)1
- Andrew J. West - Henry Mills (5/22)
- Dania Ramirez - Jacinda/Cinderella (5/22)
- Gabrielle Anwar - Victoria Belfrey/Lady Tremaine (5/22)
- Alison Fernandez - Lucy (5/22)
- Mekia Cox - Sabine/Tiana (4/22)
- Robert Carlyle - Weaver/Mr. Gold/Rumplestiltskin (4/22)
1 Also played the non-wish realm version of Captain Hook in 7.02.
Recurring Cast
- Jared S. Gilmore - Henry Mills (2/22)
- Emilie de Ravin - Belle French/Belle (1/22)
- Giles Matthey - Gideon Gold/Gideon (1/22)
- Jennifer Morrison - Emma Swan (1/22)
Upcoming
Returning Cast Members
- Rebecca Mader - Zelena (confirmed)[2]
New Cast Members
- Julian Haig - Unknown (confirmed)[3]
- Kevin Ryan - Prince Marius (confirmed)[4]
- Meegan Warner - Rapunzel (confirmed)[5]
Crew
Writers
- Edward Kitsis ("Hyperion Heights", "Secret Garden")[6]
- Adam Horowitz ("Hyperion Heights")[6]
- Jane Espenson ("A Pirate's Life", "Wake Up Call", "The Eighth Witch")[7][8]
- Jerome Schwartz ("A Pirate's Life", "Wake Up Call", "The Eighth Witch")[7][8]
- David H. Goodman ("The Garden of Forking Paths", "Eloise Gardener")
- Brigitte Hales ("The Garden of Forking Paths", "Eloise Gardener")
- Dana Horgan ("Beauty", "Pretty In Blue")
- Leah Fong ("Beauty", "Pretty In Blue")
- Christopher Hollier ("Greenbacks", "One Little Tear")[9]
- Adam Karp ("Greenbacks", "One Little Tear")[9]
Directors
- Ralph Hemecker ("Hyperion Heights", "Pretty In Blue")[10]
- Tara Nicole Weyr ("A Pirate's Life")
- Ron Underwood ("The Garden of Forking Paths")
- Mick Garris ("Beauty")
- Geofrey Hildrew ("Greenbacks")
- Sharat Raju ("Wake Up Call")[11]
- Alexandra Kalymnios ("Eloise Gardener")[11]
Storyline Information
- The following storylines set up in the sixth season are left unresolved:
- A new curse that separated everyone, as well as a new city.[12]
- New worlds and a "new version" of Misthaven.[13]
- The question of what happened to Regina, Killian, and Rumplestiltskin.[1]
- What their "new identities" are.
- The new and different relationships between them.
- The time-jump, which is longer than 10 years.[14]
- Several new iterations of already-established characters, such as Cinderella.[15]
Episodes
01 | Hyperion Heights | 09 | One Little Tear | 17 | TBA |
02 | A Pirate's Life | 10 | The Eighth Witch | 18 | TBA |
03 | The Garden of Forking Paths | 11 | Secret Garden | 19 | TBA |
04 | Beauty | 12 | TBA | 20 | TBA |
05 | Greenbacks | 13 | TBA | 21 | TBA |
06 | Wake Up Call | 14 | TBA | 22 | TBA |
07 | Eloise Gardener | 15 | TBA | ||
08 | Pretty In Blue | 16 | TBA |
Hyperion Heights
- See main article: "Hyperion Heights"
Original air date: October 6, 2017
Written by: Edward Kitsis & Adam Horowitz
Directed by: Ralph Hemecker
Centric Characters: Henry Mills & Cinderella
Plot Synopsis: Henry leaves Storybrooke in search of his own story. Years later in another realm, he encounters a troubled Cinderella, changing the trajectory of his quest forever. When Cinderella’s evil step-mother, Lady Tremaine, poses a threat, Henry discovers that following his heart will require him to make more difficult choices than he ever could have imagined. Years later, a young Lucy finds a disillusioned Henry at his home in Seattle, determined to make him remember his true self in order to defeat the curse afflicting the fairytale characters of “Hyperion Heights.”
Recurring Cast: Mekia Cox (Sabine/Tiana), Jared S. Gilmore (Henry Mills) (young)
A Pirate's Life
- See main article: "A Pirate's Life"
Original air date: October 13, 2017
Written by: Jane Espenson & Jerome Schwartz
Directed by: Tara Nicole Weyr
Centric Character: Officer Rogers
Other Backstory Characters: Emma Swan & Captain Hook
Plot Synopsis: When Henry finds himself in trouble, he calls upon his Storybrooke family for help, and together they set off on a mission to find Cinderella. Along the way, Hook is confronted by an unexpected foe who threatens the group’s success. In Hyperion Heights, Jacinda searches for a way to see Lucy with some unwelcome assistance from Henry, while Victoria Belfrey enlists the help of Rogers and Weaver to push Henry out of the neighborhood.
Recurring Cast: Jennifer Morrison (Emma Swan), Mekia Cox (Sabine), Jared S. Gilmore (Henry Mills) (young)
The Garden of Forking Paths
- See main article: "The Garden of Forking Paths"
Original air date: October 20, 2017
Written by: David H. Goodman & Brigitte Hales
Directed by: Ron Underwood
Centric Characters: Cinderella & Lady Tremaine
Plot Synopsis: When Cinderella finds herself staring danger in the eye, she receives help from an unlikely source. Her rescue leads to an alliance that could aid in the defeat of Lady Tremaine’s rule and reveals a dark secret from Cinderella’s past. In Hyperion Heights, Jacinda goes to extreme measures to stop Victoria Belfrey from destroying Lucy’s beloved community garden, while Lucy tries to convince Henry that Victoria is after more than just a plot of land. Meanwhile, Victoria makes a discovery that could alter everyone’s fate.
Beauty
- See main article: "Beauty"
Original air date: October 27, 2017
Written by: Dana Horgan & Leah Fong
Directed by: Ron Underwood
Centric Character: Rumplestiltskin
Other Backstory Character: Belle
Plot Synopsis: It’s Halloween in Hyperion Heights and Victoria forces Ivy to take Lucy trick-or-treating. Meanwhile, Tilly appears to be waking up from the curse and is intent on leading Weaver to the truth – but not if Victoria can help it. In a flashback, Rumple and Belle seek the answer to a prophecy that could cement their happy ending.
Recurring Cast: Emilie de Ravin (Belle French/Belle), Giles Matthey (Gideon Gold/Gideon)
Greenbacks
- See main article: "Greenbacks"
Original air date: November 3, 2017
Written by: Christopher Hollier & Adam Karp
Directed by: Geofrey Hildrew
Plot Synopsis: Tiana seeks help from a traveling soothsayer, the iconic Dr. Facilier, in an attempt to save her kingdom. But when it’s revealed that he has an ulterior motive she’s forced to take matters into her own hands. In Hyperion Heights, Sabine and Jacinda take on a risky business venture, but the strength of their friendship is tested when Victoria interferes with their plans. Meanwhile, Ivy recruits Henry to investigate Victoria, and Roni makes a discovery that could change her relationship with Henry forever. Rogers uncovers a crucial clue in his search for Eloise Gardener.
Trivia
- Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Josh Dallas, Emilie de Ravin, Jared S. Gilmore and Rebecca Mader are confirmed to be leaving the show as series regulars for the seventh season. However, Morrison has agreed to appear in one episode, Mader is set to appear in multiple episodes and Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz have confirmed that de Ravin and Gilmore will return. The latter in flashbacks.
- The background song for this season's promotional videos is "Scars" by Boy Epic.
Videos
Gallery of videos used to promote the season.
Gallery
Gallery of photographic posters released to promote the season.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Once Upon a Time reveals new details on season 7, by Natalie Abrams, Entertainment Weekly (May 16, 2017)
- ↑ Once Upon a Time: Rebecca Mader returning in season 7, by Natalie Abrams, Entertainment Weekly (September 20, 2017)
- ↑ Julian Haig post (September 14, 2017)
- ↑ Kevin J Ryan tweet (September 5, 2017)
- ↑ Once Upon a Time Casts TURN Alum Meegan Warner as the New [Spoiler], by Michael Ausiello, TV Line (September 8, 2017)
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Adam Horowitz tweet (October 18, 2017)
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Adam Horowitz tweet (August 25, 2017)
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Adam Horowitz tweet (October 14, 2017)
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Adam Horowitz tweet (September 20, 2017)
- ↑ http://katmtan.tumblr.com/post/165379087067/708-will-be-directed-by-ralph-hemecker
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 http://katmtan.tumblr.com/post/165038267777/who-are-the-directors-from-706-and-onwards-please
- ↑ Matt Mitovich tweet (May 16, 2017)
- ↑ Once Upon a Time bosses unveil plans for season 7, by Natalie Abrams, Entertainment Weekly (May 14, 2017)
- ↑ Adam Horowitz tweet (July 4, 2017)
- ↑ Once Upon a Time bosses drop new clues on season 7, by Natalie Abrams, Entertainment Weekly (July 15, 2017)