Once Upon a Time season 6, episode 7 awards the top honor of hero of the week to the person who gave their all to save Storybrooke.
Once Upon a Time‘s heroes fight darkness in whatever form it presents itself. Smoke monsters, ice walls, sorcerers, rulers of Camelot, whatever the threat, they take up arms no questions asked. It’s time we honor their unwavering dedication to preserving Storybrooke.
Each week, we will run a poll where you can cast a vote for your favorite hero of the week! This introductory post is here to reveal what we are looking for in our protectors of the light.
And the winner is…
The Charmings take the top honor for Hero(es) of the Week for Once Upon a Time season 6, episode 7. In the face of death, Snow White and Prince Charming do what they do best, exhaust every option before sacrificing themselves to protect everyone they love.
Snow and David’s trip down memory lane sends them on one last adventure to prove the power of true love. The magical sapling, a plant form of their true love, grew after their first encounter. That certainly makes a strong case for the strength of their connection. But their commitment to each other is only one page of their story.
Fighting for what they love and believe in is another, much longer chapter of their lives. And so, they view their sacrifice as the best way to ensure the most happy endings possible.
Best Quote
Best Interaction with a Villain
Snow and Charming presenting themselves as a sacrifice in front of the entire town is just about as peak hero as one can get. After exhausting their options within their 12 hour window, Snow and David realize that if they have to leave at least they will be together when they do.
It helps that their final afternoon together revealed to them that even before they knew each other, they were bound in some way. It is a nice reminder in the face of someone trying to manipulate fate that sometimes destinies are worth the surrender when faced with evil.
Even if the Evil Queen can crush your soul, by standing there willingly, they deflated a bit of her ego. The Charmings find strength in each other and their commitment to fight for happiness. The power for true love confronting pure evil is a testament to that strength.
Top Three Heroic Actions
- Snow and David handing themselves over to the Evil Queen
- David saving Snow from the woodsman in the Enchanted Forest
- Their adventure to find the one last embodiment of hope, aka the sapling, in the face of death
Question of the week: How will this twist affect David and Snow?
If there is one thing we know about Snow and David it is that they will always find each other. Unfortunately, the “finding” part is easy in this instance. In a season where Once Upon a Time is actively exploring everyone’s identity issues, the Charmings seem immune to this issue.
Snow accepts and processes her past on a daily basis. She goes so far as to shed her Storybrooke persona entirely and return to her roots. David, on the other hand, still has a few issues with his father’s death to work through. But for the most part he is rather well-adjusted.
Turns out that their crisis becomes who they are without their other half. Who is Snow White without Prince Charming? The duo’s identity is a package deal. Their hearts literally only beat in tandem.
Separating Snow and David is not a new idea for Once Upon a Time. But in light of the season’s mission to explore identity on a deeper level, this separation could send Snow and David down a new path. How will they face the world knowing that the other cannot have their back?
Honorable Mention:
Tip of the hat to Hook. No one knows how to calm Emma down quite like this pirate. Sure, his advice held little substance, but at least he stopped the hand shaking for a while!
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Let us know what you think of the Charmings and check back each week to vote for your favorite hero!
Be sure to check out our Villain of the Week!
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Watch Once Upon a Time season 6, episode 8, “I’ll Be Your Mirror,” Sunday, November 13 at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC.
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