Once Upon a Time in Wonderland returned with a look at Cyrus’ past on tonight’s all new episode, “Dirty Little Secrets.” Check out our full recap!
On tonight’s Once Upon a Time in Wonderland Anatasia and Will go up against their worst enemy yet, the Jabberwocky. Alice and Cyrus struggle to trust one another as a secret from Cyrus’ past may be the one thing to tear them apart.
Born a Gamblin’ Man: Cyrus’ so called “luck” in gambling runs out when he bets against the wrong crowd. As his brothers warn him of the dangers his cheating will bring, they witness their house burst into flames with their mother trapped inside.
Cyrus thinks that if he can get back to the Well of Wonders he may be able to set his brothers free. Anastasia informs them that magic water runs under all lands and Wonderland has its own well. Alice and Cyrus set out for the well, while the Queen and Will head to find the Rabbit.
The town that Will offered libations to last week, sleeps off their merriment as the Jabberwocky struts through the crowd and wakens a man. Using her emotional manipulation, she scares the man to death, but not before finding out where Will took his first master.
When she finds Lizard dead, she decides cutting out her eyes and bringing them to Jafar to try some sorcery and summon a final glance is her second best option. The magic works and the Red Queen’s face appears giving the Jabberwocky her prey.
Band of Brothers: Cyrus rallies his brothers to make the journey to the Well of Wonders, as a last resort to save their mother. As she lies suffering from the burns, Cyrus cannot help but blame himself for her situation. Meanwhile in Wonderland, Cyrus dodges questions from Alice regarding his curse, by putting road blocks in their conversation.
At Rabbit’s house, Will calls for him to trust the Queen this one time and accept her sincerest apologies. As insane as it may seem to the Rabbit, the Red Queen bids him to portal to all corners, rally the people, and set the battle to save Wonderland in motion.
Power of Fear:The Queen and Will set out with the warning that the Jabberwocky is on the prowl under Jafar’s command. Will is concerned that her intentions to save Wonderland have a hidden motive to make her life better, but he soon realizes the change she seeks is for her kingdom. After all, she already ruined her second chance with Will, so what good would a comfortable life be for her? It is after this that she demands Will return to his bottle as the Jabberwocky makes herself known.
The Red Queen’s blade is no match for the Jabberwocky’s ability to feed off her fear. The Queen is knocked unconscious and taken away with the bottle. Once again, Jafar has a bottle he cannot use while the Queen holds the wishes.
Two doors appear in a wood leading to the well, one will lead to doom. Knight, will not help them. Tired of people telling her what she can and cannot do, getting very defensive and frumpy. Alice’s optimism and patience help them to the Well of Wonders as she solves the riddle of the lying Knight. However, Cyrus’ pushes her away and asks to continue to the well alone.
Back in time, the terrifying girl from The Ring, or rather, the guardian of the well appears and informs the thieving brothers that her water can heal only those whose destiny has not been written. Water is not meant for you, return the water or pay the price. The brothers take her warning, but decide to take the water back regardless. Three heads are smarter than one, right?
Reunited and it feels… constrained? Trapped inside Jafar’s never-ending supply of giant birdcages, Anatasia and Will are faced with the ruler face-to-face. Jafar brings in the Jabberwocky to drag the wishes out of Anastasia.
In Agrahbah, the magical water revives Cyrus’ mother, who turns out to be Amara. Back at the Wonderland Well of Wonders, Alice spies on Cyrus as he makes his plea to spare his brothers’ lives and release them from the curse. The only way to release them is to return the water stolen 100 years ago. The lady of the Well tells Cyrus that his mother lives on.
Back in the birdcage, the Jabberwocky works her emotional torture on Anastasia as Jafar watches her suffer from the wings. Will sits idly across from her, as the Jabberwocky forces her to use her three wishes, or else she reveals the truth of Ana’s mind to Will. As Anastasia wishes for her crown, jewels, and ultimately the Jabberwocky’s mercy, Will pleads for her to be strong. It is no use for as the last wish leaves her lips, he is trapped back inside the lamp and in the hands of Jafar.
Now set with all three lamps at his disposal, what could possibly stand in Jafar’s way?
Watch Once Upon a Time in Wonderland season 1, episode 11, “Heart of the Day,” Thursday, March 20 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC
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