Fans will have to wait for awhile to see how the story unfolds for the Storybrooke residents as the second half of "Once Upon A Time" season 4 is still a month away. Apparently, the cast of the show are still busy filming. Nevertheless, waiting is not as nerve-racking with spoilers springing up here and there. While Mr. Gold's time in the mystifying town seems to be over after Belle drove him out, the man who also goes by the name of Rumpelstiltskin will return with renewed flair and force as three vindictive villainesses stand by his side.
This, of course, puts a huge dent to the pair's love affair. Gold continues to be too treacherous to be able to get back to Belle, who, of course, hates Gold's nasty ways. But there are other relationships in the series more meddled up than theirs.
Storybrooke saw Robin Hood pack up his bags and leave the town for New York City. The thief with a heart of gold reunited with his wife Maid Marian, who freshly recovered her memory as Regina in her Evil Queen form was destroyed. However, Regina's romance with Robin has yet to see an ending. Executive producer Eddy Kitsis told Entertainment Online that the "story is just at a middle point" and that "there's much more to come."
Meanwhile, Fashion & Style said that fans should get ready for some "steamy" moments between lovebirds Captain Hook and Emma Swan as the fourth season of "Once Upon A Time" continues.
Another thing much talked about is how Regina is doing with Operation Mongoose.
"This is a quest that has been quite difficult for Regina. With all the research she's done thus far and Operation Mongoose, she keeps hitting dead end after dead end," Lana Parrilla told Entertainment Weekly. "She's lost some faith in ever finding this author, but she's still not going to give up. A lot of that positive reinforcement comes from Henry in being the heart of the truest believer, who keeps her afloat and keeps encouraging her to not give up."
The actress also promised that the return of the season will see the Evil Queen and Henry "work together" to put a face to the mysterious author. However, Gold will find a way to mess things up when he blackmails her by killing her love, Robin, so he could get his own happy ending with Belle. Rumple has gathered a league of dangerous baddies in the form of Maleficent, Ursula and Cruella to find the author ahead of Regina, and have the yet-to-be known individual alter the tale to one with Gold at the fore.
The maze-like mayhem in "Once Upon A Time" returns on March 1.
