[s2e16] - The Miller's Daughter

This episode is critical for understanding the "Nature vs. Nurture" theme of the show. It highlights:

The episode was a hit, drawing approximately 7.37 million viewers during its initial broadcast as tracked by TV by the Numbers . Where to Watch Streaming: You can watch the full series on Disney+. [S2E16] The Miller's Daughter

Mary Margaret (Snow White) discovers that the only way to save Gold—and stop Cora—is to use the . The candle can save one person but requires another life in exchange. Mary Margaret, manipulated by the situation and her desire to protect her family, uses the candle on Cora’s heart (which is stored in the vault) and then tricks Regina into putting the heart back into Cora’s body. This episode is critical for understanding the "Nature vs

The rivalry between Cora and Eva explains Cora’s later hatred for Snow White. Where to Watch Streaming: You can watch the

At the last moment, Cora realizes that love is a weakness that will keep her from power. She rips out her own heart to remain cold and calculating, choosing to marry Prince Henry and become royalty rather than flee with Rumplestiltskin.