For two years now, Once Upon a Time has adhered to the same formula: bifurcated seasons, with each half focused on taking down a new baddie (or three).
-Regina teaches Emma MAGIC! -The possibility of a "friendship" with Emma -More SNARK! -No more: "He's MY son!" "No, he's MY SON!" Arguments! -She doesn't understand who "Peter Pan" Isle hiw powerful he actually is.