Ep 2. We Are Both

In Once Upon a Time season 2 episode 2, titled "We Are Both," the characters in Storybrooke continue to grapple with the aftermath of the curse being broken and their memories flooding back. Regina is struggling with her newfound sense of remorse and seeking redemption, while Emma and Mary Margaret try to figure out how to get back to their own world.

Meanwhile, in the fairytale land that was, viewers are taken back to see the story of Regina's rise to power after her mother, Cora, abandons her as a child. As Regina struggles to fill her mother's shoes as the Evil Queen, she discovers a way to regain control over her magic and exact revenge on those who have wronged her.

Back in Storybrooke, a new threat emerges in the form of a group of people who have also been affected by the curse but refuse to believe in the existence of magic. Led by a man named Greg Mendell, who has a personal vendetta against Regina, this group seeks to expose the fairytale characters as frauds and destroy their happily ever afters.

As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, "We Are Both" explores the themes of identity, belonging, and the consequences of our actions. With multiple storylines intertwining and the introduction of new characters, this episode keeps viewers on the edge of their seats and sets the stage for the rest of the season to come.