Once Upon a Time Season 3 Episode 6 Ariel

In Once Upon a Time season 3 episode 6, titled "Ariel," fans are taken on a journey under the sea. When Regina decides to seek out the elusive mermaid Ariel, Emma, and Hook are summoned to help her track the creature down. However, they soon discover that getting Ariel's help may be harder than they anticipated.

The episode starts with Regina seeking Ariel's help to get something she desires, though the viewers are left in the dark as to what that may be. She tasks Hook and Emma with finding the little mermaid, which is no small feat, as she has the power to swim away and blend into her surroundings with ease.

With Ariel's help being necessary, the trio treks through the forest, only to learn that a giant clam Ariel often uses as a hideaway has been stolen. In order to find Ariel, they must find the clam first, which has been taken by Black Beard, a notorious pirate who has a grudge against Hook.

During their search, Hook is faced with a challenge that forces him to face his past and make amends with his former crew, and Emma learns more about the man she has had feelings for since the beginning of the season.

The episode alternates between the present and the past, showing viewers the first time Ariel met Prince Eric, and how they fell in love. This storyline is woven into the present-day plotline that sees Emma and Hook working together to retrieve the clam.

Meanwhile, Regina struggles with staying focused on her mission to find Ariel as her mind keeps being flooded with memories of two men she loved in her past. The flashbacks dive deep into Regina's past, showing the audience just how her heart was broken and how she became the Evil Queen.

As the episode progresses, the storylines converge, and Emma and Hook are finally able to track down Ariel. However, they soon learn that the mermaid is being held captive by Regina's evil half-sister, Zelena, who has her own plans for Ariel.

As they fight to free Ariel from Zelena's clutches, they discover that Regina's personal mission is twofold - she needs Ariel to find an item that can help her get what she desires as she originally claimed, but she also needs Ariel's help to save her true love, Robin Hood, from certain death.

The episode ends on a bittersweet note, with Ariel and Eric's story coming full circle, and the Lost Boys of Neverland abducting Henry Mills, Emma's biological son.

Overall, "Ariel" is an intense and emotional episode that brings viewers deeper into the world of Once Upon a Time and the characters that they have grown to love. The storyline blends action, romance, and a bit of magic, giving fans a well-rounded viewing experience.