Ep 20. Firebird

In "Once Upon a Time" season 5 episode 20, titled "Firebird," the core characters deal with the aftermath of their actions just as everything appears to have been resolved. Emma believes that the darkness still remains within her, despite having defeated Hades and not taking on his offer to stay in the Underworld.

One of the main points of the episode centers around the character Hook who becomes unstable after his memories of his past resurface. He becomes convinced that he must take drastic measures to put an end to his dark past as Killian Jones. Hook sets out on his own to sever ties with his past, but his actions have dire consequences.

Meanwhile, Regina and Zelena try to forge a relationship as sisters. They face difficulty reconciling their past differences, but the two eventually share a moment of understanding.

The episode also explores the character development of Henry, who is shown to have grown up significantly since the beginning of the series. He takes on the responsibility of helping his mother Emma, who is struggling with her internal darkness. Furthermore, the tension between Emma and her son is heightened when the fairy of prophecy's warning comes to fruition.

As the story unfolds, characters seek redemption, confront old foes, and reconcile old wounds. In addition to a powerful soundtrack, compelling storytelling, and emotional performances, "Once Upon a Time" season 5 episode 20, "Firebird," proves to be a poignant and poignant episode that fans of the show won't want to miss.