Ep 9. Changelings

Once Upon a Time season 6 episode 9, titled "Changelings," follows Emma, Hook, and Regina as they continue their search for the Evil Queen, who has disappeared after Robin's death. Meanwhile, in the Enchanted Forest, Rumplestiltskin and Belle discover that their son, Gideon, has been abducted by the Black Fairy and replaced with a changeling.

The episode begins with Emma and Regina finding the Evil Queen's lair, but she is nowhere to be found. They try to locate her with the help of a magic mirror, but when they reach out to the person they see in it, they discover that it's the Evil Queen's alter ego, Regina's dark half. The two engage in a heated argument, with Regina finally admitting that she's afraid of becoming the Evil Queen again and that they need to fight fire with fire.

Back in the Enchanted Forest, Rumplestiltskin and Belle are trying to find their son, Gideon, who has been kidnapped by the Black Fairy. After a confrontation with a changeling who has taken Gideon's place, they find a way to track him down. The Black Fairy reveals that she plans to use Gideon to help her take over the other realms, but Rumplestiltskin and Belle are determined to rescue him.

As the two storylines unfold, viewers are taken on a journey of discovery as new secrets are revealed and old wounds are reopened. Emma and Regina face off against their dark counterparts as they try to outsmart each other in a battle of wits and words. Meanwhile, Rumplestiltskin and Belle confront their own fears and doubts as they fight to save their son from a fate worse than death.

Overall, Once Upon a Time season 6 episode 9 is a thrilling ride that combines fast-paced action with emotional depth and character development. Fans of the show will not be disappointed as they follow their favorite characters on this latest adventure in the Enchanted Forest and beyond.