Save Henry
| "Save Henry" |
|---|
"Save Henry" is the ninth episode of the third season of the American fantasy drama series Once Upon a Time, and the show's 53rd episode overall.
Plot
As Henry's (Jared S. Gilmore) life hangs in the balance, the group races to prevent Peter Pan (Robbie Kay) from gaining full magical powers from Henry's heart. Meanwhile, in Storybrooke's past, with Mr. Gold's (Robert Carlyle) help, Regina (Lana Parrilla) attempts to fill a void in her life, by adopting a baby.
Reception
The episode was given highly positive reviews from critics, noting Regina's role and the episode's cliffhanger. Christine Orlando of TV Fanatic a 4.7 out of 10, acclaiming the episode, saying "I really felt for Regina those first few days with baby Henry. As a parent, it's the worst feeling in the world when you feel as though you can't take care of your child."[2] She also called the cliffhanger in the episode "a complete shock."[2] Andrea Reiher of Zap2it also commented positively on Regina's role, saying "Nothing could have made me more sympathetic for Regina than watching her struggle as a single mom, worried that something's wrong with her baby (or herself) and wondering if she's a bad mother or that her baby hates her because he won't stop crying."[3] She also commented positively on the cliffhanger, saying "Loved the brief turn at the end of the episode of Jared Gilmore doing Henry-as-Pan. He's not a bad little actor and it should be fun to watch this play out."[3]
References
- ^ "Listings – Once Upon a Time on ABC". The Futon Critic. Retrieved 19 November 2013.
- ^ a b "Once Upon a Time Review: Not Quite Ever After". TV Fanatic. 1 December 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
- ^ a b "'Once Upon a Time': Henry's not here anymore". Zap2it. 1 December 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
