[s2e16] The Miller's Daughter Apr 2026

In the present day, Cora and Regina are on the hunt for the Dark One’s dagger to control Mr. Gold, who is dying from a poisoned wound inflicted by Hook in New York.

Mary Margaret (Snow White) discovers that the only way to save Gold—and stop Cora—is to use the . The candle can save one person but requires another life in exchange. Mary Margaret, manipulated by the situation and her desire to protect her family, uses the candle on Cora’s heart (which is stored in the vault) and then tricks Regina into putting the heart back into Cora’s body. [S2E16] The Miller's Daughter

This guide covers , a pivotal episode of the fantasy drama series Once Upon a Time , which first aired on March 10, 2013. This episode serves as the definitive origin story for Cora (the Queen of Hearts) and explores the tragic roots of her relationship with Rumplestiltskin. Episode Overview Season/Episode: Season 2, Episode 16 Original Air Date: March 10, 2013 Director: Ralph Hemecker Writer: Jane Espenson Plot Summary In the Enchanted Forest (The Past) In the present day, Cora and Regina are

The rivalry between Cora and Eva explains Cora’s later hatred for Snow White. The candle can save one person but requires

The title refers to the classic fairy tale Rumpelstiltskin , where a miller's daughter must spin straw into gold.