: During a confrontation at the church, Regina chooses to save Henry from a fatal blow by Rumplestiltskin, proving her growth as a hero even in a world where she has no memory of him.
: In the rewritten world, familiar characters have swapped roles: Snow White is a cruel Evil Queen, Regina is a powerless bandit, and Rumplestiltskin is a valiant "Light One" knight. Emma is imprisoned in a tower without magic, while Hook is a cowardly deckhand. [S4E23] Operation Mongoose (2)
: Before dying from the darkness's attack, the Apprentice reveals that only the Sorcerer, Merlin , has the power to destroy the darkness forever, setting the stage for Season 5. Key Revelations & Details Once Upon a Time season 4 finale recap: Operation Mongoose : During a confrontation at the church, Regina