[s2e16] The Miller's Daughter Guide

Because the heart was "cursed" by the candle, returning it to Cora doesn't save her; it transfers Gold's impending death to her. Cora dies in Regina’s arms, briefly experiencing love for her daughter one last time before passing away.

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The rivalry between Cora and Eva explains Cora’s later hatred for Snow White. [S2E16] The Miller's Daughter

Locked in a tower to prove her claim or face death, she is visited by . He offers to spin the gold in exchange for her firstborn child. However, Cora convinces him to teach her the magic instead. As they work together, they fall in love and plan to run away, changing their contract so the child will be theirs .

Individual episodes and seasons are available on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video. Because the heart was "cursed" by the candle,

This marks the first time Snow White commits a dark act, causing her own heart to begin to darken. Critical Reception and Trivia

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. Where to Watch Streaming: You can watch the

It reveals that Rumplestiltskin was once capable of being loved and almost gave up his power for Cora.