To Catch a Thief | |
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Season 1, Episode 12 | |
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Airdate | March 27, 2014 |
Written by | Adam Nussdorf & Jerome Schwartz |
Directed by | Billy Gierhart |
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"To Catch a Thief" is the twelfth episode of the Once Upon a Time spin-off series Once Upon a Time in Wonderland.
Plot
Revealed in flashback, the Knave hunts Alice per Cora's directive and finds himself striking a deal to get his heart back; Alice and the Knave's friendship is tested as he does Jafar's bidding. Meanwhile, the Jabberwocky attempts to free herself from Jafar's control and Jafar is confronted by his former partner.
Production
Adam Nussdorf & Jerome Schwartz were the writers for the episode, while Billy Gierhart was its director.
Reception
Ratings
The episode was watched by 3.35 million American viewers, and received an 18-49 rating/share of 1.0/3, down in the total viewers number but up in the demo from the previous episode. The show placed fourth in its timeslot and eleventh for the night.
Critical reception
Christine Orlando of TV Fanatic gave the episode a 4.2 out of 5, signaling positive reviews.
Ashley B. of Spoiler TV gave the episode a positive review. She said:
This is a series that I think would benefit from being a single sitting marathon. That way, one could really appreciate just how the story unfolds and grows darker. With only one episode left in the series, many events occurred this week with quite a few surprises. And yet, this episode didn't feel particularly rushed. I enjoyed how the flashbacks in this episode brought the story of Alice's past in Wonderland full circle. I was also pleased at the return of more humorous bits and definitely surprised more than once while watching.
Quotes
[Jafar is offering to revive Anastasia in return for Will's help] Knave of Hearts: If you think I'm ever gonna help you, you're madder than the Hatter. |
Knave of Hearts: Give a man the proper motivation, you never know what he might be willing to do. |
Jafar: I imagine you must want to kill me for what I did. Knave of Hearts: Why don't you open this door and we'll find out? Old Prisoner: [to Jafar] Haven't you tortured him enough? Show the boy some mercy! Jafar: Mercy? And I suppose you'd be the expert on that subject. Old Prisoner: I've learned the error of my ways. But I'm waiting for you to learn anything at all! |
Knave of Hearts: Watch your tongue, lass. Else you'll lose that as well as your head. Alice: That's a little redundant, don't you think? Knave of Hearts: Depends on which one you lose first. |
Knave of Hearts: [after hitting Cyrus] How about I give you a free swing? Cyrus: No, thank you. Knave of Hearts: Seriously - I don't mind. Cyrus: I do. Knave of Hearts: Why, because you're not a lover, not a fighter, and all that? Cyrus: I don't want to carry you around for the next five hours. |
Alice: You're quite clumsy for a soldier. Knave of Hearts: And you're a little young to be a murderer. |