[s2e16] | The Miller's Daughter

The rivalry between Cora and Eva explains Cora’s later hatred for Snow White.

The flashback reveals a young, impoverished Cora working as a miller's daughter. After being humiliated by Princess Eva (Snow White's mother), Cora lies to King Xavier, claiming she can spin straw into gold. [S2E16] The Miller's Daughter

This marks the first time Snow White commits a dark act, causing her own heart to begin to darken. Critical Reception and Trivia The rivalry between Cora and Eva explains Cora’s

Critics from The A.V. Club and IGN praised Rose McGowan's performance as young Cora and the emotional weight of the Rumple/Cora backstory. This marks the first time Snow White commits

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.