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S5·E1 The Dark Swan

Episode
Season 5, Episode 1
Air Date
September 27, 2015
Runtime
43 minutes
Director
Ron Underwood
Writers
Adam Horowitz, Edward Kitsis
Score
8/10 (13 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Main Arc (Crucial)
Mytharc Aired September 27, 2015 43 min ★ 8.0/10 · 13 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Season premiere establishing core conflicts and serialized narrative stakes.

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Synopsis

Immediately after becoming the Dark One, Emma disappears and the heroes must band together to save her, but first they have to find her, which will require the help of an unlikely ally. Meanwhile, in the Enchanted Forest, Emma struggles to resist her dark urges as she searches for Merlin in the hope that he can stop her transformation. Along the way to Camelot, she gets help from the plucky and brave warrior princess Merida, as well as King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 5 Episode 1 of Once Upon a Time air?

Season 5, Episode 1 ('The Dark Swan') originally aired on September 27, 2015.

How long is Season 5 Episode 1 ('The Dark Swan')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 43 minutes.

What happens in Once Upon a Time Season 5 Episode 1?

Immediately after becoming the Dark One, Emma disappears and the heroes must band together to save her, but first they have to find her, which will require the help of an unlikely ally. Meanwhile, in the Enchanted Forest, Emma struggles to resist her dark urges as she searches for Merlin in the hope...

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