S5·E1 The Dark Swan
Narrative Classification: Season premiere establishing core conflicts and serialized narrative stakes.
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 episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Once Upon a Time.
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...