Once upon a time, in a dark and remote village, lived a feared and notorious witch. She was known as the Blund Witch, due to her unusual habit of stumbling and tripping over her own feet. Despite her clumsiness, the Blund Witch possessed great magical powers and was a force to be reckoned with. Legend had it that the Blund Witch had been ostracized by the villagers many years ago. Misunderstood and feared, she had retreated into the depths of the forest, seeking solace and companionship with the creatures of nature. The villagers, however, lived in constant fear of her, believing that she would cast evil spells upon them if given the chance.
One day, the Witch captures two children, Gretel and her brother, Hansel. She attempts to cook and devour them for her full moon feast but is interrupted by the Wicked Witch of the West, Zelena, who tries to banish her from Oz. Zelena knocks the gingerbread house Witch down but the Witch regains her strength quickly and throws Zelena from her house. Hansel and Gretel manage to escape the gingerbread house and return to their father, though Hansel becomes mentally unstable from the incident. The Wicked Witch, unaware of the children's escape, returns to help them and the Witch of the gingerbread house attacks her, only for Zelena to steal her sight, leading her to become known as the Blind Witch. After the incident, Gretel decides to teach herself magic in order to defend herself better in the future. ("Sisterhood", "Chosen")
Later, after Henry has been captured by the coven, the Blind Witch and the rest of the group appear at their lair, where they wait for Regina and her group to come to her son s rescue. Mary Margaret describes Hook to her, in an effort to find out if he s passed by recently, and while the witch correctly guesses she s looking for Captain Hook, she admits not having actually met him yet.
The villagers, however, lived in constant fear of her, believing that she would cast evil spells upon them if given the chance. One day, a young girl named Emily, full of curiosity and bravery, ventured into the forest. She had heard stories about the Blund Witch but was determined to find out the truth for herself.
EXCLUSIVE 'Once Upon a Time' Scoop: Emma Caulfield to Return as the Blind Witch in 100th Episode!
Once Upon a Time's 100th episode is getting an extra dose of magic!
Emma Caulfield will reprise her role as the Blind Witch in the highly anticipated -- and star-studded! -- event, ET exclusively reveals.
True Oncers will remember this iconic villain, (and her hauntingly beautiful blue eyes) from her brief, yet memorable appearance in the magical drama's very first season.
In the episode "True North," the Blind Witch resided in a candy-covered gingerbread house and lived a peaceful life of eating children. That is, until Hansel and Gretel -- sent on a mission by Regina -- locked her in her own oven in their attempts to escape. Needless to say, she did not survive the fiery tomb.
The landmark episode is going to be jam-packed with many more familiar faces, so get ready for a trip down an enchanted memory lane.
ETonline confirms that Giancarlo Esposito will shimmer back in as the Magic Mirror, Robbie Kay will take flight once again as Peter Pan, and Barbara Hershey will magically reappear as Cora.
Once Upon a Time's 100th episode is set to air as the spring premiere in early March.
The details of the epic episode are being kept extremely under wraps, but given how many deceased characters are set to take part, we've got a magical hunch that we could be traveling backwards through time, or undoing every spell that has every happened in the series, or… we could go on forever because we just have SO many ideas!
Once Upon a Time airs Sundays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.
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The Blind Witch resides in an edible gingerbread house in the woods, which she uses to lure children into. The house itself is protected by magic, barring anyone from entering except for children, and there are many sweets inside to tempt those who enter. At some point, the witch comes to possess a poisoned apple, which she steals from the Queen, Regina, who attempts to regain the apple by sending children to the Blind Witch's house, however, none ever succeed in the mission. ("True North", "Labor of Love")
As she ventured deeper into the forest, Emily stumbled upon a rickety old cottage hidden amongst the trees. This was the home of the Blund Witch. Nervously, Emily approached the cottage and knocked on the door. To her surprise, the door creaked open, revealing the Blund Witch herself, with her tangled hair and mismatched clothes. Instead of being met with a villainous glare, Emily received a warm and gentle smile from the witch. Contrary to the tales the villagers told, the Blund Witch was not wicked or malevolent. In fact, she was quite the opposite. The witch explained to Emily that her clumsiness was a result of her uncontrollable magic, and it was the reason why she had been deemed a threat by the villagers. She had dedicated her life to learning how to control her powers and use them for good, despite her blunders. The Blund Witch and Emily formed an unexpected bond and the witch shared her wisdom and knowledge with the young girl. Emily learned the importance of empathy and understanding, and she saw for herself the power of compassion and kindness. As time went on, the villagers began to realize their mistake in judging the Blund Witch based on appearances and rumors. They learned of her true nature and her desire to help others. Slowly, the prejudice against her diminished, and the Blund Witch was welcomed back into the village with open arms. And so, the story of the Blund Witch became one of redemption and acceptance. The once feared and misunderstood witch had found her place in the world, thanks to the courage and open-mindedness of a young girl named Emily. From that day forward, the Blund Witch used her magic to bring joy and happiness to the village, forever changing the way they saw her, and themselves..
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1. Jane - 1/5 - I found "Once Upon a Time, Blund Witch" to be a complete disappointment. The storyline was confusing and scattered, making it difficult to follow. The characters lacked depth, and I struggled to connect with any of them. Additionally, the dialogue felt forced and unnatural, further taking away from my enjoyment of the book. Overall, I was left feeling unsatisfied and frustrated with this read.
2. Mark - 2/5 - "Once Upon a Time, Blund Witch" had a promising concept, but unfortunately, it fell short of my expectations. The pacing was erratic, with some parts dragging on unnecessarily while others were rushed. The writing style was also lackluster, lacking vivid descriptions and failing to evoke any emotional response. I found it hard to engage with the story, and ultimately, it left me feeling indifferent. It's a shame because with better execution, this book could have been so much more.
3. Sarah - 2/5 - I was not impressed with "Once Upon a Time, Blund Witch." The narrative was confusing and poorly structured, making it difficult to decipher the main plot. The characters were underdeveloped and lacked dimension, making it hard to care about their fates. Additionally, the dialogue felt stilted and unrealistic, hindering the overall reading experience. I kept hoping it would get better, but unfortunately, it didn't. I would not recommend this book to others.
4. Michael - 2/5 - As a fan of fantasy books, I was excited to give "Once Upon a Time, Blund Witch" a try. However, I was left disappointed by the lackluster plot and predictable twists. The world-building was minimal, and the magical elements were poorly explained, leaving me confused and disconnected from the story. The characters lacked depth and their motivations were unclear. Overall, it was an underwhelming read that failed to capture my attention or leave a lasting impression.