[s3e17] The Jolly — Roger

This episode marks a major turning point for Killian, as he openly admits his love for Emma, even though it puts him in a "Catch-22" position with Zelena's curse.

She takes on a mentor role for Emma, showing significant growth from her villainous past as she works with the group to stop Zelena. Production & Trivia [S3E17] The Jolly Roger

The episode references Smee's previous transformation into a rat, which occurred earlier in Season 2. The Jolly Roger | Once Upon a Time Wiki | Fandom This episode marks a major turning point for