'Once Upon A Time': A Major Death & More Scoop From Sunday's Episode

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HollywoodLife.com knows five epic scenes to look forward to — and one of them’s a killer!

Once Upon A Time may not be on every week (damn you, award shows!) but when it is, it’s on fire! The epic second season continues with another all-new episode March 10, and it literally has every ingredient for a perfect hour — including a game-changing death! HollywoodLife.com got an early look at Sunday’s episode, and we’ve got five spoiler-y gems to tide you over until all is finally revealed.

Five Spoilers From ‘Once Upon A Time’ Season 2, Episode 16:

1. Who’s dying? You’ve heard a lot about this Sunday’s game-changing death — from promos, interviews, etc. — but let me add my two cents on the matter: You will NOT be disappointed by the magnitude of this. It’s not like watching Daniel die (twice), or watching Snow’s portly housemaid get thrown out a window. No, sir. This death will absolutely change the direction of the series, as well as add fuel to an already dangerous feud.

2. Snow Black: The past few episodes have hinted at a darker direction for Snow White (Ginnifer Goodwin), and after Sunday’s episode, you’ll know for certain whether or not she’s going to give into her forbidden urges. She’s faced with a familiar life-or-death decision, and this time, her choice will surprise you.

3. Bad romance: A surprise romantic pairing is revealed this Sunday — one you probably didn’t even think was possible. All I can say is that the truth tends to come out in extremely dire situations.

4. Cora’s history: Flashbacks are hit-or-miss on Once Upon A Time, but this Sunday’s look back at Cora’s past is definitely a hit. Not only is Rose McGowan literally the perfect choice to play younger Cora, but you’ll learn something very unsettling about her past that could very well affect her future. Actually, make that everyone‘s future.

5. Do you believe in Emma? The savior of Storybrooke (Jennifer Morrison) gets another chance to flex her magical muscles, as a vicious battle ensues between good and evil. That’s all I can say.

HollywoodLifers, who do YOU think will bite the dust this Sunday? And which surprise pairing will emerge? Drop me a comment with your predictions, and check back Sunday after the show for our full recap!

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This episode sounds amazing, I am very anxious to see if Rumple will be the person to die. I can’t wait to come home tonight and find out with my DISH Hopper. Working the night shift at DISH, I rely on my DVR to keep me from falling behind on my favorite shows. My DVR is programmed to automatically record the shows on all four major networks during primetime. Coming home after a long day and catching up with everything is great, particularly with how everything has been building towards tonight’s episode.

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It would be fine if Rumpel dies an Cora becomes the new dark one for all of two minutes then Snow using the candle kills Cora which restores Gold. I am okay with this scenario.

Yeah, Rumple dieing wouldn’t be too bad. And I absolutely NEED Snow to kill Cora after what Cora did.

I’m hoping that Snow will use the candle to save Rumple and kill Cora and then Emma will get together with NealBae. Regina is too good a villianess to lose because she’s complex and conflicted. Cora is only evil–we can lose her.

Viva la Swan Queen!!! I can totally see them as the bad romance – I’m just afraid that the writers wouldn’t go there…

I just realized. At 0:23 seconds in, the Dark One’s blade is shown and Rumplestiltskin’s name is almost completely gone except for the “n.”

I’m hoping it’s Emma/Rumple. Just saying. That would shock a lot of the Bae/Emma, Hook/Emma, Belle/Rumple fans. ‘Cause… Cora/Rumple – not really that surprising at this point. I’m also hoping Charming’s the one that buys it. I think that would be a really neat twist.

Yawn to Rumple and Cora. Very excited to see Emma in the saviour role and more of Bae/Rumple and Bae/Emma.

my prediction: Cora and Regina kill Rumple, Snow uses the candle to kill Cora and bring back Gold

Good observation because I forgot about the candle they referenced in last weeks episode. It’s going to be exciting and I’m glad there will be a season 3.

I don’t think it’s going to be a major character because there are too many back stories to tell. When the Huntsman died there wasn’t a lot to his story so it was time for him to go. Henry is the key to all of this so he can not die.

If Rumpel dies… Cora becomes the Dark One or Regina…I will not be watching the show anymore…. they can knock off Henry his character I find him annoying….I hope it’s not red or granny.