To save Henry, Emma and Regina form an uneasy alliance to retrieve a True Love potion hidden inside the dragon Maleficent.
Emma kisses Henry’s forehead, providing the "True Love's Kiss" that wakes him and simultaneously shatters the curse over Storybrooke. Major Themes ⚡ Belief as Power
The finale ends on a massive cliffhanger. While the residents regain their memories of the Enchanted Forest, they are not transported back. Instead, Mr. Gold drops the True Love potion into the town well, bringing a purple cloud of to Storybrooke.
Emma’s magic is dormant until she accepts her identity. Her "belief" is the literal engine that restarts time and magic in the real world. 🍎 The Complexity of Motherhood
Emma finally believes in magic after Henry falls into a "sleeping death" caused by Regina’s poisoned apple turnover.