On February 6, 2018, ABC announced fairy tail drama "Once Upon a Time" will find its happily ever after with the finale of its seventh season, as it will be its last.
Over the course of seven seasons and 156 episodes, fans have experienced plenty of joy, pain, triumph, and loss as they have watched their favorite characters grow. There have been pairings we've loved, some we've hated, and some that we wished would happen (Sleeping Warrior! Red Beauty!). "Snowing" - the beloved pairing of Snow White and Prince Charming - had a beautiful love story, but the ultimate example of true love in Storybrooke has always been Captain Swan.
(I know, I never thought I'd ship Captain Hook with the daughter of Snow White and Prince Charming, either! But look at them!)
From the season two introduction of Killian Jones - aka, Captain Hook - to Emma's final appearance in season seven, fans have been obsessed with the beautiful love story these two characters share. As a celebration of the series and it's beautiful love stories, here's a look at fifteen of its best Captain Swan moments!
First, some music - any Captain Swan shipper knows that you can't go through a list like this without playing "The Words" by Christina Perri, a song that has been dedicated to the much-adored ship.(Bonus: Colin O'Donoghue (Killian/Captain Hook) stars in the video!)
Now, on to the list!
1. The first meeting
While not traditionally romantic - he is part of a plot to kill Emma, Snow, and the rest of their friends, after all - it's nice to look back and see how far these two have come. Who could've guessed that they would fall so in love with each other?!
Episode: "The Doctor," Season 2, Episode 5
2. When he bandaged her hand
Killian's motives for helping Emma here were selfish, but the chemistry between the two of them in this scene is undeniable!
Episode: "Tallahassee," Season 2, Episode 6
3. The True Love test
In an attempt to bring Killian back to life, Emma is required to test her love for him. It is revealed that their love IS true love when Emma chooses to save his life over her own. It's a beautiful moment that fans absolutely loved!
Episode: "Firebird," Season 5, Episode 20
4. Their first kiss
Afterwards, Emma says it's a "one-time thing," but she changes her mind by the end of the season
Episode: "Good Form," Season 3, Episode 5
5. When Killian vowed to win Emma over
Episode: "Dark Hollow," Season 3, Episode 7
6. “Princess Leia” and “Prince Charles” dance at King Midas’s ball
Episode: "Snow Drifts," Season 3, Episode 21
7. Emma is Killian’s happy ending
Episode: "Best Laid Plans," Season 4, Episode 16
8. Emma teaching Killian how to use a sword
While stuck in an alternate timeline where Killian is a cowardly pirate, Emma shows him how to use a sword. The results are an adorable scene with the traditional "man teaches helpless girl how to do things" trope reversed.
Episode: "Operation Mongoose (Part 2)," Season 4, Episode 22
9. Emma (finally!) tells Killian she loves him
Episode: "Operation Mongoose (Part 2)," Season 4, Episode 22
10. The second proposal
The first one was okay, but second one, the genuine one, was absolutely MAGICAL!
Episode: "Awake," Season 6, Episode 17
11. The Middlemist kiss
Episode: "The Broken Kingdom," Season 5, episode 4
12. Emma asking Killian to move in with her
Episode: "The Other Shoe," Season 6, Episode 3
13. "You traded your ship for me?"
This scene was their first real time expressing their feelings about each other. It's such a beautiful scene!
Episode: "There's No Place Like Home," Season 3, Episode 22
14. Their first date
He goes to his enemy to get his hand back, because, "Should things go well and she wants me to hold her, I want to use both hands.”
Episode: "The Apprentice," Season 4, episode 4
15. When they (finally) got married
Episode: "The Song In Your Heart," Season 6, Episode 20
