Both pairings involve a woman who is born into royalty and a man who is a common-born criminal hoặc outlaw.

Both couples involve a hero and a redeemed villain. Both villains were seeking revenge for the death of a trước đó love.

Both couples are một giây chances at tình yêu for all characters involved. Emma's first tình yêu was Neal Cassidy while Killian previously loved Milah. Regina previously loved Daniel while Robin was married to Marian.

Before Regina let Daniel go in The Doctor, he asked her to tình yêu again. Before Neal died, he asked Emma to find Tallahassee - their hoped location for a happy future...