: In present-day Storybrooke, Dr. Whale successfully brings Daniel back to life using a magical heart, but Daniel returns as a mindless, aggressive monster, forcing Regina to make a tragic choice to let him go forever.
: Makes a significant appearance as he begins his complex journey with the main heroes. Once_upon_a_time_2x05
: The narrative explores the depth of Regina’s trauma. Her attempt to resurrect Daniel with Frankenstein's help fails, leading to a heartbreaking realization that some things are beyond the reach of both magic and science. : In present-day Storybrooke, Dr
: Regina's first love, whose botched resurrection serves as a catalyst for her descent into darkness. : The narrative explores the depth of Regina’s trauma
: The episode confirms that Dr. Whale is actually Victor Frankenstein. Unlike the other residents who come from fairy tales, he is from a "Land Without Color," a black-and-white realm rooted in science rather than magic.
: A man driven by the obsession to conquer death through science.