[s2e16] The Miller's Daughter May 2026

At the last moment, Cora realizes that love is a weakness that will keep her from power. She rips out her own heart to remain cold and calculating, choosing to marry Prince Henry and become royalty rather than flee with Rumplestiltskin.

Individual episodes and seasons are available on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video. [S2E16] The Miller's Daughter

The title refers to the classic fairy tale Rumpelstiltskin , where a miller's daughter must spin straw into gold. At the last moment, Cora realizes that love

The episode was a hit, drawing approximately 7.37 million viewers during its initial broadcast as tracked by TV by the Numbers . Where to Watch Streaming: You can watch the full series on Disney+. The title refers to the classic fairy tale

The flashback reveals a young, impoverished Cora working as a miller's daughter. After being humiliated by Princess Eva (Snow White's mother), Cora lies to King Xavier, claiming she can spin straw into gold.

This episode is critical for understanding the "Nature vs. Nurture" theme of the show. It highlights: