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

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

Both couples are 초 chances at 사랑 for all characters involved. Emma's first 사랑 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 사랑 again. Before Neal died, he asked Emma to find Tallahassee - their hoped location for a happy future...