9. Maleficent
Maleficent's last in-person appearance occurred at the end of season one, in a flashback where she ended up warning Regina of the consequences the curse would have on her in the long run. When the curse was enacted, Maleficent was trapped underneath Storybrooke's library/clock tower and appears in her dragon form during a fight with Emma and then as an undead being against Hook near the end of season two. As one of pop culture's most infamous fairy tale villains, it's surprising how little viewers have gotten to see of Maleficent. Outside of a brief vocal cameo in an episode of spin-off show Once Upon a Time in Wonderland, Maleficent hasn't made any flashback appearances in the main show and her current status as an undead being -- as well as how the departure from and return to Storybrooke in season three may have impacted her -- continues to go unresolved. With the character's new surge in popularity upon the release of the Angelina Jolie film, along with the show's willingness to ride the wave of what's trendy as seen in the arrival of Elsa to the show, it wouldn't be surprising if Maleficent finds a way to re-enter the show, but also unsurprising if she continues to be left in the dark.
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