Tiana Has A Mission Story in 'Once Upon A Time' Season 7

Princess Tiana has definitely changed from the animated character who you’ve all been acquainted with.

In Once Upon a Time, she’s coming back as a strong leader with a big mission — to restore freedom to her people.

Creators Adam Horowitz and Eddy Kitsis tell TVLine that Tiana (played by Mekia Cox) will make her debut in the seasons third episode called “The Garden of Forking Paths”.

“We meet Tiana in a fairy tale realm in turmoil,” they shared. “She’s a princess with a mission”

They add that “Tiana’s most defining characteristic is her strength. She’s been through a lot when we meet her, but she never wavers even when doubting oneself would seem to be the most logical, and safe, course of action.”

“She has her share of enemies, but that goes with the territory when one is fighting for a just cause.”

Once Upon a Time returns on Friday, October 6th @ 8PM ET/PT on ABC.