Once Upon a Time is a fantasy drama television series that premiered on ABC in 2011 and ran for seven seasons until its conclusion in 2018. The show boasts an impressive ensemble cast of talented actors, including Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Lana Parrilla, Josh Dallas, Jared S. Gilmore, Robert Carlyle, Raphael Sbarge, Jamie Dornan, Eion Bailey, Meghan Ory, Emilie de Ravin, Colin O'Donoghue, Michael Raymond-James, Michael Socha, Rebecca Mader, Sean Maguire, Barbara Hershey, Mekia Cox, Dania Ramirez, Gabrielle Anwar, Giancarlo Esposito, Anastasia Griffith, Alan Dale, Sarah Bolger, Jamie Chung, Tony Amendola, David Anders, Keegan Connor Tracy, Emma Caulfield, Elizabeth Mitchell, Warren Christie, Sebastian Stan, Kristin Bauer van Straten, Jessy Schram, Rose McGowan, John DeSantis, Bailee Madison, Jorge Garcia, Jesse Hutch, Chad Michael Collins, Amy Acker, Gregory Itzin, Lesley Nicol, Karley Scott Collins, Noah Bean, Robbie Kay, Rose McIver, Nicholas Lea, Marilyn Manson, Annabeth Gish, Shannon Lucio, Tom Ellis, Christopher Gorham, Tim Phillipps, Georgina Haig, and JoAnna Garcia.
The series revolves around Emma Swan (Jennifer Morrison), a tough-as-nails bail bonds collector who learns that she is actually the daughter of Snow White (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Prince Charming (Josh Dallas). She is whisked away to a small town in Maine called Storybrooke, where fairy tale characters are trapped in a modern world by an evil curse cast by the Evil Queen Regina (Lana Parrilla). Emma becomes the town's sheriff and sets out to break the curse and free the enchanted inhabitants.
Once Upon a Time cleverly weaves together the storylines of classic fairy tales such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Beauty and the Beast, and even lesser-known tales like the Pied Piper and Rumpelstiltskin. The show also introduces new characters and expands upon existing fairy tale characters, adding depth and complexity to their stories.
The show delves into themes of love, family, redemption, and the consequences of one's actions. Each episode intertwines the characters' pasts with their present lives in Storybrooke, allowing viewers to see how their actions in the past affect their present selves.
The costumes, sets, and special effects are all top-notch, making the fantasy world feel fully realized and immersive. The show also uses a nonlinear timeline, jumping back and forth between the characters' pasts and present day, which keeps viewers engaged and eager to see how all of the puzzle pieces fit together.
Overall, Once Upon a Time is a compelling, magical, and emotional journey that explores the power of storytelling and the resilience of the human spirit. Its talented cast and intricate plotlines are sure to captivate viewers and keep them coming back for more.
In short, Once Upon a Time is a must-see for anyone who loves fairy tales, fantasy, and compelling storytelling.
Once Upon a Time is a series that ran for 9 seasons (164 episodes) between October 23, 2011 and on ABC
