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Once Upon a Time

  • TV Series
  • 2011–2018
  • TV-PG
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
243K
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POPULARITY
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Dania Ramirez in Once Upon a Time (2011)
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A young woman with a troubled past is drawn to a small town in Maine where fairy tales are to be believed.A young woman with a troubled past is drawn to a small town in Maine where fairy tales are to be believed.A young woman with a troubled past is drawn to a small town in Maine where fairy tales are to be believed.

  • Creators
    • Adam Horowitz
    • Edward Kitsis
  • Stars
    • Ginnifer Goodwin
    • Jennifer Morrison
    • Lana Parrilla
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    243K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    216
    3
    • Creators
      • Adam Horowitz
      • Edward Kitsis
    • Stars
      • Ginnifer Goodwin
      • Jennifer Morrison
      • Lana Parrilla
    • 654User reviews
    • 74Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 7 Primetime Emmys
      • 13 wins & 95 nominations total

    Episodes156

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    Once Upon a Time
    Full Episode 43:48
    Once Upon a Time
    Hook
    Clip 1:47
    Hook
    Hook
    Clip 1:47
    Hook
    Anna
    Clip 1:35
    Anna
    The Lair
    Clip 0:26
    The Lair
    I Don't Remember Anything
    Clip 0:31
    I Don't Remember Anything
    My Cloak is Torn
    Clip 0:54
    My Cloak is Torn

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    Ginnifer Goodwin
    Ginnifer Goodwin
    • Mary Margaret Blanchard…
    • 2011–2018
    Jennifer Morrison
    Jennifer Morrison
    • Emma Swan
    • 2011–2018
    Lana Parrilla
    Lana Parrilla
    • Regina Mills…
    • 2011–2018
    Robert Carlyle
    Robert Carlyle
    • Mr. Gold…
    • 2011–2018
    Jared Gilmore
    Jared Gilmore
    • Henry Mills…
    • 2011–2018
    Josh Dallas
    Josh Dallas
    • David Nolan…
    • 2011–2018
    Colin O'Donoghue
    Colin O'Donoghue
    • Captain Killian 'Hook' Jones…
    • 2012–2018
    Emilie de Ravin
    Emilie de Ravin
    • Belle Gold…
    • 2012–2018
    Rebecca Mader
    Rebecca Mader
    • Zelena…
    • 2014–2018
    Beverley Elliott
    Beverley Elliott
    • Granny Lucas…
    • 2011–2018
    Sean Maguire
    Sean Maguire
    • Robin Hood…
    • 2013–2018
    Lee Arenberg
    Lee Arenberg
    • Leroy…
    • 2011–2018
    Meghan Ory
    Meghan Ory
    • Ruby Lucas…
    • 2011–2016
    Raphael Sbarge
    Raphael Sbarge
    • Dr. Archie Hopper…
    • 2011–2018
    Daevyd Avalon
    Daevyd Avalon
    • Doc
    • 2011–2018
    Faustino Di Bauda
    • Sleepy…
    • 2011–2018
    Gabe Khouth
    Gabe Khouth
    • Sneezy…
    • 2011–2018
    Michael Coleman
    Michael Coleman
    • Happy
    • 2011–2018
    • Creators
      • Adam Horowitz
      • Edward Kitsis
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    Reviewers say 'Once Upon a Time' is celebrated for its inventive fairy tale re-imaginings and standout performances, especially Robert Carlyle's Rumplestiltskin. However, it faces criticism for inconsistent writing, repetitive plots, and declining quality post-initial seasons. Issues with character development, pacing, and Disney character integration are noted. Despite these flaws, many commend the show for its magical and adventurous spirit.
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    8sammielimehouse-84658

    Campy and Corny, But Very Underrated

    I know that some people hate this show but I love the sheer absurdity and corniness of it. Honestly, I just don't think this show is as bad as some say, and the only terrible seasons are probably four and seven. Overall, this is a very enjoyable show and it doesn't deserve all the hate it gets.

    8.3/10.
    lin_mehmed

    Season 7, what a tragedy.

    It's so sad to say this but I used to really like this show, up until season 6, when things should have ended. Why did they decide to do a season 7 with the same story line as before, my brain will never understand. I despise season 7. I can't stand "Cinderella"s character or the actress. The character just seems so weak, without any motivation or attitude to live life or to act, which isn't how I pictured Cinderella. I thought she would be more rebellious and have more of a spirit. Don't even get me started on the actress - she has no acting skills, I feel like every line is improvised and the directors just went with the first shot they took. At least try to pronounce words correctly.

    So please next season - improve acting, improve story line, be a bit more original, and get some good actors, seriously !
    9pat-08514

    First Six Seasons are Awesome!

    I loved the first six seasons of Once Upon a Time, and actually binged all six seasons twice and eagerly awaited the arrival of season 7. There are few shows I can recommend more highly than the first six seasons of Once but seven was beyond disappointing. I couldn't make it through the first episode. Not even Colin O'Donoghue and Robert Carlisle could save it. I hated all the new and revamped characters. They lacked the class, style, fun and imagination of the original cast and the story itself was absolutely lackluster.

    If you want to continue enjoying Once Upon a Time, do yourself a favor and rewatch the first six seasons.
    7unityhimym

    Don't watch all the seasons

    A very interesting concept for a show, the first season was rather interesting and had an compelling storyline. The way the fairytale world is mixed with the real world is beautiful. The main characters in the first season, regina and emma, are interesting and the storyline is wrapped up nicely by the end of the season. In the second season, there is a lot of character development and more fairytales are connected with the characters, again done beautifully, fairytales are intertwined, resulting in an exciting storyline. In the third season, new characters are introduced and they travel to new locations. This season is overall less compelling than the first and second season, and slower-paced, but still enjoyable to watch. Although the first half of season 4 still shows some enjoyable content, this is the turning point for the series, after this it seems like show was just going on for the sake of going on. Season 5 isn't gripping at all and it feels like they just ran out of ideas. Season 6 is a weaker version of season 5 and season 7 is just plain boring. Watch no further than the first 3 seasons, and maybe give season 4 a shot.
    6riannedeheij

    Should have stoped at season 6.

    I realy liked the first 6 seasons, but i simply do not understand why they made a 7th season. Wich does not even have a original start... If you can't think of something new, just don't make a new season then.

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    • Trivia
      Josh Dallas (Prince Charming) and Ginnifer Goodwin (Snow White) married in real life after meeting on this show and had two children during the run (one pregnancy was written into the show as their younger child Neal, the other was mostly concealed except during flashbacks to Snow White's pregnancy with Emma).
    • Goofs
      Several times during the series, Mr. Gold is seen wearing a wedding ring. This is because Robert Carlyle has forgotten to remove his own ring; he has even tweeted about it.
    • Quotes

      Rumplestiltskin: Magic always comes with a price.

    • Crazy credits
      The title of the series appears in front of a forest and something related to the episode, such as the Dark Curse cloud, a giant, or a car.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Wright Stuff: Episode #17.60 (2012)

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    • Release date
      • October 23, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • OUaT
    • Filming locations
      • Steveston, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Kitsis/Horowitz
      • ABC Studios
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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