Once Upon a Time
Fairy tales intertwine with real world drama
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About Once Upon a Time
Released: 2011 - 201
Platform: Disney+
Rating: TV-PG
Run time: 44m
Cast
Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Robert Carlyle, Lana Parrilla, Jared S. Gilmore, Josh Dallas
Once Upon a Time
About Once Upon a Time
Once Upon a Time is a fairy-tale drama TV series that premiered in 2011 and ran until 2018, crossing seven seasons and 155 episodes. Created by Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis, the plot centers around the character of Emma Swan, who's drawn into the town of Storybrooke, Maine, a place where magic has been forgotten, but is still ever present. Here, fairy-tale characters are stuck in the modern world with no recollection of their original identities.Making / Production
The show was filmed primarily in Vancouver, British Columbia. Attention was paid to bringing out the magic-inspiring settings in a realistic manner in Storybrooke. The show also made use of flashbacks to the enchanted forest or other magical worlds to flesh out the characters and their stories.
Actors
- Jennifer Morrison starred as Emma Swan, the prophesied Savior of the fairy-tale characters, and carried out her role with emotional depth.
- Ginnifer Goodwin played the double role of Snow White / Mary Margaret with grace and compassion.
- Lana Parrilla brought Evil Queen / Regina to life, a character that evolved from a villain to a beloved hero.
- Robert Carlyle excellently portrayed Rumpelstiltskin / Mr. Gold, a character shrouded in mystery and deception.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The town of Storybrooke is actually a real place. It's a district municipality situated on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada.
- Many character names are actually a play on their fairy-tale names. For example, Mr. Gold (Rumpelstiltskin) has a name synonymous with the ability of his fairy tale counterpart.
Awards
The series won many awards including the TV Guide Award for Favorite New Series in 2011. Lana Parrilla who played Evil Queen also won the Teen Choice Award for Best TV Actress in a Fantasy/Sci-Fi Series.
Quotes
- "Evil isn’t born, it’s made." - Regina
- "Believing in even the possibility of a happy ending is a very powerful thing." - Snow White
- "All magic comes with a price." - Rumpelstiltskin
Music, Soundtrack
- The musical score by Mark Isham plays a pivotal role in bringing out the magical atmosphere of the series.
- The soundtrack includes a variety of songs. Notably, "Only You" by Yazoo in Season 1 and a full musical episode, "The Song in Your Heart," in Season 6.
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About Once Upon a Time
Once Upon a Time is a captivating fantasy series intertwining fairy tale characters and real-life worlds.
