Once Upon a Time in Wonderland

About Once Upon a Time in Wonderland

Once Upon a Time in Wonderland is an intriguing 2013 TV series that serves as both an offshoot and a continuity of the fairy tale-themed series, Once Upon a Time. This show takes audiences on a fantastical journey through Lewis Carroll's whimsical world of Wonderland, centering around an embattled Alice, who is imprisoned in a mental asylum due to her outlandish tales of a magical land. The series presents an intriguing mixture of mystery, romance, and adventure as Alice escapes the asylum and ventures back to Wonderland to find proof of her adventures, her lost love Cyrus, and her own sanity.

Making / Production

Produced by ABC Studios, Once Upon a Time in Wonderland was created by Edward Kitsis, Adam Horowitz, Zack Estrin, and Jane Espenson. Airing a total of 13 episodes, the show spends a thrilling season exploring the unique perspectives of classic characters, while delivering its own imaginative adaptations of the timeless Alice in Wonderland tale.

Actors

• Sophie Lowe stars as Alice, portraying a matured and tenacious version of the classic character who fights to prove her sanity and reunite with her love.
• Peter Gadiot portrays Cyrus, a charming genie from Agrabah who is coveted for his abilities but strives to break free from his constraints and be with Alice.
• Michael Socha plays the Knave of Hearts, Alice's loyal and witty companion whose real-world cynicism contrasts perfectly with Wonderland's surreal charm.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series was originally planned as a 13-episode standalone series, telling a complete story with no plans for any additional seasons.
• Barbara Hershey, who was Queen of Hearts in the original Once Upon a Time series, made a guest star appearance in Once Upon a Time in Wonderland.
• The show incorporates elements from both Alice in Wonderland and its sequel, Through the Looking Glass.

Quotes

• "I'm afraid of losing my mind, but as long as I stay here, Wonderland will always be apart of me." - Alice
• "Every adventure requires a first step." - The Cheshire Cat
• "In this world, impossible is just an opinion." - Cyrus

Music, Soundtrack

• The iconic theme song of the show, Once Upon a Time in Wonderland, was composed by Mark Isham.
• The background scores provide an atmospheric ambiance, heightening the suspense and dramatizing the emotional performances of the cast.