Once Upon A Time -

Premise:
“Once Upon A Time” blends the realms of fairy tales with the modern world in an enchanting drama. The show kicks off in the quaint town of Storybrooke, where residents are fairy-tale characters cursed to forget their true identities. Emma Swan (Jennifer Morrison), the long-lost daughter of Snow White (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Prince Charming (Josh Dallas), is the key to breaking this spell. Other main characters include Regina Mills, the Evil Queen (Lana Parrilla), Rumplestiltskin (Robert Carlyle), and Captain Hook (Colin O’Donoghue).

Main Characters:

Emma Swan (Jennifer Morrison): A bail bonds collector who discovers she is the daughter of Snow White and Prince Charming.
Snow White/Mary Margaret Blanchard (Ginnifer Goodwin): A schoolteacher who is unaware of her past life as Snow White.
Prince Charming/David Nolan (Josh Dallas): Snow White’s prince who, in Storybrooke, is a coma patient.
Regina Mills/The Evil Queen (Lana Parrilla): The mayor of Storybrooke, and the Evil Queen in the fairy-tale world.
Rumplestiltskin/Mr. Gold (Robert Carlyle): A complex figure with dark magic, known in Storybrooke as Mr. Gold.
Captain Hook/Killian Jones (Colin O’Donoghue): A pirate with a complex past and a suave demeanor.

Themes:
The series delves into themes of good versus evil, destiny, and the power of choice. It also explores the complexities of family, love, and friendship while underlining the idea that ‘happily ever after’ is not a destination but a journey.

Critical Consensus & Rating:
3/5. Critics praise the show for its imaginative storytelling and compelling characters but criticize it for sometimes losing focus and becoming formulaic as it progressed.

TV Parental Guidelines Rating:
The show is rated TV-PG for its mild violence, suggestive themes, and dark moments, making it appropriate for older children under parental guidance.

Broadcast Details:
The show originally aired on ABC from 2011 to 2018.

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