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Once Upon a Time

2011 – 2018Show7 seasons156 episodesTV-PG

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic667.6Rotten Tomatoes78%78%

A romantic, wondrous drama series about fantasy and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Episodes

7 seasons · 156 episodes · best: S3E22 "There's No Place Like Home" 9.2

Episodes

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7.5

Story

Magic is coming.

There is a town in Maine where every story book character you've ever known is trapped between two worlds, victims of a powerful curse. Only one knows the truth and only one can break the spell.

Feels like

  • Fairy Tale Retelling
  • Magical Realism Drama
  • Ensemble Cast Dynamics
  • Romantic Fantasy
  • Good vs. Evil Morality
  • Whimsical Adventure
  • Serialized Mystery
  • Heartwarming Redemption Arcs
  • Small-Town Charm
  • Iconic Soundtrack Moments

Cast

24 of 482 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ralph Hemecker, Ron Underwood, Dean White
Written by
Adam Horowitz, Edward Kitsis, David H. Goodman
Produced by
Kathy Gilroy, Brian Wankum, Andrew Chambliss
Music by
Mark Isham, Cindy O'Connor, Michael D. Simon

Everyone

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Facts

October 23, 2011 · May 18, 2018 · Ended

First aired
October 23, 2011
Last aired
May 18, 2018
Status
Ended
Length
7 seasons · 156 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
125 countries

Tropes

Xanatos Speed Chess, Danger Takes a Backseat, Evil Is Hammy +9

  • Xanatos Speed Chess
  • Danger Takes a Backseat
  • Evil Is Hammy
  • Series Continuity Error
  • Longest Pregnancy Ever
  • Green-Eyed Monster
  • Bling-Bling-BANG!
  • Battle of Wits
  • Mundane Utility
  • Artistic License – Geography
  • Precision F-Strike
  • Arson, Murder, and Jaywalking

12 of 800 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Once Upon a Time?"

Questions about Once Upon a Time

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Once Upon a Time?

Disney+Hulu

In the United States, Once Upon a Time streams on Disney+ and Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 68 other countries.

Is Once Upon a Time worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 66).

Which season of Once Upon a Time is best?

Season 3, with an IMDb average of 8.4. Season 7 is the weakest at 7.5. The highest-rated episode is There's No Place Like Home (season 3, episode 22) at 9.2, and the lowest is Hyperion Heights (season 7, episode 1) at 6.4.

Is Once Upon a Time okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Once Upon a Time?

112 h

About 112 hours: 156 episodes in 7 seasons of about 43 minutes each, aired from 2011 to 2018.

Is Once Upon a Time good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Once Upon a Time use?

Xanatos Speed ChessDanger Takes a BackseatEvil Is HammySeries Continuity ErrorLongest Pregnancy EverGreen-Eyed MonsterBling-Bling-BANG!Battle of WitsMundane UtilityArtistic License – GeographyPrecision F-StrikeArson, Murder, and Jaywalkingand 788 more

TV Tropes lists 800 tropes for it, including Xanatos Speed Chess, Danger Takes a Backseat, and Evil Is Hammy.