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Once Upon a Time

2011–2017 Drama • Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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. Emma Swan is a 28-year-old bail bonds collector who has been supporting herself since she was abandoned as a baby. Things change for her when her son Henry, whom she abandoned years ago, finds her and asks for her help explaining that she is from a different world where she is Snow White's missing daughter.

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Overview

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.

Emma Swan is a 28-year-old bail bonds collector who has been supporting herself since she was abandoned as a baby. Things change for her when her son Henry, whom she abandoned years ago, finds her and asks for her help explaining that she is from a different world where she is Snow White's missing daughter.

Series Snapshot

Status
Released
Total Seasons
7
Total Episodes
156
First Air Date
Oct 23, 2011
Most Recent Air Date
May 18, 2018
Network / Platform
Disney Plus
Original Language
en-US

Themes

Tone & Style

  • World-building and concept-heavy arcs are central to the experience.
  • Serialized structure rewards long-form viewing over stand-alone episodes.
  • Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.

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Creators & Cast

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Rating
55.0
Seasons
7
Episodes
156

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Seasons

Season 1

2011 • 22 episodes

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Season 2

2012 • 22 episodes

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Season 3

2013 • 22 episodes

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Season 4

2014 • 23 episodes

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Season 5

2015 • 23 episodes

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Season 6

2016 • 22 episodes

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Season 7

2017 • 22 episodes

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