Once Upon a Time
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Overview
For Emma Swan, life has been anything but a happy ending. But when she's reunited with Henry - the son she gave up for adoption ten years ago - on the night of her 28th birthday, everything changes. The now 10-year-old Henry is in desperate need of Emma's help because he believes from reading a book of fairy-tales that she's the daughter of Snow Wh...
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Adam Horowitz, Edward Kitsis
Top Cast
About Once Upon a Time (2011)
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Overview
Once Upon a Time (2011) is a Adventure, Fantasy, and Romance series from United States. The series spans 7 seasons and was produced primarily in English.
What it's about
For Emma Swan, life has been anything but a happy ending. But when she's reunited with Henry - the son she gave up for adoption ten years ago - on the night of her 28th birthday, everything changes. The now 10-year-old Henry is in desperate need of Emma's help because he believes from reading a book of fairy-tales that she's the daughter of Snow White and Prince Charming - who sent her away from the Enchanted Forest to be protected from a curse that was enacted by the Evil Queen. Emma initially refuses to believe a word of Henry's story but soon finds that his hometown of Storybrooke, Maine is more than it seems. Because it's in Storybrooke that all of the classic characters we know are frozen in time with no memories of their former selves - except for the Evil Queen, who is Storybrooke's mayor and Henry's adoptive mother Regina Mills. Now, as the epic "Final Battle" for the future of both worlds approaches, Emma will have to accept her destiny and uncover the mystery behind a place where fairy-tales are to be believed.
Cast and crew
The series stars Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, and Lana Parrilla in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, Once Upon a Time holds a rating of 7.7/10 based on 244,271 user votes. Notable recognition: Nominated for 7 Primetime Emmys. 13 wins & 95 nominations total. These numbers place Once Upon a Time within the broader landscape of Adventure and Fantasy television from 2011, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
Once Upon a Time is currently available to stream with a subscription on Disney Plus, Hulu, or Amazon. Streaming rights move between platforms regularly, so the providers shown above reflect current availability based on the most recent data we have on file.
Why Once Upon a Time is worth knowing
If you enjoy Adventure or Fantasy television, Once Upon a Time offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 2011 release, it sits within a specific moment in television history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how adventure evolved during that period. Performances from Ginnifer Goodwin and Jennifer Morrison are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related series, and keep Once Upon a Time on your watchlist for later.
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