Once Upon a Time

The series intertwines the fairy tales of various characters with their modern-day lives in a fictional town. In Storybrooke, Maine, Emma Swan discovers she is the daughter of Snow White and Prince Charming, and she is destined to break a curse that has trapped fairy tale characters in the real world, robbing them of their memories. As the curse unfolds, Emma must help her fairy tale family and friends remember who they are and reclaim their happy endings.

Initially praised for its unique premise and engaging characters, "Once Upon a Time" garnered a dedicated fanbase throughout its run. While the early seasons were met with critical acclaim for their imaginative storytelling and emotional depth, later seasons received more mixed reviews, with some critics noting a decline in narrative consistency and originality. Audience reception remained largely positive, though viewership numbers fluctuated.

• Praised for its imaginative premise that blends classic fairy tales with modern-day drama.

• Lauded for strong performances, particularly from the female leads.

• Criticized in later seasons for plot contrivances and a perceived loss of narrative focus.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the show's creative take on fairy tales and the emotional journeys of the characters. Many viewers enjoyed the intricate plotlines and the wish-fulfillment aspect of seeing beloved characters in new contexts.

Primetime Emmy Awards nominations, People's Choice Awards wins.

The show's creators, Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis, were also writers and producers for the acclaimed series "Lost," which influenced "Once Upon a Time's" serialized storytelling and mystery elements.