A primetime network drama featuring characters from just about every classic fairytale you can think of may have been a bit of a creative risk for ABC, but it has payed off in spades. After a year at the top of the ratings heap, the network has renewed Once Upon A Time for a second season.
Deadline reported the news, which was also confirmed on Twitter by executive producer Adam Horowitz. “It’s official — #OnceUponATime has been picked up for Season 2,” Horowitz said. “Thank you all so much for watching, we’re beyond thrilled to continue on!”
The show is the most-watched new drama series among adults 18 to 49 for the 2011-2012 broadcast season, as well as the highest rated science fiction or fantasy series on TV — averaging around 10 million viewers each week (Live + Same Day).
The series co-stars Robert Carlyle, whose previous gig was playing Stargate Universe‘s Dr. Nicholas Rush. On Once he plays the dual role of the manipulative Mr. Gold and the powerful Rumplestiltskin.
Jennifer Morrison, Ginnifer Goodwin, Lana Parrilla, and Josh Dallas also star.
The show tells parallel stories in the fairytale world and the real-world town of Storybrooke, where the Evil Queen has unleashed a powerful curse to take away everyone’s memories and leave them trapped in mundane lives — with no more happy endings.
Once Upon A Time has been a pleasant surprise creatively, quickly striking a good balance between cheesy and heartwarming, introducing compelling story arcs and fleshing out character personalities and fairytale back-stories in intriguing ways.
The season finale of Once Upon A Time airs this Sunday, May 13, on ABC. Head over to our sister site at SciFiStream.com for a complete guide to the series!
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I didn't watch the show since Fairy Tales are not my cup of tea. However, after having read your synopsis, I think I'll catch the season finale just to see if I like it.
In any case, I'm glad to see that Robert Carlyle is enjoying much-deserved success.
Great news indead!
@Pioneering Fairy Tales are also not my cup of tea, which is why I didn't initially watch this show either. Started later on because of Robert Carlyle and House's Jennifer Morrison anyway and was VERY pleasently surprised. The show is much more adult than you would expect and Robert Carlyle's performance is fantastic! One of the best shows currently on. I suggest starting at the beginning though.
I was skeptical about the show early on, but I happened to catch an episode while visiting my sister in San Diego at Christmas and was really impressed. The cast is a great ensemble, and the storylines are interesting. I finally took the time this spring to watch it from the beginning, and I'm definitely hooked.
Best show on tv, hands down.
@Pioneering, it's a great show, I just don't think the season finale will be the best way to get into it. I say start with episode 12, Skin Deep.
I to was skeptical but have enjoyed it. I find myself extremely excited for new episodes of Once on Sundays, the same way I am for The Walking Dead, Fringe, Game of Thrones and Doctor Who. There is just something about the show that really captivates you.
Which is also why I think that the two Snow White themed movies, Mirror, Mirror and the upcoming Snow White and the Huntsman will have a LOT to live up to when it comes to their portrayal of the characters in the story since Once already did it and does it so well.
The only thing I REALLy can't stand is Snow White's hair style in the real world. They seriously need a new hair stylist!
Also, once again no mention of Tony Amendola's involvement as Jepetto? :(
I stopped watching after a few episodes, but glad for those who do love it that it got renewed.
Great show Carlyle definitely steals it as Rumpelstiltskin!
@Browncoat1984 lol and I thought I was the only one who couldn't stand Snow's hairstyle in the "real" world. As Snow she is HOT. Her style as Mary Margaret makes her look dull and uninteresting. But my guess is that this is intentional.
@Starscapesg1 You are right. Carlyle definitely steals the show.
@Sylvia
Same feeling here, too-- I could not get in to it after a few eps (NBC's "Grimm" is more of my flavor...)
But, I am glad ABC took the chance to give "Once" the time it needed for others to appreciate it.