Once Upon a Time

The premise is interesting, but it's ful of repetitive storylines (Emma's son is in danger! Again!), inconsistent characterizations (Regina is good or evil depending on the needs of the plot), random plot twists (is anyone in the show *not* related?), and shameless pandering to Disney fans (*cough*Frozen), proving the showrunners have no idea what they're doing and are simply treading water.

Amazingly interesting concept that quickly devolves into a boring fairly listless run.

Very uneven, with a clever premise that's far too steeped in soap opera drama and nonsense.

Although an interesting premise (though obviously nicked off the comics series Fables, which by the way is much better than this garbage), this show suffers from bad acting, dislikeable protagonists, sub-par writing and plotholes that are so gaping they make Donald Trump's words believable. There's one awesome episode, the one when Snow White does an evil deed. That episode raised my score by 10 points. Avoid if you're 11 or older.

Once Upon a Time had a great concept and a stellar start, incorporating mystery and fantasy to create a show that was fresh and engaging. S02 stumbled with its "mundane" characters. but finished on a high note. The Neverland arc in S03 was great; the Oz a little less so. And then S04 happened...the Frozen arc was alright but seemed like pandering, the trio was just underwhelming. S05&6 were better, but indulged "shippers" at bit too much. It also got a S07. Parrilla & Carlyle made it all great.

Two writers of Lost return to create a show very much like it (mystery-centric ensemble serial show with flashbacks to fill in backstory), with almost all of its faults and only a tiny sprinkling of its strengths.

It's so long, it got boring

Watched the pilot. What a mess! The premise is interesting though and I am curious as to what happens next. Whether I will find out what happens next or not is uncertain.

Stopped watching after season 5, need to catch up.

I loved the live action disney crossover concept, and it started off really strong, but each season seemed to get weaker than the last. I ended up giving up on it before seeing the last couple seasons.