Once_upon_a_time [ A-Z Direct ]

: Reviewers on Quora warn that the show can be "extremely cheesy" and lacks the gritty realism of prestige dramas. Parental Guidance

: Sword fights, murder (mostly off-screen), and shifting loyalties. once_upon_a_time

The ABC fantasy series Once Upon a Time (2011–2018) is generally reviewed as a creative and imaginative "supernatural soap opera" that offers a unique modern twist on classic fairy tales. : Reviewers on Quora warn that the show

: Common complaints involve an over-reliance on memory-loss curses and predictable "villain-redemption" arcs that some felt undermined the show's stakes. murder (mostly off-screen)

According to Common Sense Media , the show is suitable for . While family-friendly in spirit, it contains: