Once Upon a Time

Disney

I really like the fairytale vs. reality show Once Upon a Time. I love the way they reveal more of the background for each of the fairytale characters every week. Caution: Spoilers Ahead!

So far, they've revealed the past of Rumplestiltskin, Hansel and Gretel, Cinderella, Jiminy Cricket, and the Sheriff. All of the characters had rather horrible pasts, so you have to wonder if taking away their "happily ever after" really hurt them. In fact, Rumplestiltskin had much to run from in his fairytale past, Hansel and Gretel had better luck in the real world, and Cinderella was only able to reunite with her lost prince in the real world, too. It was rather sad when Regina killed the Sheriff just as he remembered everything about his past. Other characters, such as Snow White and her Prince, and the Evil Queen have such complicated pasts that a little is revealed every week.

I'm wondering how long they intend for this show to run. While I love the story and the costumes in the fairytale world are fantastic, for the Evil Queen to be defeated and everyone to achieve their "happily ever after" again, there must be a planned end to the story. Hopefully, they'll show Red Riding Hood's past soon, although I think the next episode involves the Enchanted Mirror. If you enjoy fairy tales with a twist, try Once Upon a Time on ABC, Sundays at 8PM EST.