
A vaguely interesting concept becomes a true mess
by JOHN VINCENT
Jun-9-2013 -
Fantasy and mystery create a fascinating mix in ABC series
In the television world, an arc-driven, sustainable, water-cooler show that finds ratings success is a bit of a fairytale. ABC found the sweet spot in 2004 with "Lost," but a worthy successor has eluded the networks since then. But if anyone has come the closest to finding that magical formula, ...
Read MoreFour stories wind around what parents do for their children, for better or worse.
"Once Upon a Time" treads a difficult line this week as it intersperses multiple storylines in both the fairytale and real worlds. The result is mixed. In the fairytale world, Emma (Jennifer Morrison) and Snow (Ginnifer Goodwin) are looking for a portal back to the real world. Snow hopes to use ...
Read MoreThe series puts the pieces in place for its first grand finale
This review may contain spoilers. Snow White and company try to save true love from magic, while Regina battles to save magic from true love. To save Prince Charming, Snow White (Ginnifer Goodwin) rallies her friends -- the dwarves, Red and Granny, and the fairies -- to storm George's castle. ...
Read MoreStorybrooke's Mad Hatter might not be all that mad, after all
Anyone who wasn't still standing in line to see "The Hunger Games" on Sunday night got the chance to trip through Wonderland on this week’s "Once Upon a Time." Looking for the escaped Mary Margaret, Emma (Jennifer Morrison) stumbles on Storybrooke's very own version of the Mad Hatter. Except ...
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