Once Upon a Time: A New TV Show with Familiar Flair

Last night due to my Simpsons withdrawal I decided to watch the new ABC show "Once Upon a Time".

At first I was very skeptical about seeing the show. Fairytales mixed in with modern day life..it seemed complicated and corny. However, I was actually very impressed with the show and how it appeals to an adult and child audience.

The show centers around the fairy tale of Snow White and the Evil Queen mixed in with fairy tale characters such as Rumplestilskin, Pinnochio etc. Snow White and her Prince are married and about to live happily ever after but the Queen decides she's not having it and places an evil curse on the whole village. The curse is revealed by the evil Rumplestilskin who informs Snow White that her unborn child will be the one to save everyone on her 28th birthday. Meanwhile, Snow White and her Prince learn from the fairy godmother that once person can be saved while the others will suffer the wrath of the Queen. Snow White ultimately decides to save her newborn baby while placing her in some kind of magic box to save her in the hopes that one daughter will save them all.

Confused yet?

Back in modern day world, more specifically Boston. Emma just turns 28 years old when her biological son who she gave up for adoption shows up at her door. He wants her to return home with him to Storybrooke, Maine where he believes that she is the daughter of Snow White and everyone is town is stuck in time and does not remember they are a fairy tale character. Emma does not believe him, but needs to return the boy home anyway. She ultimately decides to stick around in town for a week when she sees that her child may not be in the best hands of his new mother, who happens to be the Evil Queen herself.

Sure, it's confusing. Sure, it's complicated. But when else do you expect from some of the people who brought you Lost?

This show has potential and if you're into fairy tales and parallel universes this show is definitely for you. It may be confusing and already has some plot holes (again, what do you expect from the creators of Lost?) but I think it can turn into a very interesting show.

Grade: B+