This show revolves around the lives of well known fairy tale characters, who were transported to the 'real world' from their own realm and had their memories taken away, as a result of a powerful curse cast by the Evil Queen. Now residing in a fictional town, Storybrooke, the episodes portrays two different storylines; one about the events happening in the 'real world' of Storybrooke and the other is a backstory of each character and as to how they became a part of the curse.
With just four seasons in the running, this particular show has already become one of my all-time favourites. Not only does it capture the fantasy element really well, the way the characters are linked and connected to one and another is just brilliant. While there was a point in the show wherein one of the plot lines seemed to be ongoing unnecessarily, it revived with the introduction of new characters that landed in Storybrooke, not as a cause of the curse. The authenticity of the series is further amplified by the characters' elaborate costumes/outfits, the special effects of the magic involved and the detailed sets of both Storybrooke and the past realm (the Enchanted Forest).
Once the memories are restored, it is quite enthralling to witness the characters as they come to terms with their dual identities and how their actions in the past, are perhaps what led them to the present day version of reality, with the curse and it's consequences. Additionally, the series also shows a darker side to the 'heroic' fairy tale characters that I am familiar with, having allowed me to see them in a different light and I certainly recommend that you give it a shot.
Happy binge-watching!
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