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.
: Dark intensity, magical potions that act like drugs, and occasional mild profanity. once_upon_a_time
: Critics from The Guardian praise the show's ability to weave multiple Disney-inspired fairy tales into an interconnected, complex tapestry. The ABC fantasy series Once Upon a Time
: Robert Carlyle's portrayal of Rumpelstiltskin (Mr. Gold) and Lana Parrilla's Evil Queen (Regina) are consistently cited as the highlights of the series, even in later, weaker seasons. magical potions that act like drugs
: The series holds a 78% Tomatometer score and a 78% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes .