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      Season 2 – Once Upon a Time

      2012 Drama Fantasy List
      100% 6 Reviews Tomatometer 89% 500+ Ratings Audience Score "Once Upon a Time" tells the story of a new world, one in which fairy-tale legends and modern life collide. Emma Swan (Jennifer Morrison) is comfortable in her life as a bail bonds collector when Henry -- the child she gave up a decade earlier -- suddenly shows up. He is convinced that she is the daughter of Snow White and Prince Charming, who sent her away before the Evil Queen could cast a spell, freezing the fairytale world in time and bringing them to present-day Storybrooke, Maine. After taking Henry home, Emma decides to stay in the town to keep an eye on him, and she discovers he may not be wrong after all. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Oct 01 Buy Now

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      Mario M season 2 gets better for the show in my opinion it makes it viewers more in love with the characters Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/08/23 Full Review Aj B Although it is diferent from the first season, this season provides all of the setups for future seasons, while giving a fun and shocking watch. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/27/23 Full Review alessio w The season isn't as magical as the first, because the plot isn't that clever as before. The cast really works as an ensemble. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Eric M The second season is absolutely stellar. Many new, interesting characters are introduced with fascinating backstories and ever-evolving character arcs. It's wonderful to see how every story matters and comes together to create the experience that shapes every character into who they are today. Near perfection. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/13/21 Full Review jackson m A horribly cheesy show that is cloying enough to make you feel Disney is suffocating you with it's desperate and unoriginal script writing. It borrows from 100's of other, good, scripts because this show has nothing to say that other good writers haven't said before. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member That serie is horrible. Who the hell is Killian Jones? The original name of Captain Hook is James Hook. And he´s not a playboy. He's a gentleman, obsessed with good manners, but smart and brave too. He served under the orders of Blackbeard and he's the only man who the cook (Long John Silver) fears. You change all the story by horrible ways. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Episodes

      Episode 1 Aired Sep 30, 2012 Broken As fairytale characters awaken from Queen Regina's curse, they are not transported back to their home; Prince Phillip and his traveling companion realize they will be facing a deadly foe. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 7, 2012 We Are Both Regina continues to seek a way to regain her powers; David continues his quest to find Mary Margaret and Emma; the seven dwarves discover what happens when one of the townspeople tries to leave Storybrooke's city limits. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 14, 2012 Lady of the Lake Emma and Mary Margaret try to find a portal that would bring them back to Storybrooke; Henry tries to talk Jefferson into reuniting with his daughter; on the eve of meeting Prince Charming's mother, King George poisons Snow White. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 21, 2012 The Crocodile Belle threatens to leave Mr. Gold if he doesn't change his ways; the dwarves try to find fairy dust in the Storybrooke mine; Rumplestiltskin tries to save his wife from a band of pirates. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 28, 2012 The Doctor As Regina tries to refrain from using her magic in order to regain Henry's trust, she starts seeing a ghost from her past; Mary Margaret and Emma find a survivor from an Ogre massacre; Regina struggles to learn the dark arts. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 4, 2012 Tallahassee Emma follows Capt. Hook up a beanstalk in hope of finding a magical compass; a fellow thief wants to make an honest woman out of Emma. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 11, 2012 Child of the Moon Ruby's fear about turning into a wolf is confirmed when she becomes the prime suspect for a vicious murder; Leroy finds treasure in a Storybrooke mine that could help Emma and Mary Margaret. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 25, 2012 Into the Deep Cora tries to steal the compass from Emma and Mary Margaret; Regina and Mr. Gold must put David's life in danger in hope that he will contact Mary Margaret. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 2, 2012 Queen of Hearts Hook and Cora face off with Emma and Mary Margaret in a race for the compass; Mr. Gold and Regina plan to kill anyone who enters the portal. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 6, 2013 The Cricket Game When Regina is accused of murdering a beloved fairy-tale character, Emma thinks she is innocent; Prince Charming and Snow White plan the evil queen's execution. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 13, 2013 The Outsider Mr. Gold tries to use an unwilling test subject to see if his spell works; Belle runs into vengeful Capt. Hook; David and Mary Margaret look for a bigger house. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 20, 2013 In the Name of the Brother A stranger may be a threat to the true identity of the townspeople; Cora tries to reunite with Regina. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 10, 2013 Tiny Cora brings the giant to Storybrooke, where he unleashes vengeance on the town; Emma and Henry go with Mr. Gold to search for his son; Greg asks Belle what she saw on the night of his accident; Anton the Giant befriends humans. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 17, 2013 Manhattan Emma, Henry and Mr. Gold search for Gold's son in New York; Hook, Cora and Regina look for one of Rumplestiltskin's most-precious possessions. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 3, 2013 The Queen Is Dead When Mary Margaret learns of Cora and Regina's plan for the dagger, she resolves to find it first; Mr. Gold continues his search for Bae; the Blue Fairy offers Snow White an enchantment to save her mother. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 10, 2013 The Miller's Daughter Cora and Regina try to overpower Mr. Gold; dark magic tempts Mary Margaret; Rumplestiltskin offers his services to Cora. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 17, 2013 Welcome to Storybrooke David, Emma and Mr. Gold try to protect Mary Margaret from vengeful Regina; a man and his son find their way into Storybrooke. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 24, 2013 Selfless, Brave and True While off on her own to deal with what happened with Cora, Mary Margaret comes across an entirely wooden August; Neal invites his fiancee to Storybrooke. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 21, 2013 Lacey Mr. Gold asks David for help jogging Belle's memory; Anton's magic beans begin to grow; Rumplestiltskin goes after a thief. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 28, 2013 The Evil Queen Hook helps Regina with a plan to transport her and Henry back to Fairytale land; Emma grows increasingly suspicious of Tamara; the queen asks Rumplestiltskin to transform her so that she can kill Snow White. Details Episode 21 Aired May 5, 2013 Second Star to the Right Mary Margaret, David and Emma embark on a search when Regina and some magic beans go missing; Mr. Gold considers revealing the truth to Lacey; Bae winds up in 19th-century London. Details Episode 22 Aired May 12, 2013 And Straight on 'Til Morning Storybrooke's inhabitants brace themselves as Greg and Tamara activate the trigger within the curse; Mr. Gold mourns; Hook rescues Bae, who is being pursued by the Lost Boys. Details

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      Critics Reviews

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      Oliver Sava AV Club By accepting its fantastic nature and going completely wild, Once Upon A Time has renewed energy going forward; it's not Lost nor Fables, and it finally feels like this show is living up to its unique potential. Rated: B+ Nov 7, 2012 Full Review Eleni Armenakis The Loop It's nice to have Emma front and centre again after all that "I will always find you" happening in Season 2. Oct 10, 2013 Full Review Amy Ratcliffe IGN Movies I was happy to return to Storybrooke. Rated: 8.5/10 Nov 7, 2012 Full Review Christine Orlando TV Fanatic There are lots of reasons to tune in for more Once Upon a Time this season. Rated: 4.5/5 Nov 7, 2012 Full Review Matt Roush TV Guide The way the lands eventually intersect makes for a nifty cliffhanger. Nov 7, 2012 Full Review Cindy McLennan Television Without Pity This series is strongest when it wears its heart on its sleeve, and I am a sucker for heart. Rated: A Oct 30, 2012 Full Review Read all reviews

      Season Info

      Director
      Dean White, Ralph Hemecker, Milan Cheylov, Gwyneth Horder-Payton, David Barrett, David Solomon, Guy Ferland
      Executive Producer
      Edward Kitsis, Adam Horowitz, Steve Pearlman
      Screenwriter
      Edward Kitsis, Andrew Chambliss, Jane Espenson, David H. Goodman, Christine Boylan, Kalinda Vazquez, Adam Horowitz, Ian Goldberg, Robert Hull, Daniel Thomsen
      Network
      ABC
      Rating
      TV-PG (V)
      Genre
      Drama, Fantasy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date
      Sep 30, 2012