This article contains mild spoilers for season 1 ofOnce Upon A Time.
Then that would make for a very bad Disney movie.
Of course, everyone thinks the kid is out to lunch.
Reginas love for the father she murdered becomes love for her adopted son Henry.
Rumpelstiltskins dark deal-making magic becomes the wiles of Mr. Gold, a shrewd self-interested capitalist and finagler.
These fantasy-to-reality translations are what keep the viewer guessing, preventingOUaTfrom turning into just another set of fairytale adaptations.
But the changeover mechanic is not without it problems.
Take the story of David/Prince Charming, for example.
The show has a way of creating uncomfortable justifications for itself.
The need to dismiss reality may in fact be part of the shows appeal.
Thats not necessarily a bad thing, when it comes to Sunday night television.
Regina/the Evil Queen (Lana Parrilla) is the most fun to watch among the leads.
Carlyle is obviously having a blast with his off-kilter character, tight pants and maniacal little laughs.
In the end,Once Upon a Timehas a lot going for it.
Its sometimes silly but its got a big heart, big ambition, and a unique idea behind it.
TheOUaTteam has also announced new characters including Mulan, Captain Hook, Sleeping Beauty, and Sir Lancelot.
Season 2 of Once Upon a Time premieres this Sunday, September the 30th at 8/7c on ABC.
It will air in the U.K. on Channel 5 at an unconfirmed later date.
