Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-1916997-20160822163646/@comment-25758988-20160825100257

I started watching the show because my gf at the time was really into fantasy TV shows and we watched the pilot together and almost straight away I was hooked (No pun intended). I originally did not know the show was written by the guys that did lost but I was reminded of lost throughout the pilot. I watched the next episode and loved it even more, I am a fan of fairytales or at least the Disney renditions and I did like all the Disney references but I did like the characters were not just Disney cutouts. The twists suprised me and it was nice to fully understand character motivations and histories plus like Eskaver I am a big fan of world building (its why I got really into the Harry Potter books) so its been great seeing how developed the Enchanted Forest is and all the other worlds (although I would like to see more of these other worlds). Oh and I also love when they throw in a major change to a character like making Red Ridding Hood the wolf, that reveal sent shivers down my spine. Same with Rumple being the Beast and the Crocodile.

What has kept me watching (other then the above reasons, but lets be honest the show has been going for 5 seasons and the writing can be a little cliche and a little bit rehashing of old storylines) and what will keep me returning years after year (if they continue year after year)? Is the cast! I absolutly love the cast of this show. Geniffer and Josh are the perfect Snow and Charming, every scene they do everything feels soo real between them, they are pure gold. Talking of gold, Robert plays the best version of Rumple EVER!! He was so spontanious with his character and he is a great actor and when he is in full rumple mode he still gives me shivers. Lana was absolutely outstanding as the queen, I loved both sides to her character during the curse and while I love Snow I actually was cheering for Regina to finally get her revenge. Her character has grown and changed and I still love her because Lana pulls off everythig with such ease. Then theres Meghan Ory, Beverley Elliot, Lee Arnberg, Rebecca Mader, Colin O'Donoghue, David Anders, Sarah Bogler, Jullian Morris and many many many more who just bring something magical to their roles. Plus I enjoy spotting actors that also stared on Lost. My only problem with the cast is Jarad and Jennifer as Jarad has become older and he has not really developed the acting skill he needs, he often reminds me of Daniel Radcliff during the Harry Potter movies a little bit wooden at times. Jennifer I dislike because while she may be a great actor outside of Once (BTW this is just my personal oppinion) but on Once she comes across a little flat and uninteresting. I loved her in the pilot, especially her opening scene but now meh! I don''t hate her, I like her character, especially now but sometimes the way she sometimes delivers a scene it loses its momentum because well I am not sure why but for me it does.

Anyway despite Jennifer and Jarad acting skills I LOVE LOVE LOVE Once and I also love the community built on sites like this where people can discuss these things. :) :) :)

Yes the show has problems but It will never stop me watching unless