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8Rob wrote:

And I don't think they can cut the budget any lower. The special effects are noticeably cheaper in S7. If they a S8 with even less budget they would have to use cardboard cutouts to make the fireballs Don't give them ideas. XD

With stronger oversight and some financial savvy moves, Once could look great. (Once's CGI while weaker is stronger on certain episodes than others.) Luckily, it doesn't seem to be a major deterrent as Once still is passble for a TV show.