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8Rob wrote: I meant they are both fantasy shows

One might think ABC would like to keep at least 1 fantasy show for next seaon (OUaT in this case) It was more sci-fi than fantasy, and also dealt with real historical figures, H.G. Wells and Jack the Ripper, so it was quite different. It doesn't hurt Once's chances any, and might give a tiny boost, just because they don't want to do all new dramas next year (especially since most of the new drama have been doing very poorly). I'm pretty sure Once is renewed anyway, the biggest issue for it this year was more the actor's contracts than the ratings.