Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-6252544-20131015155830/@comment-6175354-20131115174825

Prince of Rascia wrote: But writing must improve. Imo creators planned season 1 for years and after the Curse was broken they kinda didn't know which direction to choose. That's why season 1 was a way better and more consistent than seasons 2 and 3 combined. You are 100% correct!

If OUaT wants to survive, the writing needs to improve. Season 1 was great, and incredibly well thought out. The breaking of the Dark Curse, was the plan. Plus, there was the charming juxtaposition of the flashbacks, with present-day Storybrooke.

Season 3 has been more consistent, than Season 2. However, I think that has more to do with the network, than the writers. ABC/Disney probably gave them an ultimatum, when the show was renewed.... i.e.: give the plan for the season to review, in advance. It would explain, why Season 3 will be split into two mini-seasons.