Once Upon a Time: Season 3

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ABC | Season Premiere Date: September 29, 2013

Starring: Ginnifer Goodwin, Lana Parrilla, Emilie de Ravin

Summary: Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis, writers of "LOST" are working on a modern take on fairy tales with a female lead character living in Maine that has risen from interesting circumstances.

Creator: Edward Kitsis and Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Fantasy

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Season 3 Episodes

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S3:E22. There's No Place Like Home
Air Date: May 11, 2014
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S3:E21. Snow Drifts
Air Date: May 11, 2014
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S3:E20. Kansas
Air Date: May 4, 2014

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Lucas565

Dec 12, 2020

Uma das melhores séries que eu já assisti eu recomendo ela é maravilhosa mesmo

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htrimm

Apr 24, 2014

I really love this series. The character developments are done to perfection. I cannot stand the wicked witch which means great casting. Cannot wait to see the season finale. Wish they would have continued Once upon a time in wonderland. I liked that show too. Love the Disney Characters.

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DoctorTorchwood

Apr 19, 2014

The season is split into two parts. The first part takes awhile to get good. The first 8 or so episodes feature the cast walking around a jungle and arguing. Most of the interesting stuff happens in the flashbacks. However, the second part is awesome right from the start. It's filled withThe season is split into two parts. The first part takes awhile to get good. The first 8 or so episodes feature the cast walking around a jungle and arguing. Most of the interesting stuff happens in the flashbacks. However, the second part is awesome right from the start. It's filled with suspense that leaves you wanting more. Overall a great season.… Expand

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TheQuietGamer

Nov 17, 2017

With each half of the season being dedicated to their own plot and villain, it's kind of like getting two seasons of Once Upon A Time at once. It starts off being the strongest one yet, and despite some failings in it's second half, manages to keep that title all the way through. TheWith each half of the season being dedicated to their own plot and villain, it's kind of like getting two seasons of Once Upon A Time at once. It starts off being the strongest one yet, and despite some failings in it's second half, manages to keep that title all the way through. The villains are pretty great and the lives of these characters get a little more complicated. There even appears to be some real stakes here and there. Things kind of fall short when the first conflict wraps up and then the show moves onto the next. The second half drags it's feet, makes a significant death unimportant and ultimately pointless in occurring in the first place, and is really just not as well written or exciting. Still, the show provides more interesting takes on classic fairy tales and ups the amount of magic and fantasy, making for a more enjoyable outing overall. I only hope it manages to continue this upward trend and delivers a more concise follow up season.… Expand

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JrAgujaIsAGleek

May 15, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the best season that Once Upon a Time has.

Sure, it had its flaws but the entertaining value is higher than ever.

Since the season is split into two story arcs. Let’s review the first half of the season, which is about Peter Pan taking place in Neverland.

Yes. It was boring. First of, the setting of Neverland is just plain dark and boring. And the storylines weren’t strong enough to hold it. It had its plot holes and unsolved questions. Here are some of the few questions, all about the Darlings.

1-How did the Hipster Darlings grow up looking young in the future?
2-What happened to the Darlings after Peter Pan is killed in a “suicide” mission by Rumpelstiltskin?
3-Did they leave Storybrooke to London?

We may never know.

But it did feature interesting new (likable) characters such as Ariel. Her hair color. Wow. I can’t stop looking at her. She is beautiful. That’s probably because I love redheads so much.

The last few episodes of the “Neverland” story arc were finally getting to the point of the action. It made me go edge of my seat for the first time since the premiere of the third season.

And oh boy, the last episode of the arc felt like a true season finale. Heck, even a bittersweet series finale if the last two minutes didn’t happen.

After that episode, it’s quite hard to think what happens next. That’s brilliant writing right there ladies and gentleman.

And now, for the second arc of the season which I would like to call "The Wicked Witch of the West Invades Storybrooke”

Again, this arc has many unsolved questions and I would like to list a few.

1-What happened to Mulan after she has eyes on Princess Aurora?
2-What happened to Princess Aurora and Prince Philip after they became those “flying monkeys”?
3-And the most important question of all after watching the finale. How the hell did Rumpelstiltskin got off the hook (no pun intended) from killing Zelena if his Rumple side is still showing despite he is the new “Mr.Gold”? They better address this next season.

However, while it does add new more questions. It’s more entertaining than the last arc.

I am so happy they’re doing this arc in Storybrooke. It’s more interesting to have fairy tale epic-esque battles in a small modern town where the FCC didn’t even know that town existed with TV stations.

And also, the story was pretty straight forward and it didn’t drag on.

Character development was very strong in this arc. From Regina’s redemption to happiness (now ruined) to Emma Swan’s “This is Where I Belong Now That I Am in Henry’s Storybook!" moment.

I loved how they did with the time traveling plot device. But then again, it’s better to travel time by TARDIS because magic isn’t real and science is real and it doesn’t involve killing of babies.

Overall, despite its flaws that cannot be ignored, this season of Once Upon a Time was their best. I hope the seasons get better and better without any questions unsolved.

And dividing the season into two story arcs from on is a very good plot device to avoid dragging the season. I hope they do this until they reach their final season. And with Elsa being the next antagonist, it’s appropriate for the fall/winter season.… Expand

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Bnaomi

Oct 1, 2013

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First episode was really slow and some how predictable.
There were some graphic mistakes at 26:26 the mermaid was gone from the deck for no reason!
I would like to see more action on the next episodes.… Expand

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seventhbeacon

Nov 23, 2014

Once upon a time, ABC was in talks with an amazing creator named Bill Willingham, whose comic series "Fables" is a long line of brilliance, mature exploration of character and fairy tale tropes blended into a modern setting. It is hands down one of the best series I have ever read, and it'sOnce upon a time, ABC was in talks with an amazing creator named Bill Willingham, whose comic series "Fables" is a long line of brilliance, mature exploration of character and fairy tale tropes blended into a modern setting. It is hands down one of the best series I have ever read, and it's still going (at least into 2015 when the story comes to a close).

At some point, those talks fell through. Then, half a year later, ABC announces Once Upon a Time, based on the same basic conceit as the Willingham comic from Vertigo (DC). I'm sad it's not Fables, but I'm excited at the idea.

Then, I watch it. I tried. I really did. It's so watered down, trying to appeal to the lowest common denominator, with annoying leads (though I liked Jiminy Cricket and I liked Rumpelstiltskin for what they were worth). It had a less-intriguing premise. It was far too soft and Disney-fied. They basically took this amazing mature story and tried to make it have mass appeal to the family audience. Already not what I wanted, but hey, I like a good family show on occasion, so I stuck it out.

And the writing sucked. The plotting, the dialogue, the generic tropes done with a straight face, bland as could be. The kid is obnoxious. Snow's 'daughter' is obnoxious. Snow is less interesting than a bottle of Ambien (and it's sad, too, I loved the actress in Big Love).

Jiminy and Rumpel are the only reason this review didn't get a '0'.

If you want something that's actually good in this vein, go read Fables. Or watch Grimm.… Expand

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Series Overview
Season 7

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- Season 7 Overview
  Air Date: October 6, 2017
Season 6

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- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: September 25, 2016
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: September 27, 2015
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: September 28, 2014
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 29, 2013
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  S3:E22. There's No Place Like Home
  Air Date: May 11, 2014
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  S3:E21. Snow Drifts
  Air Date: May 11, 2014
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  S3:E20. Kansas
  Air Date: May 4, 2014
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  S3:E19. A Curious Thing
  Air Date: April 27, 2014
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  S3:E18. Bleeding Through
  Air Date: April 20, 2014
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  S3:E17. The Jolly Roger
  Air Date: April 13, 2014
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  S3:E16. It's Not Easy Being Green
  Air Date: April 6, 2014
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  S3:E15. Quiet Minds
  Air Date: March 30, 2014
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  S3:E14. The Tower
  Air Date: March 23, 2014
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  S3:E13. Witch Hunt
  Air Date: March 16, 2014
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  S3:E12. New York City Serenade
  Air Date: March 9, 2014
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  S3:E11. Going Home
  Air Date: December 15, 2013
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  S3:E10. The New Neverland
  Air Date: December 8, 2013
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  S3:E9. Save Henry
  Air Date: December 1, 2013
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  S3:E8. Think Lovely Thoughts
  Air Date: November 17, 2013
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  S3:E7. Dark Hollow
  Air Date: November 10, 2013
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  S3:E6. Ariel
  Air Date: November 3, 2013
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  S3:E5. Good Form
  Air Date: October 27, 2013
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  S3:E4. Nasty Habits
  Air Date: October 20, 2013
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  S3:E3. Quite a Common Fairy
  Air Date: October 13, 2013
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  S3:E2. Lost Girl
  Air Date: October 6, 2013
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  S3:E1. The Heart of the Truest Believer
  Air Date: September 29, 2013
Season 2

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  Air Date: September 30, 2012
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: October 23, 2011