Once Upon a Time (2011)
Once Upon a Time is streaming in the US on Hulu, Disney Plus.
The verdict
Once Upon a Time is a solid, watchable English series that mostly delivers on what it promises. It carries a 7.4/10 on TMDB across 2,551 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. Episodes clock in around 43 minutes. In the US you can stream it on Hulu, Disney Plus.
Is it worth starting?
This is 7 seasons deep — English drama, leaning sci-fi & fantasy, fine for the whole family. There's a lot of it, which is either the appeal or the problem depending on your week.
- Why
- 7.4/10 from 2,551 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- a backlog this size is the opposite of what you're after
- Best for
- A proper binge, once you've got the weeks for it
Story
There is a town in Maine where every story book character you've ever known is trapped between two worlds, victims of a powerful curse. Only one knows the truth and only one can break the spell.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~43 min per episode |
| Watch with family? | TV-PG · Yes — family friendly |
| Genre | Drama / Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Edward Kitsis
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 26, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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