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mjp12831 · 10-31-2011, 09:04 AM

Phenominal new show. Generally would think that people here are going to love it and would highly recommend catching up using on demand or the internet and starting to watch it.

florida sun · 10-31-2011, 09:39 AM

Is this the one from the Writers of Lost??

mjp12831 · 10-31-2011, 10:18 AM

Yes, it's from the Lost guys - actually in Episode 1 the main characte wakes up and you get the close up eye shot, which was cool

jeanigor · 10-31-2011, 10:21 AM

I'm iffy after watching two episodes last night. It didn't grab me as a must watch television event, but I also didn't change the channel.
During commercial breaks, DP and I discussed it and we feel that it will be a one season long show.

starwood · 10-31-2011, 11:15 AM

I liked the first episode and missed the second because cable is out from the snow storm. I think I can watch it on abc.com after I get Internet back up.

mjp12831 · 10-31-2011, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jeanigor

I'm iffy after watching two episodes last night. It didn't grab me as a must watch television event, but I also didn't change the channel.
During commercial breaks, DP and I discussed it and we feel that it will be a one season long show.

If it's limited to one season it won't be because of the ratings - it was the highest premiered drama in a long time and it was the best premier of the season for any show.

The special effects are real good, the story is compelling, acting is solid and the writing and shooting are excellent.

I may agree with you that the show premise might be difficult to stretch out over multiple seasons - I'm intrigued to see how that plays out. Some shows - the Event comes to mind - rush to the reveal. I'm hoping becasue it's from the Lost makers that they will draw it out appropriately and have some interesting side stories.

PeterPan09 · 10-31-2011, 12:18 PM

Love it!!! Just finished watching the second episode. The cool thing is that they've put in enough things for people who like to obsess to obsess about, but people who don't like to obsess can just enjoy it.

BriarRosie · 10-31-2011, 12:44 PM

I've seen both episodes, and so far I think it's fun and somewhat campy.

apurplebrat · 10-31-2011, 03:14 PM

I like it so far

disneysteve · 11-01-2011, 12:57 PM

I've enjoyed the first 2 episodes. I don't think it is anything ground breaking but it is fun mindless entertainment. We'll keep watching.

Cap.Steamboat Willie · 11-01-2011, 03:00 PM

Darn you Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold (shake fist in the air)

*NikkiBell* · 11-01-2011, 03:33 PM

I really wanted to like this show, but just cannot get into it. I watched both episodes this weekend and found it a bit dry. It reminds me of a cheesy kids' flick from West Coast Video back in the day. Personally, I think that this is not going to last much longer than one season, if that. Grimm, on the other hand, was far better. I really enjoyed watching it on Friday.

book_junkie · 11-01-2011, 03:47 PM

I'm iffy on it... I watched it on demand last night (both episodes), and I'm not sure I'm going to keep up with it. What's bothering me the most with it is the costuming on the storyland (as opposed to the Storybrooke) side- I'm finding that they are just UGLY. I did like Maleficent's, but I thought Snow White's dresses and hair were horrid, the Evil Queen's worse, and that pulled me right out.

*sigh*

I may give it a couple of more episodes via demand if I can't sleep at night, but I don't know.

I haven't tried Grimm yet, but was anxious to see it as well...

10-31-2011, 09:04 AM	#1
mjp12831 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,814	Once Upon a Time Phenominal new show. Generally would think that people here are going to love it and would highly recommend catching up using on demand or the internet and starting to watch it. __________________ POFQ July '09, POR July '10, POFQ Aug '11, POR Aug '12 DH, DW, DD11, DD10, DD8 WDW Commando member #60

10-31-2011, 09:39 AM	#2
florida sun Mrs Christopher Eccleston wannabe Don't you know who I am ??? I was on Dr Who I'm dizzy just reading Join Date: May 2004 Location: wales uk Posts: 16,843	Is this the one from the Writers of Lost?? __________________ Sue

10-31-2011, 10:18 AM	#3
mjp12831 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,814	Yes, it's from the Lost guys - actually in Episode 1 the main characte wakes up and you get the close up eye shot, which was cool __________________ POFQ July '09, POR July '10, POFQ Aug '11, POR Aug '12 DH, DW, DD11, DD10, DD8 WDW Commando member #60

10-31-2011, 10:21 AM	#4
jeanigor Top of the "list" (now, which list is it?) Don't pee on the parquet Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rochester Hills, Michigan Posts: 14,295	I'm iffy after watching two episodes last night. It didn't grab me as a must watch television event, but I also didn't change the channel. During commercial breaks, DP and I discussed it and we feel that it will be a one season long show. __________________ Me __ You may call me Todd. Tiara Todd.__________I am fairly certain that if given a cape and a nice tiara, I could save the world. One sequin at a time.

10-31-2011, 11:15 AM	#5
starwood This mouse GOT her next cruise I won't even tell my DH what I'm doing. He already thinks I'm nuts Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 6,215	I liked the first episode and missed the second because cable is out from the snow storm. I think I can watch it on abc.com after I get Internet back up. __________________ "Today is forever, tomorrow is just one of yesterday's dreams" WDW 4/18/2008 Bergenfield High School Marching Band at the Magic Kingdom Environmentallity Begins With You

10-31-2011, 12:18 PM	#7
PeterPan09 bury my iPod with me, on shuffle, with headphones in my ears Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: 20 minutes from the MOUSE Posts: 3,778	Love it!!! Just finished watching the second episode. The cool thing is that they've put in enough things for people who like to obsess to obsess about, but people who don't like to obsess can just enjoy it.

10-31-2011, 12:44 PM	#8
BriarRosie Creator of Tag Fairy Haiku: Clap your hands loudly Bounce until your rear is sore Tags shall be granted Official DIS TF Haiku author! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 11,110	I've seen both episodes, and so far I think it's fun and somewhat campy. __________________ Lori.....Blog: http://thefabdisneydiva.blogspot.com/

10-31-2011, 03:14 PM	#9
apurplebrat Turning the whole world purple! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 419	I like it so far __________________

11-01-2011, 12:57 PM	#10
disneysteve You have to enjoy life, not go around worrying about what other people think Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 10,682	I've enjoyed the first 2 episodes. I don't think it is anything ground breaking but it is fun mindless entertainment. We'll keep watching. __________________ Steve 30 WDW trips since 1978 - 8 onsite, 22 offsite / 1 Disneyland trip in 2005 - offsite (Fairfield Inn) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Why should I pay for my daughter's education when she already knows everything? Me, DW, DD and MIL with cast of Festival of the Lion King, 11/10/06

11-01-2011, 03:00 PM	#11
Cap.Steamboat Willie Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New York City Posts: 278	Darn you *Rumpelstiltskin/Mr. Gold* (shake fist in the air)

11-01-2011, 03:33 PM	#12
NikkiBell Careful with the Cool Whip! LOX IS MY NEMESIS!!! I'm coming off of the plane decked out with a Snooki poof Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 10,953	I really wanted to like this show, but just cannot get into it. I watched both episodes this weekend and found it a bit dry. It reminds me of a cheesy kids' flick from West Coast Video back in the day. Personally, I think that this is not going to last much longer than one season, if that. Grimm, on the other hand, was far better. I really enjoyed watching it on Friday. __________________ Nikki DIS Unplugged Forum Moderator & Blogger disboards.com blog.wdwinfo.com 2011 - GC, Swan 2010 - AKLV 2009 - AKLV, DxDP/OKW, DDP 2008 - SSR, PFTS, MNSSHP/AKLV, 1st DVC Trip, DxDP 2007 - PC, MNSSHP 2006-7 - POFQ, Premium DP 2006 - PC 2005 - POFQ, Premium DP 2004 - PC, Silver Plan 1998 - ASMu 1997-94 - Off-Site

11-01-2011, 03:47 PM	#13
book_junkie DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: DFW Metroplex Posts: 597	Iffy I'm iffy on it... I watched it on demand last night (both episodes), and I'm not sure I'm going to keep up with it. What's bothering me the most with it is the costuming on the storyland (as opposed to the Storybrooke) side- I'm finding that they are just UGLY. I did like Maleficent's, but I thought Snow White's dresses and hair were horrid, the Evil Queen's worse, and that pulled me right out. sigh I may give it a couple of more episodes via demand if I can't sleep at night, but I don't know. I haven't tried Grimm yet, but was anxious to see it as well... __________________ Past Trips: May 2013 WDW; Oct-Nov 2012 WDW; Oct 2011 WDW Mother/Daughter Getaway; Oct/Nov 2010 WDW; Oct 2010 WDW Mother/Daughter Getaway; Oct 2009 WDW; June 2008 DL ; Nov 2007 WDW Clan Reunion; Nov 2004 WDW; June 1994 WDW Family Trip; March 1986 WDW Family Trip

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