ABC’s new series Once Upon a Time isn’t just a modern adaptation of a classic fairytale – it goes beyond it. Watch the show and follow along with us as we break down the episodes each week. Not a fan yet? Read our review and find out how you can get the episodes on demand.

It should be noted that the episode breakdowns go in-depth and shouldn’t be listened to if you haven’t watched them yet. For an overall review read Our Two Cents.

Episode 1 – Pilot
Emma the bail bondsperson meets her creation who drags her to “someplace horrible.”

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Episode 2 – The Thing You Love Most
No matter how much Regina pushes Emma to leave Storybrooke, Emma pushes harder to stay. The recipe of the Queen’s curse is also revealed.

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Episode 3 – Snow Falls
Mary Margaret goes on a date, offers Emma a place to stay, and wakes up John Doe! We also discover Prince Charming has a real name – apparently it’s not actually Charming. However, in current time, he’s married.

Episode 4 – The Price of Gold
We get introduced to 19 year-old pregnant Ashley (Cinderella), who is due any day and must give up her baby to Mr. Gold. As Cinderella, she struck a deal with Rumpelstiltskin to give up her first born in exchange for a life that is not full of sweeping floors and evil step-sisters. In Storeybrooke, Ashley tries to escape in an effort to keep her baby, so Mr. Gold hires Emma to help find her. We also discover that Emma gets a job offer from the Sherriff, who is sleeping with the Mayor.