There's something to be said for peer pressure

[litlover12]

I've found some of the best shows just because everyone else was always going on about how great they are. Like Once Upon a Time.

Oddly, though I've always been fond of fairy tales, I wasn't that interested at first -- I guess I couldn't see how network primetime TV could pull off a convincing one. And I did think it started out a bit stilted, when I finally took a look at it. But goodness, how it's grown on me over the course of only three episodes! I'm totally on board now, and then some. I haven't been this anxious about what was going to happen to Snow White since I was, oh, about five years old. And I really like how they're using the traditional framework with all these new little twists thrown in -- like how Prince Charming got his name! Love it.

Also, nice to see Jennifer Morrison with a regular role again, and this time as someone who's not an annoying self-righteous twit. Take THAT, House. (Though I can't say I care overmuch for the "birth mother comes back to save kid from evil adoptive mother" idea. Adoption gets stigmatized enough as it is.)

But oh my word, poor daddy of the evil queen! YIKES! I felt awful for him. Though I suppose he should have known that a "Max and Norma from Sunset Boulevard" kind of setup is never going to end well. (I know it was a father in this case instead of an ex-husband, but still, there were uncomfortable similarities.) And that, when your daughter considers ripping your heart out, even for a fleeting moment, it's not a good time to give her hugs. It's a good time to -- as my own father would say -- whup her like a yard dog. And then RUN.

Comments

[nisie.livejournal.com]

I love that show.

[goldvermilion87.livejournal.com]

I didn't like the first episode, and then I couldn't even make it through the second... I'm done.

[ever-maedhros.livejournal.com]

Ah, yet another show for me to try out when I have the free time. :)

I like your dad's sense of humor. LOL!

[litlover12.livejournal.com]

Yeah, he's good. :-)

[mosinging1986.livejournal.com]

Yay!

I am just the opposite in that I never cared much for fairy tales. For me it's totally bizarre that I immediately liked it.

[litlover12.livejournal.com]

Is that an icon from the show? Nice! Been thinking about getting one myself -- I've seen a few good ones. :-)

[mosinging1986.livejournal.com]

Yes, from here:

http://threelayers.livejournal.com/80838.html#cutid1

[litlover12.livejournal.com]

Pretty!

[velle.livejournal.com]

I'm really anxious to see the next episode! I thought that was so sad when she ripped the dad's heart out! At first I thought he was her butler or something, but when she said she had to kill the thing she loved most and he said "Me?" I was like "Oh no!!!" I really love the scenery and the old costumes as well :D.

[birdienl.livejournal.com]

I really love this show as well, nice to see some other people picking it up!

[modmerseygirl.livejournal.com]

Glad that you've been enjoying the show! I can't wait to start watching it. I've been DVRing it for the past few weeeks and hope to catch up soon. :-)

[valancy-s.livejournal.com]

(Though I can't say I care overmuch for the "birth mother comes back to save kid from evil adoptive mother" idea. Adoption gets stigmatized enough as it is.)

This bothered me so much in the premiere (the only ep I've seen so far, though I plan to watch more). The message really seemed to be "giving your child up for adoption = giving them up to MISERY." Like people need more flack for trying to give their kids a chance in life when they can't take care of them? Sheesh.

[litlover12.livejournal.com]

Exactly. There seems to be a bit of an adoption backlash in pop culture lately, and it bothers me. (Having an adopted sister, I'm hypersensitive to these things.)

[rosa-cotton.livejournal.com]

I also am turning into quite a fan of Once Upon a Time. I have always loved fairy tales, and have been fascinated by this show. The storytelling has really sucked me in. The flashbacks have been my favorite part of each episode so far. And James/Snow White are my newest ship. :)

[litlover12.livejournal.com]

Mine too! They're so sweet together!