The alphabet network has been searching for a new hit hour series and it looks like they may have found one in Once Upon a Time. The drama debuted late last month to very positive numbers and now, things are looking better than ever.
Once Upon a Time revolves around the daughter of Snow White and Prince Charming as she tries to help a group of fairy-tale characters who’ve been cursed and ended up living in a small town in Maine. The series features the talents of Ginnifer Goodwin, Jennifer Morrison, Robert Carlyle, Lana Parrilla, Jared Gilmore, Josh Dallas, Raphael Sbarge, Meghan Ory, Jamie Dornan, Beverley Elliott, Lee Arenberg, David Paul Grove, and Gabe Khouth.
The series debuted to a very healthy 4.0 in the 18-49 demographic with 12.93 million viewers. Once Upon a Time was second in the timeslot, beaten only by NBC’s World Series coverage. The second episode dropped just 2% with a 3.9 in the demo and 11.74 million. Second episodes usually see a much bigger drop off.
The Sunday night TV series is currently the second-highest rated scripted TV show on ABC so it’s no surprise that network execs have given it a full season, bringing the total to at least 22 episodes. If these numbers keep up, the show could certainly be the Prince that the network’s been waiting for.
Sitcoms Happy Endings and Last Man Standing also received full season orders today.
What do you think? Are you a fan of Once Upon a Time? Are you glad to hear that it’s gotten a full season? Do you think it’ll get renewed for a second season?
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25 Comments on "Once Upon a Time: Full Season for ABC Drama"
I LOVE this show. I have watched every episode of season 1 and 2 at least twice. Can’t wait til NEXT Sunday to see what happens to Henry.
[…] Once Upon a Time dropped a mere 3% to a 3.9 rating in the all-important demo in week two. In week three, the numbers fell just a bit more — to a 3.8 rating — and the series got a full season pick-up. […]
i watch every episode passionately as do I rewatch the episode the day
prior to the new episode just to be certain I didn’t miss anything important.
All I can say … This show is the best …
Omg i absolutely love this show!! I honestly can re-watch the same episode over and over again!!! BEST EVER!!!!
This show is awesome ! I love it <3 … I really want a new season , this is such a good show and i'm praying for it to be renewed for a second season
Lovveee the show !!!! It must get renewed !!
Great show for me and my family. I hope it is picked up for many seasons! We need more clean family fun!
Awesome show. We need more clean and family show. Needs to be pick up for another season.
This show leaves me wanting more. I can’t wait until the next episode. It’s brilliant and my grandkids love it.
Thanks for a great show it’s my favorite show.
I hope this show never goes off tv. I think it is a great mixture of awesome actors and beautiful people, with the exception of Rumple, of course. My wife and I we can’t wait to get home and set down and watch it. We never miss an episode. Thanks to our DVR.
I love this show! I grew up with all these fairy tales and the way they are all brought together is amazing. I’m so glad they’re making a full season.
if this show doesnt get renewed that would suck butt.
I LOVE THIS SHOW….I definately hope it gets renewed for many, many more seasons. My ten year old little girl recognizes alot of the characters because she remembers me reading the stories to her!!! She is mesmerized to see her bedtime stories “come to life”. This show has become yet another way that my little one and I get to do the mommy-daughter bonding/sharing thing! Thank you for this show…..keep ’em comin’!