Once Upon a Time is a fantasy television series that aired from 2011 to 2018. The show combines elements of fairy tales and modern storytelling, featuring characters from classic stories like Snow White, Prince Charming, and Rumpelstiltskin. The narrative unfolds in the fictional town of Storybrooke, where these characters live without memories of their true identities due to a curse. The series explores themes of love, redemption, and the battle between good and evil. Each episode often alternates between the present-day lives of the characters and flashbacks to their original fairy tale worlds, creating a rich tapestry of interconnected stories.