Once upon a series premiere, a show combining fairy tales and real life took the world by storm Oct. 23, 2011.
After five seasons, “Once Upon a Time” is still going strong, with a sixth season premiering soon.
The series centers around Emma Swan, the daughter of Snow White and Prince Charming, who becomes irreparably entwined in the lives of the various characters that live in Storybrooke, a town that is a living story book.
Emma battles evil and travels to places far and wide to save herself and the inhabitants of Storybrooke many times throughout the five seasons.
Characters from everyone’s favorite tales are featured in the show: the Evil Queen, Pinocchio, Rumplestiltskin, the Wicked Witch of the West and even Elsa.
Season one saw Emma try to navigate the clash of villains and heroes as she adjusted to life in Storybrooke.
In season two, the Queen of Hearts makes an appearance while trying to rid the world of magic altogether.
Season three starts with a trip into Neverland and ends with Peter Pan causing the recreation of a curse, causing all the inhabitants of Storybrooke to forget one year of their life.
Elsa makes a blustery debut in season four when she arrives in Storybrooke to search for her sister, Anna.
Season four also saw an all-star cast of evil-doers including Cruella De Vil, Maleficent and Ursula descend upon Storybrooke.
Last season, the focus was on Emma and her fight against the Darkness.
Although all seemed well when Emma and friends returned from the Underworld in pursuit of this noble task, evil incarnate is realized when Regina separates from the Evil Queen.
It is assumed Regina has destroyed her sinister counterpart, the Evil Queen, at the end of season five.
Early trailers for season six indicate the Evil Queen returns and is out for revenge against the characters of Storybrooke.
This season will also introduce Aladdin to Storybrooke.
Season six is set to debut Sept. 25 and will continue the fantastical adventures of Emma, her family and friends and the citizens of Storybrooke as they try to align the real world with their magical lives.