Once Upon a Time in Wonderland

Once Upon a Time in Wonderland is an American 2 Cast and characters

fantasy-drama series that aired on ABC from October 10,
2013 to April 3, 2014. It was created by Edward Kit- Main article: List of Once Upon a Time in Wonderland
sis, Adam Horowitz, Zack Estrin, and Jane Espenson for characters
ABC Studios. The program is a spin-o of the prior ABC
series Once Upon a Time and aired on ABC at 8:00 pm
Eastern/7:00 pm Central on Thursday nights in the 2013
14 television season beginning October 10, 2013.[1]

2.1 Main cast

The series is based around the Lewis Carroll novel Alices

Adventures in Wonderland but with a dierent twist from
the other adaptations and takes place in the same universe
as Once Upon a Time in present-day Wonderland, with
ashbacks to pre-Dark Curse Wonderland.[2] As such, it
follows the same setting as the parent series, including the
use of Disney- and Lost-related allusions. In addition, the
series features occasional crossover episodes with Once
Upon a Time that involves connections with the characters
that are trapped in Storybrooke, Maine.[3]

Sophie Lowe as Alice

Michael Socha as
Hearts/White King

Will

Scarlet/Knave

Peter Gadiot as Cyrus

Emma Rigby as Anastasia/Red Queen/White Queen

Naveen Andrews as Jafar

On March 27, 2014, it was revealed that the series would
be ending after one season, with the series nale airing
John Lithgow as Percy the White Rabbit (voice)
on April 3, 2014.[4] On April 1, 2014, it was reported
that Michael Socha was in talks to reprise his role as Will
Scarlet/Knave of Hearts as a series regular in the fourth
season of Once Upon a Time.[5] On April 20, 2014, it was 2.2 Recurring cast
conrmed that Michael Socha will become a regular for
Jonny Coyne as Dr. Lydgate
Season 4 of the parent series.[6]
Ben Cotton as Tweedledum

of

Heather Doerksen as Sarah

Plot

Keith David as the Cheshire Cat (voice)[7]

In Victorian England, a world in the Land With Magic,

the young and beautiful Alice tells a tale of a strange new
land that exists on the other side of a rabbit hole. An
invisible cat, a hookah-smoking caterpillar, and playing
cards that talk are just some of the fantastic things shes
seen during this impossible adventure. Believing Alice
to be insane, her doctors aim to cure her with a treatment
that will make her forget everything. Alice seems ready to
put it all behind her...especially the painful memory of the
genie Cyrus, with whom she fell in love before losing him
forever. But deep down, she knows this world is real. Just
in the nick of time, the sardonic Knave of Hearts and the
irrepressible White Rabbit save her from a doomed fate.
Now Alice is determined to nd Cyrus while evading the
plots of Jafar and the Red Queen, all the while dealing
with the whimsical dangers of Wonderland, including the
infamous Jabberwocky.

Marty Finochio as Tweedledee

Brian George as the Sultan/Old Prisoner
Whoopi Goldberg as Mrs. Rabbit (voice)[8]
Lauren McKnight as Elizabeth Lizard
Iggy Pop as the Caterpillar (voice)[9]
Zuleikha Robinson as Amara
Peta Sergeant as the Jabberwocky
Garwin Sanford as Red King
Shaun Smyth as Edwin
1

Production and casting

In February 2013, Kitsis and Horowitz, along with producers Zack Estrin and Jane Espenson, developed a spino focusing on Lewis Carroll's Wonderland. The show
will include new characters, such as Amahl, described
as exotic, soulful and optimistic; and The Knave, a sardonic adventurer, a man of action, a loner and a heartbreaker.[10] On March 28, 2013, it was announced that
Sophie Lowe would portray the lead role of Alice. It was
also announced that Peter Gadiot would play her love interest, Cyrus, who has a background. Michael Socha
will portray the Knave of Hearts. Barbara Hershey, who
has appeared as Cora, the Queen of Hearts, in the main
series, may also appear in this spin-o reprising the same
role in back stories .[11] Also, during the month of April,
Paul Reubens was cast as the voice of the White Rabbit[12]
and Emma Rigby was cast as the Red Queen.[13]

REFERENCES

plenty of thatthe good, the beautiful and the etc. Some

of it is conjured by CG magic (the Red Queens palace
is splendid, and the White Rabbits ears a masterwork),
and some by just good storytelling and performer chemistry, which Lowe and Socha have in abundance. Add to
that a smattering of witty dialogue, clever character twists
and, of course, the Victo-goth steampunk look, and ABC
has another shot at redening the family hour.[32] David
Wiegand of the San Francisco Chronicle said that while
the plot was a little overstued, he wrote that the special eects, crisp direction and high-octane performances
keep us interested enough to follow Alice down the rabbit
hole.[33] Brian Lowry of Variety gave the show a mixed
review by writing, Wonderland is equally handsome [as
Once Upon a Time], but behind those virtual sets lurk
many potential aws. An appealing Alice certainly helps
matters, but past performance reduces the likelihood of a
fairy-tale ending.[34]

On May 10, 2013, ABC announced that it had greenlit

the spin-o, as well as also announcing that John Lithgow
5 Broadcast
would replace Reubens as the voice of the White Rabbit.
On May 14, 2013, ABC announced that the spin-o will
air in the Thursday night timeslot instead of making it a In Canada, City simulcasted the ABC broadcast it de[37]
ll-in for the parent series.[14] We really want to tell the buted in October.
story without having to worry about how to stretch it for
ve years, said Edward Kitsis. This is not meant to be a
22-episode season. Whatever it ends up being, we'll have 6 References
told a complete story ...[15] It was revealed in August at
the TCA Summer Press Tour that, contrary to previous [1] Kondolojy, Amanda (May 14, 2013). ABC 201314
reports that more than 13 episodes were ordered straight
Primetime Schedule: 'Marvels Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.'
on Tuesday, 'Revenge' Sticks With Sunday, 'Once Upon a
out the gate, only the usual amount of 13 episodes had
Time' Spino on Thursday, 'DWTS' Downsized & More.
been ordered. Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz comTV by the Numbers. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
mented However many we wind up doing this season,
what we're planning to do is tell a kind of complete tale [2] Prudom, Laura (May 10, 2013). "'Once Upon A Time In
with a beginning, middle and end and added If it does
Wonderland' Spino Picked Up By ABC. The Hungwell [and] people like it, hopefully we'll come back and
ton Post. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
tell another adventure with this cast.[16]
At Comic-Con 2013, it was announced that former Lost
star, Naveen Andrews, would be joining the cast as the
villain Jafar.[17] It was announced in September that Keith
David and Iggy Pop would also be included on the cast, as
the Cheshire Cat and Caterpillar respectively. Iggy Pop
will be a replacement for Roger Daltrey, who voiced the
character originally as a guest star on Once Upon a Time.
Barbara Hershey reprised her role as the Queen of Hearts
in one episode.

4
4.1

Episodes
Reception and ratings

Reviews for the show were generally favorable. The

program has a 61/100 score on Metacritic based on 21
reviews.[31] Mary McNamara of the Los Angeles Times
gave the show a positive review and wrote, There is

[3] Hibberd, James (May 15, 2013). "'Once Upon a Time'

to crossover with 'Wonderland' spin-o. Entertainment
Weekly. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
[4] Kondolojy, Amanda (March 28, 2014). "'Once Upon a
Time in Wonderland' Canceled by ABC After One Season. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 28, 2014.
[5] "'Once Upon a Time': Michael Socha to Join Season 4 Hollywood Reporter. The Hollywood Reporter. 1 April
2014. Retrieved 1 October 2014.
[6] Nikki De Graeve. Once Upon a Time - WonderCon
2014 Season 3 Spoilers , Videos & Pics - Entertainment
Outlook. Entertainment Outlook. Retrieved 1 October
2014.
[7] Matt Webb Mitovich (September 5, 2013). "Once Upon
a Time in Wonderland Cheshire Cat Is Keith David.
TVLine. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
[8] Mitovich, Matt (October 23, 2013). "Once Upon a Time
in Wonderland Exclusive: Whoopi Goldberg Cast as
[Spoiler]'s Wife. TV Line. Retrieved October 24, 2013.

[9] Barrett, Annie (September 23, 2012). "'Once Upon

a Time in Wonderland' casts Iggy Pop | Inside TV |
EW.com. Insidetv.ew.com. Retrieved December 6,
2013.
[10] Andreeva, Nellie (March 19, 2013). Eddy Kitsis &
Adam Horowitzs 'Once Upon A Time' Spin-o Set In
Wonderland Takes Shape, Zack Estrin & Jane Espenson
Join. Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
[11] Mitovich, Matt (April 4, 2013). Once Upon a Time SpinO Scoop: Queen of Hearts Cora May Reign Alongside
Red Queen. TV Line. Retrieved April 14, 2013.
[12] Gelman, Vlada (April 5, 2013). TV Line Items: Paul
Reubens Hops to Once Upon a Time Spin-O, Sing-O
Judge Exits and More!". TV Line. Retrieved April 20,
2013.
[13] Andreeva, Nellie (April 3, 2013). Emma Rigby Cast
In ABCs 'Once Upon A Time' Spino As Red Queen.
Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
[14] Hibberd, James (May 14, 2013). ABC fall schedule revealed: 'S.H.I.E.L.D.' airing Tuesdays. Entertainment
Weekly. Retrieved May 17, 2013.
[15] Hibberd, James (June 28, 2013). "'Once Upon a Time
in Wonderland' getting more episodes -- EXCLUSIVE.
Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved June 29, 2013.
[16] Ford Sullivan, Brian (August 4, 2013). ABC at TCA:
Lee on Split Seasons, Episode Orders. The Futon Critic.
Retrieved August 4, 2013.
[17] Comic-Con: Naveen Andrews Joining ABCs 'Once
Upon A Time In Wonderland' As Jafar. Deadline Hollywood. July 20, 2013. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
[18] Kondolojy, Amanda (October 11, 2013). Thursday Final
Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory', 'The X Factor' & 'Glee'
Adjusted Up; 'The Vampire Diaries & 'The Millers Adjusted Down. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October
11, 2013.
[19] Bibel, Sara (October 18, 2013). Thursday Final Ratings:
'The Big Bang Theory' & 'Greys Anatomy' Adjusted Up;
'The Crazy Ones & 'Elementary' Adjusted Down. TV by
the Numbers. Retrieved October 18, 2013.
[20] Kondolojy, Amanda (October 25, 2013). Thursday Final
Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory' & 'The Vampire Diaries
Adjusted Up; 'The Millers and 'Scandal' Adjusted Down.
TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 25, 2013.
[21] Kondolojy, Amanda (November 8, 2013). Thursday Final Ratings: 'Elementary', 'Scandal', 'The Vampire Diaries, & 'The Big Bang Theory' Adjusted Up; 'The Voice',
'The Millers, 'Sean Saves the World', 'Parenthood' & 'The
Michael J Fox Show' Adjusted Down. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 8, 2013.
[22] Bibel, Sara (November 15, 2013). Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory' Adjusted Up; 'The X Factor', 'Parks and Recreation', 'The Millers, 'Sean Saves the
World', 'Glee', 'The Michael J. Fox Show' & 'Parenthood'
Adjusted Down. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 15, 2013.

[23] Kondolojy, Amanda (November 22, 2013). Thursday

Final Ratings: 'Big Bang Theory' & 'Greys Anatomy
Adjusted Up; 'The X Factor', 'Reign' & 'Glee' Adjusted
Down. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 22,
2013.
[24] Kondolojy, Amanda (December 6, 2013). Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory' & 'The X Factor'
Adjusted Up; 'Once Upon a Time', 'The Millers, 'Greys
Anatomy' & Scandal' Adjusted Down. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved December 6, 2013.
[25] Bibel, Sara (December 13, 2013). Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Vampire Diaries Adjusted Up; 'The Big Bang
Theory', 'The Sing-O', 'Once Upon a Time in Wonderland', 'The Millers, 'The Crazy Ones, 'Two and a Half
Men' & 'Elementary' Adjusted Down. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
[26] Bibel, Sara (March 7, 2014). Thursday Final Ratings:
'The Big Bang Theory', 'Once Upon A Time in Wonderland', 'Parks and Recreation' & 'Elementary' Adjusted Up;
'The Millers & 'Two and a Half Men' Adjusted Down.
TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 7, 2014.
[27] Kondolojy, Amanda (March 14, 2014). Thursday Final
Ratings: 'Hells Kitchen', 'Parks and Recreation' & 'Scandal' Adjusted Up; 'Reign', 'The Crazy Ones, 'Two and a
Half Men' and 'The Millers Adjusted Down. TV by the
Numbers. Retrieved March 14, 2014.
[28] Bibel, Sara (March 21, 2014). Thursday Final Ratings:
'The Vampire Diaries, 'American Idol', 'Hells Kitchen'
& 'Parenthood' Adjusted Up Plus Final NCAA Tournament Numbers. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March
21, 2014.
[29] Kondolojy, Amanda (March 28, 2014). Thursday Final
Ratings: 'Hells Kitchen', 'Once Upon a Time in Wonderland', 'The Vampire Diaries & 'Greys Anatomy' Adjusted
Up + Final NCAA Basketball Ratings. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved March 28, 2014.
[30] Bibel, Sara (April 4, 2014). Thursday Final Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory', 'Greys Anatomy', 'Scandal' & 'Hells Kitchen' Adjusted Up; 'American Idol',
'The Millers, 'The Crazy Ones & 'Elementary' Adjusted
Down. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved April 4, 2014.
[31] Once Upon a Time in Wonderland: Season 1 @ Metacritic
Retrieved October 11, 2013
[32] Review: Alice takes another trip in promising 'Wonderland' on ABC Los Angeles Times, Retrieved October 11,
2013
[33] 'Once Upon a Time in Wonderland' review San Francisco
Chronicle, Retrieved October 11, 2013
[34] TV Review: Once Upon a Time in Wonderland Variety,
retrieved October 11, 2013
[35] Bibel, Sara (November 25, 2013). Live+7 DVR Ratings: 'The Big Bang Theory' Tops Adults 18-49 Ratings
Increase, 'Dracula' Leads Percentage Gains, 'The Blacklist' Tops Viewer Increases in Week 7. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved November 25, 2013.

[36] Bibel, Sara (December 9, 2013). Live+7 DVR Ratings:

'The Big Bang Theory' Tops Adults 18-49 Ratings & Total Viewers Increase + 'Elementary' & 'Parenthood' Lead
Percentage Gains in Week 9. TV by the Numbers. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
[37] The Denitive Fall 2013 Primetime TV Schedule (Canadian Edition)" from TV Addict (June 6, 2013)

External links
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Movie Database
Once Upon a Time in Wonderland at TV.com

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