The writing was on the wall with the lower ratings Once Upon a Time generated following its move this season to a Friday night timeslot. That new Friday slot combined with the loss of most of the major characters fans had grown to love over the previous six seasons pointed to the show’s end, with ABC confirming Once Upon a Time will close its storybook with the season seven finale.
“Seven years ago, we set out to create a show about hope, where even in the darkest of times, a happy ending would always be possible,” stated series creators Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz. “But we never imagined the happy ending that was actually in store for all of us — years and years of adventure, romance, magic and hope. We’re so grateful to our brilliant collaborators — the cast, crew and writers — as well as our partners at the studio and network for making this journey possible. But most of all, we want to thank the fans. Their fierce loyalty and devotion was the real magic behind Once Upon a Time. We hope they join us for these last few hours as we journey to the Enchanted Forrest for one more adventure.”
“When we first heard Adam and Eddy’s pitch for Once Upon a Time, we knew it was something incredibly special. For seven years, they have captivated us with their creativity and passion while reimagining some of our most beloved Disney fairytales, creating an undeniable global hit. Saying goodbye will be bittersweet, but Once Upon a Time will forever be part of the ABC legacy and we can’t wait for fans to join us in this epic final chapter,” said ABC Entertainment president Channing Dungey, announcing the series’ end.
Season seven is set to return on March 2, 2018. The cast of this final season is led by Lana Parrilla as Regina/Roni, Robert Carlyle as Rumpelstiltskin/Weaver, and Colin O’Donoghue as Hook/Rogers. The season seven cast also includes Andrew J. West as Henry Mills, Gabrielle Anwar as Lady Tremaine/Victoria Belfrey, Dania Ramirez as Cinderella/Jacinda, Alison Fernandez as Lucy, Mekia Cox as Sabine/Tiana, Adelaide Kane as Drizella/Ivy, Emma Booth as The Witch/Gothel/Eloise Gardener, and Rose Reynolds as Alice/Tilly.
Following the announcement that the series will not return for an eighth season, Lana Parrilla took to Instagram to post a message to fans.
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