Fall (Once Upon a Time)

The ''Fall'' in the ABC television series ''Once Upon a Time'' refers to the pivotal event in which numerous fairytale characters were transported from their fictional realms to the seemingly ordinary town of Storybrooke, Maine. This magical displacement was orchestrated by the Evil Queen (Regina Mills) using a dark curse.

Causes: The curse, fueled by Regina's immense hatred and desire for revenge, was cast to trap Prince Charming and Snow White, preventing the birth of their daughter Emma, who was prophesied to break the curse. However, the curse ensnared countless other fairytale characters, stripping them of their memories and altering their appearances.

Effects: The Fall resulted in a significant alteration of the characters' lives and destinies. Characters were trapped in Storybrooke, unable to recall their true identities or pasts, living mundane lives under the Queen's manipulative influence. The town itself became a distorted reflection of the fairytale worlds, with locations and individuals mirroring their fairytale counterparts in subtle yet significant ways.

Consequences: The consequences of the Fall reverberated throughout the series' seven seasons. The characters gradually recovered their memories and fought to break free from the curse's hold. The Fall served as the central conflict, shaping the relationships and arcs of the numerous characters and driving the overarching narrative.

Related Terms: Dark Curse, Storybrooke, Emma Swan, Regina Mills, Evil Queen, Savior