Home (Once Upon a Time in Wonderland)

In the ABC fantasy drama Once Upon a Time in Wonderland, "Home" carries a complex and multifaceted meaning, often associated with longing, belonging, and the search for identity and security. For many characters, particularly Alice, home represents more than just a physical location. It encompasses a sense of safety, familiarity, and connection with loved ones.

For Alice, home is initially Victorian England, specifically her life with her father after her mother's passing. However, following her experiences in Wonderland, her conception of home becomes fractured. She is torn between the life she knew and the fantastical, chaotic, yet compelling world she discovered. The definition of "home" then expands to include Wonderland itself, particularly her relationship with Cyrus. It is where she experienced love, adventure, and ultimately, loss.

The concept of home is further explored through other characters. For the Knave of Hearts (Will Scarlet), finding a place to belong and be accepted is a major driving force. His past often prevents him from truly feeling at home anywhere. Similarly, the Red Queen (Anastasia) yearns for a home where she is valued and loved, driving her ambition and ruthlessness.

Throughout the series, the characters' understanding of "home" evolves as they confront their pasts, build new relationships, and navigate the dangers of Wonderland. Ultimately, the series suggests that "home" is not necessarily a place, but rather a state of being, found through connection, love, and acceptance, and is something that can be built and rebuilt, even in the most unlikely of places.