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: Many viewers and critics feel the show "jumped the shark" around Season 4 after the Frozen story arc. By Season 7—a soft reboot with most of the original cast gone—ratings plummeted, leading to its eventual cancellation . Key Highlights (The Good)

: The series holds a 78% Tomatometer score and a 78% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes . once_upon_a_time

: The first season received mostly positive reviews for its bold premise and strong lead performances by Ginnifer Goodwin (Snow White) and Jennifer Morrison (Emma Swan). : Many viewers and critics feel the show

: Several reviews, including those from The Guardian, criticize the "eye-bleeding" and often "ridiculous" CGI landscapes that became more prominent over time. : The first season received mostly positive reviews

: Robert Carlyle's portrayal of Rumpelstiltskin (Mr. Gold) and Lana Parrilla's Evil Queen (Regina) are consistently cited as the highlights of the series, even in later, weaker seasons.