Shows like Once Upon a Time

Fairy tales often rely on the tension between mundane reality and hidden, magical histories. Stories built on these foundations thrive when they deconstruct familiar lore, explore the fragility of memory, and place characters into landscapes defined by enchantment.

Audiences who enjoyed the layered narratives of Once Upon a Time will find similar explorations of identity and myth in the selections below. Both Agatha All Along and The Owl House utilize these familiar genre tropes to pivot away from traditional storytelling. Expect shifts between worlds and fragmented backgrounds that force protagonists to confront the truth of their own origins.