Alice in Wonderland has always been one of my favorite fantasy stories when I was six and I still love it now, from it's color nonsensical nature it really showed that anything to everything is possible and can happen.
This is another under the radar gem I really like. I'm usual not all that keen on spin off shows, to me it's always a hit or miss affair; this one actually turned out to be a hit because it does what it should do, it acts as it's own story.
Personally I thought making a spin off on "Once Upon a Time" was actually a really cool idea, because it really broaden the scope of the franchise. It makes sense since after all the original show does have a fantasy realm which means a broader world and lots of possibilities for stories. Which is why it's a shame this show didn't succeed, who know if it did may'be we could of had one or two other spin off shows may'be "Once Upon a Time in the Sherwood Forest", "Agrabah", "Narnia" I'm not sure it could of been a number of things and so many other characters could of surfaced may'be even crossed over with the original show. I don't know and sadly we'll never know.
I really like the story it's pretty much you could say like with Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" it's kinda the third volume in the series. Though personally I like this show a lot more, it to me just has a lot more heart and going for it.
The effects in making the fantasy world of Wonderland are solid and believable enough, like with the original most of it was done on green screen. Though it's true not all the effects are on par, but it's network tele what the hell to you expect. But just like with "Once Upon a Time" it's not the effects that carry the show out, to me it's really the characters.
And yeah like with the original show there is a plot line and it does develop but it's the characters and mystery that the show is more concerned about, making this show kinda a character drama and fantasy suspense thriller.
However a few major differences with this show and the original is it has a more adventurous feel to it, as we see the characters explore the land more and there is even a bit more action, it's not wall to wall but solid/decent chirography is on par. And also the show has a bit more in the romance side of things as we explore more depth into the relationships the characters have and actually makes us care as to what happens to them.
I also like how in the plot line there are some crucial plot points that connect with the original show which makes this spin off more interesting because it really gives you another reason to re watch to find most of those connections, sort of an easter egg hunt.
The characters are great both protagonists and villains. I really like the live action version of Alice, the actress Sofie Lowe I liked her performance and personally she's my favorite live action version of Alice. She's cute, has a lot of charisma and wisdom, and also really like that she's capable of kicking ass. Even like the guy that plays her significant other Sirus, whom is the genie from the lamp. He's a good genie he's got charisma, capable of kicking ass, but I really love seeing how much of a trickster he really is. Both of them have solid chemistry and I really felt it was believable, and you really felt pathos for Alice as both are unfairly separated and getting shafted in the real world which just all the more makes you want Alice to win and for this couple to be together, they deserve each other.
However the two characters I like the best are Will Scarlett and the Red Queen/Annastasia. Will Scarlett is great he's pretty much a master thief but with a good heart if not exactly one of gold. He's borderline selfish and selfless, yeah he's a thief but he also knows when to help his friends but most of all would do anything for his significant other. However his character is also kinda sad and is lost in some way.
The Red Queen/Annastaisia is a interesting character. She not like exactly an all in villainous but more just a person whose head is in the wrong place. The problem with her is that she is driven by vanity and greed. But we see her slowly but surely realize those are not what she really needs at all . I really like the chemistry between the two and the depth which is complicated, sad, but also sweet. I really bought into it hoping both will find some way back to each other and themselves.
And like the original show, it's a bit of a Christian show as there are some Chirstian themes on redemption, forgiveness, love, and even honesty.
It's a real shame that this story was cut short, I really felt like there was potential for the show to go further. We could of saw even more of Wonderland, may'be some other characters could of entered the picture like Aladdin, Jasmine, or Sinbad. And may'be even a crossover with the original show. However I wouldn't fret too much due to the fact this show didn't end on some unanswered cliffhanger note it makes the show sort of a mini series.
Overall this I think is a great spin off that I feel is worth a look if your a fan of "Once Upon a Time" or even a non fan of the franchise. Wonderland has gotten a lot bigger.
Rating: 4 stars
This is another under the radar gem I really like. I'm usual not all that keen on spin off shows, to me it's always a hit or miss affair; this one actually turned out to be a hit because it does what it should do, it acts as it's own story.
Personally I thought making a spin off on "Once Upon a Time" was actually a really cool idea, because it really broaden the scope of the franchise. It makes sense since after all the original show does have a fantasy realm which means a broader world and lots of possibilities for stories. Which is why it's a shame this show didn't succeed, who know if it did may'be we could of had one or two other spin off shows may'be "Once Upon a Time in the Sherwood Forest", "Agrabah", "Narnia" I'm not sure it could of been a number of things and so many other characters could of surfaced may'be even crossed over with the original show. I don't know and sadly we'll never know.
I really like the story it's pretty much you could say like with Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland" it's kinda the third volume in the series. Though personally I like this show a lot more, it to me just has a lot more heart and going for it.
The effects in making the fantasy world of Wonderland are solid and believable enough, like with the original most of it was done on green screen. Though it's true not all the effects are on par, but it's network tele what the hell to you expect. But just like with "Once Upon a Time" it's not the effects that carry the show out, to me it's really the characters.
And yeah like with the original show there is a plot line and it does develop but it's the characters and mystery that the show is more concerned about, making this show kinda a character drama and fantasy suspense thriller.
However a few major differences with this show and the original is it has a more adventurous feel to it, as we see the characters explore the land more and there is even a bit more action, it's not wall to wall but solid/decent chirography is on par. And also the show has a bit more in the romance side of things as we explore more depth into the relationships the characters have and actually makes us care as to what happens to them.
I also like how in the plot line there are some crucial plot points that connect with the original show which makes this spin off more interesting because it really gives you another reason to re watch to find most of those connections, sort of an easter egg hunt.
The characters are great both protagonists and villains. I really like the live action version of Alice, the actress Sofie Lowe I liked her performance and personally she's my favorite live action version of Alice. She's cute, has a lot of charisma and wisdom, and also really like that she's capable of kicking ass. Even like the guy that plays her significant other Sirus, whom is the genie from the lamp. He's a good genie he's got charisma, capable of kicking ass, but I really love seeing how much of a trickster he really is. Both of them have solid chemistry and I really felt it was believable, and you really felt pathos for Alice as both are unfairly separated and getting shafted in the real world which just all the more makes you want Alice to win and for this couple to be together, they deserve each other.
However the two characters I like the best are Will Scarlett and the Red Queen/Annastasia. Will Scarlett is great he's pretty much a master thief but with a good heart if not exactly one of gold. He's borderline selfish and selfless, yeah he's a thief but he also knows when to help his friends but most of all would do anything for his significant other. However his character is also kinda sad and is lost in some way.
The Red Queen/Annastaisia is a interesting character. She not like exactly an all in villainous but more just a person whose head is in the wrong place. The problem with her is that she is driven by vanity and greed. But we see her slowly but surely realize those are not what she really needs at all . I really like the chemistry between the two and the depth which is complicated, sad, but also sweet. I really bought into it hoping both will find some way back to each other and themselves.
And like the original show, it's a bit of a Christian show as there are some Chirstian themes on redemption, forgiveness, love, and even honesty.
It's a real shame that this story was cut short, I really felt like there was potential for the show to go further. We could of saw even more of Wonderland, may'be some other characters could of entered the picture like Aladdin, Jasmine, or Sinbad. And may'be even a crossover with the original show. However I wouldn't fret too much due to the fact this show didn't end on some unanswered cliffhanger note it makes the show sort of a mini series.
Overall this I think is a great spin off that I feel is worth a look if your a fan of "Once Upon a Time" or even a non fan of the franchise. Wonderland has gotten a lot bigger.
Rating: 4 stars