Once Upon A Time
Bail bondswoman Emma Swan (House’s Jennifer Morrison) is drawn to the small town of Storybrooke, Maine, by her biological son Henry, who she gave up for adoption. On returning to the town, she discovers Henry believe’s the town is cursed, and the town is full of fairytale character. Only Emma, as the daughter of Snow White and Prince Charming can lift the curse, and get everyone out of the ‘real world’ and back to their own…
UK TV Premiere Date
Latest/Next UK Season: 7b (returning after mid-season break)
Latest/Next UK TV Air Date: 06 March 2018 (TBC)
UK Channel: Netflix
Previous UK Premiere Dates
Season 1 – Channel 5 – 1st April 2012 at 8pm
Season 2 – Channel 5 – 7th April 2013 at 9pm
Season 3 – Netflix – 14th March 2015
Season 4 – Netflix – 14th March 2015
Season 5 – Netflix – 30th September 2015
Season 5b – Netflix – 09 March 2016
Season 6 – Netflix – 28 September 2016
Season 6b – Netflix – 8 March 2017
Season 7 – Netflix – 10 October 2017
US TV Premiere Date
Latest/Next US Season:
Latest/Next US TV Air Date:
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Renewal/Cancelled?
Final Season: 7 (Final)
Status: CANCELLED/ENDING
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Once Upon A Time is back in the UK on Netflix. New episodes being added every Saturday.
When will series 7 of once upon a time air on netflix
Should be on in September. It’ll be the day after (or close to) the US air date. 🙂
I know why the a left it for a bit cos they stop when it gets to Christmas and new year and after new year they work on new episodes and then release them like a month or two later simple really
why has once upon a time stopped at season 6 episode 10 ?
Its because the americans have midseason finals, hopefully they’ll have the rest soon
why has season 6 stopped at episode 4?
On Netflix? It’s going up to episode 8 for me…
mine has stopped at episode 4
have you tried refreshing your page
When will once upon a time season 6 air on Netflix?
28th September
Would like to know when season 6 will air, just finished 5 and desperate for a fix
so does it go in netflix at midnight or??
Not sure, season 3 has not that long been on dvd in the uk, also when is the next episode on netflix says 1st Jan 16 but everywhere else says March 2016
I have been meaning to buy season 3 DVD for some time, I looked on Ebay today and it is about £18. What the hell has happened? In July, region 1 copies were selling for £8, and less, on ebay!
Just seen on Facebook that season 5 will be shown on Netflix one episode a week starting 30th September. I can’t wait
I would like to know when I could watch once upon a time season five. I live in the uk and have no acess to the abc channel so when will season 5 be first available to watch in the uk on Netflix?
30th september on netflix. there showing the episodes once a week
Just asked Netflix when they will be showing series 5 and they couldn’t confirm when it will be shown! I hope it’s fairly soon after the U.S. as it seems pointless to pick it up for series 4 and then not show it!
Hi any1 got any answers for when season 4 will be coming out on dvd as I don’t have Nexflix.
Netflixs I mean
Amazon have once upon a time season 4 on UK DVD as of now, but no bluray yet?
If Season 5 is being shown on Netflix UK the day after the US, then the first episode should be available here on September 28th.
http://www.aintitcool.com/node/72911
Once Upon A Time Season 4 is most likely coming onto UK Netflix on August 28th, as some of the (verified) netflix/Producers accounts have tweeted this.
You do realise that once upon a time season 4 has also been on UK Netflix since 14th March 2015. They added all the episodes of season 4 that had aired in the U.S., then every Wednesday they would add a new episode after it aired in the U.S.
Is it going on netflix
Should be.
Thank gosh for Netflix having it, if it still aired on Channel 5 you couldn’t rewatch it from Season 1 and we’d get it months later, Netflix means we get it within the next few days
Still unfair to those who hasn’t got Netflix and unable to afford it
You get a free month when you sign up, and even if you don’t finish it all within the month, you can just stop subscribing when you finish. If anything, this is the cheapest way even in America.
It can be cheaper than TV services like Sky or virgin Media
Is session 5 coming on the UK tv ??
i cant wait for season 5 im so excited i hope that it is soon xx i hope emma doesnt turn evil she is the saviour not the dark one xx also when will season 5 be released on netflix
anyone know when or if once upon a time season 3 and 4 will be released on dvd and blu ray in the uk?
Hi does any1 please know when season 4 will be released on dvd in the uk
I wanna know the same thing too!
Hi am just wondering if they ingoing robe a 5 season of once upon time and when will it be one Netflix
“ingoing robe”… I’m betting you typed that on a phone didn’t you… 😉 I’m guessing it was “are going to show?”
It airs in September in the US, and the Netflix deal has them airing new episodes the day after the US, so it should be back in September. 🙂
Cheers
Dave
What about Once Upon a Time in Wonderland? Is that on there too or are they trying to bury it now that it’s been cancelled?
now that once upon a time has got a uk home again will it be released on dvd and blu ray again?
Yes I would like to know the answer to this. I have the other DVDs and don’t want to get an import.
I’ve just read that Once Upon A Time is available on Netflix. So as long as you are willing to sign up for £5.99 a month, then there’s no need for a DVD, unless it suddenly gets pulled from Netflix altogether, just like when it used to be shown in the UK on Freeview ( Channel 5 ).
I just like to have the DVD to put in my collection. I have season 1 and 2 and it looks a bit empty. Netflix only works through my downstairs TV or the PS4 so I want the DVD to play upstairs in bed
just spoke to someone at Netflix and he knows nothing about once upon a time coming to the uk and to netflix
Well abc who own the show seem pretty convinced they’ve sold it to Netflix UK so i’d say it’s true. The Netflix employee may not have got the memo yet. 🙂
It’s there,Once Upon A Time is live now on Netflix UK,Complete seasons 1,2,3 and currently up to episode 14 of season 4!!!! Welcome back Storybooke!!
I am on uk netflix and a friend has sad she can watch it yet when i search for it,it isnt showing up
It is there: http://www.netflix.com/WiMovie/70197049?trkid=50000152 🙂
I am watching it on Netflix right now
I’m subscribed to Netflix and it is on there – the whole of season three and up to episode 13 of season four so far – just watched it yesterday. Episode 14 airs in the US this evening so should be updated in the next couple of days.
Awesome news,we have been crossing our fingers ever since Channel 5 made the foolish decision not to renew,now we can either resume watching from Season 3 or relive the series from the start.So happy about this.
Season 3 has to be renewed
its about time once upon a time got picked up in the uk again. its the best show on tv. come on pick it up uk channels.
When will season 4 be available on dvd in the uk please
it wont be out on dvd till august in America. the blu ray plays on uk players.
Sky have said they might upload series 3 as an abc studios box set.
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Finally got my hands on series 3 after getting the Blu Ray from Amazon! It’s soooo good, can’t wait until we can get series 4! Hope we won’t have to wait too long or I’ll have to start with series 1 again just to get my fix! What would make it more bearable though is a UK TV channel taking it up again (hint, hint) !!
Where do I find abc studios UK on sky t.v for once a upon a time….
I ordered OUAT season 3 from amazon.it (Google searched OUAT season 3 Amazon Italy and used google translator to check ordering instructions) for £25 a week ago. It’s just arrived and plays in English, all you have to do is choose the English option when you put it into the DVD player. Very happy that I can finally see what’s been happening in Storybrooke and beyond!
I bought season 3 on ebay for 12.99 as some people have said it is a region 1, but it does work on dvd players bought after 2006, we have a blu ray player and it works absolutely fine, actually watching it right now 🙂
We got season 3 online on DVD from eBay ( we re in uk gutted it was taken off air ) watched season 3 loved it any idea when season 4 comes out on DVD x
Why dose it say no uk broadcast ! I have been waiting for ages just to see season 3! And there isn’t going to be one for ME to see ! I hope this is sorted out! Words can’t expl how angry I am.
Once upon a time season 3 is starting on rte2 this sunday so hopefully they will get season 4.Here in Ireland we can get rte 2 on sky ???? don’t know about rest of uk
Does anyone know when series 4 will be out on DVD or on UK iTunes?
The Swedish and Italian imports, are they genuine? And if so is English the main language on them?
go on [link removed – please do not post links to illegal streaming sites] and you can watch every ep a day after it comes out also lots of other stuff on their aswell e.g Game of thrones…….
Gutted that this has been dropped, me and my kids love this show. what’s not fair is not everybody has netflix no i have to tell my children that we can’t watch it anymore. Very disappointed
But you can. On DVD.
Is the region 1 dvd the only option in watching this or is there a way to buy it elsewhere that iant itunes?
No it’s not. You can get it on Region 2 as well. Italian and Swedish imports have been mentioned in the comments before.
i bought once upon a time series 3 on dvd and i’ve watched it is really good look forward to series 4 🙂
Hi Paul, please could you tell us where you bought it? Thanks 🙂
Hi Paul
We bought season 3 online on eBay if u search for once upon a time season 3 on eBay only one seller came up and it says the DVD format only works on DVD players bought after 2006 it worked on our uk DVD player delighted was fab roll
On season 4 x
I’ve seen on Amazon UK that they have Season 3 on DVD region 2 box set!!!!!!!! 😀
…………..Only thing is that it says on the page that it’s ‘not available yet’.
But at least that means that Amazon will be selling the DVD that can be played in the UK.
I’m gonna keep checking to see when it is available……..
That’s the Swedish import. They also have the Italian import, which is readily available. Both have English language I believe
once upon a time is out on dvd region 2 in amazon and back in stork
Are they joking? First Sky Living drops Supernatural and now 5 have dropped Once upon a Time I’m fuming right now, fingers crossed someone picks them both up 🙁
I’m afraid it’s been dropped for quite a while
I bought season 3 of ebay months ago from a ln American seller and it works in all dvd players – £15, free delivery.
I bought the season 3 DVD region 1 (if your DVD player was bought from 2006+ it will work) for £10 on ebay (UK seller)! Can not believe I’ll have to wait until this time next year for season 4!
Are you sure this will work on all DVD players? I really want to get season 3 but the region free are way more expensive then region 1. I think I will have to check the settings or find the booklet out for my DVD player to see if you are right Arabella.
amazon are now selling seasons 1-3 region 2 boxset for £100. What. The. Hell.
Smooth move, guys. Release an overpriced set but not the individual series? You’re not making any friends here in Europe…
Amazon aren’t. It’s a third party seller and it is an import of some sort.
I’ve got to buy a new multi region DVD player and import season 3 and replace my Blu Ray seasons one and two on DVD now so the collection goes. I can’t risk importing the Blu Ray as it’s pricey and wont play on my Blu Ray player. I use to own a Multi region DVD player but is packed up. My American DVD’s don’t play on my Blu Ray so still be nice to enjoy them on the big screen again. I hate all this region codes it’s not fair.
season 3 available on youtube in parts. not as good quality image but still watchable.
Amazon keep emailing me about series 3 being available on Blu-Ray. When you look in the descriptions, it says it’s region 2 but it’s just so expensive! As much as I love this show I might try to hold out a while to see if the price drops.
It will. And with more availability comes the second-hand market.
When will once upon a time series 3 be released on a region 2 code ?! Amazon have released it on a region 1 why not a region 2 ?
Different regions (and countries within regions) have different distribution rights.
I have bought the Blu Ray from Amazon.com USA and it is region free. If you look on this link and scroll down to the cover you can view the ‘slipback’ and this shows you the rear of the sleeve of the blu ray and it shows ABC. It works on my region 2 player.
http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Once-Upon-a-Time-The-Complete-Third-Season-Blu-ray/105637/
20th oct come and gone ..no Amazon region 2 ,ebay only region 1 but think it may work .I have a tv /dvd combo which is new and Toshiba ,so prob region 2?but would a 1 play on it ..so frustrating ..love this show !
If you bought it here, it will be region 2.
thanks Andrew,yes I guess you are right .I am at a loss as to what to look for .will they make a region free in USA that i can order ?
See Rachel’s comment above
It’s now the 20th and no where seems to have it at all which is disappointing 🙁
Is it true that if you have a DVD player that was made after 2006, you can play the region one version? How can you tell with your DVD player when it was made. I got mine in 2007 as a gift but I dont know when it was made to find out 🙁
Yes it will work!!!a region 1 dvd worked perfectly on my DVD player and I either bought it in 2005 or 6
Hi there
I’m am a fan of Once Upon a Time and am absolutely gutted that its not being showed in the UK. I haven’t got netflix ( and don’t wan’t a account either as i can’t afford it) where else can i find season four to watch as I was looking forward to the mysteries and Adventures of Storybrooke.
Yours sincerely
Miss C Jones
Am furious that out of the hundreds of channels not one has picked up ouat….i need to watch season 3 n now it looks like you can’t even get it on R2 dvd. I don’t understand why? Surely if a programme is shown in UK, a dvd should be produced! judging by comments on here and many other message boards many people watched it and want to watch the next season. I personally have got 4 others addicted to it and we’re all waiting for this damn dvd to make an appearance. If only there was some sort of announcement made so we knew what was happening? !?! 🙁
The broadcasters who buy broadcast rights are different companies from the distributors who release DVDs, and the deals for each are relatively unrelated. Unfortunately, I’m afraid you know what is happening. Nothing. No plans. It’s Region 1 or the slightly more compatible Region 4 only.
Absolutly devastated no season3 once upon a time on CH.5. They must be mad!it is so popular!,
Like Sarah below, I also took a risk and ordered the Blu Ray off Amazon.com (I’m in the UK), and I can also confirm that it is region free. It has A/B/C listed on the case and plays fine on my LG player.
Can I get season 3 on netfix then? I am so mad with channel 5 channeling it
Hi Becky,
You can get it on Netflix US, but you need a DNS Switcher like Unlocator to switch it to get the US Netflix feed.
Cheers,
Dave
We have already seen season 3 but we really love this show and want to see season 4 instead of season 3. Season 3 was showed earlier this year so we vote for this show the to be continued on channel 5 please!!!!
Season three wasn’t showed earlier this year I’m afraid, and cannot be continued by Channel 5, as it has already been dropped. You can, however, get it on Region 1 dvd.
The sad fact is, it’s not popular enough for 5 to be able to justify the cost of the show verses the viewing figures, which is a real shame. But in reality 5 can’t really be expected to air a show they’re losing money on every week. As people have mentioned, your best bet is ordering the bluray from the US, or using a dns switcher like the one mentioned above to watch it on US Netflix.
Heard 5 wasn’t picking up new season so unless someone else does, we’re on our own (I’m looking for dvd)
Hello when is season 3 on in the uk please? does anybody know?
I have just bought blu ray direct from amazon.com (US ) as got fed up with waiting for UK release . It is published as region 1 but is in fact region free . All plays perfectly and cost around £30 including delivery from USA . Now on episode 7 .
It looks like Amazon have got region 1 DVD in stock now. but are used and from different suppliers
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Once-Upon-Time-Season-US-Import/dp/B00MCSKMVK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411372761&sr=8-1&keywords=once+upon+a+time+season+3
Also does anyone know if playstation 2’s are region free for DVD?
I gave up waiting and bought (nervously) from dvdbus…using an credit card that was near it’s limit in trepidation that this was a possibly dodgy site …. But was pleasantly surprised. The DVDs arrived – they looked great …. They played fine in my ten year old DVD player …. And on my laptop which is pretty temperamental !!
For £20 I am now up to date …. First five episodes are a little rubbish ….. But it gets better !!!!
Best £20 I ever spent …. Now it’s doing the rounds and all my friends are taking it in turns to watch!
Now bring on series four !!!!!
Strange that Amazon only have the blu-ray and it’s region free rather than region 1. Is it still being aired in Ireland?
The region -free nature of it is rather less strange than the apparent lack of DVD. Don’t know about its broadcast status in other countries, sorry
Thank you dave
Season 3 blu-ray is listed on this website – http://www.blu-ray.com/movies/ with a UK release date of 20th October.
Thank you for sharing that 🙂 It was written on here before, that release date of 20th October, but then they took it down. I am hoping so hard that they actually do release it soon, but they wouldn’t have even said a release date if not I don’t think. And I’m glad they’ll be (hopefully) releasing it on bluray because I want the exclusive features like deleted scenes etc!! 😀
S3 is yet to become available for preorder on amazon. Is it confirmed that there will definitely be a region 2 DVD released on 20 October? It seems that other things that aren’t out until a much later date are already available for preorder, which makes me wonder whether we’ll be able to see the show at all in the UK.
Hi Jenny, no, and i’m not sure where that date came from, but having done some hunting around, I can’t see any evidence of it. Right now, your best bet is to go to Netflix US using a DNS Switcher like Unlocator, as they have all 3 seasons on there.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Once-Season-Retail-Blu-ray-Region/dp/B00LMW54NS/ref=sr_1_13?s=dvd&ie=UTF8&qid=1405021454&sr=1-13&keywords=disney
Yep, but there’s no date on that, or artwork… Which would seem to say it’s been bumped.
There is. The fourth paragraph “Product Details” shows “20th October”. Lack of pre-order is puzzling though
I have just finished watching Once Upon a Time season 3 on Netflix (US). It was uploaded on 28th August, and season 4 is airing on US tv later this month. I imagine that season 4 will be on Netflix at the end of August next year so everyone can catch up with it if the series is renewed (hope that makes sense).
I’m gutted channel 5 didn’t pick up series 3 and surprised another channel hasn’t done so either. Hopefully Netflix (UK) will one day show it. Hope this helps.
Please can you tell me where I will be able to buy the Once upon a time season 3 in the uk?
watching this series half way through and now i find its no longer available thanks Amazon
Just wanted to mention, for those of you with a DNS switcher (like UnoTelly ), you can get all 3 seasons legally on Netflix USA. Seems like the best bet at the moment. 🙂
Hi what channel is it coming on please just so I no I missed season 3 I had to catch it on demand thanks
I’m sorry Melanie, I don’t understand the question. Season 3 hasn’t been broadcast here and isn’t available on demand.
Gutted! I’ve only just started watching this and now I find the UK have stopped it 🙁 I’m on series 2 on amazon instant video (formerly love film) anyone know if series 3 will be added to it?
The availability of season 3 as a second window on amazon is unlikely to be affected by channel 5 dropping the broadcast first window, so if they were going to add season 3, they probably still will
I heard about this about 3months ago when I realized that channel 5 didn’t air season 3 I am gutted that it has been took off air for the UK and can’t another company take it on? :/ 🙁 I love Disney and the twisted and tales are awesome so where can I pre order or order when it come out? X
So it’s coming out October ? Where can I get it on pre order ?
WT does this mean its going straight to DVD over here without being aired. NOT ON. 🙁
Better than not coming out on DVD at all, surely
Do you know where OUAT season 3 will be available to purchase? I can’t see it on Amazon (to pre-order). Thank you.
It isn’t available to (pre) order yet. The Blu ray is showing as available from that date.
I have sent emails to all sites that sell dvds and none of them have managed to help out, I’m off to London mcm comic con in October were they have people all over the world one of them is bound to no I hope
Once upon a time 3 comes out on August 19th on region 1 , most uk DVD players play them these days , only problem is import duty if customs collars you , ( hopefully I’ll have mine this weekend) cinema store in London more often than not have them a couple of weeks early although price is a tad steep
On ebay they are selling brand.new copys quite cheep iv payed 13 pounds for my copy it is a region 1 dvd I emailed a man and I was told it should work on any UK dvd play that has been bought after 2006
Yes, the Region 1 disc was released yesterday and is therefore the best option for anyone who doesn’t want to wait until the Region 2 disc is released in October.
Should also say, ‘a UK DVD player bought after 2006’ is rubbish. It’d need to be a ‘region-free’ DVD player or a DVD player you can find a ‘region-free’ unlock code for. E.g. Toshiba Region Free DVD Player
Hi!
So hopefully it will be on sale in the autumn!! I was thinking about buying in in the us and buying a cheap US DVD player. It is absolutely ridiculous that we cannot see the show. I have managed to see 5 episodes on one site but now I can’t watch anymore as they want to charge me! I feel like writing a strongly worded email to channel 5!
once upon a time season 3 will be available on dvd/blu ray on the 20th October. at least we can get it on dvd/blu ray. so its good news.
I want to watch season 3 in the uk
When is season four coming on
It will be available some time after season 3, which is the next one for the UK
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iv mamaged to watch up to ep 17 on this site… having trouble with buffering with ep 17 bit annoying but the others seem ok ish ..hey beter than nothing
I’m a massive fan of once upon a time, completely gutted when season 3 was dropped from channel 5 in the UK, I do hope season 3 will appear on dvd along with the other seasons to come, magic comes with a price
When is once upon a time season 3 available on DVD in the UK?
Blue ray and dvd release for once upon a time season 3 will be released on August 19th but not sure if this in the USA only and might come to us about October.
That’s region 1 which includes the USA, but isn’t the USA only. That’s about the same time as Region 1 releases for seasons 1 and 2, which came to Region 2 in October and November.
I am seriously annoyed with channel 5 for dropping this show I absolutely loved it!!!! It was the one show that brought fairy tales back and brought us a bit of hope and belief I have had to watch the third season online which is highly annoying as most websites would get rid of it because of copyright or something or I would have to wait literally ALL DAY!! for it to buffer, can anyone pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease tell me if and when there will be a UK DVD RELEASE!!!!
Probably. No date yet. In the meantime, there’s still Grimm.
But I don’t watch Grimm I watch once upon a time until it got cancelled leaving us uk fans hanging about where to watch it and where to buy it
Dont worry. It hasn’t been cancelled, it is still being made. It’s just the UK broadcast that was dropped. You’ll be able to get the DVD when it comes out. Previous seasons have been released in late Autumn
Hi I’m thinking of buying off dvdbus but my DVD player only plays region 2 – has anyone bought from them and they only have a region 2 DVD player and does it play ?
bring back once upon a time its the best season yet. i have to watch it online because it has been drop from channel 5. there’s no point in showing the first 2 season and not showing the rest.
You can wait for the DVD in order to watch legally
I’m actually annoyed to here channel 5 has dropped once upon a time. Me and my children really loved hoe this fairytale and was also much excited to see the follow on and watch this right to the end. Channel 5 always seems to show things but never finishes off a whole series. My opinion is…never start something if your not willing to finish off showing the outcome of things. I find this very sad for the children and adults viewers too, as watching thing like this as a family only brought out the imagination and fun. What i do know is that my 6 children thoroughly enjoyed once upon a time and now it’s been taken away because of pricing! Imagination brings out the best in children and it’s only fair to them,to be able to for fill this by watching the whole episode that due to be released. Once upon a time is brilliant, bring everything they have together like, so white,prince charming, hook,red riding hood, the dwarf etc and it’s only fair to the country that we all get to see the ending of it. Thanks and hoping to know the outcome, as I know my children will be upset if they don’t find out what happens next in storybook and to be totally honest…so will I! Things like this brings out the best in ones child hood and i also think things like this is beneficial to everyone’s imagination…especially children. Jen
Further to my post a couple of weeks ago, the DVD from http://www.dvdbus.co.uk came today. They dispatched it on 11th June and it arrived today (one week and one day later). I have watched about 5 episodes and it plays perfectly. It’s in English and plays on my perfectly (on my English DVD player). The DVD cost £22 (although on my statement it said £23 but this is because of the currency differences or something). The customer services lady was brilliant and I can honestly say it was a good decision to risk buying from a China website. I fully recommend it!
Hi – glad to know you’ve received your copy ok… mine was dispatched on 18th June but not arrived yet! was beginning to think site was dodgy as email to customer services bounced back!! Will just have to be a bit more patient.
Barbara, did your DVD arrive?
I have just bought the once upon a time season 3 box set from dvd bus. It plays on my dvd player which is not a multi regional player as far as I know. Just in case anyone else is desperately trying to get hold of it…
does anyone know how some shows in the uk when they get dropped by there uk broadcaster still get released on dvd but some don’t can someone please help?
DVDs are not released by the broadcaster so what happens with them is unrelated to broadcasts
but do you know how they are released? how come they release dvd for some but not others. who makes the decision. like some are broadcast just on dvd and some don’t get anything. who make that decision. can you help.
They are released by the distributor under separate licence to the broadcast rights. Just as some American programmes don’t have a uk broadcaster, some don’t have a physical release.
Nothing is “broadcast on DVD”.
who would that be. would it be abc? who produce the series.
do you know who the distributor for the once upon a time dvds is
No, sorry
I mentioned in a couple of posts on this forum that I bought the full Series 3 DVD from a website called dvdbus.co.uk. It’s a Chinese website and I was dubious but thought I would take a chance. I emailed the customer services and a lady got right back to me to answer my questions. I bought the DVD for £22 (no shipping costs) and it arrived with me 8 days later after I got the “item dispatched” email. It said on it that it plays worldwide and when I played it, the quality was excellent. The sound is good and the quality is good. I was expecting possibly a fuzzy recording etc but it plays perfectly and I honestly recommend it completely! I’ve been desperate to watch the next series and this DVD does a great job.
Series 3 is available as a series download from Amazon.com.
Hi Andrew, do you know for definite if we will be able to watch a Once a upon A Time season three at some point during this year, whether on DVD or online, or not?
Definite, no. I think so, based on the DVD releases of the previous seasons. However, with no broadcaster lined up, it strikes me as unlikely the DVD would be withheld. I would expect it late Autumn.
The region 1 disc is due in August so if you have a multi-region player, then yes you will definitely be able to watch it this year.
Be careful with DVdbus. I did a search online and found that the site is risky. It was set up less than 90 days ago and there’s no reviews on it. I also thought it was a but sus that they have very little information and the series on the page and there’s no other websites selling series 3 yet.
I don’t know if anyone has noticed but on Sky TV Box Sets, Once Upon A Time Seasons 1-2 are there via the ABC Chanel. I’m hoping that later in the year now that Season 3 has finished in America, it will be added to it.
Deborah, how well does the dvd work? how is the quality? if you could let me know please as really want to see season 3 and no-one knows if it will come to the uk or not
Hi li, I will let you know when I receive and play it. The DVD is on it’s way to me. It should take 7-9 business days (today is 11 June) and they emailed today to say that it has been sent, so when it comes I will let you know how it plays and leave a post so that if it plays well, other people can also feel comfortable to buy it. When I used the website’s customer service email, the lady that responded was great. She responded quickly to my email query and was very helpful and courteous but we will see how well the DVD actually plays! Let’s cross our fingers that it’s a good DVD and not a rubbish copy recorded from the internet or something as I’m desperate to see Series 3!
It came 8 days after the dispatch email and plays perfectly! I’m so happy. I’ve watched 5 episodes so far and the DVD is great. I fully recommend getting it from this site.
Is there any indication on the packaging as to Region or country of origin. At the bottom, besides any American address, there’s usually the local distributor with an Australian address, or British etc. Another clue is what language / subtitle option there are. Thanks.
It’s from China but the box says abc studios. It plays perfectly in English. There were 6 DVDs in the box and I’m on No. 4 now and they have all played perfectly. They are clear, visually perfect. I’m so happy I took the chance and bought them.
The subtitles are either English or Chinese. I play the DVDs with the subtitles off. I couldn’t see a local distributor though…
So it’s the Chinese version, made multi-regional, probably
I have just bought the DVD (series 3) from the website: dvdbus.co.uk. I will see how it plays then leave another post. It was £22.99 with no delivery charge (that I was charged at payment). Someone below said they ship from China so I don’t know if I will get charged a shipping fee at a later date or not. Hope the DVD plays properly! Website is:
http://Www.dvdbus.co.uk
ive just spoken to amazon and they said the only way the could release future dvds is that it depends on their suppliers.
Does anybody know wether season 3 will be released on dvd in the uk or not and if it is when it will be available to buy
ive emailed a few channels to try and get them to buy the rights but they say they will pass it on to there program department or make excuses.
Bought season 3 from a company called DVDbus.co.uk. They ship in the DVD’s from china but it works just fine.
hey when you brought it did you have to wait for it to be released and did you have to pay shipping costs
Does the DVDbus website copy work? And how long was delivery? It definitely isn’t a pre-order?
Hi Craig, just wondering how long did it take for the DVD to be delivered because I’m thinking about buying the DVD 🙂
totally unfair that UK viewers are now deprived of the best show on the planet . We cant even watch on line
Please tell me when uk premier is going to be
You’ll see above that it doesn’t have a broadcaster
Just spoke to Netflix through live chat and have suggested ‘once upon a time’ – not sure I will make any difference but if lots of people suggest it something might happen.
I think it’s awful they cut once upon a time best series I’ve ever watched really enjoyed it think channel 5 has done wrong
does anyone know if it will get a dvd release with no uk broadcaster?
Almost certainly. The broadcast sale (or lack of) shouldn’t make a lot of difference to the physical release. The DVD should be available in the autumn
Will we be able to preorder the DVD? If so where would I be able to get it from?
Once it has a specific confirmed release date you should be able to order it, or preorder it
This really sucks, I was really looking forward to watching series 3 on Channel 5. It’s unfair for us UK viewers because there’s nowhere to watch it online and now we have to wait until it comes out on DVD/Netflix. Also, there’s a tonne of spoilers on the internet as well, so we more or less have to stay away from anything Once Upon a Time related until we actually get the chance to finally see series 3.
This sucks, whats channel 5 playing at. How are us fans surpose to watch the new season.
Is it possible if u can email me when series 3 comes out on dvd, thanks. (Once upon a time)
We don’t do that service, sorry, but now that you’ve found the page, bookmark it and check back regulary
Hi, just wondering is once upon a time ever coming back to the uk? I really like this show it’s one of my favroutie shows. I was really looking forward to season 3.
Best bet will be DVD and we will keep an eye on the release date for you
When is once upon a time season 3 coming out on dvd in the UK ?? Email me please
Season 3 doesn’t have a release date yet, but 1 and 2 have appeared late Autumn. We don’t send out personalised emails but please feel free to bookmark the Airdates page and visit often
Please bring it back to the UK both me and my daughter both love this programme
Please bring it back, my kids are gutted! We loved the first 2 series’s and what a cliffhanger we were left on!!!!!
Please bring back once upon a time it was the best show on tv…So please please bring it back ASAP! We all miss once upon a time please show it again! Best tv show ever!!!!? ? ?
So disappointed that my Sunday night escapism has been taken away!
Apparently the sci-if now channel are going to air once upon a time this season 2014 can’t wait.
Apparently? I haven’t seen that. Can you point me to the the source, please Anna.
Why has once upon a time be dropped after leaving season 2 last like that and not following it through please bring it back
Typical channel 5!!….did the same thing with xena: warrior princess, cancelled the show after series 4! Had to get someone to record series 5 and 6 from sky. Won’t be tuning in to anything channel 5 show from now on!….screw you channel 5!! :O
In fairness, channel 5 hasn’t cancelled this programme. It is still running, and when it eventually does get cancelled, it’ll be by ABC
Ye Xena, which thankfully I have all the DVDs to rewatch and The Tribe, basicly Channel 5 airs great programs as a cheaper Sifi channel and then when it thinks the ratings are too low, because it has moved the timing of the show around too much or some other reason then they drop it, to be replaced by what something more mainstream…we have other channels for mainstream we want awsome!
We love once upon a time and I’ve started a petition to try and get it back but I would need every ONCER to sign the petition so can you please help me out and sign it and tell your friends thank you!!
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/bring-once-upon-a-time-back-on-in-the-uk
I would suggest a couple of things: firstly, the petition seems to be aimed at Channel 5 who have already confirmed they’ve dropped it. If it comes back to the UK, I suspect it’s far more likely to be via Netflix or Amazon and it would make sense for the petition to be aimed more in that direction.
Secondly, the point about the cliffhanger isn’t likely to carry weight, as season 3 will probably end on one too. And 4. And 5. And…. Etc if further seasons are made
I recently emailed channel five about the cancellation and this is what they replied so there is some hope that another channel may pick up the rights to the programme:Date: 1st April 2014
Dear Mhairi
Thank you for your recent e-mail. We apologise for the delay in responding.
Unfortunately, we have reluctantly decided not to acquire the broadcast rights to Series 3 of Once Upon A Time because the previous series did not perform as well as we had hoped. There are no plans to reverse this decision but your comments and interest in the programme have been logged for the attention of all relevant personnel.
Thank you for your interest in Channel 5.
Yours sincerely
Chris
VIEWER ADVISOR
Please note that the contact details for Channel 5 Customer Services are as follows:
Telephone: 0845 7 05 05 05 / 020 8612 7700
Text telephone for use by deaf people: 0845 7 41 37 87
E-mail: [email protected]
Fax: 020 8612 7686
hi that was a standard e mail reply I got the same thing last week
I have just finished the first 2 series on Sky On Demand. It was under abc Studios HD so it may be aired on that channel at some point. Worth looking into.
When if ever will there be any news of this show being picked up by another network, me and my mum love this programme and our internet does not work so great at the moment.
The most likely is going to be Amazon or Netflix, neither of which will be great options for you if you’re having internet troubles. For you, the best option will probably be the DVD.
I sure hope a different channel decides to air it. But in the meantime I will be catching up over the Internet and will buy it on dvd as soon as it comes out.
is there any news on it being take up by another channel?
No, not yet. I think the best bet will be Netflix or the artist formerly known as Lovefilm. The latter currently has the first two seasons and even if Channel 5 had season 3, it wouldn’t have started yet.
Does anyone know if RTE or TV3 in Ireland is getting it this year as we can get some RTE channels on sky
I’m sorry but I don’t have any information on availability outside the UK. If one of these channels had the first two seasons, then the situation with Channel 5 is unlikely to have any bearing on the separate rights agreed.
Once upon a time was a good family show, absolutely disappointed with how broadcasters treat viewers.
I had been recording it sky HD box since season 1 and the whole family enjoyed watching it.
Channel 5 always treats viewers with contempt, in future I will not follow any of their shows.
Why
It usually aired several months after the US, and its lower than desired viewership on Channel 5 has almost certainly a lot to do with the type of impatient people who want to have all the US content “now” as if we lived in the US. So, blame for its demise should be directed at those who didn’t watch it on television, rather than the channel who paid good money to bring it here in the first place.
that’s a load of rubbish!
They combat region jumpers in New Zealand by airing close to American and UK airing date/time (Homeland was within 4 hours) negating the need for people to hunt it down online. people will generally gravitate to whatever is easiest for them. Why would people wait? most people live now in a international online community, they want to discuss things as they happen. Most people wouldn’t wait 6 month to listen to a album? If half the world is listening to it now.
TV channels need to evolve with there audience.
I CAN’T BELIEVE THIS!!!!!!!! My brother and I were realy poorly when younger so we missed most of the fairtale magic and this show brought that part f childhoos back. My parents loved it too. Come on bring it back!!!!!!!
Don’t think the UK will ever get it. It’s too far behind thanks to C5. I only hope the DVDs get a UK release for all future seasons, unlike many shows that have been dropped here.
AND WHAT SUCKS IS GOING ON TWITTER AND TUMBLR AND SEEING ALL THE NEWS AND LATEST STILLS. DAMMIT.
I watched once upon a time every Sunday. I was so excited every time it came on. always counted down the days till Sunday. season 3 seems the best so far so am very disappointed. Thank you very much channel 5.
Channel 5 are a joke. A load of us are trying to get #returnoncemagictouk trending on March 7th.
My daughter is autistic and this series has brought her out of her shell so thanks channel 5 for taking her enjoyment away
If channel 5 had bought it, it probably wouldn’t be on yet anyway. It was April usually. If it doesn’t re-appear on another channel or Netflix or Lovefilm in the meantime, you’ll be able to get it on DVD later in the year, and not be restricted to one episode per week!
And we should know in the next couple of months whether or not it will get a fourth season (which could influence any further UK acquisitions).
I’m really upset that season 3 has been cancelled, my son and I sat down every Sunday and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Don’t worry, it hasn’t been cancelled. It is still being made. It’s just been dropped by its UK broadcaster due to insufficient viewing figures. You’ll be able to get it on disc in due course.
(Edit: Mini you know perfectly well we don’t allow this so why try to break the rules). never fails to show all of the shows inc OUAT a day later than the USA…check it out
I am gutted that no UK channel has bought the 3rd season yet. it was a good show with plot twists, and different to all the vampire shows- which I like too!
come on someone buy it for April showing..
I was just checking in Google to find out exactly when once upon a time,series three is starting in UK….to discover it won’t be??Absolutely Gutted!!Myself and my children gathered together every week to watch series one and two and LOVED them and are itching to watch series three,well this is one disappointed family…
Hi Claire,
I too am gutted – but u did see when I was a subscriber to Lovefilm that they had the first 2 seasons so hopefully they will eventually get the 3rd
what!! why is it not comin bk ?? but it ended on cliff hanger! it mite be coming soon after it is show in the the other parts or contry if not I am moving lol
What other parts of the country?
I am gutted to be reading that channel 5 has dropped once upon a time. my whole family have been eagerly awaitng its return. come on sky atlantic bring it back for us all.
I was justchecking in Google to find out exactly when once upon a time,series three is starting in UK….to discover it won’t be??Absolutely Gutted!!Myself and my children gathered together every week to watch series one and two and LOVED them and are itching to watch series three,well this is one disappointed family…
So sad channel 5 is not showing season 3 really disappointed we were all looking forward to it! 🙁
really upset channel 5 not renewing once upon a time season 3 not fair very upset as i do not have sky or virgin viewing figures were good for once upon a time channel 5 run out of money???????? shame on them
I just wanted to check when it was due to start, only to find channel 5 have dropped it. So angry, pi##ed off and gutted!! The best programme for such a long the way it has been writen is amazing. I think it should be given awards not dropped by channel who clearly cant see brilliant programming disgusted. It was only once upon a time and wentworth i watched on 5 dont think ill bother at all. Not happy!!!!!
I too am horrified sent emails I tweet them they ignore me and I can see them tweeting online as soon as I go on my timeline they just ignore you I comment on there twitter feeds too angry. We might not get a DVD. You can watch on a free streaming site I use.
It’s highly unlikely there will be no DVD. You must remember that it wouldn’t have aired until about April, so you wouldn’t have been watching it yet anyway.