Going into the show, I knew it was going to be set up as a procedural "monster of the week" type format with an overlapping story behind it. I tend to enjoy serialized shows more, but three episodes in I definitely am loving the way the show is carrying itself. The special effects they use are also quite stunning. In a way, it has kind of surprised me by how good it is, because I honestly wasn't expecting to like it as much as I do even though this type of genre is right down my alley. It certainly has me looking forward to it every week and I'm loving the chemistry between the leads and their development as characters.
re: Once Upon A Time
Getting rid of Tamara and Greg was a step in the right direction in my opinion. There was early potential with Greg in Season 2, but with the direction they took with him, he eventually became part of what was wrong with Season 2 especially in second half. So, like Scarf, there's no love lost there for me.
I am liking the side story of Neal, Mulan, Aurora, and Prince Phillip though in the Enchanted Forest though. There definitely seems to be some chemistry between Neal and Mulan there.