Hi, Oncers, Hunter here. Before we get onto the spoiler podcast that Jacqueline and I put together for you, I do have a brief announcement.

When we recorded our podcast, we did not have this news, but on Tuesday, it was announced that after seven years and 156 episodes and countless twists on beloved characters once upon a time will

officially say farewell in a series finale slated from May. In an official statement from

Eddie Kitts and Adam Horowitz, seven years ago we set out to create a show about hope where

even in the darkest of times, a happy ending would always be possible.

But we never imagined the happy ending that was actually in store for all of us.

Years and years of adventure, romance, magic, and hope.

We're so grateful to our brilliant collaborators, the cast, crew, and writers, as well as our partners at the studio and network

for making this journey possible. But most of all, we want to thank the fans. Their fierce

loyalty and devotion was the real magic behind once upon a time. We hope they join us for these

last few hours as we journey to the Enchanted Forest for one more adventure.

Entertainment Weekly has asked if ABC gave them enough notice to be able to properly wrap things up.

Eddie Kitsis replied, yes, I would say that we did not go into this season, assuming there would be a

season eight, so we had two possible paths for the finale. One where it was close-ended,

one where it was open-ended. We have been building towards it the whole year anyways, so instead

of a cliffhanger, it will just be a close-ended story that wraps it up. But we're prepared and ready,

so we weren't really shocked by it. And now, on to the spoilers.

Hi, Oncers, it's spoiler time for Once Podcast.

I'm Hunter Hathaway.

And I'm Jacqueline.

And we've got some spoilers.

I know you've been waiting for it.

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