<P> `` Broken '' was co-written by co-creators Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz , while being directed by V veteran Ralph Hemecker . With the curse broken in the first season finale , the writers felt that they could now go farther with each of the characters . In an attempt to instill a `` whole different vibe '' into the series , they envisioned a larger ambition than the previous season . Horowitz explained , `` We have been allowed to do more at the start of the ( season ) . Without addressing the budget , everybody at the studio is on board with this as a big - canvas show ... A lot of it actually is the learning - curve aspect of season 1 , where we figured out what we can do and how to do it well . We learned how to maximize our bang for our buck . The biggest key is time . If we can figure out our stories far enough in advance , the more time our effects team and department heads will have . '' </P>
<P> `` Broken '' was co-written by co-creators Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz , while being directed by V veteran Ralph Hemecker . With the curse broken in the first season finale , the writers felt that they could now go farther with each of the characters . In an attempt to instill a `` whole different vibe '' into the series , they envisioned a larger ambition than the previous season . Horowitz explained , `` We have been allowed to do more at the start of the ( season ) . Without addressing the budget , everybody at the studio is on board with this as a big - canvas show ... A lot of it actually is the learning - curve aspect of season 1 , where we figured out what we can do and how to do it well . We learned how to maximize our bang for our buck . The biggest key is time . If we can figure out our stories far enough in advance , the more time our effects team and department heads will have . '' </P>
when is the first curse broken once upon a time
when is the first curse broken once upon a time
the first season finale
the first season finale