Once
Created by Jorge Edelstein
On Disney XD
A warm, energetic coming-of-age comedy about a teenage soccer player pursuing his dream at a prestigious academy, built on friendship and aspiration rather than conflict.
The series revolves around Gabo, a soccer-loving teenager who, upon receiving a scholarship from the prestigious Sports Academic Institute (IAD) of Buenos Aires, will see his dream of playing at Los Halcones Dorados, the renowned amateur team of the school, and also his longing to become a professional footballer.
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Where to watch
- StreamDisney+
Questions people ask
Does Once leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of series.
Is Once one of a kind? No. Less singular than 90% of series.
Is Once easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.
Is Once violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.
Is Once scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Is Once sad? Barely. Less sad than 75% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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- The Opposite of HBOFinding
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Once, and what each one shares →
Like Once
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Once
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Once, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Once, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Once, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
