Tell Me a Story (2018)
Classic fairy tales collide with modern darkness in this bold psychological thriller from creator Kevin Williamson.
Tell Me a Story - Series Information
- Original Title: Tell Me a Story
- First Air Year: 2018
- Last Air Year: 2020
- Created by: Kevin Williamson
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 50 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 20
- Status: Canceled
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: October 31, 2018 (United States - TV-MA), October 31, 2018 (Brazil - 16), October 31, 2018 (Mexico - D), October 31, 2018 (Spain - 18)
- Networks: CBS All Access
- Alternative Titles: 黑色童话 (CN), Me Conte Uma História (BR), Tell Me a Story (US) (US)
- Production Companies: Outerbanks Entertainment, Kapital Entertainment
- Production Countries: United States of America
Tell Me a Story - Plot
The world's most beloved fairy tales reimagined as a dark and twisted psychological thriller.
Tell Me a Story - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see how familiar stories take a sinister turn:
Old tales. New blood.
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Tell Me a Story - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Kevin Williamson
Main Cast
- Paul Wesley
- Danielle Campbell
- James Wolk
- Billy Magnussen
- Dania Ramirez
- Dorian Missick
- Michael Raymond-James
- Davi Santos
- Sam Jaeger
- Zabryna Guevara
Writers
- Kevin Williamson
- Mary Leah Sutton
- Heather Zuhlke
- Eduardo Javier Canto
- Steve Stringer
Executive Producers
- Gonzalo Cilley
- Dana Honor
- Kevin Williamson
- Aaron Kaplan
- Andrés Tovar
Tell Me a Story - FAQs
What fairy tales does Tell Me a Story reimagine?
Season 1 reimagines Three Little Pigs, Little Red Riding Hood, and Hansel and Gretel as interconnected crime thrillers set in New York City. Season 2 shifts to Nashville and retells Cinderella, Beauty and the Beast, and Sleeping Beauty through a dark, modern lens.
Is Tell Me a Story cancelled or renewed?
Tell Me a Story was cancelled after two seasons. CBS All Access did not renew the series following its second season, which concluded in 2020. The show ran for a total of 20 episodes across its two-season run.
Who are the main actors in Tell Me a Story?
The series features Paul Wesley, Danielle Campbell, James Wolk, Billy Magnussen, Dania Ramirez, Dorian Missick, Michael Raymond-James, Davi Santos, Sam Jaeger, and Zabryna Guevara. Season 2 introduced Kim Cattrall, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Ashley Madekwe alongside returning cast members.
Does Tell Me a Story have a different cast each season?
Yes. Tell Me a Story follows an anthology format with a largely new cast each season. Season 1 starred Paul Wesley and Billy Magnussen, while Season 2 introduced Kim Cattrall, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Ashley Madekwe alongside returning cast members.
Where can you watch Tell Me a Story?
Tell Me a Story is available to purchase or rent digitally. You can buy episodes or seasons on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It is not currently available on a subscription streaming service.
Who created Tell Me a Story?
Tell Me a Story was created by Kevin Williamson, the writer and producer best known for creating Dawson's Creek and writing the Scream franchise. Williamson served as showrunner and executive producer throughout the series' two-season run on CBS All Access.
How many seasons and episodes does Tell Me a Story have?
Tell Me a Story ran for 2 seasons and 20 episodes in total. Season 1 and Season 2 each consist of 10 episodes. The series premiered on October 31, 2018, and concluded in 2020 on CBS All Access before being cancelled.
How was Tell Me a Story received by critics?
Critical reception was mixed. Reviewers praised the show's bold, stylized approach to fairy tale source material and strong performances, particularly from Billy Magnussen. However, some critics found the pacing uneven and the tonal shifts between dark thriller and melodrama inconsistent.
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