TV series
Arabian Nights
2000, English, on ABC & BBC One. Created by Peter Barnes.
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Targeted for assassination by his first wife and his evil brother, a young sultan must marry by the next full moon or he will lose his kingdom. His uncertainty over his newfound bride causes her to stall the sultan with a series of fantastic stories to ease the tension and stall her impending execution.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 2
- Episode length
- 175 min
- Status
- Ended in 2000
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 62 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Arabian Nights
Arabian Nights is streaming on UP Faith & Family and UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E2: Part 2
Aired 1 May 2000
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Peter BarnesCreator
- Mili AvitalScheherezade · 2 ep
- Alan BatesStoryteller · 2 ep
- James FrainSchahzenan / Harun · 2 ep
- Rufus SewellAli Baba · 2 ep
- Tchéky KaryoBlack Coda · 2 ep
- Dougray ScottSultan Shahryar · 2 ep
- Jason Scott LeeAladdin · 2 ep
- Vanessa-MaePrincess Zobeide · 2 ep
- John LeguizamoGenie of the Lamp / Genie of the Ring · 2 ep
- Jim CarterJa'Far · 2 ep
- Hugh QuarshieMustappa · 2 ep
- Amira CasarMorgiana · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 30 April 2000
- Last aired
- 1 May 2000
- Network
- ABC, BBC One
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States, United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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What Arabian Nights is based on
Arabian Nights is based on One Thousand and One Nights by various authors.
One Thousand and One Nights
By various authors
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Arabian Nights: quick answers
Is Arabian Nights worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 62 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Arabian Nights are there?
Arabian Nights has 1 season and 2 episodes, about 175 minutes each.
Is Arabian Nights finished?
Yes. Arabian Nights ended in 2000, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Arabian Nights on?
Arabian Nights is streaming on UP Faith & Family and UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel in India. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
Arabian Nights parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Arabian Nights yet.
What shows are like Arabian Nights?
If you liked Arabian Nights, try The Letter for the King, The Thundermans, Star vs. the Forces of Evil.
Who created Arabian Nights?
Arabian Nights was created by Peter Barnes and stars Mili Avital, Alan Bates, James Frain.
What is Arabian Nights based on?
Arabian Nights is based on One Thousand and One Nights by various authors.