TV series
The Storyteller
1988, English, on NBC & Channel 4. Created by Jim Henson.
Magical and haunting tales for only the bravest of children
The Storyteller, aided by his cynical dog, narrates classic folk tales, fables, and legends.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 9
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Status
- Ended in 1988
Absolute Cinema
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8.2/10 from 246 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Storyteller
The Storyteller isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
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Latest episode
S1 E9: The True Bride
Aired 10 July 1988
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Jim HensonCreator
- John HurtThe Storyteller · 9 ep
- Brian HensonDog / Griffin (voice) · 9 ep
- Frederick WarderHalf-man · 3 ep
- Mak WilsonWolf / Bird / Salmon · 3 ep
- Michael KilgarriffLion (voice) · 2 ep
- Peter MarinkerDevil (voice) · 2 ep
- Miranda RichardsonWitch · 1 ep
- Abigail CruttendenPrincess · 1 ep
- Jane HorrocksAnja · 1 ep
- Gabrielle AnwarLidia · 1 ep
- Gemma JonesQueen · 1 ep
- Bob PeckSoldier · 1 ep
Details
- First aired
- 15 May 1988
- Last aired
- 10 July 1988
- Network
- NBC, Channel 4
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-Y7
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The Storyteller: quick answers
Is The Storyteller worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.2/10 from 246 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Storyteller are there?
The Storyteller has 1 season and 9 episodes, about 25 minutes each.
Is The Storyteller finished?
Yes. The Storyteller ended in 1988, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Storyteller on?
The Storyteller isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.
The Storyteller parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Storyteller is rated TV-Y7. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like The Storyteller?
If you liked The Storyteller, try The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, The Way Home, Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes.
Who created The Storyteller?
The Storyteller was created by Jim Henson and stars John Hurt, Brian Henson, Frederick Warder.