The Storyteller (1988)

Name: The Storyteller
Genre: Action & Adventure, Drama, Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Rating: 8.2
Cast: John Hurt

Magical and haunting tales for only the bravest of children

★ 8.2/10 May 15, 1988 1 season

Action & Adventure Drama Family Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Creator: Jim Henson · Writer: Anthony Minghella

The Storyteller, aided by his cynical dog, narrates classic folk tales, fables, and legends.

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Creators

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John Hurt The Storyteller

About The Storyteller (1988)

The Storyteller is a 1988 action & adventure and family TV series from the United Kingdom created by Jim Henson, starring John Hurt. It first aired on May 15, 1988. The series has 1 season and 9 episodes on NBC. Episodes run about 25 min, in English. Audiences rate it 8.2/10 from 245 votes — very well received.

“Magical and haunting tales for only the bravest of children”

The Storyteller: FAQ

When did The Storyteller premiere?

The Storyteller premiered on May 15, 1988.

Who created The Storyteller?

The Storyteller was created by Jim Henson.

Who is in the cast of The Storyteller?

The main cast includes John Hurt.

How many seasons does The Storyteller have?

The Storyteller has 1 season (9 episodes). Status: Ended.

Where can I watch The Storyteller?

No streaming service lists it for US yet. Add it to your watchlist and check back — availability updates regularly.

Is The Storyteller worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 8.2/10 from 245 ratings, so fans of action & adventure and family titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.

Ratings

MoviesReviews / TMDB★ 8.2/10245 votes

IMDb8.8/105,237 votes

🏆 Awards: Won 1 Primetime Emmy. 4 wins & 3 nominations total

Series Details

Seasons: 1
Episodes: 9
Network: NBC, Channel 4
Created by: Jim Henson
First aired: May 15, 1988
Last aired: Jul 10, 1988
Status: Ended
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America
Production: The Jim Henson Company, TVS

Episode Ratings Heatmap

Every episode's audience rating at a glance — find the best (and worst) episodes before you binge.

	E1	E2	E3	E4	E5	E6	E7	E8	E9
S1	8.0	7.3	8.0	8.0	8.8	8.0	8.0	8.0	8.0

9+ Awesome8+ Great7+ Good6+ Regular<6 Bad

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Keywords

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The Storyteller (1988)

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About The Storyteller (1988)

The Storyteller: FAQ

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Series Details

Episode Ratings Heatmap

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Keywords

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