The Storyteller (1987)

Adventure · Drama · Family

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

IMDb rating: 8.8 (5,849 votes)
Episode average: 8.0 -0.8 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Amazon Prime Video · Peacock
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

John Hurt The Storyteller

Seasons

Season 1 (1987)

8.03 avg 9 episodes 7.8 → 7.9 24 min avg

Mid-peak

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Hans My Hedgehog	7.8	448
2	Fearnot	7.6	359
3	A Story Short	8.0	327
4	The Luck Child	8.1	328
5	The Soldier and Death	8.9	505
6	The Three Ravens	8.1	331
7	Sapsorrow	8.0	328
8	The Heartless Giant	7.9	298
9	The True Bride	7.9	331