TV ShowEndedCBS All AccessDrama

Tell Me a Story

Name: Tell Me a Story
Genre: Drama
Released: 2018-10-31
Duration: 45 min

2018 – 2019 · 45m per ep · TV-MA · English · United States of America

The world's most beloved fairy tales reimagined as a dark and twisted psychological thriller.

7.1(137 reviews)

9.1332% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Oct 31, 2018
Last air date: Feb 5, 2020
Status: Ended
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 20
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: CBS All Access
Creator / showrunner: Kevin Williamson
Certification: TV-MA
Production companies: Outerbanks Entertainment, Kapital Entertainment

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Keywords

psychological thriller

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2018 · 10 episodes

Set in modern-day New York City, the first season of this serialized drama interweaves The Three Little Pigs, Little Red Riding Hood, and Hansel and Gretel into an epic and subversive tale of love, loss, greed, revenge, and murder.

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Cast

Eka Darville

Beau Morris

Paul Wesley

Tucker Reed

Carrie-Anne Moss

Rebecca Pruitt

Ashley Madekwe

Simone Garland

Matt Lauria

Jackson Pruitt

Odette Annable

Maddie Pruitt

Natalie Alyn Lind

Ashley Rose Pruitt

Danielle Campbell

Olivia Moon

Media

Reviews & ratings

7.1

137 community reviews

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Alex Rivera6.1/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
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Jordan Kim7.1/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
SP
Sam Patel8.1/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
ML
Morgan Lee6.1/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
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Casey Wong7.1/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful