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Grim Tales

1989 – 1991Show2 seasons22 episodes

80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.8
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.8

Summary

Grim Tales is an animated British television program based on fairy tales by the Brothers Grimm, featuring Rik Mayall as the storyteller dressed in his pyjamas and dressing gown. The twenty-two episodes were broadcast on ITV from 1989 to 1991,The series is rated TV-14 the released on video and audio cassette, with the slightly different title Grimm Tales.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

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Not for laughs or warmth.

Shows with

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Facts

April 14, 1989 · March 17, 1991 · Ended

First aired
April 14, 1989
Last aired
March 17, 1991
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 22 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Original language
English

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Grim Tales worth watching?"

Questions about Grim Tales

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Grim Tales worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 8.8).

How long does it take to watch Grim Tales?

4 h

About 4 hours: 22 episodes in 2 seasons of about 10 minutes each, aired from 1989 to 1991.

Is Grim Tales plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.