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African Folktales Reimagined

2023Show1 season6 episodesTV-MA

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1

An awe-inspiring, moving drama series about fantasy and faith and meaning, with standout world-building and visual style.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Episodes

1 season · 6 episodes · best: S1E4 "Enmity Djinn" 7.4

Episodes

6.6

Story

Six filmmakers. Six stories.

Six beloved African folktales are boldly reimagined in this multilingual anthology series exploring themes of grief, love, and mysticism.

Feels like

  • African Folktales
  • Anthology Series
  • Mystical & Magical
  • Emotional Depth
  • Culturally Rich
  • Visually Stunning
  • Grief & Love Themes
  • Reimagined Classics
  • Thought-Provoking & Educational

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Loukman Ali, Korede Azeez, Walt Mzengi Corey

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Facts

March 29, 2023 · March 29, 2023 · Ended

First aired
March 29, 2023
Last aired
March 29, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Violence
Genres
Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Swahili, Arabic, Xhosa, Hausa
Made in
South Africa
Available in
105 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream African Folktales Reimagined?"

Questions about African Folktales Reimagined

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Where can I stream African Folktales Reimagined?

Netflix

In the United States, African Folktales Reimagined streams on Netflix. It also streams in 104 other countries.

Is African Folktales Reimagined worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.1).

Is African Folktales Reimagined okay for kids?

TV-MADisturbing imageryViolence

Yes: it's rated TV-MA in the United States for disturbing imagery and violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch African Folktales Reimagined?

3 h

About 3 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 2023 to 2023.

Is African Folktales Reimagined good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.