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Faerie Tale Theatre

1982 – 1987Show6 seasons27 episodesNR

DramaFamily
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3

A heartwarming, nostalgic drama series about fantasy and family.

Good for family movie night · kids · teens

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Episodes

6 seasons · 27 episodes · best: S4E1 "The Three Little Pigs" 8.2

Episodes

7.2
7.1
7.2
7.3
6.5
7.1

Story

26 ways to live happily ever after.

A live-action children's television anthology series retelling popular fairy tales.

Feels like

  • Nostalgic Fairy Tale Anthology
  • Wholesome Family Entertainment
  • Classic Storybook Adaptations
  • Gentle Fantasy
  • Comfort Viewing
  • Timeless Moral Lessons
  • Charming Production Design
  • Accessible for All Ages
  • Soft Romantic Elements
  • Musical Storytelling

Cast

24 of 206 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Peter Medak, Robert Iscove, Gilbert Cates
Written by
Maryedith Burrell, Carlo Collodi, Hans Christian Andersen

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 11, 1982 · November 14, 1987 · Ended

First aired
September 11, 1982
Last aired
November 14, 1987
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 27 episodes
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Does Not Like Men, Offscreen Karma, Downer Ending +9

  • Does Not Like Men
  • Offscreen Karma
  • Downer Ending
  • What Happened to the Mouse?
  • Anti-Villain
  • Faint in Shock
  • Played for Laughs
  • Überwald
  • Romantic Comedy
  • Princesses Prefer Pink
  • Balloon Belly
  • Anachronism Stew

12 of 145 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Is Faerie Tale Theatre worth watching?"

Questions about Faerie Tale Theatre

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Faerie Tale Theatre worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.3).

Which season of Faerie Tale Theatre is best?

Season 4, with an IMDb average of 7.3. Season 5 is the weakest at 6.5. The highest-rated episode is The Three Little Pigs (season 4, episode 1) at 8.2, and the lowest is Puss in Boots (season 4, episode 6) at 5.9.

Is Faerie Tale Theatre okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Faerie Tale Theatre?

23 h

About 23 hours: 27 episodes in 6 seasons of about 51 minutes each, aired from 1982 to 1987.

Will Faerie Tale Theatre make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch Faerie Tale Theatre?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Faerie Tale Theatre use?

Does Not Like MenOffscreen KarmaDowner EndingWhat Happened to the Mouse?Anti-VillainFaint in ShockPlayed for LaughsÜberwaldRomantic ComedyPrincesses Prefer PinkBalloon BellyAnachronism Stewand 133 more

TV Tropes lists 145 tropes for it, including Does Not Like Men, Offscreen Karma, and Downer Ending.