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Future Folktales

Season 1 · 13 episodes · Jan 23, 2020

A grandmother shares moral stories from the Saudi heritage with her grandchildren to help them overcome their daily struggles.

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    Episode 1

    Zarqa

    Jan 23, 2020

    Musab was always envious of Zarqa, but with thieves threatening the town, he must decide if he can trust her. Zarqa, meanwhile, cannot stand idly by when so much is at stake.

  2. Episode 2

    Favorite Phrase

    Jan 30, 2020

    Why do bad things happen? Perhaps it was for the best. An old man insists there’s a bright side to everything.

  3. Episode 3

    Camel

    Feb 6, 2020

    A woman prays for a child and receives an unexpected blessing. Their daughter may not be human, but her parents love her all the same.

  4. Episode 4

    Brother

    Feb 13, 2020

    Salee cares about his family while Saad, his elder brother, cares about money. When an epidemic hits the town, Salee recalls a story that can save everyone. But danger awaits.

  5. Episode 5

    Banana

    Feb 20, 2020

    Dafel arrogantly believes there’s nothing his strength can’t overcome. But power alone can’t solve everything.

  6. Episode 6

    Rabab

    Feb 27, 2020

    A magical instrument has the power to control all living things. When it falls into the wrong hands, a clever young girl may be the only one who can save the townspeople.

  7. Episode 7

    Anter

    Mar 5, 2020

    Anter wishes for Ablah’s hand in marriage but must first convince her father he’d be the perfect match. Easier said than done...

  8. Episode 8

    Salt

    Mar 12, 2020

    Prince Sattam loves his father as much as salt. But the king sees this declaration as a grave insult instead of the intended praise.

  9. Episode 9

    Quiet Princess

    Mar 19, 2020

    Samar’s father decides that the man who can finally make her speak will win her hand in marriage. But there’s something vitally important they’ve all overlooked.

  10. Episode 10

    Hartim

    Mar 26, 2020

    Hartim has a reputation as a kind man who never turns away those in need. Handala is suspicious, though. Hartim MUST have an ulterior motive. Why else would he act so nice?

  11. Episode 11

    Good Man

    Apr 2, 2020

    A wealthy merchant invites three strangers into his home only to ask them about the worst hardships they’ve experienced. Why?

  12. Episode 12

    Heritage

    Apr 9, 2020

    Jassem quickly takes advantage of Habib’s sizable inheritance, which causes friction between the two. It’s unfortunate: Some things are more important than money.

  13. Episode 13

    Grandmother Story

    Apr 16, 2020

    Asma fell in love with stories thanks to her childhood friend, Farrah. But as the decades passed, the two fell out of touch. What is Farrah up to these days?