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Faerie Tale Theatre

1982–1987 · 6 seasons

A cozy, star-studded storybook come to life, theatrical and playful, with gentle scares and a warm happily-ever-after glow.

Genres
Drama, Family, Sci-fi & fantasy
Tagline
26 ways to live happily ever after.
Overview
A live-action children's television anthology series retelling popular fairy tales.
How it feels
Whimsical, warm, campy and eerie. Measured and easy to follow.
About
Love, family, identity, morality
Content
Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.
Note
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Genres
Drama, Family, Sci-fi & fantasy
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
Places
Era
timeless
Audience
family
Form
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror2
Humour5
Realism3
Romance4
Tension3
Darkness3
Complexity2
Emotional weight4

Cast

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Details

Genres
drama, family, sci-fi & fantasy, comedy
Created by
Gilbert Cates, Mark Cullingham, Peter Medak, Robert Iscove
Written by
David Wyles, Mark Curtiss, Maryedith Burrell, Rod Ash
Starring
Shelley Duvall, Candy Clark, Gena Rowlands, Diane Ladd, Mick Jagger, Leonard Nimoy, Howard Hesseman, Carole King
Length
6 seasons, 27 episodes, 51 min each
Network
Showtime
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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