Tell Me a Story
Old tales. New blood.
Created by Kevin Williamson
A dark reimagining of fairy tales as psychological thrillers, trading wonder for dread and subverting familiar narratives into sources of unease.
The world's most beloved fairy tales reimagined as a dark and twisted psychological thriller.
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Is Tell Me a Story scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 97% of series.
Is Tell Me a Story easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 88% of series.
Does Tell Me a Story leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
Is Tell Me a Story violent? Yes. More violent than 85% of series.
Is Tell Me a Story one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 85% of series.
Is Tell Me a Story sad? Yes. More sad than 79% of series.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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Like Tell Me a Story
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Tell Me a Story
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Tell Me a Story, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Tell Me a Story, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Tell Me a Story, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
