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Tell Me a Story

Tell Me a Story

Old tales. New blood.

20187.12 Seasons20 EpisodesCanceled

Overview

The world's most beloved fairy tales reimagined as a dark and twisted psychological thriller.

Created by Michael Lohmann
Produced by John Forrest Niss, Lampton Enochs
NetworksCBS All Access

Top Cast

Eka Darville

Eka Darville

Beau Morris

Paul Wesley

Paul Wesley

Tucker Reed

Carrie-Anne Moss

Carrie-Anne Moss

Rebecca Pruitt

Ashley Madekwe

Ashley Madekwe

Simone Garland

Matt Lauria

Matt Lauria

Jackson Pruitt

Odette Annable

Odette Annable

Maddie Pruitt

Natalie Alyn Lind

Natalie Alyn Lind

Ashley Rose Pruitt

Danielle Campbell

Danielle Campbell

Olivia Moon

Themes & Keywords

psychological thriller

About Tell Me a Story

Tell Me a Story is a drama series that first aired in 2018 exploring themes of psychological thriller. Created by Michael Lohmann, it stars Eka Darville, Paul Wesley, Carrie-Anne Moss. The world's most beloved fairy tales reimagined as a dark and twisted psychological thriller.

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