← Future Folktales

Season 1

13 episodes · 2020

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

  1. 1Zarqa

    23 Jan 2020 · 26 min

    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. 2Favorite Phrase

    30 Jan 2020 · 26 min

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

  3. 3Camel

    06 Feb 2020 · 26 min

    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. 4Brother

    13 Feb 2020 · 26 min

    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. 5Banana

    20 Feb 2020 · 26 min

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

  6. 6Rabab

    27 Feb 2020 · 26 min

    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. 7Anter

    05 Mar 2020 · 26 min

    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. 8Salt

    12 Mar 2020 · 26 min

    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. 9Quiet Princess

    19 Mar 2020 · 26 min

    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. 10Hartim

    26 Mar 2020 · 26 min

    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. 11Good Man

    02 Apr 2020 · 26 min

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

  12. 12Heritage

    09 Apr 2020 · 26 min

    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. 13Grandmother Storyfinale

    16 Apr 2020 · 26 min

    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?