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Faerie Tale Theatre

Name: Faerie Tale Theatre
Genre: Drama, Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy
Released: 1982-09-11
Cast: Shelley Duvall

1982 | 6 seasons | 51 min | Drama, Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a short run with a modest audience, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh, sci-fi fans and families.
The mood: Funny with heart, feel-good.
The pace: 6 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 51 minutes each).
What might put you off: Nothing much for most grown-ups.

A live-action children's television anthology series retelling popular fairy tales.

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsBelow par
Won 1 Peabody Award: Peabody Awards:. Plus 2 other awards.
Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 6 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 69K people sought it out in the past year

The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 4 is the high point.

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