Tell Me a Story

Name: Tell Me a Story
Genre: Drama, Horror, Suspense
Released: October 31, 2018
Rating: 45

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The CW | CBS All Access | Paramount+ | Release Date: October 31, 2018

Summary: Set in New York City, Kevin Williamson's psychological thriller based on fairy tales features high school teacher Nick (Billy Magnussen), unconventional grandmother Colleen (Kim Cattrall), her son Tim (Sam Jaeger) and her grandaughtr Kayla (Danielle Campbell), restaurateur Jordan (James Wolk) part-time bartender, drug dealer and thief EddieSet in New York City, Kevin Williamson's psychological thriller based on fairy tales features high school teacher Nick (Billy Magnussen), unconventional grandmother Colleen (Kim Cattrall), her son Tim (Sam Jaeger) and her grandaughtr Kayla (Danielle Campbell), restaurateur Jordan (James Wolk) part-time bartender, drug dealer and thief Eddie (Paul Wesley), war vet Hannah (Dania Ramirez) and her brother Gabe (Davi Santos), Detective Renee Garcia (Zabryna Guevara), and crime ring leader Sam (Dorian Missick).… Expand

Genre(s): Drama, Horror, Suspense

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S2:E10. Ever After
Air Date: December 29, 2020
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S2:E10. Ever After
Air Date: December 29, 2020
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S2:E9. Favorite Son
Air Date: December 22, 2020

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Lorraine Ali

Oct 31, 2018

Season 1 Review: It’s more like the Brothers Grimm meets “13 Reasons Why,” a perfect combination of childhood frightmares, teen angst and adult drama. Read full review

Glenn Garvin

Jul 29, 2020

Season 1 Review: But the veteran Williamson—who's masterminded everything from the maniacal Scream franchise, to the terrifying murder-cult drama The Following, to more teenage vampire claptrap than can be listed on cyberspace—can really rattle your bones even when he's not necessarily engaging your intellect. Read full review

Caroline Framke

Oct 30, 2018

Season 1 Review: For all its faults, the series is enthusiastically pulpy, moving with a propulsive energy that, to be frank, most streaming dramas lack. Read full review

Daniel Fienberg

Oct 31, 2018

Season 1 Review: The enticing logline and lovely, painterly opening credits of CBS All Access' new Kevin Williamson-created drama Tell Me a Story tease a show that, unfortunately, is much more clever, coherent and ultimately fun than what the first five episodes actually deliver. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Brian Tallerico

Oct 30, 2018

Season 1 Review: It’s a stunningly boring character drama, intertwining characters in New York City, ostensibly with a fairy tale motif doing some of the storytelling. ... The pacing, the dialogue, the (complete lack of) visual language, the world building--it’s impossible to point to a single element that works. Read full review

IndieWire Ben Travers

Oct 31, 2018

Season 1 Review: The characters are lifeless composites with little or no reason to care about what they’re doing. The dialogue is blunt at best and painful at worst. The look of the series, with both episodes directed by Liz Friedlander, is so plain viewers will find themselves missing the animated credits sequence--that is, until it rolls around again at the start of Episode 2 and reminds you why it, too, is pretty gross. Read full review

Michael Starr

Oct 26, 2018

Season 1 Review: The first two episodes are so convoluted, long-winded and expository that the dramatic payoffs, when they finally do arrive, seem anti-climactic.

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wollam11

Aug 21, 2019

I gave it two episodes, mainly because the first episode was like one long introductory montage before the plot kicks in. While I like James Wolk (and feel sorry for him because the poor guy can't seem to find any sustainable work) and I really like his character, I simply could not go anyI gave it two episodes, mainly because the first episode was like one long introductory montage before the plot kicks in. While I like James Wolk (and feel sorry for him because the poor guy can't seem to find any sustainable work) and I really like his character, I simply could not go any further. For one reason: Kayla and the actress playing her, Danielle Campbell, were so grating and irritating I think I'd prefer having a finger flayed by Ramsey Bolton. Not good. On the bright side, Kevin Williamson is executive producing, which is good if you like gawking at hot male stars naked bodies - Wolk and Paul Wesley were both in next to nothing in the first episode. Williamson and Ryan Murphy are always good for some nice body appreciation.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: October 13, 2020
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  S2:E10. Ever After
  Air Date: December 29, 2020
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  S2:E10. Ever After
  Air Date: December 29, 2020
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  S2:E9. Favorite Son
  Air Date: December 22, 2020
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  S2:E9. Favorite Son
  Air Date: December 22, 2020
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  S2:E8. Sweet Dreams
  Air Date: December 15, 2020
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  S2:E8. Sweet Dreams
  Air Date: December 15, 2020
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  S2:E7. Thorns and All
  Air Date: December 8, 2020
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  S2:E7. Thorns and All
  Air Date: December 8, 2020
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  S2:E6. Lost and Found
  Air Date: December 1, 2020
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  S2:E6. Lost and Found
  Air Date: December 1, 2020
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  S2:E5. New Pages
  Air Date: November 17, 2020
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  S2:E5. New Pages
  Air Date: November 17, 2020
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  S2:E4. Number One Fan
  Air Date: November 10, 2020
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  S2:E4. Number One Fan
  Air Date: November 10, 2020
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  S2:E3. Family Business
  Air Date: October 27, 2020
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  S2:E3. Family Business
  Air Date: October 27, 2020
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  S2:E2. Writer's Block
  Air Date: October 20, 2020
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  S2:E2. Writer's Block
  Air Date: October 20, 2020
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  S2:E1. The Curse
  Air Date: October 13, 2020
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  S2:E1. The Curse
  Air Date: October 13, 2020
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: October 31, 2018