Future Folktales — Season 1
A grandmother shares moral stories from the Saudi heritage with her grandchildren to help them overcome their daily struggles.
About this season
A grandmother shares moral stories from the Saudi heritage with her grandchildren to help them overcome their daily struggles.
Episodes (13)
1. Zarqa
Aired 23 January 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. Favorite Phrase
Aired 30 January 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. Camel
Aired 6 February 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. Brother
Aired 13 February 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. Banana
Aired 20 February 2020 • 26 min
Dafel arrogantly believes there’s nothing his strength can’t overcome. But power alone can’t solve everything.
6. Rabab
Aired 27 February 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. Anter
Aired 5 March 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. Salt
Aired 12 March 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. Quiet Princess
Aired 19 March 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. Hartim
Aired 26 March 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. Good Man
Aired 2 April 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. Heritage
Aired 9 April 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. Grandmother Story
Aired 16 April 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?