Series synopsis
Tell Me a Story is an American drama television series that premiered on CBS All Access on October 31, 2018. It ended on February 5, 2020. It was created by Kevin Williamson. It stars James Wolk, Billy Magnussen, Dania Ramirez and Dorian Missick.
The world's most beloved fairy tales reimagined as a dark and twisted psychological thriller.
Premise
The world's most beloved fairy tales reimagined as a dark and twisted psychological thriller.
Premise: Old tales. New blood.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- James Wolk as Jordan Evans
- Billy Magnussen as Nick Sullivan
- Dania Ramirez as Hannah Perez
- Dorian Missick as Sam Reynolds
- Michael Raymond-James as Mitch Longo
- Davi Santos as Gabe Perez
- Sam Jaeger as Tim Powell
- Zabryna Guevara as Renee Garcia
Supporting cast
- Danielle Campbell as Kayla Powell
- Kim Cattrall as Colleen Powell
- Paul Wesley as Eddie Longo
- Eka Darville as Beau Morris
- Carrie-Anne Moss as Rebecca Pruitt
- Ashley Madekwe as Simone Garland
- Matt Lauria as Jackson Pruitt
- Odette Annable as Maddie Pruitt
- Natalie Alyn Lind as Ashley Rose Pruitt
Guest cast
- Paul Rolfes as Dan Simmons
- Luke Guldan as Billy
- Jennifer Ikeda as Rita
- Sydney James Harcourt as Lance
- Sanjit De Silva as Mark
- Dan Amboyer as Harry
- Justine Cotsonas as Carla
- David Andrews as Richard Winston
- Polly Draper as Madeline Winston
- Rarmian Newton as Ethan Davies
- Marguerite Moreau as Abby Powell
- Elliot Villar as Detective Herrera
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 20 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | October 31, 2018 | January 3, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 10 | December 5, 2019 | February 5, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chapter 1: Hope Troubled teen Kayla and her dad, Tim, try to make a fresh start at grandmother Colleen's home. Estranged siblings Gabe and Hannah are reunited under extreme circumstances. Jordan and his girlfriend Beth can't see eye-to-eye on their future together. |
October 31, 2018 |
| 2 |
Chapter 2: Loss Jordan helps the police pinpoint one of the robbers of a jewelry heist while Eddie realizes things are worse than he imagined. |
November 8, 2018 |
| 3 |
Chapter 3: Greed Fed up with the police's investigation, Jordan's need for answers quickly veers towards obsession. Kayla is determined to keep her and Nick's relationship a secret, but Ethan's jealousy threatens to derail her plans. Hannah makes a stunning discovery about Dan. |
November 15, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Curse Rising country music star Ashley Rose Pruitt celebrates the launch of her debut album but a tragic event threatens to derail it all. Under the disapproving eye of his mother, Rebecca Pruitt, troubled musician Jackson Pruitt tries to break old habits when an intriguing stranger enters his life. Meanwhile, Maddie Pruitt attempts to hold her family together amidst a growing disconnect with her fiancée Tucker, a struggling novelist. |
December 5, 2019 |
| 2 |
Writer's Block Ashley struggles to adjust to her new reality but finds a moment of solace with Beau, who has his own burdens to bear. Maddie starts to second guess her upcoming wedding to Tucker as his distant behavior continues. Simone attends her estranged father’s funeral and learns her stepmother, Veronica, may be more evil than she thought. |
December 12, 2019 |
| 3 |
Family Business An anonymous delivery sends Ashley into a dark tailspin as Rebecca, Beau and the Nashville Police search for answers. Meanwhile, Jackson and Simone's deeply-rooted family troubles bring them closer together. Tucker continues to hold a terrified Olivia hostage while concealing his secret from Maddie. |
December 18, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBS All Access |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 31, 2018 |
| Last aired | February 5, 2020 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Thursday |