African Folktales Reimagined

All Episodes of African Folktales Reimagined

Genres:DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:Netflix

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Six beloved African folktales are boldly reimagined in this multilingual anthology series exploring themes of grief, love, and mysticism.
Episodes
6
Avg. Rating
6.4
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Season 1

  • Katera of the Punishment Island
    6.4/1066 votes
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    Katera of the Punishment Island

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/29/2023

    Abandoned on an island, a woman grieving the loss of her baby exacts revenge on the powerful man who put her there. From Ugandan director Loukman Ali.

    Director: Loukman Ali

    Writer: N/A

  • Halima's Choice
    6.0/1051 votes
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    Halima's Choice

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/29/2023

    Forced into an arranged marriage, Halima turns to a stranger - and the virtual world of Napata - for help. From Nigerian director Korede Azeez.

    Director: Korede Azeez

    Writer: N/A

  • Anyango and the Ogre
    6.7/1044 votes
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    Anyango and the Ogre

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 3/29/2023

    Three children and their mother seek solace in a folktale as they attempt to escape an abusive father. From Kenyan director Voline Ogutu.

    Director: Voline Ogutu

    Writer: N/A

  • Enmity Djinn
    7.4/1079 votes
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    Enmity Djinn

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 3/29/2023

    An elderly woman is forced to confront a malevolent djinn that once haunted her past. From Mauritanian director Mohamed Echkouna.

    Director: Mohamed Echkouna

    Writer: N/A

  • Katope
    6.5/1046 votes
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    Katope

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 3/29/2023

    A young girl born at the onset of a drought encounters a mysterious rain bird. From Tanzanian director Walt Mzengi.

    Director: Walt Mzengi Corey

    Writer: N/A

  • MaMlambo
    5.5/1041 votes
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    MaMlambo

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/29/2023

    A mystical river being, Uma'Mlambo, watches over troubled women. From South African director Gcobisa Yako.

    Director: Gcobisa Yako

    Writer: N/A