7.8/1016 votesLoading...#1 - Zarqa
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/23/2020
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.
Director: Ayumu Ono
Writer: Yoichi Takahashi
7.0/109 votesLoading...#2 - Anter
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 3/5/2020
Anter wishes for Ablah’s hand in marriage but must first convince her father he’d be the perfect match. Easier said than done...
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- 7.0/106 votesLoading...
#3 - Hartim
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/26/2020
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?
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- 6.6/109 votesLoading...
#4 - Favorite Phrase
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/30/2020
Why do bad things happen? Perhaps it was for the best. An old man insists there’s a bright side to everything.
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- 6.6/108 votesLoading...
#5 - Good Man
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 4/2/2020
A wealthy merchant invites three strangers into his home only to ask them about the worst hardships they’ve experienced. Why?
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- 6.6/108 votesLoading...
#6 - Heritage
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 4/9/2020
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.
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- 6.6/108 votesLoading...
#7 - Grandmother Story
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 4/16/2020
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?
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- 6.4/1010 votesLoading...
#8 - Camel
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 2/6/2020
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.
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- 6.4/108 votesLoading...
#9 - Salt
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 3/12/2020
Prince Sattam loves his father as much as salt. But the king sees this declaration as a grave insult instead of the intended praise.
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- 6.1/107 votesLoading...
#10 - Brother
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 2/13/2020
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.
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- 6.1/108 votesLoading...
#11 - Rabab
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/27/2020
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.
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- 6.0/107 votesLoading...
#12 - Quiet Princess
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/19/2020
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.
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- 5.6/107 votesLoading...
#13 - Banana
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/20/2020
Dafel arrogantly believes there’s nothing his strength can’t overcome. But power alone can’t solve everything.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#14 - The Night the Wolf Cried
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 11/1/2024
Wolves are dangerous animals, but when a chieftain comes across a lone wolf, he takes pity on the starving creature and feeds him. What will come of this act of kindness?
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#15 - Naash's Daughters
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 11/8/2024
It is not always easy to find one’s path in life, a dilemma that Maha currently faces. Perhaps the stars themselves can guide her.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#16 - The Nameless Faris
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 11/15/2024
People are more than they appear to be at first glance. Sometimes, a coward is the bravest person of all.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#17 - Jared's Legend
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 11/22/2024
Massud does what the monster wants to protect his baby brother. But just because someone bears a burden doesn’t mean they must bear it alone.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#18 - Tanbouri's Shoes
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/29/2024
There was once a man in Baghdad who owned a particular set of old shoes. Who would have thought his decision to throw them out would cause him so much misfortune?
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#19 - Poison and Sweetness
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 12/6/2024
Rafi may be a wise man, but he is not a compassionate one. When a young man begs to become his apprentice, Rafi grows suspicious once the past comes to light.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#20 - Throw Those Squashes and Carry Me
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 12/13/2024
They say that kindness has a way of finding its way back to someone. A single mother struggles to provide for her seven daughters when a chance encounter changes everything.
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NaN/100 votesLoading...#21 - Iyas the Judge
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 12/20/2024
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The Best Episodes of Future Folktales
Every episode of Future Folktales ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Future Folktales!
In 2050 Riyadh, elder Asma's richly captivating storytelling transports her cherished grandchildren to fabled times where they learn that modern-day dilemmas are no match for...
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Best Episodes Summary
"Zarqa" is the best rated episode of "Future Folktales". It scored 7.8/10 based on 16 votes. Directed by Ayumu Ono and written by Yoichi Takahashi, it aired on 1/23/2020. This episode scored 0.8 points higher than the second highest rated, "Anter".