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The Best Episodes of Future Folktales

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Future Folktales Season 2 Episode 1 - The Night the Wolf Cried
    9.2/10(5 votes)

    #1 - The Night the Wolf Cried

    S2:E1

    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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Future Folktales Season 1 Episode 1 - Zarqa
    7.3/10(18 votes)

    #2 - Zarqa

    S1:E1

    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

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  3. Future Folktales Season 1 Episode 7 - Anter
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    #3 - Anter

    S1:E7

    Anter wishes for Ablah’s hand in marriage but must first convince her father he’d be the perfect match. Easier said than done...

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Future Folktales Season 1 Episode 10 - Hartim
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #4 - Hartim

    S1:E10

    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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Future Folktales Season 1 Episode 2 - Favorite Phrase
    6.6/10(9 votes)

    #5 - Favorite Phrase

    S1:E2

    Why do bad things happen? Perhaps it was for the best. An old man insists there’s a bright side to everything.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Future Folktales Season 1 Episode 11 - Good Man
    6.6/10(8 votes)

    #6 - Good Man

    S1:E11

    A wealthy merchant invites three strangers into his home only to ask them about the worst hardships they’ve experienced. Why?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Future Folktales Season 1 Episode 12 - Heritage
    6.6/10(8 votes)

    #7 - Heritage

    S1:E12

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Future Folktales Season 1 Episode 13 - Grandmother Story
    6.6/10(8 votes)

    #8 - Grandmother Story

    S1:E13

    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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Future Folktales Season 1 Episode 3 - Camel
    6.4/10(10 votes)

    #9 - Camel

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Future Folktales Season 1 Episode 8 - Salt
    6.4/10(8 votes)

    #10 - Salt

    S1:E8

    Prince Sattam loves his father as much as salt. But the king sees this declaration as a grave insult instead of the intended praise.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Future Folktales Season 1 Episode 4 - Brother
    6.1/10(7 votes)

    #11 - Brother

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Future Folktales Season 1 Episode 6 - Rabab
    6.1/10(8 votes)

    #12 - Rabab

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Future Folktales Season 1 Episode 9 - Quiet Princess
    6.0/10(7 votes)

    #13 - Quiet Princess

    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Future Folktales Season 1 Episode 5 - Banana
    5.6/10(7 votes)

    #14 - Banana

    S1:E5

    Dafel arrogantly believes there’s nothing his strength can’t overcome. But power alone can’t solve everything.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Future Folktales Season 2 Episode 2 - Naash's Daughters
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Naash's Daughters

    S2:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Future Folktales Season 2 Episode 3 - The Nameless Faris
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    #16 - The Nameless Faris

    S2:E3

    People are more than they appear to be at first glance. Sometimes, a coward is the bravest person of all.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Future Folktales Season 2 Episode 4 - Jared's Legend
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    #17 - Jared's Legend

    S2:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Future Folktales Season 2 Episode 5 - Tanbouri's Shoes
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    #18 - Tanbouri's Shoes

    S2:E5

    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?

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Future Folktales Season 2 Episode 6 - Poison and Sweetness
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    #19 - Poison and Sweetness

    S2:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Future Folktales Season 2 Episode 7 - Throw Those Squashes and Carry Me
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Throw Those Squashes and Carry Me

    S2:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Future Folktales Season 2 Episode 8 - Iyas the Judge
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    #21 - Iyas the Judge

    S2:E8

    Iyas has a righteous heart and will not stand idly by when the villainous Safwan bullies others. However, this will not be the last time the two cross paths.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Future Folktales Season 2 Episode 9 - Mulukhiyah Wars
    NaN/10(0 votes)

    #22 - Mulukhiyah Wars

    S2:E9

    There were once three siblings who did not get along very well. But what starts as a fight over food may end with the three learning a valuable lesson.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Future Folktales Season 2 Episode 10 - Nafla and Nahla
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    #23 - Nafla and Nahla

    S2:E10

    Some say that bravery is the absence of fear. However, two sisters are about to learn that true bravery means taking action despite their fears.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Future Folktales Season 2 Episode 11 - The Old Lady and The Jinni
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    #24 - The Old Lady and The Jinni

    S2:E11

    Once upon a time, there was a mischievous jinni who wreaked havoc on a village. But when he meets his match in a clever old woman, he challenges her to a contest of wits.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Future Folktales Season 2 Episode 12 - The Mermaid's Gifts
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    #25 - The Mermaid's Gifts

    S2:E12

    A man once received gifts from a mermaid who sensed that he possessed a good heart. Unfortunately, naivety had also taken root within him.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Night the Wolf Cried" is the best rated episode of "Future Folktales". It scored 9.2/10 based on 5 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/1/2024. This episode scored 1.9 points higher than the second highest rated, "Zarqa".