7.8/1016 votes#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
6.6/109 votes#2 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.4/1010 votes
#3 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.1/107 votes
#4 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 5.6/107 votes
#5 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.1/108 votes
#6 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.0/109 votes
#7 - 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...
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.4/108 votes
#8 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.0/107 votes
#9 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 7.0/106 votes
#10 - 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?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.6/108 votes
#11 - 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?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.6/108 votes
#12 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
- 6.6/108 votes
#13 - 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?
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
The Best Episodes of Future Folktales Season 1
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Season 1 Ratings Summary
"Zarqa" is the best rated episode of "Future Folktales" season 1. 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 is rated 1.2 points higher than the second-best, "Favorite Phrase".