Tell Me a Story
2018
Original language: English
- drama
The story
The world's most beloved fairy tales reimagined as a dark and twisted psychological thriller.
What it’s like
Dim interiors and rich, saturated color give this series a storybook sheen that keeps turning sinister: deep reds and forest greens, candlelit rooms, and night exteriors where the glow of lamps or screens feels slightly wrong. Camera work leans on tight close-ups and slow push-ins, with suspenseful pauses before reveals, and the score is lush and orchestral, rising into stingers at the edges of each scene. The mood is seductive and uneasy, closer to a fairy tale told by someone who may be lying than to a cozy bedtime read. It suits a late evening with the lights low, or a stretch of unsettled weekend viewing when you want atmosphere and a steady pull of suspicion. The pacing is brisk, with cliffhanger endings and recurring reveals, and the emotional register is guarded and heated, centered on characters whose trust in each other keeps slipping. Violence is present and sometimes sharp, with menace and betrayal carrying more weight than gore, and there is adult sexual content and some frightening moments. It is best for viewers who enjoy psychological suspense, gothic glamour, and twisty mysteries, and it is not suited to anyone seeking something gentle.
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