A Tale Dark & Grimm

A Tale Dark & Grimm[2] is a computer-animated television series based on the children's book of the same name by Adam Gidwitz. Developed for Netflix by Doug Langdale and Simon Otto, the series premiered on October 8, 2021.[3] Netflix did not renew the show for a second season.[4]

A Tale Dark & Grimm
Genre
Based onA Tale Dark & Grimm
by Adam Gidwitz
Developed by
Directed byJamie Whitney
Voices of
Ending theme"Hansel and Gretel Lullaby" by Allie Feder and Michael Kramer
ComposerMichael Kramer
Country of origin
  • United States
  • Canada
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producers
ProducerAudrey Velichka
Editors
  • Gavin Ebedes [1]
  • Tom Berger
Running time27-30 minutes
Production companies
Animation servicesJam Filled Entertainment
Release
Original networkNetflix
Original releaseOctober 8, 2021 (2021-10-08)

Plot

A trio of talking ravens narrate the real story of Hansel and Gretel, who are a prince and a princess, who ran away from their parents after being beheaded by their father and search for a new and happy family. The pair will go on a winding and wickedly witty tale with elements of several other stories written by the Brothers Grimm.

Voice cast

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byScreenplay byOriginal release date[5]
1"Chapter the First: Hansel and Gretel"Jamie WhitneyDoug LangdaleOctober 8, 2021 (2021-10-08)

In the kingdom of Grimm, a frightened Hansel and Gretel run away from their parents — and into the arms of a baker with a taste for children.

"Fairy Tale": Hansel and Gretel
2"Chapter the Second: The Seven Swallows"Jamie WhitneyDavid HenrieOctober 8, 2021 (2021-10-08)

The siblings seek safety with a turnip farmer and his wife... but something seems off. Perhaps it's the bedroom with seven empty beds?

"Fairy Tale": The Seven Ravens
3"Chapter the Third: Brother and Sister"Jamie WhitneyBug HallOctober 8, 2021 (2021-10-08)

Giving up on their search for the perfect parents, Hansel and Gretel make a new home in a harmonious wood, where Hansel develops a beastly appetite and starts to turning into a werewolf.

"Fairy Tale": Brother and Sister
4"Chapter the Fourth: The Monster Within"Jamie WhitneyJeffrey ReddickOctober 8, 2021 (2021-10-08)

Gretel finds herself sad and alone till a friendly fishmonger comes to her rescue. Elsewhere, a rejuvenated Hansel is making a fresh start — as a lord's partner.

"Fairy Tale": The Girl Without Hands
5"Chapter the Fifth: A Smile As Red As Blood"Jamie WhitneyCandie LangdaleOctober 8, 2021 (2021-10-08)

Hansel's fate takes a devilish turn when Lord Meister loses a bet. Gretel's shocked to learn that a handsome young man isn't what he seems.

"Fairy Tale": Little Red Riding Hood, Jorinde and Joringel, The Robber Bridegroom and The Devil with the Three Golden Hairs
6"Chapter the Sixth: Three Golden Hairs"Jamie WhitneyDoug LangdaleOctober 8, 2021 (2021-10-08)

Gretel makes a plan to find her brother — but first, she must expose an evil warlock. To end his imprisonment, Hansel must outwit the Devil himself.

"Fairy Tale": The Robber Bridegroom and The Devil with the Three Golden Hairs
7"Chapter the Seventh: Faithful Johannes"Jamie WhitneyBug HallOctober 8, 2021 (2021-10-08)

The once-mysterious Johannes tells the children why their father beheaded them with an illuminating tale about a blue room, a cursed painting, a golden princess and a royal wedding.

"Fairy Tale": Trusty John.
8"Chapter the Eighth: The Broken Kingdom"Jamie WhitneyDavid HenrieOctober 8, 2021 (2021-10-08)

Hansel and Gretel return home armed with questions. But when they don't like their parents' answers, they decide to take matters into their own hands.

"Fairy Tale": Trusty John
9"Chapter the Ninth: The Dragon"Jamie WhitneyCandie LangdaleOctober 8, 2021 (2021-10-08)

A determined Hansel and Gretel gather a small army of allies to take down the dragon that's been darkening the skies.

"Fairy Tale":
10"Chapter the Tenth: The Royal Family"Jamie WhitneyJeffrey ReddickOctober 8, 2021 (2021-10-08)

The shaken siblings make a shocking discovery in the wake of battle. Now, to protect their kingdom, they must do something they never thought possible.

"Fairy Tale":

Production

On October 16, 2013, Henry Selick was set to direct a live-action film adaptation of Adam Gidwitz's children's novel A Tale Dark & Grimm.[6] By August 2016, he was still working on the film adaptation.[7] The series was first announced in June 2021, without Selick's involvement, as part of three Netflix Original shows targeted at kids and families.[2]

Release

A Tale Dark & Grimm premiered on October 8, 2021, globally on Netflix.[3] A trailer was released on September 9.[8][9]

References

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