Arabian Nights
“When Night Falls, the Adventure Begins!”
Targeted for assassination by his first wife and his evil brother, a young sultan must marry by the next full moon or he will lose his kingdom. His uncertainty over his newfound bride causes her to stall the sultan with a series of fantastic stories to ease the tension and stall her impending execution.
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About Arabian Nights
Arabian Nights is a 2000 English-language sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure and family series created by Peter Barnes. The cast is led by Mili Avital, Alan Bates, James Frain. It spans 1 season and 2 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel, UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel .
Arabian Nights was produced by International Traders, Studio Babelsberg, and RTL Television and made in Germany and Jordan. It was first aired on April 30, 2000.
- Director
- Steve Barron
- Created by
- Peter Barnes
- Writers
- Peter Barnes
- First aired
- April 30, 2000
- Last aired
- May 1, 2000
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (2 episodes)
- Network
- ABC, BBC One
- Country
- Germany, Jordan
- Production
- International Traders, Studio Babelsberg, RTL Television
Arabian Nights cast & crew
Arabian Nights was created by Peter Barnes and written by Peter Barnes.
The cast features Mili Avital as Scheherezade, Alan Bates as Storyteller, James Frain as Schahzenan / Harun, Rufus Sewell as Ali Baba, Tchéky Karyo as Black Coda, and Dougray Scott as Sultan Shahryar.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Richard Harvey, cinematography is by Remi Adefarasin, and it was produced by Robert Halmi Sr. and Robert Halmi Jr..
Is Arabian Nights worth watching?
Arabian Nights holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 62 ratings, a solidly received sci-fi & fantasy series.
With 1 season and 2 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure, and family, Arabian Nights is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Arabian Nights
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Cast of Arabian Nights
Mili Avital
Scheherezade
Alan Bates
Storyteller
James Frain
Schahzenan / Harun
Rufus Sewell
Ali Baba
Tchéky Karyo
Black Coda
Dougray Scott
Sultan Shahryar
Jason Scott Lee
Aladdin
Vanessa-Mae
Princess Zobeide
John Leguizamo
Genie of the Lamp / Genie of the Ring
Jim Carter
Ja'Far
Hugh Quarshie
Mustappa
Amira Casar
Morgiana
Arabian Nights — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Arabian Nights in United States?
Arabian Nights is streaming on YouTube TV, UP Faith & Family Apple TV Channel, UP Faith & Family Amazon Channel , Fawesome in United States.
▸Is Arabian Nights on YouTube TV?
Yes — Arabian Nights is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is Arabian Nights in?
Arabian Nights is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Arabian Nights are there?
Arabian Nights has 1 season with 2 episodes in total.
▸What is Arabian Nights rated?
It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 62 ratings.
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