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Tales

Tales

2017Returning Series3 Seasons28 Episodes6.5TMDB
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A one-hour anthology series that distills classic hip-hop records and reimagines them as cinematic love letters.

Created by: Irv Gotti

Season 1 Episodes

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Episode 1: F**k The Police

Jun 27, 2017 · 40m

The premiere episode recreates NWA’s “F*ck the Police,” which focuses on a controversial police shooting of a young boy that flips the biases and stereotypes of today’s society.

Episode 2: Cold Hearted

Jul 11, 2017 · 40m

Inspired by the lyrics of Meek Mill's "Cold Hearted", this episode explores the life of a mega-star rapper who gets fatally shot, with his faithful sidekick by his side, and all suspects - his wife, manager and best friend.

Episode 3: A Story to Tell

Jul 18, 2017 · 40m

A woman fed up with her NBA fiance's philandering has an affair with a neighborhood hustler. Inspired by the lyrics of Notorious BIG's "I've Got a Story to Tell."

Episode 4: Trap Queen

Oct 10, 2017 · 40m

Anthology series of "song stories" weaving classic Hip-Hop and R&B songs into visually stunning narratives with Trap Queen inspired by the Fetty Wap track.

Episode 5: Children's Story

Oct 17, 2017 · 40m

Inspired by the lyrics of Slick Rick's Children's Story, this episode follows two penniless teenagers who learn the lesson of karma the hard way when they start robbing people in their neighborhood.

Episode 6: 99 Problems

Oct 24, 2017 · 40m

Inspired by the lyrics of Jay-Z's "99 Problems"; two BLM activist college lovers go on the run to escape the clutches of the police.

Episode 7: You Got Me

Oct 31, 2017 · 40m

Inspired by the lyrics of The Roots ft. Erykah Badu's "You Got Me"; a highly disciplined dancer, about to perform in an important show, falls for a man who gets her to lose control.

Episode 8: All I Need

Nov 26, 2017 · 40m

Inspired by the lyrics of Method Man ft. Mary J. Blige's "I'll Be There for You/You're All I Need to Get By", A naive and suicidal prostitute feels trapped in her reckless life of sex and violence. In a desperate attempt to flee her abusive pimp, she finds unexpected love in the arms of a war vet who suffers from PTSD.

Season 1 FAQ

Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.

When did Tales Season 1 premiere?

Tales Season 1 premiered on June 27, 2017.

How many episodes are in Tales Season 1?

Tales Season 1 has 8 episodes.

What is the first episode of Tales Season 1?

The season opens with Season 1 Episode 1, "F**k The Police". It aired on June 27, 2017.

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