Where to watch Jim Henson's The Storyteller? All streaming options explored

Jim Henson's The Storyteller has recently been made available to a larger audience via its inclusion on several popular streaming platforms. This has allowed a larger number of people to be introduced to the "retellings of classic folk tales, fables, and legends from all over the world."

Those willing to experience the world of Jim Henson's The Storyteller can now do so by tuning into Amazon Prime Video, Zumo Play, Plex, Philo, and The Roku Channel. While some of these platforms will allow users to directly watch the show with a standard subscription, others will require users to pay charges for purchasing and renting.

In addition to the aforementioned streaming platforms, there are more options that the audiences can choose from, detailed later on in this article. Continue reading to find out what they are.

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Streaming options for Jim Henson's The Storyteller explored

As previously mentioned, Jim Henson's The Storyteller is available for viewing on Amazon Prime Video, Zumo Play, Plex, Philo, and The Roku Channel. Additionally, all nine episodes of the show are also available on Peacock, Crackle, and Fubo TV. Some of the episodes are also available on YouTube.

As has been stated before, some of these platforms will allow users to directly watch the episodes with a standard subscription while some will require additional charges. If you fall within the section of people who do not want to pay extra, Amazon Prime Video is the best option as it allows users to watch the show with just a Prime subscription.

In case none of the streaming options listed above is a viable option for you due to your location in places where they are inaccessible, then VPNs are your last resort. Reliable Virtual Private Networks such as Express VPN and Nord VPN should allow you to watch episodes of the show on the streaming platform of your choice in a hassle-free manner.

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About Jim Henson's The Storyteller

Jim Henson's The Storyteller is a BAFTA-award-winning live-action/puppet television anthology series that was originally released on January 31, 1987. It featured several actors alongside puppet creations from Henson's Creature Shop, both of which aided in the retelling of several classic folklore prevalent worldwide.

The titular storyteller in Jim Henson's The Storyteller was the late actor John Hurt, known for his role in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy. He was often accompanied by his pessimistic dog (voiced by Brian Henson). Hurt, along with others including Michael Gambon and Brian Henson himself, used to narrate various stories from around the world in an intriguing manner.

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Jim Henson's The Storyteller won several accolades between 1987-1989

In 1987, The Storyteller by Jim Henson performed brilliantly at the Emmy Awards. The show bagged an award for Outstanding Children's Program at the award ceremony. In 1988, the show was yet again nominated at the Emmy Awards but failed to win any.

At the 1989 BAFTA TV Awards, The Storyteller won in the category of Best Children's Programme (Entertainment/Drama). Additionally, it also won an award for Best Costume Design. In 1989, the show was nominated for yet another BAFTA TV Award in the Best Make Up department, but it failed to secure it.

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If you have liked watching The Storyteller, then you will also like watching The Storyteller: Greek Myths (1991), Snow White: The Fairest of Them All (2001), Gulliver's Travels (1996), and Tales from the Neverending Story (2001).