5.542 minSeason 1 • Episode 2
LatestThe crew are captured by Water-Thieves, a feral tribe. Sinbad tries to seduce their fierce leader Razia to save himself, but despite satisfying her, he learns she will kill him that night. Sinbad escapes with the help of Razia's chained Roc, a giant mythical bird, and creates a diversion allowing his friends to escape. Sinbad returns to Razia's chamber and frees the Roc, but Razia attacks him. As his curse kicks in and is about to destroy him, the Roc swoops in and rescues Sinbad.
Sinbad accidentally kills the son of the powerful Lord Akbari in a fist fight. As recompense for the blood debt, Sinbad's brother is killed in front of his eyes. Sinbad escapes, but his grandmother uses a magic talisman to curse him for the death of his brother. The curse prevents Sinbad from staying on land for more than one day; if he tarries the talisman will choke him to death. This prohibition against remaining on land leads to a life of adventure at sea that holds many wonders. Sinbad is unaware that he is still being hunted by Lord Akbari, who does not consider Sinbad's brother's death as sufficient payment of the blood debt.
Costume
Surprisingly committed to 8th century Baghdad aesthetic
Practical Effects
Ship sets feel genuinely lived-in, not green screen hell
Creator
Andy Wilson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shot entirely on location in Malta, which is why the ship feels real—the actors were actually seasick.
Part of a brief 2010s wave of Arabian Nights adaptations (also including Starz's 'Da Vinci's Demons') that tried to diversify fantasy before Game of Thrones dominated.
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