8.025 minSeason 1 • Episode 9
LatestA girl who was adopted by an abusive troll finally is freed with the help of a white lion. When her betrothed does not return after a trip, the girl is grief-stricken to learn that the troll's sister had put a spell on him and plans to marry him. The white lion appears again and helps the girl by giving her three magical gifts. From an early German folk tale.
The Storyteller, aided by his cynical dog, narrates classic folk tales, fables, and legends.
Practical Effects
Creature effects that put most CGI to absolute shame
Acting
John Hurt narrating like he's seen too much and lived anyway
Production
Sets so detailed you can smell the medieval despair
Creator
Jim Henson
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Henson originally wanted to adapt classic literature but pivoted to darker folk tales after feeling 'The Muppet Show' was too safe.
Each episode draws from specific European traditions—Russian, German, Celtic—making it a genuine folklore preservation project disguised as children's television.
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