Arabian Nights Season 1 • TV Show
Arabian Nights
Arabian Nights • TV Show • Rating 6.8 out of 10
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Are there new episodes of Arabian Nights coming?
Arabian Nights is marked as an ended series, with its final episode airing on May 1, 2000. At this time there are no new seasons or episodes announced, so the release radar for this show is effectively closed unless a revival or spin-off is announced. When the next release does arrive, it is expected to carry the same content rating of 12 (DE), which can influence when it airs on different providers and platforms.
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Watch the official trailers for Arabian Nights
Watch the main official trailer for Arabian Nights in one place. Most of these clips were released around July 2025, capturing the show at its peak marketing push. Use the carousel to sample the show's visual style, story hooks and production quality before you dive into full episodes.
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overview
What is Arabian Nights about?
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. It blends sci-fi & fantasy, action & adventure and family elements. The series reflects a distinct Germany, Jordan and Turkey style and perspective. The story is shaped by its creator, Peter Barnes.
cast
Cast and creators of Arabian Nights
The main cast includes Mili Avital, Alan Bates and James Frain. Behind the scenes, it is created by Peter Barnes, directed by Steve Barron, shaped by showrunner Robert Halmi Sr. and Robert Halmi Jr..
Mili Avital
as Scheherezade
Alan Bates
as Storyteller
James Frain
as Schahzenan / Harun
Rufus Sewell
as Ali Baba
Tchéky Karyo
as Black Coda
Dougray Scott
as Sultan Shahryar
Jason Scott Lee
as Aladdin
Vanessa-Mae
as Princess Zobeide
John Leguizamo
as Genie of the Lamp / Genie of the Ring
Jim Carter
as Ja'Far
Hugh Quarshie
as Mustappa
Amira Casar
as Morgiana
Andy Serkis
as Kasim
Chiaki Yamauchi
as Head Maid
Nadim Sawalha
as Judge Zadic
Henry Goodman
as Sultan Billah
Roger Hammond
as Jerome Gribben
Don Warrington
as Hari Ben Karim
Alexei Sayle
as BacBac
Benedict Wong
as Hassan
Peter Guinness
as Chief Executioner
Jane Lapotaire
as Miriam
Hari Dhillon
as Prince Hussain
Maureen O'Farrell
as Sultana Billah
Emma Lewis
as Sultana
Pik-Sen Lim
as Aladdin's Mother
James Callis
as Prince Ahmed
Burt Kwouk
as Caliph Beder
Ayesha Dharker
as Coral Lips
Alexis Conran
as Prince Ali
John Hallam
as Demon
Leon Lissek
as Dr. Ezra
Melanie Gutteridge
as Fair Face
David Yip
as Assad
Oded Fehr
as 2nd Robber
Peter Bayliss
as 1st Physician
Sara Houghton
as Hand Maiden
Inday Ba
as Heart's Delight
Stanley Lebor
as Faisal
Jamila Massey
as Safil
Junix Inocian
as Hi-Ching
Stefan Kalipha
as Abu Nouz
Orgun Gitir
as Executioner's Assistant
Tony Osoba
as Sultan Badr Al-Din
Kulvinder Ghir
as Ali's Servant
Cyril Nri
as Schaca
Bhasker Patel
as Carpet Seller
Adrian Pang
as Gulnare
Simon Gregor
as 1st Robber
Simon Finney
as 2nd Guard
Nasser Memarzia
as Prosecuting Lawyer
Barry Kamen
as 1st Guard
Ysé Tran
as Bubble Dancer
Hassani Shapi
as 1st Army Captain
Yaman Tüzcet
as Elderly Mourner
Ufuk Asiliskendar
as Clerk
Jayden Spring
as Child