Arabian Nights
“When Night Falls, the Adventure Begins!”
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
175 min per episode
2000 – 2000
Premiered: Sun, Apr 30, 2000
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Part 2”
As the tale of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves unfolds, the Sultan realizes that the story bears a striking resemblance to his own life and could even offer a solution to his ongoing conflict with his jealous brother.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Arabian Nights (2000, TV miniseries) VHS Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-07-25
Cast & Creators
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Mili Avital
Scheherezade
Alan Bates
Storyteller
James Frain
Schahzenan / Harun
Rufus Sewell
Ali Baba
Tchéky Karyo
Black Coda
Dougray Scott
Sultan Shahryar
Jason Scott Lee
Aladdin
Vanessa-Mae
Princess Zobeide
John Leguizamo
Genie of the Lamp / Genie of the Ring
Jim Carter
Ja'Far
Hugh Quarshie
Mustappa
Amira Casar
Morgiana
Andy Serkis
Kasim
Chiaki Yamauchi
Head Maid
Nadim Sawalha
Judge Zadic
Henry Goodman
Sultan Billah
Roger Hammond
Jerome Gribben
Don Warrington
Hari Ben Karim
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Barron
Peter Barnes
Richard Harvey
Remi Adefarasin
David Yardley
Robert Halmi Sr., Robert Halmi Jr., Dyson Lovell
Department Leadership Roster
Dyson Lovell
Producer
Peter Barnes
Writer
David Yardley
Editor
Ben van Os
Production Design
Maurizio Millenotti
Costume Design
Remi Adefarasin
Director of Photography
Tony Burrough
Production Design
Greg Powell
Stunt Coordinator
Steve Barron
Director
Richard Harvey
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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12: FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Arabian Nights
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What is Arabian Nights about?
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.
How many seasons does Arabian Nights have?
Arabian Nights comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Arabian Nights?
Key cast members in Arabian Nights include Mili Avital, Alan Bates, James Frain, Rufus Sewell, Tchéky Karyo.
Who created or directed Arabian Nights?
Arabian Nights was developed and directed by Steve Barron.