TV series

Tales

Name: Tales
Released: 2017
Cast: Shariff Earp, Gjee Wade II

2017–· 3 seasons· 40 min episodesTV-MA★ 6.6Returning series

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Not available to stream in US

Synopsis

A one-hour anthology series that distills classic hip-hop records and reimagines them as cinematic love letters.

Themes

hip-hop anthology

Episodes

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E1 F**k The PoliceNext upJun 27, 2017 · 40 min
Synopsis
The premiere episode recreates NWA’s “F*ck the Police,” which focuses on a controversial police shooting of a young boy that flips the biases and stereotypes of today’s society.
Guest stars: Nafessa Williams (Jenny), Boris Kodjoe (Ray Vance), Clifton Powell (Bob Davis), Matthew Noszka (Brody), Chet Hanks (Troy), Jessica Parker Kennedy (Unique), Irv Gotti (Judge), Jay Jones (Clerk)
E2 Cold HeartedJul 11, 2017 · 40 min
Synopsis
Inspired by the lyrics of Meek Mill's "Cold Hearted", this episode explores the life of a mega-star rapper who gets fatally shot, with his faithful sidekick by his side, and all suspects - his wife, manager and best friend.
Guest stars: Keith Powers (Gutta), MC Lyte (Makena Daniels), Sean Baker (Louis), Michelle Hayden (Lesley), Christian Robinson (Lil Tank)
E3 A Story to TellJul 18, 2017 · 40 min
Synopsis
A woman fed up with her NBA fiance's philandering has an affair with a neighborhood hustler. Inspired by the lyrics of Notorious BIG's "I've Got a Story to Tell."
Guest stars: D.C. Young Fly (Lil Joe), Rico Ball (Isaiah Whitlock), Elise Neal (Beatriz), Loren Lott (Kristi), Lil Duval (Mr. Ruggs), J. Alphonse Nicholson (Ricky), Woody McClain (Slim), Irv Gotti (Irv Gotti)
E4 Trap QueenOct 10, 2017 · 40 min
Synopsis
Anthology series of "song stories" weaving classic Hip-Hop and R&B songs into visually stunning narratives with Trap Queen inspired by the Fetty Wap track.
Guest stars: Lance Gross (Reggie), J. Alphonse Nicholson (Ricky), Michelle Mitchenor (Crystal), Jermel Howard (Tyrone), Jessica Parker Kennedy (Unique), Woody McClain (Slim)
E5 Children's StoryOct 17, 2017 · 40 min
Synopsis
Inspired by the lyrics of Slick Rick's Children's Story, this episode follows two penniless teenagers who learn the lesson of karma the hard way when they start robbing people in their neighborhood.
Guest stars: Bre-Z (Ty), Jharrel Jerome (Deacon), Slick Rick
E6 99 ProblemsOct 24, 2017 · 40 min
Synopsis
Inspired by the lyrics of Jay-Z's "99 Problems"; two BLM activist college lovers go on the run to escape the clutches of the police.
E7 You Got MeOct 31, 2017 · 40 min
Synopsis
Inspired by the lyrics of The Roots ft. Erykah Badu's "You Got Me"; a highly disciplined dancer, about to perform in an important show, falls for a man who gets her to lose control.
Guest stars: Sinqua Walls (Marcus), Lex Scott Davis (Angie), Skyh Alvester Black (Rory), Cranston Johnson (Justin), Shayla Love (Trina), Jarrett Michael Collins (Perry)
E8 All I NeedNov 26, 2017 · 40 min
Synopsis
Inspired by the lyrics of Method Man ft. Mary J. Blige's "I'll Be There for You/You're All I Need to Get By", A naive and suicidal prostitute feels trapped in her reckless life of sex and violence. In a desperate attempt to flee her abusive pimp, she finds unexpected love in the arms of a war vet who suffers from PTSD.
Guest stars: Demetrius Shipp Jr. (Kenny), Sean Baker (Detective Vaughn), Tami Roman (Silk), Jalyn Hall (Kenny), Aaron Mitchell (Boutique security)