Tales
"Tales" will bring some of the greatest hip-hop songs and their characters to life.
- 2017-2022
- 3 seasons
- BET
- Drama
- TV-14
"Tales" will bring some of the greatest hip-hop songs and their characters to life.
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2017
Episode 1
F*ck the Police
Tue, Jun 27, 2017 80 mins
The controversial killing of a young white boy at the hands of two black police officers and a district attorney's struggle to convince the one witness to testify in court.
Episode 2
Cold Hearted
Tue, Jul 11, 2017 41 mins
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.
Episode 3
A Story to Tell
Tue, Jul 18, 2017 41 mins
Inspired by the lyrics of Notorious BIG's "I've Got A Story to Tell", this episode dramatizes the struggle of a woman tired of her NBA fiancée's philandering; Ashley has an affair with a neighborhood hustler.
Episode 4
Trap Queen
Tue, Oct 10, 2017 41 mins
Inspired by the lyrics of Fetty Wap's "Trap Queen," this episode of Tales tells the story of devoted love: Crystal discovers that her boyfriend and the the love of her life, Reggie, is running drugs out of the strip club they own together. Despite her initial hesitation, Crystal decides to join forces with Reggie in order to secure their dream future.
Episode 5
Children's Story
Tue, Oct 17, 2017 39 mins
Two penniless teenagers learn the lesson of karma the hard way when they start robbing people in their neighborhood.
Episode 6
99 Problems
Tue, Oct 24, 2017 41 mins
When the Black Lives Matter movement is declared an enemy of the state, two college lovers and BLM activists go on the run to escape the clutches of the police.
Episode 7
You Got Me
Tue, Oct 31, 2017 41 mins
A highly disciplined, independent-minded dancer about to perform in an important show falls for a man who gets her to lose focus.
Episode 8
All I Need
Sat, Nov 25, 2017 82 mins
This one is re imagined from the Mary J Blige and Method Man hit, "You're All I Need To Get By" - a hip hop smash up remake of the same title by Marvin Gaye and Tammy Terrell. Without providing spoilers, the female lead Diamond (Nina) is rescued by the male lead....you recognize the actor, Demetrius Shipp, from his dramatic major debut, playing Tupac Shakur in All Eyez On Me. It's a thrilling Bonnie and Clyde scenario that you'll enjoy from beginning to end. Parental discretion is very much advised due to violence and the vivid sexual tones of this episode.