Jim Henson's The Storyteller

Jim Henson's The Storyteller, The Luck Child

Season 1, Episode 5

A cruel king seeks out the death of a luck child; years later the boy becomes his son-in-law.

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Hans, My Hedgehog
SE1 • 24m • HDClosed CaptionedTVY7

A woman gives birth to a baby who resembles a hedgehog, much to the father's dismay.

Fearnot
SE2 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVY7

A young man sets out on a quest to learn how to be frightened, but nothing on his path scares him.

The Three Ravens
SE3 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVY7

A witch turns a King's sons into ravens; his daughter vows to break the spell.

A Story Short
SE4 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVY7

The Storyteller recounts a time when he was saved by the timely arrival of a mysterious beggar.

The Luck Child
SE5 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVY7

A cruel king seeks out the death of a luck child; years later the boy becomes his son-in-law.

The Heartless Giant
SE6 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVY7

A prince learns of a giant imprisoned in his castle; the giant tricks him into setting him free.

The Soldier & Death
SE7 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVY7

A soldier receives magic gifts, managing to trick Death himself and trap him in his magic sack.

The True Bride
SE8 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVY7

After being rid of a troll, Anja finds true love, but the troll's daughter enchants her love.

Sapsorrow
SE9 • 23m • HDClosed CaptionedTVY7

A princess escapes her father's kingdom; setting to work in another castle, she falls for a prince.

  • About this Episode
  • A man shares nine classic European folk tales about princesses, soldiers, magic and more with his quirky and sarcastic dog.
  • CastJohn Hurt
  • GenreKids, Fantasy, Adventure
  • Seasons1
  • StudioShout! Factory

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