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The Fishermen’s Leftovers feat. Marc delaCruz Jan 26, 2021

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In this magical tale from Japan, Marc delaCruz (If/Then, Hamilton) plays a lowly cook whose kitchen scraps bring him a golden reward.

The Horse of a Different Color feat. Christina Anthony & Lindsay Mendez Jan 19, 2021

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Christina Anthony (Mixed-ish, Key & Peele) and Tony winner Lindsay Mendez (Carousel, All Rise) play a one-of-a-kind horse and rider in this enchanted tale from across the Spanish-speaking world.

The Head and the Heart feat. Hrishikesh Hirway & Joshua Malina Jan 12, 2021

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Joshua Malina (The West Wing, Scandal) and Hrishikesh Hirway (Song Exploder, The West Wing Weekly) co-star in this Jewish tale about two brothers who make two very different ways in the world.

Three Little Critters feat. Mason Gooding & Allen Maldonado Jan 05, 2021

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Mason Gooding (Love, Victor; Scream 5) and Allen Maldonado (Sneakerheads, The Last O.G.) co-star in this East African story about the big power of a little teamwork.

Encore: The Emperor's Challenge Dec 29, 2020

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As we ring in the new year, we bring back a favorite episode about planting the seeds of honesty, starring Nikki SooHoo (Star Wars Resistance, The Resident) and Christine Toy Johnson (Iron Fist, Come From Away).

Encore: A Bird in the Hand Dec 22, 2020

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As we celebrate the winter holidays, we revisit a favorite episode from season two: Broadway legends Rebecca Luker and Danny Burstein play a talking bird and spoiled prince who explore the meaning of true wisdom.

Ariana’s Music feat. Mireille Enos Dec 15, 2020

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Mireille Enos (Hanna, The Killing) headlines this new spin on an ancient Greek legend about an instrument that captivates everyone who hears it, whether they have skin, scales, hair, hides, feathers, or fur.

The Three Tests feat. Kiera Allen Dec 08, 2020

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Kiera Allen (Run) plays a wise woman whose cleverness is tested by her father long after he's gone in this story from Armenia, Greece, Russia, Germany and Hungary.

The Twin Monkeys feat. Julia Nickson & Lizzy Capri Dec 01, 2020

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Julia Nickson (Rambo: First Blood Part II, The Unbidden) and YouTuber Lizzy Capri headline this Tibetan and Burmese tale about finding treasure, playing tricks, and monkeying around.