Sinbad

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  • TV-14
  • 1990
  • 1 Season
  • 6.3  (3,784)

Sinbad was a British television series produced by Impossible Pictures, which originally aired on Sky 1 from July 8, 2012, to September 23, 2012. The series followed the adventures of Sinbad, a young man cursed to a life at sea after accidentally killing a man, as he journeyed across the mystical lands of the Arabian Peninsula. Throughout the series, Sinbad faced numerous trials and tribulations, often encountering magical creatures, powerful sorcerers, and old friends and enemies alike.

The show's premise played off the classic tales of the Arabian Nights, which featured Sinbad as a key character. However, the series took creative liberties with the story, placing Sinbad in a unique and expansive world that blended together elements from various cultures and mythologies. Sinbad was portrayed as a young and headstrong adventurer, always eager to prove himself and make up for his past mistakes.

The show boasted diverse and colorful characters, each with their own distinct personalities and goals. Among Sinbad's motley crew were Gunnar, a Viking warrior, Rina, a thief with a heart of gold, Nala, a former slave seeking to reclaim her throne, and Anwar, a scholar with a knack for languages and ancient lore. Together, they sailed aboard the Providence, Sinbad's ship, seeking treasure, adventure, and a way to break the curse that bound him to the sea.

The series was visually stunning, with elaborate sets and special effects that brought the world of Sinbad to life. The show utilized a mix of practical and digital effects to create a vibrant and magical setting, with fantastical creatures and otherworldly environments that kept viewers engaged and entertained. The costumes and set designs were equally impressive, drawing inspiration from various cultures from around the world to create a unique and visually appealing aesthetic.

One of the show's strengths was its ability to balance lighthearted adventure and humor with serious and thought-provoking themes. While the show was undoubtedly entertaining, it also tackled issues like love, loss, redemption, and familial relationships. Sinbad's quest to break the curse on him was deeply personal, and his growth as a character throughout the series was compelling to watch. The show explored the consequences of one's actions and challenged its characters to make difficult choices, making it more than just a simple adventure series.

Another element that made Sinbad unique was its focus on supernatural and magical elements. Throughout the series, Sinbad and his crew encountered various mystical creatures and powerful sorcerers, each with their own agendas and designs. The show's interpretation of magic was both mysterious and intriguing, with ancient spells and supernatural beings playing a significant role in the narrative. Sinbad saw himself caught up in an unexpected war between the gods, adding an epic dimension to the story.

Overall, Sinbad was a thrilling adventure series that combined action, magic, and heart in a satisfying manner. The show's unique take on the classic tale of Sinbad, with its emphasis on world-building, character development, and magical elements, made it stand apart from other fantasy shows on TV. Although the show was short-lived, it left a lasting impact on those who watched it, cementing itself as a beloved cult classic.

Sinbad is a series that ran for 1 seasons (12 episodes) between January 1, 1990 and on DMGI

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Episode 12
12. Episode 12
September 23, 2012
A Land of the Dead Guardian confronts Sinbad with the truth his mother died when pregnant with him. Bereft he is dead Sinbad is about to sacrifice himself to save his friends when Jamil saves him. Sinbad rescues Taryn's daughter Alehna, who tells him his father rescued his mother and him from this place. He is a child of the land of the dead and of the living. Jamil sacrifices himself to save Sinbad from a Giant Guardian. The crew sail on unaware an evil presence has stown away in Alehna's body.
Episode 11
11. Episode 11
September 16, 2012
The gang visits a monastery in the hope that Tiger's friend, Brother Angelico, will be able to help them find a route to the Land of the Dead. While there, Gunnar is falsely accused of being a murderous Fiend and is sentenced to death. Sinbad rescues his friend just in time and has to face down the real Fiend. Tiger finds the map to the Land of the Dead, only to be possessed by Taryn, who thus sneaks onto the Providence.
Episode 10
10. Episode 10
September 9, 2012
The crew is hired to transport a Professor and her mysterious, giant egg, which hatches a snake-demon. Narrowly escaping its attack, the gang decides to kill it, but the Professor merges with it to create an intelligent monster. The gang is trapped on the ship out at sea and is forced to be ingenious to defeat the Snake-Demon. They then set sail to see Tiger's monk friend who may know the way to the Land of the Dead.
Episode 9
9. Episode 9
September 2, 2012
Sinbad and friends try to gain access to a labyrinth containing a stone that reveals your future. However, they are caught and Sinbad is sentenced to death. He is rescued by attractive female bounty hunter Tiger - who has been sent by Taryn to capture Sinbad. When Sinbad saves Tiger's life Tiger decides she won't deliver Sinbad to Taryn. Instead, she accepts Sinbad's invite to join the crew.
Episode 8
8. Episode 8
August 26, 2012
The crew meets Kuji, a teen who says she's a God. Anwar falls for her, confiding that he doesn't belong as he's not brave like the others. An army demands her back, but Anwar refuses. The gang is killed except for him and Kuji. He refuses to abandon Kuji. She makes the troops vanish, saying she was sent to convince him he is as brave as the others; he would have left Sinbad today, but Sinbad needs him for a journey ahead. She revives the gang, kisses Anwar then disappears.
Episode 7
7. Episode 7
August 19, 2012
Sinbad returns to Basra to rescue his grandmother, but it is a trap set by Akbari and Taryn. Akbari duels Sinbad, who gets the upper hand. Sinbad spares Akbari and apologizes for the death of Akbari's son, breaking the curse. To Sinbad's shock Taryn kills Akbari, telling Sinbad she can lead him to his brother in the Land of the Dead. Safia disrupts Taryn's magic, causing Taryn to collapse. Before she dies Safia hints that Sinbad is special. Nala stays to rebuild Basra as the others sail on.
Episode 6
6. Episode 6
August 12, 2012
Attacked by a sea creature, Sinbad wakes, rescued by mysterious Roisin. Sinbad falls for her, unaware she is stealing his memories and the people in them from him. Rina find Roisin as she is about to kill Sinbad and offers her memories for his life. Rina's bad memory of how her mother sold her into slavery destroys Roisin, returning Sinbad's memories. Sinbad has a vision of his grandmother calling for help and sets off back to Basra to rescue her, unaware it is a trap set by Taryn and Akbari.
Episode 5
5. Episode 5
August 5, 2012
Gunnar and Sinbad are ambushed by the Khaima, a band of warriors, who avenge injustice. Their leader, Obsidian, sentences Gunnar to death for his brutal Viking past. Taryn creates a magical Stalker, which hunts down Sinbad at the Khaima camp just as Obsidian is about to kill Sinbad and Gunnar. The Khaima slash at the Stalker, but it repairs itself. As Gunnar urges, Sinbad defeats the Stalker by mastering his anger. Obsidian pardons Gunnar and invites him to join the Khaima, but Gunnar declines.
Episode 4
4. Episode 4
July 29, 2012
Running low on water with Cook severely dehydrated, the crew finds a strange old man on a deserted ship. They are unaware it is Death come to reclaim his bride, Nala, who ran away from their ritual wedding. Nala agrees to wed Death, believing it will bring back her dead father. Realizing who the old man is, Sinbad rushes to save Nala, but in vain. It is only when Death accidentally reveals he has no knowledge of Nala's grief that the spell breaks and Nala escapes. The rain comes, reviving Cook.
Episode 3
3. Episode 3
July 22, 2012
When Anwar loses The Providence in a bet to merchant Abdul-Fahim, Sinbad confides about the curse- he will die unless they get the ship back. The gang follows Abdul-Fahim to a gaming-house and Sinbad wins back the ship. But the twisted gaming-house owners, twins Faris and Essam, challenge Sinbad to free his friends from a series of enchanted rooms before his curse kills him. He succeeds, but his friends have to drag him back to the Providence. When he recovers he comes clean about his curse.
Sinbad: Son of A Preacher Man
2. Sinbad: Son of A Preacher Man
January 1, 1990
Sinbad's Son of a Preacher Man opens with the Voices of Faith Choir and Sinbad's 'singing debut' 'as the one chorister who stands out' off key and off beat! 'Rejected' by the choirmaster, he is told 'stick to what you do best, which is make people laugh!' The crowd uproars in laughter! Experience veteran comedian Sinbad as he returns to his college town of Denver and performs at the Paramount Theatre for this next installment of his famed HBO Comedy Specials. Sinbad: Son of a Preacher Man is a self-styled monologue that comments on the perils of skiing, parasailing during a bad vacation, fashion trends in lingerie, and more!
Sinbad: Live in New York
1. Sinbad: Live in New York
January 1, 1990
Sinbad is one of the funniest and most versatile talents in the world of comedy. This A Different World alumni and Redd Foxx prot'g' has starred in numerous films including First Kid, House Guest and The Cherokee Kid with James Coburn & Gregory Hines. Now, Sinbad gives us a blast from the past with his critically acclaimed HBO Comedy Special Afros & Bellbottoms. Afros & Bellbottoms is a self-styled monologue on the 'good 'ol days' when dashikis, afros, bellbottoms, platform shoes and collars wide enough to take hang gliding were the hit! To see Sinbad perform is to experience comic genius at its highest level. You will laugh out loud as Sinbad gives you on an 'old school' ride as only he can. The Codeblack Comedy Collection is proud to present Sinbad's Afros & Bellbottoms for the first time ever on DVD. The Codeblack Comedy Collection, bringing you the brightest stars in American comedy!
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Sinbad is available for streaming on the DMGI website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Sinbad on demand at Amazon Prime, Amazon, Vudu, Google Play and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    January 1, 1990
  • IMDB Rating
    6.3  (3,784)