For fans of fairy tales and whimsical mysteries, the long wait for the on-screen adaptation of Michael Buckley's bestselling The Sisters Grimm series is nearly over.
This beloved book series, which has captured the imaginations of millions of readers with its marvelous mix of adventure, humor, and classic folklore, is set to be reintroduced to a new audience as an animated series premiering on Apple TV+ on Friday, October 3rd.
The series surrounds the titular sisters, Sabrina and Daphne Grimm, two orphaned descendants of the Brothers Grimm. The girls are sent to live with their eccentric grandmother in the tiny, mysterious town of Ferryport Landing.
They quickly discover that their family legacy is more complex than they’d ever known– they are fairy-tale detectives, tasked with keeping the peace between the town's residents, known as "Everafters," or characters from classic fairy tales and legends.
As they navigate a world where Snow White is a schoolteacher and Prince Charming is the mayor, the girls must solve mysteries and confront heroes and villains alike, all while trying to unravel the biggest mystery of all: the disappearance of their parents.
Here is a closer look at the nine thrilling entries in the New York Times bestselling series, plus the essential guide to all things Everafter:

The Sisters Grimm: Fairy-Tale Detectives
The book that started it all! Meet Sabrina and Daphne as they arrive in the peculiar town of Ferryport Landing.
When a giant begins rampaging through the community, the girls must put their doubts aside and work with their grandmother, Relda Grimm, to stop the mayhem.
It’s a marvelous introduction to the concept and characters, ending with the revelation that the Grimm girls are now official Everafter crime solvers.

The Sisters Grimm: The Unusual Suspects
School just got a lot more interesting…and deadly. When a teacher at Ferryport Landing Elementary is murdered, the sisters’ detective work begins in the classroom.
The hunt for the magical killer leads them to the wickedly clever Rumpelstiltskin, forcing Sabrina to confront a dark truth about their family’s responsibilities.

The Sisters Grimm: The Problem Child
The stakes are raised as the Grimms come face-to-face with the Scarlet Hand, the evil group responsible for kidnapping their parents. The villains are led by a frightening adult version of Little Red Riding Hood and the seemingly unstoppable monster, the Jabberwocky.
Help arrives in the form of a long-lost uncle, but his magical gifts lead Sabrina down a dangerous path.

The Sisters Grimm: Once Upon a Crime
Tragedy strikes close to home when King Oberon, the father of their mischievous fairy friend Puck, is mysteriously murdered. The girls launch an investigation to solve this royal whodunit, all while trying to process unsettling information about their missing mother’s secret life.
The mystery deepens, and the family learns that their enemies are not who they seem.

The Sisters Grimm: Magic and Other Misdemeanors
The town’s most powerful Everafters are being robbed of their magical items. As Relda Grimm battles political turmoil caused by Mayor Charming, the sisters are on their own to track down the magical thief.
Their pursuit of the suspects, including Puss in Boots and Cinderella, inadvertently sends them into a dark vision of the future.

The Sisters Grimm: Tales from the Hood
The Grimm family is put on trial in a kangaroo court led by the formidable Queen of Hearts.
With the fate of their beloved housemate, Mr. Canis (the Big Bad Wolf), and their presence in Ferryport Landing on the line, Sabrina and Daphne must find the evidence to save him.
Meanwhile, the Trickster King embraces his chaos to protect the family.

The Sisters Grimm: The Everafter War
The moment readers waited years for: the Grimm parents are finally awake! But the reunion is immediately overshadowed by all-out war.
The Scarlet Hand clashes with Prince Charming’s army in a battle for the town and the world. The Grimm family is forced to fight together on the battlefield for the first time.

The Sisters Grimm: The Inside Story
In an incredible meta-adventure, Sabrina and Daphne dive headfirst into the Book of Everafter, the magical sourcebook where all stories are kept.
They must chase the villainous Master through various classic fairy tales as he attempts to literally rewrite reality and destroy the stories they know.

The Sisters Grimm: Council of Mirrors
The final chapter of the epic saga arrives. The Master has been cornered, but he unleashes a desperate, final act: an attack on the entire Grimm bloodline, hoping to shatter the barrier protecting Ferryport Landing.
The sisters, their family, and their allies must stand together for a dramatic confrontation that determines the fate of the Everafters forever.

The Sisters Grimm: A Very Grimm Guide
Known in some editions as The Sisters Grimm Ultimate Guide, this is the perfect resource for both established fans and new readers.
Packed with detailed bios of every important Everafter, a complete history of the magical town, and a deep dive into the Grimm family's secretive past, it’s the definitive encyclopedia for all the secrets, lore, and magic the series has to offer!
The tales you know, and the mysteries that the Grimm Sisters take on, are about to be animated!
Prepare to experience the magic of the books in a brand new way when The Sisters Grimm premieres on Apple TV+ this upcoming Friday.
Get excited for October 3rd by watching the trailer:
Featured still from Sisters Grimm via Apple TV+