Amazon Prime's 'Tales from the Loop' Draws on Simon Stålenhag's Paintings
Amazon Prime has released a new original series titled 'Tales from the Loop,' inspired by the paintings of Swedish artist Simon Stålenhag (born 1984). The show blends nostalgia and science fiction, depicting a world where past, present, and future intertwine. It is based on two illustrated books by Stålenhag, which contain images from, in the artist's words, 'a childhood that never existed and a future that could have been.' The story centers on the residents of a small town that hides the Loop underground—a machine capable of making the impossible possible and unlocking the deepest mysteries of the universe. The series premiered in March 2020 on Amazon Prime.
Key facts
- Amazon Prime released 'Tales from the Loop' in March 2020.
- The series is inspired by Simon Stålenhag's paintings.
- Simon Stålenhag is a Swedish artist born in 1984.
- The show is based on two illustrated books by Stålenhag.
- The story mixes nostalgia and science fiction.
- The Loop is a machine hidden underground that makes the impossible possible.
- The series explores themes of past, present, and future.
- The narrative focuses on residents of a small town.
Entities
Artists
- Simon Stålenhag
Institutions
- Amazon Prime
Locations
- Sweden