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Danger & Eggs
Created byMike Owens
Shadi Petosky
Voices ofAidy Bryant
Eric Knobel
Theme music composerAndy Bean
ComposerAndy Bean
Country of originUnited States
No. of episodes13
Production
Executive producersMike Owens
Shadi Petosky
Vincent Stall
Chris Hardwick
ProducersWill McRobb
Brian Sheesley
EditorsCarrie Shanahan
Matt Steinauer
Running time24 minutes
Production companiesAmazon Studios
PUNY
Saerom Animation (animation services)
Original release
NetworkAmazon Video
ReleaseJune 30, 2017 (2017-06-30)

Danger & Eggs is an American animated series that premiered on Amazon Video on June 30, 2017.[1] The show's last episode is a reference to families constructed by LGBTQ people in an effort to gain support that their legal or biological family can't provide.[2][3][4] On July 27, 2020, Petosky described the show as about a "gender-free female lesbian child and her giant large-gamete friend," referring to D.D. Danger and her friend, Phillip.[5] Petosky also said that her favorite episodes were "Trading Post" and "Broccoli" and stated that she, and the show's cast wanted to be overt rather than having "metaphors and hidden symbology."[6]

Plot

D. D. Danger, an imaginative thrill seeker, and her best friend, a lawful good, safety-first anthropomorphic egg named Phillip, experience a series of enjoyably chaotic adventures as "they do stuff". Or, as the theme song aptly sums it up—"it's kind of hard to explain".

Cast

Main

Recurring

Guest

Episodes

Episode
No. 		Segment
No. 		Title Directed by Written by Release date
1a1"Tube of Pain"Mike OwensShadi PetoskyNovember 5, 2015 (2015-11-05)
As D.D. Danger and her giant, talking egg best friend Phillip plan out an extreme obstacle run, but get distracted by Chickenpaw Park's weirdest water slide.
1b2"Broccoli"Mike OwensAmalia Levari (story)
Sofiya Alexandra & Courtney Kocak		June 30, 2017 (2017-06-30)
When Phillip discovers that he likes broccoli, he realizes he may be an adult. D.D. helps prepare her friend for his new grown-up responsibilities before it's too late.
2a3"Ren Faire"Sarah Seember HuiskenShadi Petosky (story)
Laura Zak		June 30, 2017 (2017-06-30)
Danger and Phillip enter medieval times. They aren't too happy in a world where the Knight Tyronius has to save Princess Reina. Boring. There has to be a better way.
2b4"Satellite Gardens"Drew SchmidtEric KnobelJune 30, 2017 (2017-06-30)
D.D. and Phillip get separated in a strange, hidden garden and when they find each other again something is - not right.
3a5"Raccoons"Mike OwensShadi PetoskyJune 30, 2017 (2017-06-30)
D.D. and Phillip save an injured raccoon with a undefeatable quest for intelligence who tries to outsmart Phillip's inventions.
3b6"Sheriff Luke"Vincent ProceEric KnobelJune 30, 2017 (2017-06-30)
It's Give A Chicken A Medal Day and Phillip wants everyone to play safe. Sharp-tongued Sheriff Luke wants to help, but takes it too far when he starts enforcing uncool OLD RULES.
4a7"Keep Off the Grass"Mike OwensBob MittenthalJune 30, 2017 (2017-06-30)
Layla is always bored. On a mission to prove to her how exciting the park is, D.D. ends up leading them to an wacky underground world.
4b8"Pennies"Vincent ProceEric Knobel (story)
Will McRobb		June 30, 2017 (2017-06-30)
When Phillip clears the pennies from the fountain, he un-wishes everyone's hopes and dreams. He and D.D. must make the city believe in itself again before everyone descends into depression.
5a9"Finding Cheryl"Sarah Seember HuiskenMay ChanJune 30, 2017 (2017-06-30)
Phillip and D.D. want to jam at the bandshell. But first they must navigate an office building and find the elusive Cheryl to get permission.
5b10"The Trio"Sarah Seember HuiskenBen JosephJune 30, 2017 (2017-06-30)
Milo, the third member of D.D. and Phillip's Bawk Bawk Trio, is moving away. D.D. and Phillip try to convince them to stay as they work through the seven stages of grief.
6a11"Pete Peril"Mike OwensBob MittenthalJune 30, 2017 (2017-06-30)
Famous daredevil Pete Peril comes to town and D.D.'s father's stunting record is on the line.
6b12"PhillipCon"Sarah Seember HuiskenWill McRobb (story)
Sophie Pustil & Paul Jaffe		June 30, 2017 (2017-06-30)
It's a convention for Phillips. D.D. changes her name to join in the fun, but learns she may not be Phillip enough. Whatever that means.
7a13"Hide"Drew SchmidtJoe StillmanJune 30, 2017 (2017-06-30)
The ultimate game of hide-and-seek leads the friends to a deserted island. This game may cost them their friendship
7b14"Alligator King"Drew SchmidtShadi Petosky (story)
Alex Fox & Rachel Lewis		June 30, 2017 (2017-06-30)
Duncan is back. This time he'll do anything to make friends, including feeding D.D. and Phillip to albino alligators and destroying all civilization.
8a15"Morning Routine"Sarah Seember HuiskenAlex Fox & Rachel LewisJune 30, 2017 (2017-06-30)
Wake up. When D.D. forces Phillip on an early morning walk, they learn that the Pigeon Lady has been guarding an ancient secret.
8b16"Lost & Found"Drew SchmidtBob MittenthalJune 30, 2017 (2017-06-30)
The world's coolest pair of rollerskates are turned in to Phillip's Lost and Found booth and D.D. will do anything to have them.
9a17"Dog Park"Sarah Seember HuiskenLaura ZakJune 30, 2017 (2017-06-30)
D.D. and Phillip discover that the dogs of Chickenpaw Dog Park don't just look like their owners -- they tell the truth.
9b18"Trading Post"Drew SchmidtSophie Pustil & Paul Jaffe (story)
Eric Knobel		June 30, 2017 (2017-06-30)
Phillip and D.D. go to a secret, underground trading post and end up in a trade war of toys, wares, and maybe even their friendship.
10a19"Check Mates"Drew SchmidtBob MittenthalJune 30, 2017 (2017-06-30)
D.D. wants to prove to Phillip that a game with no rules can be just as fun. It unleashes random forces of chaos.
10b20"Pirate Gorgeous"Sarah Seember HuiskinSofiya Alexandra (story)
Eric Knobel		June 30, 2017 (2017-06-30)
The friends perform a play on a real pirate ship and Phillip wants to be seen as a true performer, not just as an egg.
11a21"Chill Twins"Drew SchmidtSofiya Alexandra & Courtney KocakJune 30, 2017 (2017-06-30)
When Corporate Raider Jim wants to demolish a beloved historical landmark, D.D. and Phillip must inspire the lazy community to save it.
11b22"Nightmare"Vincent ProceAlex Fox & Rachel LewisJune 30, 2017 (2017-06-30)
D.D. is having nightmares and Phillip must overcome his biggest fear to help his best friend.
12a23"The Big Z"Sarah Seember HuiskenJoe StillmanJune 30, 2017 (2017-06-30)
D.D Danger. and Phillip find one of the Eight Thrilling Wonders of Chickenpaw Park but a serious asthma attack puts D.D. in Danger.
12b24"Trix Blixon"Drew SchmidtAlex Fox & Rachel LewisJune 30, 2017 (2017-06-30)
Skate Action Star Trix Blixon arrives ready to join Phillip and D.D. Danger to take on a winterized extreme obstacle run.
1325"Chosen Family"Sarah Seember Huisken and Drew SchmidtShadi PetoskyJune 30, 2017 (2017-06-30)
It's the Pride Festival in Chickenpaw Park and D.D. and Phillip's favorite day is interrupted by Captain Banjo of H.A.R.M. blowing everything out of proportion and unleashing a rampaging super weapon that threatens to destroy the park and everyone in it.

Reception

The series has received positive reviews.[13][14][15] Autostraddle has given Danger & Eggs praise for its LGBT representation such as the non-binary character Milo (voiced by agender activist and model Tyler Ford), and the season finale taking place during a Pride festival.[16][17]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result
2018 Daytime Emmy Award[18][19] Outstanding Directing in an Animated Program Mike Owens, Brian Sheesley, Vincent Proce, Drew Schmidt, Sarah Seember Huisken, Shadi Petosky and Sam Riegel Won

References

  1. ^ Brumbaugh, Jocelyn (July 23, 2017). "Johnstown native brings egg-citement to kids' video". The Charlotte Observer. Associated Press. Retrieved July 26, 2017.[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ Casey Chu, Kyle (November 13, 2017). "Why Queer People Need Chosen Families". Vice. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
  3. ^ Jacob, Tobia (November 17, 2016). "Queer 2.0: The Importance of 'Chosen Family'". NBC Out. NBC News. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
  4. ^ Lewis, Rachel Christine (November 11, 2019). "What Happens to Queer People Who Don't Have a Chosen Family?". Bitch magazine. Bitch Media. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
  5. ^ Petosky, Shadi [@shadipetosky] (July 27, 2020). "You don't have to tell me! I did a whole show about a gender-free female lesbian child and her giant large-gamete friend. This makes me Quing of the NEW TERFS! 🤚👑👑👑" (Tweet). Archived from the original on July 27, 2020. Retrieved September 1, 2020 – via Twitter.
  6. ^ Petosky, Shadi (July 30, 2017). "Shadi Petosky of Danger & Eggs". Office Magazine (Online). Interviewed by Sasha Leon. Archived from the original on May 9, 2020. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
  7. ^ a b c Rude, Mey (July 24, 2017). "The Cast and Crew of "Danger & Eggs" Chat About Their Super Weird, Super Queer Kids Show". Autostraddle. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
  8. ^ a b c d Guerrero, Desirée (November 21, 2017). "Wait, You Never Heard of Danger and Eggs?". The Advocate. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
  9. ^ a b c Jusino, Teresa (July 18, 2017). "Why Amazon's Danger and Eggs Is One of the Best Things to Happen to LGBTQIA Representation". The Mary Sue. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
  10. ^ a b Rude, Mey (July 1, 2017). ""Danger & Eggs" Is The Greatest Weirdest Queer-and-Trans Inclusive Kids Show Ever". Autostraddle. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
  11. ^ Bendix, Trish (July 3, 2017). ""Danger And Eggs" Is The Queer Cartoon We've Been Waiting For". NewNowNext. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
  12. ^ Lodge, Daniel (July 27, 2017). "SDCC '17: Danger and Eggs represents LGBTQ community both on and off screen". comicsbeat. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
  13. ^ Bendix, Trish (July 3, 2017). ""Danger And Eggs" Is The Queer Cartoon We've Been Waiting For". NewNowNext. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
  14. ^ Lang, Nico (July 3, 2017). "'Danger & Eggs' is a milestone in queer representation—and it's hilarious". The Daily Dot. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
  15. ^ Lederer, Donnie (July 24, 2017). "DANGER AND EGGS Creators and Stars Talk How It Delivers Important Issues to Kids". Nerdist. Archived from the original on July 25, 2017. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
  16. ^ Rude, Mey (July 1, 2017). "Danger and Eggs" Is The Greatest Weirdest Queer-and-Trans Inclusive Kids Show Ever". Autostraddle. The Excitant Group LLC.
  17. ^ Mey (July 24, 2017). "The Cast and Crew of "Danger & Eggs" Chat About Their Super Weird, Super Queer Kids Show". Autostraddle. Retrieved July 26, 2017.
  18. ^ "The Nation Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Announces The 45th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award Nominations" (PDF). The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. March 21, 2018. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
  19. ^ "The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Announces Winners for the 45th Annual Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmy® Awards" (PDF). The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. April 27, 2018. Retrieved April 27, 2018.
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