Ryan's Mystery Playdate
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Ryan's Mystery Playdate | |
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Created by | Albie Hecht |
Directed by |
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Starring |
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Voices of |
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Opening theme | "Who Will It Be?", performed by Ryan ToysReview |
Ending theme | "Who Will It Be?" |
Country of origin | United States |
No. of seasons | 4 |
No. of episodes | 75 (list of episodes) |
Production | |
Executive producers |
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Producer | Diondra Meravi |
Camera setup | Single camera |
Running time | 24 minutes (11-minute segments) |
Production companies | PocketWatch, Inc.[1] Sunlight Entertainment LLC |
Original release | |
Network | Nickelodeon |
Release | April 19, 2019 present | –
Ryan's Mystery Playdate is an American live-action children's television series created and produced by the company PocketWatch, Inc.[1] The series is based on the Ryan's World YouTube channel, which signed an advertising deal with PocketWatch in 2017.[2] In the United States, the show's 20 episodes were acquired by Nick Jr. for a premiere date of April 19, 2019.[3][4]
In an attempt by PocketWatch to match the YouTube channel's style, all of the show's dialogue is improvised, and the only scripted segments are scene transitions and explanations of the challenges.[4]
Overview
The series focuses on Ryan, his parents, and two animated characters named Gus the Gummy Gator and Combo Panda. Episodes show a selection of physical challenges and unboxing puzzles.
Production
The show's first 20 episodes were announced as part of Nickelodeon's 2019 content slate on February 14, 2019.[5] On April 24, 2019, the series was renewed for a second season of 20 episodes, bringing a total of 40 episodes for the series.[6] On February 24, 2020, the series was renewed for a third season of 20 episodes, bringing a total of 60 episodes for the series.[7][8] On June 30, 2020, the series was renewed for a fourth season, initially consisting of 10 episodes.[9] On September 24, 2021, the season was given an additional 20-episode order, bringing a total of 90 episodes for the series.[10]
On December 16, 2020, it was announced that PocketWatch had presold the series to various broadcasters around the world, including e-Junior and Spacetoon in the Middle East.[11]
Episodes
Season | Episodes | Originally aired | |||
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1 | 20 | April 19, 2019 | September 20, 2019 | Nickelodeon | |
2 | 20 | September 30, 2019 | February 20, 2020 | ||
3 | 20 | March 30, 2020 | February 26, 2021 | ||
4 | 30 | 18 | May 3, 2021 | November 4, 2021 | |
12 | April 11, 2023 | April 16, 2023 | Nick Jr. |
References
- ^ a b James Zahn (February 14, 2019). "From YouTube to Nickelodeon: Ryan's Mystery Playdate is the Next Move for Ryan ToysReview". The Toybook. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
- ^ "7-year-old toy reviewer on YouTube becomes a toy himself". 7 News Boston. October 3, 2018. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
- ^ "Nickelodeon Unboxes Playful New Preschool Series Ryan's Mystery Playdate, Starring YouTube Superstar Ryan of Ryan ToysReview, Friday, April 19, at 12:30 P.M. (ET/PT)" (Press release). Nickelodeon. March 27, 2019. Retrieved May 15, 2019 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ a b Ryan Tuchow (April 18, 2019). "Inside Ryan ToysReview's linear TV strategy". Kidscreen. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
- ^ "Nickelodeon Embarks on New Direction with Its Biggest, Most Wide-Ranging Content Slate Ever - New Shows Are All That and Much More" (Press release). Nickelodeon. February 14, 2019. Retrieved June 26, 2020 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ Denise Petski (April 24, 2019). "'Ryan's Mystery Playdate' Renewed For Season 2 By Nickelodeon Amid Strong Ratings". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
- ^ "Nickelodeon Greenlights Third Season of Top-Rated Preschool Series Ryan's Mystery Playdate" (Press release). Nickelodeon. February 24, 2020. Retrieved June 26, 2020 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ Denise Petski (February 24, 2020). "Ryan's Mystery Playdate Renewed For Season 3 By Nickelodeon". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
- ^ Ryan Tuchow (June 30, 2020). "What broadcasters renewed in June". Kidscreen. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
- ^ "Nickelodeon Orders Additional Season Four Episodes of pocket.watch's Hit Preschool Series Ryan's Mystery Playdate" (Press release). Nickelodeon. September 24, 2021. Retrieved September 24, 2021 – via The Futon Critic.
- ^ "Ryan's Mystery Playdate goes global".
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- 2010s preschool education television series
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