| Ryan's Mystery Playdate | |
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| Created by | Albie Hecht |
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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 |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 4 |
| No. of episodes | 117 (list of episodes) |
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| Producer | Diondra Meravi |
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| Release | April 19, 2019 – April 16, 2023 |
Ryan's Mystery Playdate is an American children's television series created by Albie Hecht and produced by the company PocketWatch[1] that aired on Nickelodeon from April 19, 2019[2][3] to April 16, 2023. The series is based on the Ryan's World YouTube channel, which signed an advertising deal with PocketWatch in 2017.[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.[3]
On March 28, 2024, the series was removed from Paramount+ as part of a "strategic decision to focus on content with mass global appeal."[5]
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.[6]
Production
The show's first 20 episodes were announced as part of Nickelodeon's 2019 content slate on February 14, 2019.[7] On April 24, 2019, the series was renewed for a second season of 20 episodes, bringing a total of 40 episodes for the series.[8] On February 24, 2020, the series was renewed for a third season of 20 episodes, bringing a total of 60 episodes for the series.[9][10] On June 30, 2020, the series was renewed for a fourth season, initially consisting of 10 episodes.[11] On September 24, 2021, the season was given an additional 20-episode order, bringing a total of 90 episodes for the series.[12]
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.[13]
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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "7-year-old toy reviewer on YouTube becomes a toy himself". 7 News Boston. October 3, 2018. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2024-03-28). "Paramount+ Removes 10 Nickelodeon Titles Including 'Blue's Clues & You!' & 'Rugrats' Series". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
- ^ "Ryan's Mystery Playdate Full Episodes and Videos on Nick Jr". nickjr.com. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ^ "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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