Ryan's Mystery Playdate

American preschool television series
  • Adam Weissman
  • Greg Zekowski
Starring
  • Ryan Kaji
  • Shion Kaji
  • Loann Kaji
Voices of
  • Gibson Collins
  • Bradley William Smith
  • Julia Stockton
Opening theme"Who Will It Be?", performed by Ryan ToysReviewEnding theme"Who Will It Be?"Country of originUnited StatesOriginal languageEnglishNo. of seasons4No. of episodes117 (list of episodes)ProductionExecutive producers
  • Albie Hecht
  • Chris M. Williams
  • Shion Kaji
  • Loann Kaji
  • Jeff Sutphen
ProducerDiondra MeraviRunning time
  • 11 minutes (regular)
  • 24 minutes (specials)
Production companies
  • PocketWatch, Inc.[1]
  • Sunlight Entertainment LLC
Original releaseNetwork
  • Nickelodeon (2019–21)
  • Nick Jr. (2023)
ReleaseApril 19, 2019 (2019-04-19) –
April 16, 2023 (2023-04-16)

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

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast airedNetwork
120April 19, 2019 (2019-04-19)September 20, 2019 (2019-09-20)Nickelodeon
220September 30, 2019 (2019-09-30)February 20, 2020 (2020-02-20)
320March 30, 2020 (2020-03-30)February 26, 2021 (2021-02-26)
43018May 3, 2021 (2021-05-03)November 4, 2021 (2021-11-04)
12April 11, 2023 (2023-04-11)April 16, 2023 (2023-04-16)Nick Jr.

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ a b Ryan Tuchow (April 18, 2019). "Inside Ryan ToysReview's linear TV strategy". Kidscreen. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
  4. ^ "7-year-old toy reviewer on YouTube becomes a toy himself". 7 News Boston. October 3, 2018. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
  5. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2024-03-28). "Paramount+ Removes 10 Nickelodeon Titles Including 'Blue's Clues & You!' & 'Rugrats' Series". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-03-29.
  6. ^ "Ryan's Mystery Playdate Full Episodes and Videos on Nick Jr". nickjr.com. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
  7. ^ "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.
  8. ^ Denise Petski (April 24, 2019). "'Ryan's Mystery Playdate' Renewed For Season 2 By Nickelodeon Amid Strong Ratings". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 24, 2019.
  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ Denise Petski (February 24, 2020). "Ryan's Mystery Playdate Renewed For Season 3 By Nickelodeon". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 24, 2020.
  11. ^ Ryan Tuchow (June 30, 2020). "What broadcasters renewed in June". Kidscreen. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
  12. ^ "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.
  13. ^ "Ryan's Mystery Playdate goes global".

External links

  • Official website
  • Ryan's Mystery Playdate at IMDb Edit this at Wikidata