Ariel (TV series)

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Ariel
Also known asDisney Jr.'s Ariel
Inspired by
Voices of
Opening theme"Ariel Main Title Theme", written by Chantry Johnson, Michelle Zarlenga & Rosemarie Tan
Ending theme"Making Waves", written by Anthony M. Jones, Olivia Waithe & Sofia Quinn
Composers
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes18
Production
Executive producers
  • Lynne Southerland
  • Richard Marlis
  • Carmen Italia
ProducerEzra Edmond
Running time22 minutes (11 minutes per segment)
Production company Wild Canary Animation
Original release
Network Disney Jr.
ReleaseJune 27, 2024 (2024-06-27) 
present (present)

Ariel, also known as Disney Jr.'s Ariel, is an American animated television series produced by Wild Canary Animation. Inspired by "The Little Mermaid" by Hans Christian Andersen, the 1989 animated film of the same name by Walt Disney Animation Studios, and the 2023 live-action remake, the series premiered on Disney Jr. on June 27, 2024.

Contents

Premise

Ariel is growing up with her friends in the underwater kingdom of Atlantica. As she attends magic camp taught by her "tauntie Ursula", Ariel goes on a number of adventures, learning about her Caribbean-inspired surroundings and inspiring others with her voice. [1]

Characters

Main

Recurring

Guest

Episodes

No.Title [17] [18] [19] Directed byWritten byStoryboarded byOriginal air date [17] [18] [19] Prod.
code [17] [19]
U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Atlantica Day"Kuni TomitaKeith WagnerClint Taylor & Wendy GriebJune 27, 2024 (2024-06-27)101N/A
"A Winner's Spirit" Steven E. Gordon Norma P. SepulvedaPete Mekis & Rick Farmiloe
2"Ursula's Magic Camp"Dan FragaMaria EscobedoShawna Cha & Wendy GriebJune 27, 2024 (2024-06-27)102N/A
"Fernie's Notebook"Walinase J. MbekeaniRafael Rosado, Jordan Koch & Rick Farmiloe
3"Crystal Cavern Caper"Steven E. GordonWalinase J. MbekeaniClint Taylor & Wendy GriebJune 28, 2024 (2024-06-28)104N/A
"A Banner Moment"Maria EscobedoBarry Caldwell
4"The Endless Sleepover"Dan FragaKeith WagnerJordan KochJuly 5, 2024 (2024-07-05) [b] 105N/A
"Daddy Daughter Dinner"Walinase J. MbekeaniRafael Rosado & Wendy Grieb
5"Copy Catfish"Monica TomovaMaria EscobedoRobert Souza & Wendy GriebJuly 12, 2024 (2024-07-12) [b] 106N/A
"Happy Crabby Day"Shawneè & Shawnelle GibbsArthur Valencia & Floyd Norman
6"Smoothie Shake-Up"Steven E. GordonNorma P. SepulvedaPete Mekis & Wendy GriebJuly 19, 2024 (2024-07-19) [b] 107N/A
"Family Picture Day"Walinase J. MbekeaniClint Taylor
7"The Cuttlebaby Sitter"Dan FragaStory by: Halcyon Person
Written by: Maria Escobedo
Rafael Rosado & Wendy GriebJuly 26, 2024 (2024-07-26) [b] 108N/A
"Flounder the Leader"Joe PurdyJordan Koch & Rick Farmiloe
8"The Clean Team"Monica TomovaKeith WagnerRobert SouzaAugust 2, 2024 (2024-08-02) [b] 103N/A
"Clamming Up"Norma P. SepulvedaArthur Valencia & Wendy Grieb
9"The Singing Dolphin"Steven E. GordonMaria EscobedoKelly James & Wendy GriebAugust 9, 2024 (2024-08-09)109N/A
"The Happy Patty Clap"Michelle CalderónClint Taylor
10"Ravi and Navi"Monica TomovaMaria EscobedoRobert SouzaAugust 16, 2024 (2024-08-16)111N/A
"Chef Flounder"Teresa KaleArthur Valencia & Wendy Grieb
11"The Brave Little Goby"Dan FragaKeith WagnerJordan KochAugust 30, 2024 (2024-08-30)110N/A
"Kid Triton"Walinase J. MbekeaniRafael Rosado & Rick Farmiloe
12"Ariel's Tall Mer-Tale"Monica TomovaKeith WagnerRobert Souza, Rick Farmiloe & Wendy GriebSeptember 6, 2024 (2024-09-06)114N/A
"Remy, the Houseguest"Walinase J. MbekeaniArthur Valencia
13"La Sirenusca"Steven E. GordonNorma P. SepulvedaClint Taylor & George Oliver HolguinSeptember 30, 2024 (2024-09-30) [c] 112N/A
"Substitute Sebastian"Walinase J. MbekeaniKelly James Givan & Wendy Grieb
14"The Kite Monster"Dan FragaNorma P. SepulvedaRafael Rosado & Wendy GriebOctober 4, 2024 (2024-10-04) [c] 113N/A
"The Spooky Mirror Trick"Maria EscobedoJordan Koch
15"Fernie's Dra Konfó"Steven E. GordonMichelle CalderónClint Taylor & Wendy GriebOctober 25, 2024 (2024-10-25)115N/A
"Lucia, Lucia, Lucia!"Kelly James Givan
16"The Lost Dogfish"Steven E. GordonMaria EscobedoClint Taylor & Wendy GriebNovember 8, 2024 (2024-11-08)118TBD
"Swim Scouts"Michelle CalderónKelly James Givan
17"Daddy Daughter Adventure Day"Dan FragaNorma P. SepulvedaJordan Koch & Wendy GriebNovember 29, 2024 (2024-11-29) [d] 119TBD
"Rainbow Sea Caves"Rafael Rosado
18"Flounder's Christmas Letter"TBATBATBADecember 2, 2024 (2024-12-02) [d] 116TBD
"Holiday Toy Box Trouble"

Mermaid Tales

No.Title[ citation needed ]Disney+ release date[ citation needed ]YouTube/Disney Jr. release date[ citation needed ]
1"Ariel's Tail"June 5, 2024 (2024-06-05)June 4, 2024 (YouTube)
June 5, 2024 (Disney Jr.)
2"The Quiet Game"June 5, 2024 (2024-06-05)June 5, 2024 (Disney Jr.)
June 6, 2024 (YouTube)
3"Palace Puzzle"June 5, 2024 (2024-06-05)June 5, 2024 (Disney Jr.)
June 6, 2024 (YouTube)
4"Ariel's Palace Tour"June 5, 2024 (2024-06-05)June 6, 2024 (YouTube)
June 7, 2024 (Disney Jr.)
5"The Friendship Smoothie"June 5, 2024 (2024-06-05)June 7, 2024 (YouTube)
June 10, 2024 (Disney Jr.)
6"A Fashion Emergency"June 5, 2024 (2024-06-05)June 8, 2024 (YouTube)
June 11, 2024 (Disney Jr.)
7"Dress Up Mess Up"June 5, 2024 (2024-06-05)June 8, 2024 (YouTube)
June 12, 2024 (Disney Jr.)
8"Magic Breakfast"June 5, 2024 (2024-06-05)June 8, 2024 (YouTube)
June 13, 2024 (Disney Jr.)
9"The Silly Trumpetfish"June 5, 2024 (2024-06-05)June 8, 2024 (YouTube)
June 14, 2024 (Disney Jr.)
10"Hiccup Gone Amuck"June 5, 2024 (2024-06-05)June 8, 2024 (YouTube)
June 24, 2024 (Disney Jr.)

Production

At the 2023 Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Ayo Davis announced that Disney Branded Television had developed an animated television show inspired by "The Little Mermaid". [20] The main cast was announced in August 2023, which included Mykal-Michelle Harris as Ariel, Taye Diggs as King Triton, and Amber Riley as Ursula, among others. [2]

On International Mermaid Day, the first trailer was released with confirmation that Ursula was Ariel's aunt and instructor at magic camp. [21]

Discography

All credits adapted from Apple Music and Spotify. [22] [23]

Singles

YearTitleAlbumWriter(s)Producer(s)
2024"Shimmer"Disney Jr. Music: Ariel Anthony M. Jones, Sofia Quinn, Olivia Waithe Anthony M. Jones
"Ariel (Theme Song)"Chantry Johnson, Michelle Zarlenga, Rosemarie TanChantry Johnson

Studio albums

TitleDetails
Disney Jr. Music: Ariel
Track listing
  1. "Ariel (Theme Song)"
  2. "Shimmer"
  3. "Making Waves"
  4. "One Colorful Ocean"
  5. "Zim Zam Bazoo"
  6. "Let Your Music Play"
  7. "So Many Flavors"
  8. "Sebastian's Song"
  9. "Trust in What You Know"
  10. "Enjoy the Ride"

Release

Ariel premiered on Disney Jr. and later aired on Disney Channel on June 27, 2024. [24] The series was subsequently made available for streaming on Disney+. [25] Furthermore, both Ariel and Ariel: Mermaid Tales were released on Disney Now. [26]

Reception

Caleb Gottry of Plugged In complimented how Ariel depicts mixed and same-gender friendships, and asserted that children learn lessons about forgiveness, patience, and responsibility through the show. [27] Ashley Moulton of Common Sense Media gave Ariel a score of five stars out of five and noted the depiction of positive messages and role models, stating the character of Ariel is kind and caring. She acknowledged the educational value of the series, saying Ariel teaches social-emotional lessons, and wrote, "Fresh take on beloved mermaid will delight littlest viewers." [28]

In other media

Disney Jr.'s Ariel made her debut at Disneyland during the Disney Jr. "Let’s Play! Parade," which took place on D23 Day at Disney California Adventure. [29] [30]

Notes

  1. In Episode 13, he takes on the guise of his cousin Henrick. [6]
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 These episodes were first released on Disney+ on June 28, 2024.
  3. 1 2 These episodes were first released on Disney+ on September 25, 2024.
  4. 1 2 These episodes were first released on Disney+ on November 27, 2024.

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