Barbie: A Touch of Magic

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Barbie: A Touch of Magic
Barbie - A Touch of Magic.png
Promotional artwork
Genre
Based on Barbie's friends and family
by Mattel
Developed byAnn Austen
Directed by
  • Scott Pleydell-Pearce (series)
  • Gene Vassilaros (voice)
Voices of
Music byThe Math Club ft. DJ Brady
ComposerThe Math Club
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes26
Production
Executive producers
  • Christopher Keenan
  • Frederic Soulie
[1]
Production location Malibu, California
Running time23 minutes
Production company Mattel Television
Original release
Network Netflix
ReleaseSeptember 1, 2023 (2023-09-01) –
present (present)

Barbie: A Touch of Magic [2] [3] [4] is an American animated television series and the third in the Barbie media franchise after Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures and Barbie: It Takes Two . [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]

Contents

It made its debut in Germany on Super RTL's online video on demand service toggo.de on 1 September 2023 before the television debut on the channel itself 3 days later. [11] [12] It debuted on television on Pop in the United Kingdom and Ireland [13] [14] and Treehouse TV in Canada [15] on the same day as in Germany, i.e. 4 September, on Gulli in France on the 6th [16] and 9Go! in Australia on the 8th. [17] [18] It was released on Netflix globally on 14 September. [19]

Background

On 16 February 2023, Mattel unveiled a production slate via Google Drive accessible through this link which depicted an upcoming television show to premiere after the live-action Barbie film named Barbie: A Touch of Magic. On 24 August 2023, Mattel announced further details pertaining to its premise, composition, release dates and commentary, [20] which later that day got picked up by news sources. [1] [13] [19] [2]

Premise

Barbie from Malibu and Barbie from Brooklyn have enchanting adventures when they encounter a horse with magical powers. The horse, Peggy, needs their help with a mysterious mission. However, a wizard lizard named William, and Rocki the Glyph, want the special powers for themselves. [21]

Cast

Main

Recurring

Guest vocals

Episodes

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
113September 14, 2023 (2023-09-14)

Season 1 (2023)

The table below shows only the titles and episode summaries from the American Netflix release.

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
11"When Barbie Met Peggy"Larry AndersonAnn AustenSeptember 14, 2023 (2023-09-14)
On a surfing trip to the beach in Malibu, California, Barbie from Malibu and Barbie from Brooklyn encounter a baby horse who is full of fun, mischief, feathers and has wish-granting magic in it! But upon bringing her ashore, they have to keep them away from Malibu Barbie's friends, family and pets as well as a glyph who wants that horse for herself. Chelsea gives the horse a new name — Peggy. On the side events, Trey falls for and develops feelings for Brooklyn Barbie.
22"Finding Home"Dominic "Dom" MacKinnonAnn AustenSeptember 14, 2023 (2023-09-14)
Peggy the Pegasus takes flight with Ken hot on her hooves. Later, the adventurous little horse and Brooklyn Barbie become Malibu neighbors, with the former initially doubting on leaving Malibu Barbie in Malibu and heading back to New York City until her parents had a temporary change of heart and occupy the Reardons' vacated house.
33"Barbie, You Can Drive My Car"Dominic "Dom" MacKinnonMargaret DunlapSeptember 14, 2023 (2023-09-14)
Magic is in the air when Peggy helps Brooklyn Barbie learn to drive. The Glyph gets a new name so she could blend in in Malibu — Rocki — and a new job at the selfie museum as an assistant!
44"Ken One and Ken Two"Larry AndersonDaniel Bryan FranklinSeptember 14, 2023 (2023-09-14)
Ken causes a magical emergency when he falls on Peggy's powers to double, if not triple or quadruple, his time with the Barbies. Rocki the Glyph hatches a plan to get those powers for herself.
55"Peggy-napped"Larry AndersonMeg FavreauSeptember 14, 2023 (2023-09-14)
Peggy is missing! Did somebody take her? Friends and family search all over town and one of Barbie's puppies, Rookie, gets recruited by Stacie and Chelsea to put his nose on the case.
66"Skate to Me, Barbie"Dominic "Dom" MacKinnonStory by : Amber May
Teleplay by : Daniel Bryan Franklin		September 14, 2023 (2023-09-14)
The people of Malibu strap on their wheels for a skating contest. Brooklyn Barbie partners with Trey to win a trophy for her parents — no magic allowed! Right, Rocki?!
77"There Might Be Dragons"Larry AndersonJulia HernandezSeptember 14, 2023 (2023-09-14)
"Malibu" Barbie plans a special event for her final night working at the water park with her friends and Skipper. Skipper has some ideas which Barbie initially rebuffs, but eventually integrates into her performance. At "Malibu" Barbie's home, her cat Blissa gets a makeover that includes scaly wings. [22]
88"A Real Page-Turner"Dominic "Dom" MacKinnonTamika CosenSeptember 14, 2023 (2023-09-14)
The Barbies search for an author who has info about Peggy's real home. Chelsea discovers and lets out through Peggy's powers Elvy, a unicorn keeper and resident of Peggy's home, Mesmer, who first coaxes the romanticism from Ken and has it stuck in his head towards the end of the episode after she returns, much to "Malibu" Barbie's jealousy and annoyance. Chelsea and Ken follow a unicorn keeper to discover more about Peggy and who to return her home.
99"A Selfie to Remember"Larry AndersonJohnny LazebnikSeptember 14, 2023 (2023-09-14)
The Barbies, Ken and Skipper all show up at the selfie museum, but Rocki casts a glyph spell to erase their memories so they can question themselves and each other.
1010"Tiny Problems"Dominic "Dom" MacKinnonLisa SteeleSeptember 14, 2023 (2023-09-14)
The Barbies face a small challenge after making a big discovery. Meanwhile, Rocki has bad intentions when she lures Skipper and Peggy to the beach.
1111"Lizard Lift-Off"Larry AndersonStory by : Kate Moran
Teleplay by : Ann Austen		September 14, 2023 (2023-09-14)
The Barbies and their crew race to the rescue after Rocki and Peggy set sail for a hidden island, where they encounter Will the Wizard Lizard.
1212"Careful What You Wish For"Dominic "Dom" MacKinnonDaniel Bryan FranklinSeptember 14, 2023 (2023-09-14)
With her sister and friends under a spell, it's up to "Malibu" Barbie to stop Will the Wizard Lizard before he can steal an enchanted wish from Peggy.
1313"The Key"Dominic "Dom" MacKinnonAnn AustenSeptember 14, 2023 (2023-09-14)
The key to Peggy's mission comes to light. But can she defeat the Wizard Lizard's scheme? Through the magic of friendship, anything is possible.

Season 2 (2024)

  1. The Play's the Thing
  2. Spelling Chelsea
  3. Magic in the Museum
  4. Hiding in Plain Sight
  5. Secret Victory
  6. A Friendly Wish
  7. Return to Pacifica, Part 1
  8. Return to Pacifica, Part 2
  9. Baby Steps
  10. Runaway Rocki
  11. The Sapphire Fairycorn
  12. The Ultimate Wish
  13. Barbie, Take a Bow

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