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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]
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]
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]