Ryan's Mystery Playdate

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Ryan's Mystery Playdate
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Created by Albie Hecht
Directed by
Starring
Voices of
  • Gibson Collins
  • Bradley William Smith
  • Julia Stockton
Opening theme"Who Will It Be?", performed by Ryan ToysReview
Ending theme"Who Will It Be?"
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons4
No. of episodes117 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Albie Hecht
  • Chris M. Williams
  • Shion Kaji
  • Loann Kaji
  • Jeff Sutphen
ProducerDiondra Meravi
Running time
  • 11 minutes (regular)
  • 24 minutes (specials)
Production companies
Original release
Network
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]

Contents

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
1 20April 19, 2019 (2019-04-19)September 20, 2019 (2019-09-20) Nickelodeon
2 20September 30, 2019 (2019-09-30)February 20, 2020 (2020-02-20)
3 20March 30, 2020 (2020-03-30)February 26, 2021 (2021-02-26)
4 3018May 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.

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