Big_Nate_(TV_series)

<i>Big Nate</i> (TV series)

Big Nate (TV series)

American animated television series


Big Nate is an American animated television series developed by Mitch Watson and based on the comic strip and book series of the same name by Lincoln Peirce.[1] It follows the adventures of the titular protagonist, alongside his friends, in sixth grade.[2] The executive producers are Mitch Watson and John Cohen. Peirce is also collaborating with the producers for the show.[3] The show premiered on Paramount+ on February 17, 2022.[4][5] In March 2022, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on July 7, 2023.

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On March 28, 2024, the series was removed from Paramount+ as part of a "strategic decision to focus on content with mass global appeal."[6] However, most episodes of the show are still available to purchase on digital platforms.

Premise

Big Nate follows the adventures and misadventures of Nate Wright, a semi-incompetent, spirited, and rebellious sixth-grader. His friend group includes Francis, Teddy, Chad, and Dee Dee. Nate hates social studies teacher Mrs. Godfrey, whom he considers his nemesis and calls her names like "the school's Godzilla", and tends to run afoul of her, the firm Principal Nichols, and the aging science teacher Mr. Galvin. At home, Nate lives with his single father Martin and older sister Ellen.

Characters

  • Nate Wright (voiced by Ben Giroux), a semi-incompetent, spirited, rebellious 11-year old sixth-grader, who loves to pull pranks and draw cartoons.[4]
  • Ellen Wright (voiced by Dove Cameron), Nate's girly antagonistic older sister who is responsible and mature.[4]
  • Martin Wright (voiced by Rob Delaney), the clueless single father of Nate and Ellen.[4]
  • Teddy Ortiz (voiced by Arnie Pantoja), one of Nate's friends in his friend group who is comedic and loves to tell jokes and annoy Nate. He is half-Mexican-American, and half-Puerto-Rican.[4]
  • Chad Applewhite (voiced by Charlie Schlatter), one of Nate's friends in his friend group, who is a red-headed chubby kid who loves food.[4]
  • Principal Nichols (voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson), the African-American principal at P.S. 38.[4]
  • Mrs. Godfrey (voiced by Carolyn Hennesy), Nate's social studies teacher and arch-nemesis.[4]
  • Francis Pope (voiced by Daniel MK Cohen), one of Nate's friends in his friend group, who is smart and intelligent.[4]
  • Dee Dee Holloway (voiced by Bryce Charles), one of Nate's friends in his friend group, who is African-American, and the president of the school's drama club. She is also the only girl in his friend group.[4]

Release

The series was originally planned to premiere on Nickelodeon in September 2021.[2] However, in December 2021, with the casting, it was announced that it would premiere on Paramount+ in early 2022,[4] later specified as February 17.[5] On August 3, 2022, it was announced that nine new episodes would release on Paramount+ on August 19, 2022.[7] The series began airing on Nickelodeon on September 5, 2022.[8]

Production

In 1991, the first year the Big Nate comic was published, Peanuts executive producer Lee Mendelson purchased the option from Lincoln Peirce to make an animated Big Nate television series for Saturday-morning cartoons at NBC; Peirce "was paid $5,000 to write a quote-on-quote bible describing the characters and outlining a few story ideas". However, the day after this deal was finalized, all NBC Saturday-morning cartoons were cancelled, sending the series into development hell.[9]

On February 19, 2020, Nickelodeon announced an animated Big Nate series. Nickelodeon's executive vice president of animation production and development, Ramsey Ann Naito, stated that she had wanted to adapt the Big Nate book series into an animated series for a long time.[1][3]

On March 24, 2022, the series was renewed for a second season of 10 episodes.[10][11] On August 3, 2022, it was announced that 10 additional episodes were ordered for the second season.[7] On June 22, 2023, it was announced that the second season would premiere on July 7, 2023.[12] With the show's removal from Paramount+ on March 28, 2024, the release of Season 2's 10 additional episodes is unknown.

Episodes

Series overview

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Season 1 (2022)

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Season 2 (2023)

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Shorts

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Reception

Critical response

Ashley Moulton from Common Sense Media gave the series three-out-of-five stars, stating "like the book series the show is based on, the TV show is likely to be loved by kids and to divide parents."[41]

Awards and nominations

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Notes

  1. This short was first uploaded to the Nickelodeon Cartoon Universe YouTube channel on February 11, 2022.
  2. Released theatrically as Bad Hamster in front of Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank.

References

  1. Keyes, Bob (February 19, 2020). "Portland cartoonist's Big Nate gets own show on Nickelodeon". Portland Press Herald. Portland, Maine. Archived from the original on February 20, 2020. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
  2. "The Nickelodeon Virtual Upfront Show: Bring Your Kids!" (Press release). Nickelodeon. March 18, 2021. Retrieved March 18, 2021 via Business Wire.
  3. Andreeva, Nellie (March 28, 2024). "Paramount+ Removes 10 Nickelodeon Titles Including 'Blue's Clues & You!' & 'Rugrats' Series". Deadline. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
  4. Debbie Diamond Sarto (August 3, 2022). "Exclusive: Paramount+ Shares Big Nate New Episode Teaser". Animation World Network. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
  5. Peirce, Lincoln (2016). Epic Big Nate. Andrews McMeel Publishing. p. 8. ISBN 9781449471958. Retrieved October 23, 2020.
  6. ""BIG NATE" Season 1 Loglines". ViacomCBS Press Express (Press release). February 14, 2022. Retrieved February 14, 2022.
  7. "Big Nate Episodes". Paramount Press Express. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
  8. "Public Catalog - Big Nate". United States Copyright Office. December 19, 2022. Retrieved December 19, 2022.
  9. Mitch Salem (September 7, 2022). "Monday 9.5.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
  10. Mitch Salem (September 12, 2022). "Friday 9.9.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 12, 2022.
  11. Mitch Salem (October 24, 2022). "Friday 10.21.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
  12. Mitch Salem (September 26, 2022). "Friday 9.23.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 26, 2022.
  13. Mitch Salem (January 17, 2023). "Friday 1.13.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
  14. Nickelodeon Ratings Report (April 10–16, 2023). Nielsen Media Research (Report). April 18, 2023.
  15. Mitch Salem (April 18, 2023). "Monday 4.17.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved April 18, 2023.
  16. Mitch Salem (April 20, 2023). "Wednesday 4.19.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved April 20, 2023.
  17. Mitch Salem (April 12, 2023). "Tuesday 4.11.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved April 12, 2023.
  18. "Big Nate". USTVDB. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
  19. Mitch Salem (February 14, 2022). "Friday 2.11.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
  20. Mitch Salem (February 28, 2022). "Friday 2.25.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved March 3, 2022.
  21. Milligan, Mercedes (July 14, 2022). "Brand-New Big Nate Short to Screen with Paws of Fury". Animation Magazine. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
  22. Moulton, Ashley. "Big Nate". Common Sense Media. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
  23. Michael Schneider (November 1, 2022). "Netflix Leads Nomination Tally for First-Ever Children's & Family Emmys". Variety. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
  24. Valerie Complex (January 18, 2023). "GLAAD Announces Nominees For The 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 25, 2023.

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