Ada Twist, Scientist (TV series)
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Developed by | Chris Nee |
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Opening theme | "Ada Twist, Scientist Theme" by Renée Elise Goldsberry (Season 1 & 2) Kellylee Evans (Season 3) |
Composer | Paul Buckley
Zach Marsh Andy Strummer |
Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of episodes | 12 (24 segments) |
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Running time | 25-29 minutes |
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Animation services | Studiopolis, Inc. |
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Network | Netflix |
Release | September 28, 2021 present | –
Ada Twist, Scientist[1] is a 2021 animated preschool streaming television series, based on the eponymous book series by Andrea Beaty and David Roberts.[2] Developed and executive produced by Chris Nee for Netflix, the series premiered on September 28, 2021. A second season was released on January 25, 2022.
Voice cast
Main
- Amanda Christine as Ada Twist, A intellectual 9-year-old girl, and a scientist. She's smart, kindhearted, sensitive, and always sweet. Her catchphrases are "Loading the Lab!", "Wasn't that cool? Science is the best.", and "We don't quit, we got grit!". She has her own magic lab and her big book of discoveries and inventions. Her favorite animal is a ladybug.[citation needed]
- Nicholas Crovetti as Iggy Peck, A fearful 8-year-old boy, and an architect. He's caring, extremely nervous, shy, quiet, and easygoing. His favorite animal is a whale shark.[citation needed]
- Candace Kozak as Rosie Revere, an energetic 7-year-old girl, and an engineer. She's funny, a bit bossy, positive, and confident. She is also tomboyish which is what makes her always have her red bandanna with white polka dots all the time. Her favorite animal is a unicorn.[citation needed]
Supporting
- Terrence Little Gardenhigh as Arthur Twist, Ada's 11-year-old brother who loves magic and sports. He's a bit bored and cool. He has a pet, named Lil Liz.[citation needed]
- Susan Kelechi Watson as Mom Twist[citation needed]
- Taye Diggs as Dad Twist[citation needed]
- Frank Welker as Mooshu[citation needed]
Episodes
Season 1 (2021)
No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Storyboard by | Original air date | |
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1 | 1 | "A Fort of One's Own" "Twelve Angry Birds" | Jean Herlihy Seamus O'Toole | Chris Nee Robert Vargas | Mȧrten Jönmark Valentina Delmiglio | September 28, 2021 | |
When Ada and Friends try to lock Arthur’s fort, they use brainstorm to free him. | |||||||
2 | 2 | "Movie Night" "The Banana Poet Problem" | Gabrielle Meyer Seamus O'Toole | Alan Moran Ivory Floyd | Micha Cohen Dan Nosella | September 28, 2021 | |
3 | 3 | "Cake Twist" "Garden Party" | Alan Moran | Kerri Grant Gabrielle Meyer | Dan Nosella Valentina Delmiglio | September 28, 2021 | |
4 | 4 | "Bird's Eye View" "Sleeping Duty" | Alan Moran Seamus O'Toole | Kerri Grant Robert Vargas | Gaia Ruggenini Sherwin Macario | September 28, 2021 | |
5 | 5 | "Sight of Music" "Rain Day" | Alan Moran Seamus O'Toole | Robert Vargas Jennifer Hamburg | Micha Cohen Bob Baxter | September 28, 2021 | |
6 | 6 | "The Great Stink" "Rosie's Rockin' Pet" | Seamus O'Toole Alan Moran | Gabrielle Meyer Jennifer Hamburg | Bob Baxter Sherwin Macario | September 28, 2021 |
Season 2 (2022)
No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Storyboard by | Original air date |
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7 | 1 | "The Curious Case of Lil' Liz" "Cat on a Hot Twist Roof" | Unknown | Unknown | TBA | January 25, 2022 |
8 | 2 | "Ada Twist Magicianist" "Bend It Like Arthur" | Unknown | Unknown | TBA | January 25, 2022 |
9 | 3 | "Oh Parachute" "Meltdown" | Unknown | Unknown | TBA | January 25, 2022 |
10 | 4 | "Show Me the Bunny" "A Kite Above the Rest" | Unknown | Unknown | TBA | January 25, 2022 |
11 | 5 | "Skate On" "Ada's Cure for the Common Conundrum" | Unknown | Unknown | TBA | January 25, 2022 |
12 | 6 | "Mind Over Muscle" "Iggy Gettin' Diggy With It" | Unknown | Unknown | TBA | January 25, 2022 |
Production
The series was first announced in October 2020.[1]
Release
Ada Twist, Scientist was released on Netflix on September 28, 2021.[3]
Reception
Common Sense Media review.[4] New Scientist review.[5] Decider review.[6] Plugged In review.[7]
Accolades
The series received a 2022 Annie Award for Best Animated Television/Broadcast Production for Preschool Children.[8]
The series was also 2022 Children's and Family Emmy Awards nominated for Outstanding Preschool Animated Series
References
- ^ a b "Chris Nee and Higher Ground Productions Announce Netflix Animated Series 'Ada Twist, Scientist' Based On Best-Selling Book Series". Netflix Media Center (Press release). October 1, 2020.
- ^ Milligan, Mercedes (October 1, 2020). "Netflix Announces New Animated Preschool Series 'Ada Twist, Scientist'". Animation World Network. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
- ^ Milligan, Mercedes (July 22, 2021). "Get A First Look At Netflix's New Animated Series 'Ada Twist, Scientist,' Produced By The Obamas". Essence. Retrieved July 22, 2021.
- ^ Moulton, Ashley (September 29, 2021). "Ada Twist, Scientist TV Review | Common Sense Media". Common Sense Media.
- ^ Wakeman, Gregory (September 25, 2021). "Ada Twist, Scientist review: Brilliant children's TV for the curious". New Scientist. Archived from the original on September 25, 2021.
- ^ Keller, Joel (September 28, 2021). "Stream It Or Skip It: Ada Twist, Scientist On Netflix, A Series About A Science-Loving Kid From The Obamas And The Creator Of Doc McStuffins". Decider.
- ^ Unthank, Kennedy. "Ada Twist, Scientist". Plugged In. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
- ^ "'Arcane,' 'Mitchells Vs. The Machines' Dominate The Annie Awards (Analysis + Full Winners List)". Cartoon Brew. March 13, 2022. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
External links
- 2021 American television series debuts
- 2020s American animated television series
- 2020s American children's television series
- 2020s preschool education television series
- American children's animated adventure television series
- American children's animated comedy television series
- American children's animated fantasy television series
- American children's animated musical television series
- American computer-animated television series
- American preschool education television series
- Animated preschool education television series
- Animated television series about children
- English-language Netflix original programming
- Television series by Brown Bag Films
- Television series by Netflix Animation
- Television series by Higher Ground Productions
- Netflix children's programming