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Ada Twist, Scientist
Genre
  • Musical
  • Comedy drama
  • Fantasy
Based on
Developed byChris Nee
Voices of
  • Amanda Christine
  • Candace Kozak
  • Nicholas Crovetti
Theme music composer
Opening theme"Ada Twist, Scientist Theme"
by Renée Elise Goldsberry (Season 1 & 2)
Kellylee Evans (Season 3)
ComposerPaul Buckley

Zach Marsh

Andy Strummer
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes12 (24 segments)
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Nayanshi Shaw
  • PeeDee Shindell
Animators
  • Liam Meade
  • Alexandre Jun Sokabe
Editors
  • John Cruise
  • Conor Gillespie
  • Patrick Thornton
Running time25-29 minutes
Production companies
Animation servicesStudiopolis, Inc.
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseSeptember 28, 2021 (2021-09-28) –
present (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

Episodes

Season 1 (2021)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byStoryboard byOriginal air date
11"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 (2021-09-28)
When Ada and Friends try to lock Arthur’s fort, they use brainstorm to free him.
22"Movie Night"
"The Banana Poet Problem"
Gabrielle Meyer
Seamus O'Toole
Alan Moran
Ivory Floyd
Micha Cohen
Dan Nosella
September 28, 2021 (2021-09-28)
33"Cake Twist"
"Garden Party"
Alan MoranKerri Grant
Gabrielle Meyer
Dan Nosella
Valentina Delmiglio
September 28, 2021 (2021-09-28)
44"Bird's Eye View"
"Sleeping Duty"
Alan Moran
Seamus O'Toole
Kerri Grant
Robert Vargas
Gaia Ruggenini
Sherwin Macario
September 28, 2021 (2021-09-28)
55"Sight of Music"
"Rain Day"
Alan Moran
Seamus O'Toole
Robert Vargas
Jennifer Hamburg
Micha Cohen
Bob Baxter
September 28, 2021 (2021-09-28)
66"The Great Stink"
"Rosie's Rockin' Pet"
Seamus O'Toole
Alan Moran
Gabrielle Meyer
Jennifer Hamburg
Bob Baxter
Sherwin Macario
September 28, 2021 (2021-09-28)

Season 2 (2022)

No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byStoryboard byOriginal air date
71"The Curious Case of Lil' Liz"
"Cat on a Hot Twist Roof"
UnknownUnknownTBAJanuary 25, 2022 (2022-01-25)
82"Ada Twist Magicianist"
"Bend It Like Arthur"
UnknownUnknownTBAJanuary 25, 2022 (2022-01-25)
93"Oh Parachute"
"Meltdown"
UnknownUnknownTBAJanuary 25, 2022 (2022-01-25)
104"Show Me the Bunny"
"A Kite Above the Rest"
UnknownUnknownTBAJanuary 25, 2022 (2022-01-25)
115"Skate On"
"Ada's Cure for the Common Conundrum"
UnknownUnknownTBAJanuary 25, 2022 (2022-01-25)
126"Mind Over Muscle"
"Iggy Gettin' Diggy With It"
UnknownUnknownTBAJanuary 25, 2022 (2022-01-25)

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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Milligan, Mercedes (October 1, 2020). "Netflix Announces New Animated Preschool Series 'Ada Twist, Scientist'". Animation World Network. Retrieved October 1, 2020.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Moulton, Ashley (September 29, 2021). "Ada Twist, Scientist TV Review | Common Sense Media". Common Sense Media.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Unthank, Kennedy. "Ada Twist, Scientist". Plugged In. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
  8. ^ "'Arcane,' 'Mitchells Vs. The Machines' Dominate The Annie Awards (Analysis + Full Winners List)". Cartoon Brew. March 13, 2022. Retrieved April 16, 2022.