Surfside Girls is an American children's adventure mystery television series based on IDW Publishing's graphic novels of the same name by Kim Dwinell. The series follows best friends Jade (Miya Cech) and Sam (YaYa Gosselin), who seek to solve a ghost mystery. It premiered on August 19, 2022 on Apple TV+.
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| Based on | Surfside Girls by Kim Dwinell |
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| Directed by | America Young |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
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| Network | Apple TV+ |
| Release | August 19, 2022 |
Synopsis
editJade and Sam, best friends, are ready to enjoy their summer surfing in the sun. When they are confronted by a ghost, the two learn of a mystery involving a pirate ship and a cursed treasure rumored to be hidden beneath Surfside's famed Danger Point bluff. Sam seeks to assist a pirate spirit named Remi in removing the curse after meeting him, while Jade is keen to establish a scientific explanation for ghosts. Sam and Jade have to mix their diverse perspectives in reasoning and creativity to uncover the truth. They are determined to piece together the evidence, discover the truth, and protect Surfside as a whole.[1]
Cast
editMain
edit- Miya Cech as Jade[2]
- YaYa Gosselin as Sam[2]
- Spencer Hermes-Rebello as Remi
Recurring
edit- Adan Maverick Carcano as Petey
- Christine Lin[3] as Mei-Lin
- Michelle Mao as Amy
- Joseph Mesiano as Captain Devar
- Catia Ojeda as Monica
- Jacob Vargas as Bob
- Steven Chan as Fong
- Sonita Henry as Dr. Olympia Pfeiffer
- Victoria Blade as Kimber
- Amber Martinez as Lady Surfside
Episodes
edit| No. overall | No. in series | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
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| 1 | 1 | "And the Secret of Danger Point" | Unknown | Unknown | August 19, 2022 |
| 2 | 2 | "And the Untold Story of the Obsidian Flyer" | Unknown | Unknown | August 19, 2022 |
| 3 | 3 | "And the Lady of Surfside" | Unknown | Unknown | August 19, 2022 |
| 4 | 4 | "And the Promise of Peligro" | Unknown | Unknown | August 19, 2022 |
| 5 | 5 | "And the Weathered Storm" | Unknown | Unknown | August 19, 2022 |
| 6 | 6 | "And the Day of the Flying Saucer" | Unknown | Unknown | August 19, 2022 |
| 7 | 7 | "And Jade's Journey" | Unknown | Unknown | August 19, 2022 |
| 8 | 8 | "And Sam's Story" | Unknown | Unknown | August 19, 2022 |
| 9 | 9 | "And the Cursed Treasure" | Unknown | Unknown | August 19, 2022 |
| 10 | 10 | "And the Showdown at Danger Point" | Unknown | Unknown | August 19, 2022 |
Background
editIn December 2021, Apple TV+ ordered 10 episodes of Surfside Girls, based on IDW Publishing's graphic novels of the same name by Kim Dwinell. Miya Cech and YaYa Gosselin were cast in the lead roles. Other crew members included writer, executive producer and showrunner May Chan; executive producers Paul Stupin, Lydia Antonini, Paul Davidson, and Jeff Brustrom; writers and executive producers Alex Diaz and Julie Sagalowsky Diaz; and the first two episode's director and writer America Young.[2] In May 2022, Christine Lin and Catia Ojeda was reportedly cast in a recurring role.[3]
Release
editSurfside Girls premiered on August 19, 2022, on Apple TV+.[4]
References
edit- ^ Anderson, Jenna (December 10, 2021). "Surfside Girls: Apple TV+ Orders Series Adaptation of Top Shelf Comic". ComicBook.com. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
- ^ a b c Andreeva, Nellie (December 10, 2021). "'Surfside Girls': Apple TV+ Orders Family Series Starring Miya Cech & YaYa Gosselin Based On Graphic Novel". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 10, 2021. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
- ^ a b Cordero, Rosy (May 11, 2022). "Surfside Girls: Christine Lin To Recur In Apple TV+ Family Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 14, 2022.
- ^ O'Rourke, Ryan (May 13, 2022). "Peanuts Specials and Hello Jack! The Kindness Show Among the Summer Slate for Apple TV+'s Family and Kid Programming". Collider. Retrieved May 14, 2022.