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The Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder

The Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder is an American comedy live-action/animated television series developed by Christopher J. Nowak that premiered on Paramount+ on March 31, 2022. It is a sequel of Nickelodeon's original animated series The Fairly OddParents.

The Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder
Genre
Based onCharacters from the series created
by Butch Hartman
Developed byChristopher J. Nowak
ShowrunnerChristopher J. Nowak
Starring
  • Audrey Grace Marshall
  • Tyler Wladis
  • Ryan-James Hatanaka
  • Laura Bell Bundy
  • Imogen Cohen
Voices of
Theme music composerButch Hartman
Ron Jones
ComposerZack Hexum & Niki Hexum
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes13
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Andrew Hirsch
  • Sam Becker
  • Shari Tavey
CinematographyMichael Spodnik
Editors
  • Philip Mangano
  • Michael Karlich
Running time24–25 minutes
Production companyBillionfold Inc.
Original release
NetworkParamount+
ReleaseMarch 31, 2022 (2022-03-31)
Related
The Fairly OddParents
The Fairly OddParents: A New Wish

Premise

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Picking up years after the original animated series, the new series follows Timmy Turner's cousin, Vivian "Viv" Turner, and her new stepbrother, Roy Raskin, as they navigate life in Dimmsdale with the help of their fairy godparents, Cosmo and Wanda, who are given to them by a now-older Timmy when he leaves for college.

Cast

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Further information: List of The Fairly OddParents characters

Live-action cast

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  • Audrey Grace Marshall as Vivian "Viv" Turner,[1] a newcomer to Dimmsdale to move in with her new family, who after inheriting the fairies Cosmo and Wanda from her cousin Timmy, must share the wishes with her stepbrother Roy.
  • Tyler Wladis as Roy Raskin,[1] a local star in Dimmsdale on the school basketball team, who shares the wishes of the fairies Cosmo and Wanda with his stepsister, Viv, whom he quickly grows fond of. Unknown to him, Zina has a huge crush on him.
  • Ryan-James Hatanaka as Ty Turner,[1] Viv's father and Roy's stepfather, who works as a semi-professional dancer. He shares this passion with Rachel.
  • Laura Bell Bundy as Rachel Raskin,[1] Roy's mother and Viv's stepmother, who works as a ballroom dancer. She shares this passion with Ty.
  • Imogen Cohen as Zina Zacarias,[1] Viv's best friend who has a huge crush on Roy.

Voice cast

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  • Susanne Blakeslee as Wanda, one of Viv and Roy's fairy godparents, and the wife of Cosmo. Blakeslee reprises her role from the original animated series and films.[2][3]
  • Daran Norris as Cosmo, one of Viv and Roy's fairy godparents, and Wanda's husband; and Jorgen Von Strangle, the strict leader of the fairies. Norris reprises his roles from the original animated series and films.[2][3]

Guest stars

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  • Garrett Clayton as Dustan Lumberlake, a famous pop music star.
  • Mary Kate Wiles as Vicky,[4] an evil teacher at Dimmsdale Junior High, and Timmy Turner's former babysitter. Unlike in the original series, Vicky now believes in fairies and is in love with Denzel Crocker.
  • Carlos Alazraqui as Denzel Crocker, a former teacher at Dimmsdale Junior High who is obsessed with fairies. Alazraqui reprises his role from the original animated series in live-action and animation.[4]
  • Caleb Pierce as Timmy Turner, the protagonist of the original Fairly OddParents series and Viv's cousin, who he gives his fairies Cosmo and Wanda to before leaving for college.

Episodes

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No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date [5]Nickelodeon air date [5]Prod.
code [5][6]		U.S. linear viewers
(millions)
1"Cake, Dance, & Solid Gold Pants"Mike CaronChristopher J. NowakMarch 31, 2022 (2022-03-31)April 21, 20221010.20[7]
2"The Forbidden Phrase"Evelyn BelascoSamantha MartinMarch 31, 2022 (2022-03-31)November 3, 20221030.15[8]
3"King Roydas"Adam WeissmanChristopher J. NowakMarch 31, 2022 (2022-03-31)November 17, 20221050.13[9]
4"Vicky's Best Friend"Adam WeissmanAngela YarbroughMarch 31, 2022 (2022-03-31)November 10, 20221040.15[10]
5"Cheater Cheater Cookie Eater"Adam WeissmanMariah SmithMarch 31, 2022 (2022-03-31)November 24, 20221060.16[11]
6"The Most Popular Person"Evelyn BelascoSam BeckerMarch 31, 2022 (2022-03-31)October 10, 20221020.14[12]
7"The Show Off"Adam WeissmanJenna MartinMarch 31, 2022 (2022-03-31)December 8, 20221080.16[13]
8"Back to the Scooter"Adam WeissmanSamantha MartinMarch 31, 2022 (2022-03-31)January 5, 20231090.13[14]
9"Codzillard!"Evelyn BelascoSam BeckerMarch 31, 2022 (2022-03-31)January 12, 20231100.13[15]
10"Roynocchio"Leonard R. Garner Jr.Angela YarbroughMarch 31, 2022 (2022-03-31)January 19, 20231110.17[16]
11"Da Wish App"Elvira IbragimovaNick DossmanMarch 31, 2022 (2022-03-31)December 1, 20221070.12[17]
12"Fairies Away!"Leonard R. Garner Jr.Samantha MartinMarch 31, 2022 (2022-03-31)January 26, 20231120.16[18]
13Mike CaronSam BeckerFebruary 2, 2023113N/A

Production

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The series was announced in February 2021, with Butch Hartman and Fred Seibert returning as producers, and Christopher J. Nowak serving as both executive producer and showrunner.[19][20] The series started production in July 2021.[21] The animation was outsourced to the Tijuana-based Boxel Studio.[22] All 13 episodes were released on Paramount+ on March 31, 2022.[23] In January 2023, the series was removed from Paramount+ and Nickelodeon's official website in the U.S.[24]

Reception

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Critical response

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The series gained negative reviews from critics.[25] Diondra Brown from Common Sense Media gave the series three-out-of-five stars, calling it "a family-friendly show with eccentric comedy and a meaningful nod to the original comedy series."[26]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Refs
2022 Children's and Family Emmy Awards Outstanding Choreography Cynthia Nowak Nominated [27]
Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Live Action Program Brian Williams Nominated [27]
Outstanding Makeup and Hairstyling various Nominated [27]
2023 Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Kids TV Show The Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder Won [28]

References

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