ICarly (2021 TV series) explained

Italic Title:no
Genre:Sitcom
Creator:Dan Schneider
Theme Music Composer:Michael Corcoran
Open Theme:"Leave It All to Me", sung by Miranda Cosgrove and Drake Bell[1] [2]
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:3
Num Episodes:33
Runtime:23–26 minutes[3]
Network:Paramount+

iCarly is an American comedy television revival of the 2007 Nickelodeon series of the same name. The series stars Miranda Cosgrove, Jerry Trainor, Nathan Kress, Laci Mosley and Jaidyn Triplett, with Cosgrove, Trainor and Kress reprising their roles from the original run. It premiered on Paramount+ on June 17, 2021, to positive reviews. The second season premiered on April 8, 2022, while the third season premiered on June 1, 2023. In October 2023, the series was cancelled after three seasons.

Premise

Nine years after the finale of the previous series, Carly Shay has returned to Seattle, where she shares an apartment with her roommate Harper. Carly's older brother Spencer has become a wealthy artist after accidentally creating a renowned sculpture. Following two divorces and a failed tech start-up, Freddie Benson has moved back to live with his mother, accompanied by his adopted 11-year-old stepdaughter Millicent. All main characters live in Bushwell Plaza, the apartment building where the original show was set. When Carly decides to relaunch her iCarly webshow, she receives mainstream attention with the help of Spencer, Freddie and her new friends.

Cast and characters

See main article: List of iCarly characters.

Main

Recurring

Guest stars

Returning guest stars

Episodes

Season 3 (2023)

Production

Development

Then-Nickelodeon executive Paula Kaplan contacted Cosgrove with a pitch for a new iCarly series, revolving around Carly and Spencer running a Hype House-like content house with a new generation of influencers taking influence from the iCarly web show. The demographic for the show was planned to be aimed towards kids, following in the same footsteps as other revivals and spin-offs like Disney Channel's Raven's Home and Girl Meets World. "I don't think that any of us would have been up for that [idea]," she says. "What excited me about doing iCarly again was getting to put the characters in situations that we couldn't show before."[9] Cosgrove contacted Jerry Trainor, Nathan Kress and Jennette McCurdy about the project. Kress and Trainor were on board with the project, however McCurdy declined. After multiple conversations with the returning cast, Cosgrove requested that the revival series be aimed towards the adults who grew up with it, which ViacomCBS and AwesomenessTV immediately agreed to, unlike the shelved Lizzie McGuire series being developed at Disney+. As the executive producer of the series, Cosgrove wanted to incorporate more mature topics and diversity into the series, as well as nostalgia.[9]

The series was announced in December 2020, with Jay Kogen and Ali Schouten serving as co-showrunners and executive producers. Cosgrove, Kress, and Trainor would reprise their roles from the original series.[10] [11] In February 2021, it was reported that Kogen left the project due to "creative differences" with Cosgrove, though he still retained a writing credit alongside Ali Schouten for the first episode, "iStart Over."[12] Later that month, McCurdy confirmed that she would not reprise her role of Sam Puckett for the revival, as a result of quitting acting and feeling embarrassed by her past career.[13] It was also revealed that the revival had been picked up for 13 episodes, with the pilot being directed by Phill Lewis, and written by Kogen and Schouten. In May, the premiere date was revealed to be June 17, 2021, with a teaser image also being revealed.[14] [15] On June 1, the first official trailer of the revival was released.[16] On July 15, the series was renewed for a second season.[17]

On July 27, 2022, the series was renewed for a third season, which premiered on June 1, 2023.[18] [19]

On October 4, 2023, the series was canceled after three seasons.[20]

Casting

In March 2021, it was reported that Laci Mosley had been cast as Harper, Carly's new roommate and best friend, and that Jaidyn Triplett had been cast as Millicent, Freddie's snarky and social media-obsessed step-daughter.[21] Since the announcement of her casting, Mosley has been the target of attacks from fans who saw her as a replacement for McCurdy's character from the original. In response, Franchesca Ramsey, one of the writers of the show, tweeted "Laci's character Harper isn't replacing Sam. No one could replace Jennette McCurdy or her incredible talent! But it's both racist as hell & completely unfair to decide that Laci hasn't earned her role especially since the show isn't even out yet!!"[22]

Filming

In March 2021, filming for the revival had officially begun. Production on the first season ended on June 25, 2021.[23] Production on the second season began in October 2021[24] [25] and ended on February 2, 2022.[26]

Possible series finale film

In May 2024, Cosgrove has stated that she wants to wrap up the entire series with a finale film, confirming it would be likely, saying, "I'm pretty sure it's gonna happen, so I'm excited, and I'd love to get to wrap up the story".[27] [28]

Release

The first three episodes were released on June 17, 2021, with subsequent episodes releasing weekly until August 26, 2021.[16] The first episode, albeit slightly shortened, aired on Nick at Nite on July 17, 2021.[29] The second season premiered on April 8, 2022.[30] [31] "iObject, Lewbert!" became the second episode overall to receive a linear airing, leading out of the 2022 Kids' Choice Awards on April 9 on Nickelodeon, as well as an airing on MTV on April 19, 2022.

Reception

Critical response

Critics gave the first season positive reviews. On the review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the first season holds a 100% approval rating with an average rating of 6.7/10, based on eight reviews.[32]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryResult
2022Kids' Choice AwardsFavorite Family TV Show[33]
2023[34]
2024[35]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Exclusive: Miranda Cosgrove Reveals She Fought Hard to Keep Original iCarly Theme Song in New Revival. Seventeen. Fuentes. Tamara. June 3, 2021. June 3, 2021. June 3, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210603163608/https://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/movies-tv/a36620135/miranda-cosgrove-icarly-theme-song-revival/. live.
  2. CP6RTmotdKL. iCarly. some things are meant to be. here's your first look at the new #iCarly opening. June 9, 2021. iCarly. June 9, 2021. mdy.
  3. Web site: iCarly (2021). Paramount+. June 16, 2021 . June 17, 2021. June 17, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210617064026/https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/icarly-2021/. live.
  4. Web site: iCarly. ViacomCBS. August 21, 2021. August 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210823002334/https://www.viacomcbspressexpress.com/paramount-plus/shows/icarly/photos?page=1. live.
  5. Web site: Paramount+'s iCarly Revival Reveals an Updated Set. CBR. Noah. Dominguez. May 16, 2021. May 25, 2021. May 17, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210517072619/https://www.cbr.com/icarly-paramount-updated-set-tour/. live.
  6. 1459219955036135434. iCarly. Your fav doorman is back better than ever! Catch Lewbert on Season 2. iCarly. November 12, 2021.
  7. Web site: Trainor . Daniel . April 28, 2022 . Rachel Bloom Brings Her Matchmaking Skills to iCarly in This Sneak Peek . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220428162542/http://www.eonline.com/news/1328789/rachel-bloom-brings-her-matchmaking-skills-to-icarly-in-this-sneak-peek . April 28, 2022 . April 29, 2022 . E! News.
  8. Web site: Wynne . Kelly . December 13, 2021 . Josh Peck to Make Guest Appearance on iCarly Reboot: It 'Feels Very Full Circle' . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211213201724/https://people.com/tv/josh-peck-guest-star-on-icarly-reboot-exclusive/ . December 13, 2021 . December 13, 2021 . PEOPLE.com.
  9. Miranda Cosgrove's Break From Acting Was Meant To Be. Bustle. Irvin. Jack. July 7, 2021. July 7, 2021. July 7, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210707223303/https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/miranda-cosgrove-icarly-reboot-jennette-mccurdy-quotes. live.
  10. iCarly Reboot Scores Series Pickup at Paramount+. The Hollywood Reporter. Porter. Rick. December 9, 2020. March 31, 2021. May 14, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210514180310/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/icarly-reboot-scores-series-pickup-at-paramount-4102765/. live.
  11. News: iCarly Revival With Original Stars Miranda Cosgrove, Jerry Trainor & Nathan Kress Ordered By Paramount+. Deadline Hollywood. Petski. Denise. December 9, 2020. December 10, 2020. December 10, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201210163443/https://deadline.com/2020/12/icarly-revival-original-stars-miranda-cosgrove-jerry-trainor-nathan-kress-ordered-paramount-plus-1234653334/. live.
  12. News: iCarly: Jay Kogen Exits As Co-Showrunner Of Revival Series For Paramount+. Deadline Hollywood. Andreeva. Nellie. February 25, 2021. February 26, 2021. February 26, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210226011143/https://deadline.com/2021/02/icarly-jay-kogen-exits-co-showrunner-revival-series-paramount-plus-1234701404/. live.
  13. News: Jennette McCurdy, iCarly star, has quit acting and resents her career. CNN. Respers France. Lisa. March 3, 2021. March 6, 2021. March 5, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210305193844/https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/03/entertainment/jennette-mccurdy-icarly-quit-acting/index.html. live.
  14. Web site: iCarly Revival to Debut on Paramount+ in June. TheWrap. Maas. Jennifer. May 6, 2021. May 6, 2021. May 6, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210506150840/https://www.thewrap.com/icarly-revival-premiere-date-paramount-plus-june/. live.
  15. Miranda Cosgrove reveals iCarly premiere date, talks set photos and characters 10 years later. Entertainment Weekly. Yang. Rachel. May 14, 2021. May 14, 2021. May 14, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210514173804/https://ew.com/tv/icarly-revival-premiere-date-set-photos-miranda-cosgrove/. live.
  16. News: iCarly Revisits Influencer Culture in Revival Trailer. Variety. Shanfeld. Ethan. June 1, 2021. June 1, 2021. June 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210601180516/https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/icarly-watch-revival-trailer-1234985648/. live.
  17. Web site: iCarly Renewed for Season 2. Caruso. Nick. TVLine. July 15, 2021. July 15, 2021. July 15, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210715170533/https://tvline.com/2021/07/15/icarly-renewed-season-2-paramount-plus/. live.
  18. Web site: iCarly Renewed for Season 3 at Paramount+. Otterson. Joe. Variety. July 27, 2022. July 27, 2022. July 28, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220728025830/https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/icarly-renewed-season-3-paramount-plus-1235327096/. live.
  19. Web site: iCarly Season 3 Reveals Paramount+ Release Date, Trailer. Perine. Aaron. ComicBook.com. May 11, 2023. May 11, 2023.
  20. Web site: Swift. Andy. iCarly Revival Cancelled After 3 Seasons on Paramount+. TVLine. October 4, 2023. October 4, 2023.
  21. News: iCarly: Laci Mosley & Jaidyn Triplett Join Cast As Paramount+ Revival Starts Production. Deadline Hollywood. Del Rosario. Alexandra. Andreeva. Nellie. March 18, 2021. March 18, 2021. April 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210401141552/https://deadline.com/2021/03/icarly-laci-mosley-jaidyn-triplett-cast-revival-paramount-production-1234716835/. live.
  22. Web site: iCarly Revival Defends New Star Laci Mosley From Racist Attacks. Vulture. Haylock. Zoe. May 17, 2021. May 18, 2021. May 19, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210519181800/https://www.vulture.com/2021/05/icarly-reboot-laci-mosley-racist-tiktoks.html. live.
  23. CQl3NmFrCeT. nathankress. Yesterday, we wrapped Season 1 of iCarly..... June 26, 2021. Nathan Kress. June 26, 2021.
  24. News: iCarly Renewed For Season 2 By Paramount+. Deadline Hollywood. Petski. Denise. July 15, 2021. July 16, 2021. July 16, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210716012000/https://deadline.com/2021/07/icarly-renewed-season-2-paramount-plus-1234793621/. live.
  25. 1446547194190905347. iCarly. did you miss us?. iCarly. October 8, 2021.
  26. CZh7KyDvBHT. mirandacosgrove. Wrapped Season 2 of @icarly last night!.... February 3, 2022. Miranda Cosgrove. February 3, 2022.
  27. Web site: Miranda Cosgrove Is 'Pretty Sure' iCarly Will Get a Wrap-Up Movie After Abrupt Cancellation: 'I'm Excited' . People . 13 July 2024.
  28. Web site: Miranda Cosgrove Says She Wants to 'Wrap Up' 'iCarly' With a Movie (Exclusive) . Entertainment Tonight. 5 July 2024. 13 July 2024.
  29. chescaleigh. 1415017542674833410. A little birdie told me more episodes from the #iCarly reboot might be on your tv soon.....
  30. Video: Paramount+ Reveals Premiere Date and Official Trailer for Season Two of Hit Series "iCarly". CBS. The Futon Critic. March 2, 2022. March 4, 2022. May 2, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230502221650/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/video/2022/03/02/video-paramountplus-reveals-premiere-date-and-official-trailer-for-season-two-of-hit-series-icarly-957215/20220302cbs02/. live.
  31. Web site: Ng. Philiana. iCarly Season 2 Trailer Teases Josh Peck and Possible Carly-Freddie Romance (Exclusive). Entertainment Tonight. March 2, 2022. March 2, 2022. March 2, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220302185241/https://www.etonline.com/icarly-season-2-trailer-teases-carly-freddie-romance-and-josh-peck-exclusive-180091. live.
  32. iCarly. icarly_2021. tv. 1. March 1, 2022.
  33. Web site: Kids' Choice Awards: Spider-Man: No Way Home Wins Big; Dr. Jill Biden Speaks. Gajewski. Ryan. The Hollywood Reporter. April 9, 2022. April 10, 2022. April 10, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220410064403/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/kids-choice-awards-2022-winners-list-1235127819/. live.
  34. Web site: Nate Burleson & Charli D'Amelio To Host Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards; Stranger Things Leads 2023 Nominations — Full List. Deadline. Denise Petski. January 31, 2023. January 31, 2023. February 19, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230219221749/https://deadline.com/2023/01/nate-burleson-charli-damelio-host-nickelodeons-kids-choice-awards-stranger-things-leads-2023-nominations-full-list-1235244799/. live.
  35. Web site: Petski. Denise. Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Beyoncé, Timothée Chalamet, Ayo Edebiri Among 2024 Kids' Choice Awards Nominees – Full List. June 4, 2024. July 7, 2024. Deadline Hollywood.

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