Raising Dion Explained

Creator:Carol Barbee
Music:Kris Bowers
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:2
Num Episodes:17
Runtime:36–50 minutes
Network:Netflix

Raising Dion is an American superhero drama television series that premiered on October 4, 2019 on Netflix. It is based on the 2015 comic book and short film of the same name by Dennis Liu.[1] In January 2020, Netflix renewed the series for a second and final season which premiered on February 1, 2022.

Premise

Raising Dion follows the story of a woman named Nicole who raises her son Dion after the death of her husband Mark. The normal dramas of raising a son as a single mom are amplified when Dion starts to manifest several superhero-like abilities. Nicole must now keep her son's gifts secret with the help of Mark's best friend Pat, and protect Dion from people out to exploit him while figuring out the origin of his abilities.[2]

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Episodes

Season 2 (2022)

Production

Development

On October 5, 2017, it was announced that Netflix had given the production a straight-to-series order for a first season consisting of nine episodes. The series is based on the comic book of the same name written by Dennis Liu and illustrated by Jason Piperberg. Liu then directed a short film based on his comic. Carol Barbee adapted a screenplay from the short film and comic and is the showrunner for the series. Executive producers for the series were set to include Liu, Barbee, Michael B. Jordan, Charles D. King, Kim Roth, Poppy Hanks, Kenny Goodman, and Michael Green. Production companies involved with the series were slated to consist of Outlier Society Productions and MACRO.[2] [6] The series premiered on October 4, 2019.[7] On January 2, 2020, Netflix renewed the series for an eight-episode second season,[8] which was released on February 1, 2022.[9] In April 2022, the series was canceled.[10]

Casting

Alongside the initial announcement of the series order, it was confirmed that Michael B. Jordan had been cast in a supporting role in the series.[2] In June 2018, it was announced that Jason Ritter, Jazmyn Simon, Alisha Wainwright, and Ja'Siah Young had been cast as a series regulars.[11] [12] [13] In July 2018, Donald Paul was cast as a recurring role in the series. On January 29, 2019, it was reported that Ali Ahn had joined the cast in a recurring capacity.[14] On February 23, 2021, Rome Flynn, Aubriana Davis, Tracey Bonner, and Josh Ventura joined the cast undisclosed capacities while Ali Ahn and Griffin Robert Faulkner were promoted to series regulars for the second season.[15] On August 24, 2021, Michael Anthony joined the cast in a recurring role for the second season.[16]

Filming

Principal photography for the series began in late July 2018 in various cities and towns in Georgia including Chattahoochee Hills and Fairburn. Filming continued in the same areas in August 2018 and also took place in Midtown Atlanta at locations including the Fox Theatre.[17] Filming for the second season began on January 25, 2021 and concluded on May 25, 2021.[18] [19]

Reception

The review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes reported an 83% approval rating for the series, based on 29 reviews, with an average rating of 6.8/10. The website's critics consensus reads, "While its family drama and superhero aspirations don't quite come together, compelling performances and a sense of wonder keep Raising Dion afloat and suggest that with a little more guidance it could become something great".[20] On Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, the series was assigned a score of 61 out of 100 based on 7 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[21]

The second season was watched for over 108.75 million hours in its first 26 days on the platform according to Netflix top 10s.[22]

Accolades

The show received five nominations at the 1st Children's and Family Emmy Awards: Outstanding Children's or Family Viewing Series, Outstanding Younger Performer in a Preschool, Children's or Young Teen Program (for Young and Haney), Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Live Action Program, and Outstanding Sound Mixing and Sound Editing for a Live Action Program.

Controversy

In February 2022, artist Jason Piperberg posted a series to Tweets regarding the authorship of the show.[23] In the thread, he states "Dennis [Lui] wrote the script. I did all the art, letters, and vast majority of book layout/file prep for the 1 and only issue of the comic. With that in mind, it seems pretty odd that only Dennis is credited when the show states that it's 'based on the comic book by' both of us."[24]

Notes and References

  1. News: Raising Dion: a diverse comic book that turns its back on superhero tropes. Gajanan. Mahita. September 1, 2015. The Guardian. October 9, 2019. en-GB. 0261-3077. October 8, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191008141725/https://www.theguardian.com/books/2015/sep/01/raising-dion-comic-book-diversity-dennis-liu. live.
  2. News: Netflix Orders Black Superhero Family Drama 'Raising Dion' Co-Starring Michael B. Jordan From Charles D. King's MACRO. Andreeva. Nellie. October 5, 2017. Deadline Hollywood. October 5, 2017. October 5, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171005191311/http://deadline.com/2017/10/netflix-raising-dion-black-superhero-family-drama-michael-b-jordan-from-co-star-charles-d-kings-macro-carol-barbee-1202182365/. live.
  3. Web site: 'Raising Dion' Season 2 Cast and Character Guide: Who's Back and Who's New in the Netflix Show. Collider. Elisa. Guimarães. February 5, 2022. February 6, 2022. February 5, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220205200514/https://collider.com/raising-dion-season-2-cast-character-guide/. live.
  4. Web site: Raising Dion Cast & Character Guide. Screen Rant. Q.V.. Hough. October 10, 2019. January 6, 2020. October 10, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191010165517/https://screenrant.com/raising-dion-netflix-show-cast-character-guide/. live.
  5. News: Meet Sammi, the 9-Year-Old Actress With a Disability Co-Starring in Netflix's 'Raising Dion'. Haney. Sammi. September 25, 2019. The Mighty. November 11, 2019. November 11, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191111185800/https://themighty.com/2019/09/raising-dion-netflix-sammi-haney-wheelchair-disability/. live.
  6. Web site: Cynthia . Littleton . Netflix Gives Series Order to Michael B. Jordan's Sci-Fi Family Drama 'Raising Dion' . Variety . October 6, 2017 . October 6, 2017 . October 6, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171006002918/http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/raising-dion-netflix-michael-b-jordan-series-order-1202581345/ . live .
  7. Web site: 'Raising Dion': Netflix Sets Premiere Date & Unveils First Images Of Sci-Fi Family Drama. Deadline Hollywood. Peter. White. August 16, 2019. October 4, 2019. September 14, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190914042231/https://deadline.com/2019/08/raising-dion-netflix-sets-premiere-date-unveils-first-images-1202669511/. live.
  8. Web site: 'Raising Dion' Superhero Drama Renewed For Season 2 By Netflix. Deadline Hollywood. Dino-Ray. Ramos. January 2, 2020. January 2, 2020. January 2, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200102221242/https://deadline.com/video/raising-dion-renewed-season-2-netflix-superhero-drama-michael-b-jordan-alisha-wainwright-jasiah-young/. live.
  9. Web site: Vikings Sequel, Raising Dion Season 2 and Others Get Netflix Premiere Dates. TVLine. Matt Webb. Mitovich. November 30, 2021. November 30, 2021. November 30, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211130174204/https://tvline.com/2021/11/30/vikings-valhalla-premiere-date-raising-dion-season-2-netflix/. live.
  10. Web site: 'Raising Dion' Canceled After Two Seasons at Netflix. Variety. Joe. Otterson. April 26, 2022. April 26, 2022. April 26, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220426222728/https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/raising-dion-canceled-netflix-1235241627/. live.
  11. News: 'Raising Dion': Jason Ritter To Star In Netflix's Superhero Family Drama Series. Deadline Hollywood. Petski. Denise. June 20, 2018. June 20, 2018. en. June 20, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180620185949/https://deadline.com/2018/06/raising-dion-jason-ritter-star-netflix-black-superhero-family-drama-series-1202412958/. live.
  12. Web site: Petski . Denise . 'Raising Dion': Jazmyn Simon Joins Netflix's Superhero Family Drama Series . Deadline Hollywood . June 26, 2018 . June 26, 2018 . June 27, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180627005329/https://deadline.com/2018/06/raising-dion-jazmyn-simon-netflix-superhero-family-drama-series-1202417504/ . live .
  13. Web site: Petski . Denise . 'Raising Dion': Alisha Wainwright & Newcomer Ja'Siah Young To Star; Seith Mann To Direct & Exec Produce . Deadline Hollywood . June 27, 2018 . June 27, 2018 . June 27, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180627211544/https://deadline.com/2018/06/raising-dion-alisha-wainwright-jasiah-young-cast-leads-seith-mann-direct-1202418282/ . live .
  14. Web site: Petski . Denise . Matt Lauria Joins Apple's 'Dickinson', Ali Ahn In Netflix's 'Raising Dion' . Deadline Hollywood . January 30, 2019 . January 30, 2019 . January 30, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190130181331/https://deadline.com/2019/01/matt-lauria-apple-dickinson-ali-ahn-netflix-raising-dion-1202544466/ . live .
  15. Web site: 'Raising Dion': Rome Flynn, Aubriana Davis, Tracey Bonner & Josh Ventura Join Season 2 Cast Of Netflix Superhero Drama. Deadline Hollywood. Denise. Petski. February 23, 2021. February 23, 2021. February 23, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210223174117/https://deadline.com/2021/02/raising-dion-rome-flynn-aubriana-davis-tracey-bonner-josh-ventura-season-2-netflix-superhero-drama-1234698850/. live.
  16. Web site: 'Michael Anthony Cast As Gary Stafford On "Raising Dion" Season 2 After First Season Became Netflix's Most Viewed Show. MarketWatch Atlanta. August 24, 2021. August 24, 2021. September 20, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210920215500/https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/michael-anthony-cast-as-gary-stafford-on-raising-dion-season-2-after-first-season-became-netflixs-most-viewed-show-2021-08-24/. live.
  17. Web site: Walljasper . Matt . What's filming in Atlanta now? Stranger Things, Raising Dion, Queen America, Superintelligence, plus unpacking the new FilmL.A. report . . August 30, 2018 . August 27, 2018 . August 29, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180829112657/http://www.atlantamagazine.com/news-culture-articles/whats-filming-in-atlanta-now-stranger-things-raising-dion-queen-america-superintelligence-plus-unpacking-the-new-filml-a-report/ . live .
  18. jasiahyoungofficial. Ja'Siah. Young. CKexfSthFVm. Thank you so much to my awesome friends at @netflix for the awesome and thoughtful gift!! So happy to be back for @raisingdion SEASON 2 ✌ @tedsarandos #belabajaria @renrad2 @adriana__nassar @jamesvflannery . January 25, 2021. February 6, 2022.
  19. jasiahyoungofficial. Ja'Siah. Young. CPUwEOYBS4D. That's a wrap on filming @raisingdion Season 2!!! ♂️⚡️ Can't wait to share this MAGIC with you all!!! HOPE YOU'RE READY!!. May 25, 2021. February 6, 2022.
  20. raising_dion. Raising Dion . tv. 1. December 1, 2021.
  21. raising-dion. Raising Dion. tv. 1. March 5, 2021.
  22. Web site: March 4, 2022 . 'Raising Dion' Season 3: Netflix Renewal Status & What to Expect . What's on Netflix . March 6, 2022 . March 6, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220306193732/https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/raising-dion-season-3-netflix-renewal-status-what-to-expect/ . live .
  23. Piperberg . Jason . JasonPiperberg . 1489727592827662344 . February 4, 2022 . 1/7: I've been hesitant to say anything about this, but since season 2 of @RaisingDion's @netflix series just dropped this week, there's something I'd like to say for my own peace of mind. . en . December 1, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221103150843/https://twitter.com/jasonpiperberg/status/1489727592827662344 . November 3, 2022 . live.
  24. Piperberg . Jason . JasonPiperberg . 1489727609487380481 . February 4, 2022 . 4/7: Dennis wrote the script. I did all the art, letters, and vast majority of book layout/file prep for the 1 and only issue of the comic. With that in mind, it seems pretty odd that only Dennis is credited when the show states that it's "based on the comic book by" both of us. . en . December 1, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220204223105/https://twitter.com/JasonPiperberg/status/1489727609487380481 . February 4, 2022 . live.

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