Richie Rich (2015 TV series) explained

Runtime:	23 minutes
Developer:	Brian Robbins Jeff Hodsden
Starring:	Jake Brennan Brooke Wexler Kiff VandenHeuvel Lauren Taylor Joshua Carlon Jenna Ortega
Composer:	Gary S. Scott
Country:	United States
Language:	English
Network:	Netflix
Company:	AwesomenessTV (DreamWorks Animation)
Camera:	Multi-camera
Executive Producer:	Brian Robbins Jeff Hodsden Shauna Phelan Joe Davola
Producer:	Don Dunn
Num Seasons:	2
Num Episodes:	21

Richie Rich is an American sitcom television series produced by DreamWorks Animation's AwesomenessTV for Netflix.^[1] The show is loosely based upon the Harvey Comics character of the same name, with Jake Brennan playing the eponymous character.^[2] However, all of the original characters (except for Richie and Irona) were replaced with a new supporting cast. The first season, consisting of 10 episodes, was released on February 20, 2015,^[3] followed by the second season of 11 episodes on May 22 the same year.^[4]

Plot

Richie Rich is a boy who turned vegetables into a clean energy source. As a result, Rich now has over a trillion dollars. Rich lives with his family in a mansion filled with toys and contraptions. His best friends Darcy and Murray are always by his side,; Darcy loves spending money and Murray doesn't want anything out of budget. Also accompanying Richie are his robot maid, Irona; his dad, Cliff, who loves naps and is a bit dense; and his jealous sister, Harper.

Cast

Main characters

• Jake Brennan as Richie Rich, after finding a way to harness energy from uneaten vegetables, he becomes a child trillionaire.
• Brooke Wexler as Irona, Richie's robotic maid which he calls her a "super model" model. She will sometimes try to hit on inanimate electronics.
• Kiff VandenHeuvel as Cliff Rich, Richie's and Harper's childish father who isn't very smart and likes to eat or take naps.
• Lauren Taylor as Harper Rich, Richie's jealous older sister, who wants to get into Harvard.
• Joshua Carlon as Murray, Richie's money manager and best friend, who does not like Darcy taking Richie's money and spending it.
• Jenna Ortega as Darcy, Richie's other best friend, who encourages bad habits and spends money from Richie without his knowledge.

Recurring characters

• Ysa Penarejo as Tulip Steinhoff, a friend of Harper, who is not very bright and is also optimistic. She believes her name comes from having "two lips" not the flower.
• Nathan Anderson as Tahj Stokes (nicknames himself "T-Nice"),^[5] the son of Bulldozer the rapper and a friend of Richie. He likes to do ballet and is attracted to Richie's older sister Harper. He is also always been neglected by other people, who always know him as "Bulldozer's son".
• Peter Glennon as Swedish House Sensation (real name Rebecca), once a popular DJ from Sweden, but in more recent times he is Richie's personal meatball chef.

Production

The show was produced by AwesomenessTV, which had recently been acquired by DreamWorks alongside Classic Media, a private-equity company for holding dormant intellectual properties, including Richie Rich. The TV adaptation of Richie Rich was originally to be uploaded to YouTube and shot with a matching budget. Netflix executives visited the set one day, and a month later it was picked up by the company.^[6]

The series was announced in October 2014 as part of an ongoing partnership between Netflix and DreamWorks Animation, in which DreamWorks will create 300 hours of original programming for the service.^[7] Unlike the comics, where the lead character comes from a wealthy family, Richie Rich has a self-made fortune from an innovative green technology. The series follows his adventures with his new wealth. Brian Robbins (co-founder and CEO of DreamWorks Animation-owned AwesomenessTV), Tim Pollock and Jeff Hodsden (The Suite Life of Zack & Cody) are the executive producers and showrunners. Additionally, AwesomenessTV's Shauna Phelan and Joe Davola serve as executive producers on the series.

Episodes

Season 2 (2015)

External links

• at Netflix

Notes and References

1. Web site: Netflix Picks Up 'Richie Rich' Live-Action Comedy from AwesomenessTV. Variety. Spangler. Todd . October 29, 2014. October 29, 2014.
2. Web site: 'Richie Rich' Comedy Series Picked Up By Netflix For 2015. Deadline Hollywood. Andreeva. Nellie. October 29, 2014. October 29, 2014.
3. Web site: Richie Rich TV Show Coming to Netflix. IGN. Fowler. Matt. October 29, 2014. October 29, 2014.
4. Web site: What's coming and going on Netflix for May 2015. CNET. Akhtar. Iyaz. April 22, 2015.
5. Web site: VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Netflix's RICHIE RICH Returns With All-New Episodes Today. Broadwayworld.com. April 29, 2016. May 22, 2015.
6. News: Staley . Willy . October 7, 2024 . How Everyone Got Lost in Netflix’s Endless Library . October 8, 2024 . The New York Times Magazine.
7. Web site: Netflix orders 'Richie Rich' series from AwesomenessTV. USA Today. Nededog. Jethro. Bennett. Anita. October 29, 2014. October 29, 2014.