The Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder explained

Developer:Christopher J. Nowak
Showrunner:Christopher J. Nowak
Theme Music Composer:Butch Hartman
Ron Jones
Composer:Zack Hexum & Niki Hexum
Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:13
Cinematography:Michael Spodnik
Camera:Multi-camera
Runtime:24–25 minutes
Company:
Network:Paramount+

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.

Premise

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

Live-action cast

Voice cast

Guest stars

Production

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.[5] [6] The series started production in July 2021.[7] The animation was outsourced to the Tijuana-based Boxel Studio.[8] All 13 episodes were released on Paramount+ on March 31, 2022.[9] In January 2023, the series was removed from Paramount+ and Nickelodeon's official website in the U.S.[10]

Reception

Critical response

The series gained negative reviews from critics.[11] 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."[12]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominee(s)ResultRefs
2022Children's and Family Emmy AwardsOutstanding ChoreographyCynthia Nowak[13]
Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Live Action ProgramBrian Williams
Outstanding Makeup and Hairstylingvarious
2023Kids' Choice AwardsFavorite Kids TV ShowThe Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder[14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder - About. ViacomCBS Press Express. March 21, 2022. March 21, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220321214328/https://www.viacomcbspressexpress.com/paramount-plus/shows/the-fairly-oddparents-fairly-odder/about. live.
  2. Web site: Does Live-Action Fairly OddParents Revival Capture OG Nicktoon's Tone? Watch Trailer, Get Premiere Date. TVLine. Schwartz. Ryan. February 23, 2022. February 23, 2022. March 8, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220308063544/https://tvline.com/2022/02/23/the-fairly-oddparents-reboot-release-date-trailer-live-action-cast-paramount-plus/. live.
  3. Web site: Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder: Daran Norris & Susanne Blakeslee on Returning to Cosmo & Wanda (VIDEO). TV Insider. Boyle. Kelli. March 31, 2022. April 26, 2022. April 9, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220409073242/https://www.tvinsider.com/1038634/fairly-oddparents-fairly-odder-reboot-daran-norris-susanne-blakeslee-cosmo-wanda/. live.
  4. Web site: The Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder Exclusive Clip Reveals the Return of Mr. Crocker. ComicBook.com. March 28, 2022. March 28, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220328171246/https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/the-fairly-oddparents-fairly-odder-mr-crocker-return-clip/. live.
  5. Web site: Nickelodeon's Dora The Explorer & The Fairly OddParents Get Live-Action Series Remakes On Paramount+. Deadline Hollywood. Peter. White. February 24, 2021. September 23, 2021. March 4, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210304171838/https://deadline.com/2021/02/nickelodeons-dora-the-explorer-the-fairly-odd-parents-get-live-action-series-remakes-on-paramount-1234700539/. live.
  6. Web site: Fairly OddParents Live-Action Reboot Gets Summer Filming Date. CBR. Samuel. Gelman. April 20, 2021. September 23, 2021. November 21, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211121214334/https://www.cbr.com/fairly-oddparents-live-action-filming-date/. live.
  7. Nickelodeon Begins Production on New The Fairly OddParents Series for Paramount+, Combining Live-Action and Animation. Nickelodeon. The Futon Critic. July 12, 2021. November 12, 2021.
  8. Web site: Boxel Studio: Animation . Boxel Studio . April 1, 2022 . May 24, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220524185918/http://boxelstudio.com/animation/ . live .
  9. New 'Fairly OddParents' series shows live-action Timmy all grown up. Entertainment Weekly. Nick. Romano. February 23, 2022. February 23, 2022.
  10. Web site: Your TV Source Roundup: La Brea Renewed, King of the Hill Reboot Ordered, The FBIs to Crossover, Reboot Canceled, CBS Orders The Good Wife Spinoff and Matlock Reboot Pilots, DC Studios TV Series Announced, and More!. TV Source Magazine. Lee Arvoy. January 31, 2023. January 31, 2023. February 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230201032518/https://tvsourcemagazine.com/2023/01/your-tv-source-roundup-la-brea-renewed-king-of-the-hill-reboot-ordered-the-fbis-to-crossover-reboot-canceled-cbs-orders-the-good-wife-spinoff-and-matlock-reboot-pilots-dc/. live.
  11. Web site: Schwartz . Ryan . 2024-02-23 . New Fairly OddParents Series (Minus Timmy Turner) Ordered at Nick . 2024-02-24 . . en-US.
  12. Web site: Brown. Diondra. The Fairly OddParents: Fairly Odder. Common Sense Media. June 26, 2022. June 26, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220626073338/https://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/the-fairly-oddparents-fairly-odder. live.
  13. Web site: Netflix Leads Nomination Tally for First-Ever Children's & Family Emmys. Variety. Michael Schneider. November 1, 2022. December 11, 2022. November 8, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221108022519/https://variety.com/2022/tv/awards/childrens-amp-family-emmys-nominatons-netflix-1235419791/. live.
  14. Web site: Wednesday, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Taylor Swift, Harry Styles Among Winners at 2023 Kids' Choice Awards. The Hollywood Reporter. Kimberly Nordyke. March 4, 2023. March 4, 2023. March 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230305024337/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/kids-choice-awards-winners-jenna-ortega-taylor-swift-harry-styles-1235341096/. live.