If you are an Gen Zer or the parent of an older Gen Zer, then the familiar call, “The phone… the phone is ringing…” still resonates somewhere in your subconscious thanks to Linny, Tuck, and Ming Ming too. The Nickelodeon Wonder Pets series held children captivated to the television between 2006-2016. Now, the series is making a comeback, with a new look, new characters, and new adventures on Apple TV+. Keep reading to find out more about the Wonder Pets next generations, Wonder Pets: In the City.
“The concept for ‘Wonder Pets: In the City’ sprung from the love and nostalgia for the original series,” Jennifer Oxley, the show’s developer and executive producer, said in a recent interview with Parents.com. “We wanted to create something that honored the spirit of the original but with a new trio of classroom pets, a jazzy new city location, and deeper storytelling with diverse and inclusive themes –with takeaway messages of teamwork, compassion, empathy, kindness, and the importance of helping others.”
“When dreaming up what our new spin-off could be I thought, what if our original Wonder Pets weren’t alone? What if there was a vast network of singing animal-saving teamwork-loving classroom pets all around the world? And for this spin-off, what if we get to meet a whole new team of Wonder Pets who live in a brand-new city location?” Oxley said.
“Alone these three classroom pets have no real superpowers, but when they come together and work as a team there’s nothing they can’t do.”
So, just what can parents and their little ones expect from this spinoff series? Well, take a look below for a brief summary of the action from Parents.com.
The animated series will include thirteen 22-minute episodes with two 11-minute stories available at launch. The series will follow the adventures of Izzy, Tate, and Zuri, sparking curiosity along the way. Although the three friends live in a kindergarten classroom in New York City, once they are called into action, their adventures are global. The trio will hop in their “Jetcar” to help rescue other animals in need.
And, if you were a fan of the OG series, you already know that each mission will be filled with music and fun songs for everyone to sing.
Parents and littles, get ready because Wonder Pets In The City will start streaming on Apple TV+ on December 13!
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