Draft:Not Quite Narwhal


Not Quite Narwhal
Created bySarah Katin
Nakia Trower Shuman
Based onNot Quite Narwhal
by Jessica Sera
ComposersRyan Lofty
Courtney Lofty
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes26 (50 segments)
Production
Executive producersBrian K. Roberts
Naika Trower Shuman
Sarah Katin
EditorLeah Stipic
Running time22 mins
Production companiesDreamWorks Animation Television
Lemon Sky Animations
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseJune 19, 2023 (2023-06-19) –
present

Not Quite Narwhal is an preschool animated series based on the book of the same name by Jessica Sera and developed by Sarah Katin and Nakia Trower Shuman. The series was produced by DreamWorks Animation Television and released on Netflix by June 19, 2023.[1][2] A second season was released in January 22, 2024.[3][4][5][6]

Premise

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The series follows a young unicorn, Kelp, who was raised by Narwhals under the sea and one day finds out that he's a unicorn from a magical land full of his kind.[7][8]

Cast

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Main Characters

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Unicorns

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  • Nevin Kar as Kelp, a Unicorn who is adopted by a family of Narwhals who has the power of bubbles.
  • Scarlett Kate Ferguson as Pixie
  • Micaiah Chen as Juniper Pom Pom Dazzlerump, the younger sister of Pixie.
  • Sasha Knight as Ollie Jinglehooves

Narwhals

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  • Lucy Lowe as Scallop, Kelp's younger sister who is a narwhal.
  • Matt Yang King as Mr. Tuskington
  • Erin Yvette as Mrs. Tuskington

Supporting Characters

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  • Ryan Lopez as Cruz Del Mar, a dolphin.
  • Willow Parry as Tutu Sniffysnoot
  • Brandilyn Cheah as Waverly Shellska
  • Matt Yang King as Cups, a octopus.
  • Leroy, a Unicorn who can't talk but us ehis Sparks to communicate.
  • James Monroe Iglehart as Chef Jinglehooves, Ollie's dad.
  • David Fynn as Cedrick, a Leafy sea dragon
  • Weston Mangels as Theo, a near blind Narwhal who wears glasses.
  • Sally Struthers as Mrs. Polydopoulos
  • Yvette Nicole Brown as Great Great Grandicorn[9]

Episodes

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Series overview

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally released
114June 19, 2023 (2023-06-19)
212January 22, 2024 (2024-01-22) [10]

Season 1 (2023)

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No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byStoryboarded byOriginal release date
11"Somewhere / Over The Rainbow"Christopher Auchter / Nuranee ShawSarah Katin and Nakia Trower ShumanTBAJune 19, 2023 (2023-06-19)
22"Tacos / Rainy Day"Doron Meir / Christopher AuchterUnknownTBAJune 19, 2023 (2023-06-19)
33"Little Sisters / Tricky Treasures"Nuranee Shaw / Doron MeirUnknownTBAJune 19, 2023 (2023-06-19)
44"Crabby / Spe-Shell"Doron MeirUnknownTBAJune 19, 2023 (2023-06-19)
55"Spinny Water / Kelp's Song"Christopher Auchter / Nuranee ShawUnknownTBAJune 19, 2023 (2023-06-19)
66"Playground / Sparkless"Doron MeirUnknownTBAJune 19, 2023 (2023-06-19)
77"Mom's Birthday / Angries"UnknownUnknownTBAJune 19, 2023 (2023-06-19)
88"Tuskist / Three Moon Festival"UnknownUnknownTBAJune 19, 2023 (2023-06-19)
99"Message in a Bubble / Glitteretti"UnknownUnknownTBAJune 19, 2023 (2023-06-19)
1010"Talent Show / Sad Sad Plant"UnknownUnknownTBAJune 19, 2023 (2023-06-19)
1111"Salty and Sweet / Cruz Blues"UnknownUnknownTBAJune 19, 2023 (2023-06-19)
1212"Pet Sitters / Narwhalicorn Day"UnknownUnknownTBAJune 19, 2023 (2023-06-19)
1313"Sea Monsters / Puff Fruit"UnknownUnknownTBAJune 19, 2023 (2023-06-19)
1414"Chef J's Tale"UnknownUnknownTBAJune 19, 2023 (2023-06-19)

Season 2 (2024)

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No.
overall
No. in
season
TitleDirected byWritten byStoryboarded byOriginal release date
151"Best Friend's Day / The White Whale"UnknownUnknownTBAJanuary 22, 2024 (2024-01-22)
162"Shark and Pilot Fish / Theo"UnknownUnknownTBAJanuary 22, 2024 (2024-01-22)
173"Berry Race / The Artist"UnknownUnknownTBAJanuary 22, 2024 (2024-01-22)
184"Winkly Fest / Snow"UnknownUnknownTBAJanuary 22, 2024 (2024-01-22)
195"Stuff / Campout"UnknownUnknownTBAJanuary 22, 2024 (2024-01-22)
206"Family Trip / Great Great Grandicorn"UnknownUnknownTBAJanuary 22, 2024 (2024-01-22)
217"She Said, She Said / Starfish"UnknownUnknownTBAJanuary 22, 2024 (2024-01-22)
228"Leroy's Caterpillar / Lost Spark"UnknownUnknownTBAJanuary 22, 2024 (2024-01-22)
239"Spark Bees / Best in Show"UnknownUnknownTBAJanuary 22, 2024 (2024-01-22)
2410"Superfan / Barb"UnknownUnknownTBAJanuary 22, 2024 (2024-01-22)
2511"Memory Spark / Wondertusk"UnknownUnknownTBAJanuary 22, 2024 (2024-01-22)
2612"Clamshell Day"UnknownUnknownTBAJanuary 22, 2024 (2024-01-22)

Production

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Following production wrapped up on Dragons: Rescue Riders, Sarah Katin and Nakia Trower Shuman pitched a new series through an animation test to Vanessa Taylor-Sands which gives them the greenlight to make the series due to their interest in the book from Jessica Sera of the same name. On February 22, Netflix picks up the series along with another DreamWorks preschool series Dew Drop Diaries and a new season of Gabby's Dollhouse.[11] Unlike previous DreamWorks shows produced from either CGCG or Mikros Animation, the animation for the series was produced by Lemon Sky Studios in Malaysia.[12]

References

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  1. ^ "Netflix Greenlights pairs of Dreamworks Series". Kidscreen.com. February 22, 2022.
  2. ^ "Not Quite Narwhal...Every Bit Perfect". Griffith News.com. July 11, 2023.
  3. ^ "You are being redirected..." www.animationmagazine.net. December 20, 2023.
  4. ^ "'Not Quite Narwhal' Season 2 Is Available Now on Netflix". Goodmenproject.com. January 22, 2024.
  5. ^ "DreamWorks and Netflix Debut Trailer for New Preschool Series Not Quite Narwhal". May 16, 2023.
  6. ^ "Not Quite Narwhal Is Returning For a Second Season & We Have a Sneak Peak". romper.com. December 20, 2023.
  7. ^ "A Tale of Acceptance In The TV Version 'Not Quite Narwhal'". Forbes.com. June 19, 2023.
  8. ^ "DreamWorks' Not Quite Narwhal Executive Producers on the Sweet Appeal on Kelp's Adventures". cbr.com. June 20, 2023.
  9. ^ "DreamWorks and Netflix Share 'Not Quite Narwhal' Season 2 Trailer". December 20, 2023.
  10. ^ "'Not Quite Narwhal' Season 2 Is Available Now on Netflix". goodmenproject.com. January 22, 2024.
  11. ^ "You are being redirected..." www.animationmagazine.net. 8 February 2022.
  12. ^ "You are being redirected..." www.animationmagazine.net. June 20, 2023.
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