This article is about the TV show. For the Thundermans family, see Thunderman Family.
The Thundermans is an American superhero live-action comedy television series, created by Jed Spingarn, that ran on Nickelodeon from October 14, 2013 to May 25, 2018. The show won the award for Favorite Kids TV Show at the 2016 Kids' Choice Awards.
The Thundermans is the longest running Nickelodeon live-action show that's not created by Dan Schneider, with 103 episodes spanning 4 seasons and 6 years. It is the first Nickelodeon show to get over a hundred episodes since iCarly.
Premise
Phoebe and Max Thunderman are twins who, although they have opposite personalities, share a common secret. The teens, along with their parents and younger siblings, are superheroes. But the family must keep the superpowers under wraps and live a normal life. Phoebe and Max have the same powers -- freeze breath and the ability to move objects via telekinesis -- but use them in opposite ways. Good-natured Phoebe tries to do the right thing, while troublemaker Max wants to become a supervillain. Little brother, Billy, is able to move at superspeed while little sis, Nora, has laser beam eyes. Dad, Hank, can fly and has extraordinary strength, but mom, Barb, is able to generate lightning from her hands. This family wants to lead a normal life? Good luck with that.[1]
Cast
Main Cast
- Kira Kosarin as Phoebe Thunderman
- Jack Griffo as Max Thunderman
- Diego Velazquez as Billy Thunderman
- Addison Riecke as Nora Thunderman
- Rosa Blasi as Barb Thunderman
- Chris Tallman as Hank Thunderman
- Maya Le Clark as Chloe Thunderman
- Dana Snyder as Dr. Colosso (voice)
Production
Nickelodeon announced that it ordered 20 episodes for the show. The preview premiered on October 14, 2013 which received 2.4 million viewers. The show officially premiered on November 2, 2013.
The show was then renewed for a second season on December 20, 2013 which premiered on September 13, 2014. On February 21, 2015, the show was renewed for its third season which premiered on June 27, 2015. The series is now in its fourth season which was renewed on March 2, 2016 and premiered on October 22, 2016. On May 16, 2017, Nickelodeon ordered 6 more additional episodes of The Thundermans, bringing season 4 to a total of 32 episodes.
Nickelodeon confirmed that production for the show concluded on July 28, 2017.[2]. The show comes to an end with 4 seasons and 103 episodes. This makes The Thundermans, the longest running Nickelodeon live-action sitcom since iCarly.
Film
- Main article: The Thundermans Return
On March 2, 2023, it was announced that a follow-up movie based on Nickelodeon’s popular live-action series The Thundermans was in the works for premiere on Nickelodeon. The Thundermans Return went into production in April. The feature-length film will continue the sitcom’s story of a superhero family trying to pass as normal folks in suburbia, and it will reunite original cast members Kira Kosarin, Jack Griffo, Addison Riecke, Diego Velazquez, Maya Le Clark, Chris Tallman and Rosa Blasi. The live-action comedy ran for four seasons; its series finale aired in 2018. The movie’s premiere date has not yet been announced. Kira Kosarin is executive producing. Jack Griffo is also an executive producer on the movie. Dan Cross & David Hoge also serve as executive producers. Production of the movie for Nickelodeon Studios is overseen by Zack Olin and Shauna Phelan, Co-Heads of Nickelodeon & Awesomeness Live-Action. Brian Banks serves as Nickelodeon’s Executive in Charge of Production.[3]. It premiered on March 7, 2024.
Spinoff series
- Main article: The Thundermans (spinoff series)
Following the success of the recent movie, The Thundermans Return, a new spin-off series was greenlit by Nickelodeon Studios on May 16, 2024. Kira Kosarin, Jack Griffo and Maya Le Clark will be reprising their roles in the spinoff, with other original cast members making guest appearances. Production will begin in Vancouver in August, with premiere details to be announced at a later date. [4]
Trivia
- The original pilot was filmed in the fall of 2012 with Tyler Peterson as Max Thunderman.
- Jed Spingarn was one of the co-producers of the Nickelodeon hit series Big Time Rush and The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite TV Show | Won |
| British Academy Children's Awards | BAFTA Kids' Vote - Television | Nominated | |
| 2017 | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite TV Show – Kids' Show | Nominated |
| 2018 | Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite TV Show | Nominated |
References
- ↑ https://tvlistings.zap2it.com/overview.html?programSeriesId=SH01807645&tmsId=SH018076450000&from=sl&aid=gapzap
- ↑ http://www.j-14.com/posts/is-the-thundermans-cancelled-137892
- ↑ https://deadline.com/2023/03/nickelodeon-the-thundermans-return-follow-up-movie-original-series-cast-1235277212/
- ↑ https://deadline.com/2024/05/the-thundermans-return-spinoff-series-nickelodeon-original-cast-1235918475/