Spirit Rangers
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 Season 1 promotional poster; from left to right: Eddy, Kodi and Summer. | |
| Created by | Karissa Valencia |
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| Composer | Jordan Kamalu |
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| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 39 (58 segments) |
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| Producer | PeeDee Shindell |
| Animator | Superprod Animation |
| Running time | 23 minutes (two 11-minute segments) |
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| Network | Netflix |
| Release | October 10, 2022 – April 8, 2024 |
Spirit Rangers[2] is an animated preschool television series created by Karissa Valencia, a member of the Santa Ynez Band of the Chumash Nation.[3][4] Co-produced by Netflix Animation, Laughing Wild and Superprod Studio, the series was released on Netflix on October 10, 2022, before Indigenous Peoples' Day.[5] On January 18, 2023, it was announced that the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on May 8.[6] On June 15 the same year, it was announced the series was renewed for a third and final season[7] which premiered on April 8, 2024.[8]
Premise
[edit]The show centers on Chumash and Cowlitz siblings Kodi, Summer and Eddy Skycedar,[4] who have the power to teleport into a magical spirit dimension in their Californian national park. In the spirit realm, Kodi transforms into a grizzly bear cub or stingray, Summer a red-tailed hawk or an octopus, and Eddy a turtle or orca.[4] Their Mom can transform into a bear and their Dad can transform into a tree.[4]
Voice cast
[edit]Main
[edit]- Wačíŋyeya Iwáš'aka Yracheta as Kodi Skycedar[9]
- Isis Celilo Rogers as Summer Skycedar[9]
- Talon Proc Alford as Eddy Skycedar[9]
- Kimberly Norris Guerrero as Mom[9]
- John Timothy as Dad[9]
- Shaun Taylor-Corbett as Coyote[9]
- Cree Summer as Lizard[9]
Villains
[edit]- Adrianne Chalepah as Raven[10]
- Bobby Wilson as Rabbit[10]
- Deanna MAD as Raccoon[10]
- Jackie Keliiaa as Bubble[11]
- Bobby Wilson as Trouble[11]
- Bobby Wilson as Snow Bunnies[11]
Recurring
[edit]- Wes Studi as Sunny[9]
- Tantoo Cardinal as Moon[9]
- Tonantzin Carmelo as Buffalo and Orchids[12]
- Litefoot as Qamash[9][13]
- Brooke Simpson as Spider[9]
- G. K. Bowes as Mud and Smelly[12]
- Nyla Rose as Lawetlat'la[9]
- Jaylan Evans as Condor and Gem[14]
- Román Zaragoza as Miy[9]
- Jake Hart as Sticks, Rocky Rock, and Boar Spirit[12]
- Devery Jacobs as Wind Eagle[9]
- Mahpiya Waste Win Dilabaugh as Meow Meow[12]
- Wicahpi Etan U Win Dilabaugh as Mittens[12]
Minor
[edit]- Cree Summer as DeeDee[9]
Guest
[edit]- Ben Gonzales as Dad Thunderbird and Snowy Mountain[15][16]
- Siouxsaya Hohenstein as Sky[15]
- Sheri Foster as Tuk'e'm, Grandma Rattlesnake, and Cat Rescue Volunteer[12][10]
- Jana Schmieding as Vulture, Detzy, Mom Goose, and Ruby[12][10]
- Michelle Bardach as Corn Spirit and Colocolo Opossum[17]
- Monique Candelaria as Mom Thunderbird[15]
- Q'orianka Kilcher as 'Ayatulutul[18]
- Burgandi Trejo Phoenix as Squash Spirit[19]
- Robbie Daymond as Mouse and Bat[12]
- Gregory Norman Cruz as Great Gecko[12]
- Jeannie Tirado as Cindy[12]
- Kimberly Brooks as Mindy[12]
- Javier Prusky as Woodpecker[20]
- Erin Campbell as Snake Spirit[12]
- ShanDien LaRance as Eagle Dancer[9]
- Ty Defoe as Flower Spirit[21]
- Ogie Banks as Brad[12]
- Lucas Grabeel as Chad[12]
- Krizia Bajos as Shad[22]
- Princess Daazhraii Johnson as Dekehone[12]
- Jayli Wolf as Hedgehog[10]
- Aaron Yazzie as Himself[10]
- Jenna Clause as Blade[10]
- Gary Batton as Himself[10]
- Glen Gould as Deneege[23]
- Sky Lakota-Lynch as Stink Bug[12]
- Debora Iyall as Great Sa'mn Spirit[12][10]
- William Belleau as Adrian Lopez and Hummingbird[12]
- Eugene Brave Rock as Crane[10]
- Wawikiya Cik’ala Black Elk as JJ[12]
- Kenny Ramos as Takak[24]
- Jalen Gomez as Ribbit Junior[10]
- Taboo as Waqaq[10]
- Temuera Morrison as Ngārara[10]
- Moira Cleaves as Bianca[12]
- Talus Meraz as Spike[12]
- Sarah Podemski as Otter Woman[10]
- Moses Goods as Keali'ikau[11]
- Tamara Podemski as Sukupin[11]
- Michael Greyeyes as 'Eleyewun[11]
- Lane Factor as Tanegwa[11]
- Kyla Garcia as Łmłaná[11]
- Gregory Zaragoza as Cholhkun[11]
- Crystle Lightning as Twigs[11]
- Dallas Goldtooth as Toofus[11]
- Joy Harjo as Great Oak Tree[11]
Episodes
[edit]Series overview
[edit]| Season | Segments | Episodes | Originally released | ||
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| 1 | 20 | 10 | October 10, 2022 | ||
| 2 | 19 | 10 | May 8, 2023 | ||
| 3 | 19 | 19 | April 8, 2024 | ||
Season 1 (2022)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Storyboarded by | Original release date |
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| 1 | 1 | "Thunder Mountain" | Dominique Monféry | Karissa Valencia | Dominique Monféry | October 10, 2022 |
| "Snoozing Sun" | ||||||
| 2 | 2 | "The Cuzzin" | Dominique Monféry | Lucas Brown Eyes | Mohammed Labidi | October 10, 2022 |
| "Totally Eclipsed" | Story by : Karissa Valencia Teleplay by : Jason Marcus | Benoit Phelippeau | ||||
| 3 | 3 | "Caterpillar Camp" | Dominique Monféry | Kelly Lynne D'Angelo and Kent Redeker | Nicolas Reynaud | October 10, 2022 |
| "Coyote's Treasury Treasure" | Story by : Joey Clift Teleplay by : Shelley Dennis | Bich Pham | ||||
| 4 | 4 | "Rumble Mountain Rumble" | Dominique Monféry | Joey Clift | Franck Bonnet | October 10, 2022 |
| "Eagle Eye View" | Jason Marcus | Mohammed Labidi | ||||
| 5 | 5 | "Trout Trouble" | Dominique Monféry | Joey Clift | Gaston Jaunet | October 10, 2022 |
| "Sweet Dreams" | Shelley Dennis | Bernard Portier | ||||
| 6 | 6 | "The Three Sisters" | Dominique Monféry | Kelly Lynne D'Angelo | Benoit Phelippeau | October 10, 2022 |
| "The Lacrosse Boss" | Dominique Monféry | |||||
| 7 | 7 | "Distracted by the Gecko" | Dominique Monféry | Kelly Lynne D'Angelo | Bernard Portier | October 10, 2022 |
| "Belly of the Beast" | Kent Redeker | |||||
| 8 | 8 | "Woe Is Wolf" | Dominique Monféry | Karissa Valencia | Sébastien Lurcel | October 10, 2022 |
| "The Big Bad Buffalo" | Dorothée Robert | Shelley Dennis | Dorothée Robert | |||
| 9 | 9 | "Broken Tree-tys" | Dominique Monféry | Joey Clift | Gaston Jaunet | October 10, 2022 |
| "Hoop Dance Off" | ||||||
| 10 | 10 | "Not Your Opossum Mascot" | Dominique Monféry | Joey Clift | Bernard Portier | October 10, 2022 |
| "Prickly Pride" | Carlee Malemute | Nicolas Reynaud | ||||
Season 2 (2023)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Storyboarded by | Original release date |
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| 11 | 1 | "Tricksters Steal the Sun" | Dorothée Robert | Joey Clift | Nicholas Reynard | May 8, 2023 |
| "Spirit Kittens" | Roland Sé | |||||
| 12 | 2 | "River Ruckus" | Dominique Monféry | Joey Clift | Gaston Jaunet | May 8, 2023 |
| "Sailing Stones" | Dorothée Robert | Lucas Brown Eyes | Dorothée Robert | |||
| 13 | 3 | "Spirit Rangers Blast Off!" | Dorothée Robert | Carlee Malemute | Abdel Raouf Zaidi | May 8, 2023 |
| "Lizard's Lost and Found" | Shelley Dennis | Sophie Krettly | ||||
| 14 | 4 | "Chief of the Day" | Dorothée Robert | Story by : Joey Clift Teleplay by : Kent Redeker | Damien Barrau | May 8, 2023 |
| "Vulture Rock" | Lizzie Prestel | Brice Magnier | ||||
| 15 | 5 | "Moose on the Loose" | Dorothée Robert | Carlee Malemute | Nicolas Reynaud | May 8, 2023 |
| "The Big Stink" | Story by : Joey Clift Teleplay by : Kris Crenwelge | Marianne Lebel | ||||
| 16 | 6 | "Slow and Steady Eddy" | Dorothée Robert | Carlee Malemute | Sophie Krettly | May 8, 2023 |
| "Salmon Where Are You?" | Joey Clift | Christophe Ollivier | ||||
| 17 | 7 | "Deuces, Gooses" | Dorothée Robert | Carlee Malemute | Bernard Portier | May 8, 2023 |
| "Frog Concert Chaos" | Joey Clift | Sophie Krettly | ||||
| 18 | 8 | "A Tale of Tails" | Dorothée Robert | Carlee Malemute | Bernard Portier | May 8, 2023 |
| "Say It Don't Spray It" | Shelley Dennis | Marianne Lebel | ||||
| 19 | 9 | "Rattle Trap" | Dorothée Robert | Lizzie Prestel | Damien Barrau | May 8, 2023 |
| "Home Squawk Home" | Karissa Valencia | Nicolas Reynaud | ||||
| 20 | 10 | "Water Protectors" | Dorothée Robert | Karissa Valencia | Damien Barrau and Dorothée Robert | May 8, 2023 |
Season 3 (2024)
[edit]| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Storyboarded by | Original release date |
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| 21 | 1 | "Spirit Park Secrets" | Dominique Etchecopar | Karissa Valencia | Nicolas Reynaud | April 8, 2024 |
| 22 | 2 | "Crabs in a Bucket" | Dominique Etchecopar | Joey Clift | Bernard Portier | April 8, 2024 |
| 23 | 3 | "Surfing Shark" | Dominique Etchecopar | Kris Crenwelge | Benoit Phelippeau | April 8, 2024 |
| 24 | 4 | "Kodi's Old Shoes" | Ange La Torre | Joey Clift | Jérémie Bouet | April 8, 2024 |
| 25 | 5 | "Finding True North" | Dominique Etchecopar | Kris Crenwelge | Céline Pottier | April 8, 2024 |
| 26 | 6 | "The Great Swordfish" | Dominique Etchecopar | Story by : Karissa Valencia Teleplay by : Lucas Mills | Basile Zumer | April 8, 2024 |
| 27 | 7 | "Digging Deeper" | Dominique Etchecopar | JhonTom Knight | Céline Pottier | April 8, 2024 |
| 28 | 8 | "Stuck On You" | Dominique Etchecopar | Kris Crenwelge | Basile Zumer | April 8, 2024 |
| 29 | 9 | "Xutash Harvest" | Dominique Etchecopar | Joey Clift | Nicolette Ray | April 8, 2024 |
| 30 | 10 | "Tiny But Mighty" | Dominique Etchecopar | Blake Pickens | Nicolas Reynaud | April 8, 2024 |
| 31 | 11 | "Potlatch Problem" | Dominique Etchecopar | Joey Clift | Frederic Dybowski | April 8, 2024 |
| 32 | 12 | "Finding Family" | Dominique Etchecopar | Kris Crenwelge | Bernard Portier | April 8, 2024 |
| 33 | 13 | "Summer's in Charge" | Dominique Etchecopar | Joey Clift | Jérémie Bouet | April 8, 2024 |
| 34 | 14 | "Barracuda Brouhaha" | Dominique Etchecopar | Kris Crenwelge | Nicolette Ray | April 8, 2024 |
| 35 | 15 | "Wild Flowers" | Dominique Etchecopar | Story by : Karissa Valencia Teleplay by : Norma P. Sepulueda | Nicolas Reynaud | April 8, 2024 |
| 36 | 16 | "Sage Advice" | Dominique Etchecopar | Story by : Joey Clift Teleplay by : Blake Pickens | Céline Pottier | April 8, 2024 |
| 37 | 17 | "Facing Fears" | Dominique Etchecopar | JhonTom Knight | Basile Zumer | April 8, 2024 |
| 38 | 18 | "The Great Oak Tree" | Dorothée Robert | Joy Harjo and Karissa Valencia | Dorothée Robert | April 8, 2024 |
| 39 | 19 | "Blizzards and Blankets" | Dominique Etchecopar and Ange La Torre | Kris Crenwelge and Joey Clift | Nicolas Reynaud and Basile Zumer | April 8, 2024 |
Production
[edit]The series was announced in October 2020[2] alongside Ridley Jones and Dino Daycare, with the latter's production being canceled in April 2022.[25]
Production of the series featured a writer's room that was staffed entirely by Indigenous Americans. Valencia also consulted Chumash and Cowlitz tribes around content.[4] Superprod Animation provided the animation services, alongside Netflix Animation and Laughing Wild.[23]
Release
[edit]Spirit Rangers premiered on October 10, 2022, globally on Netflix.[26] A trailer was released on September 23.[26][27]
Accolades
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
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| 2023 | Children's and Family Emmy Awards | Outstanding Preschool Animated Series | Nominated | [28] | |
| Outstanding Directing for a Preschool Animated Program | Dorothée Robert | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Casting for an Animated Program | Rene Hayes, Elise Buedel and Allyson Bosch | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Voice Directing for an Animated Series | Allyson Bosch | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Voice Performance in a Preschool Animated Program | Cree Summer | Nominated | |||
| Outstanding Younger Voice Performer in an Animated or Preschool Animated Program | Talon Proc Alford | Nominated | |||
| Isis Celilo Rogers | Nominated | ||||
References
[edit]- ^ "Red Monk Studios".
- ^ a b "Chris Nee Unveils First Slate of Netflix Animated Preschool Series For Kids Around The World". Netflix Media Center (Press release). October 15, 2020.
- ^ Chan, Goldie. "Discovering Thoughtful Native American Stories With Showrunner Karissa Valencia". Forbes. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Calvario, Liz. "'Spirit Rangers' creator made the show she longed for as a Native American child". TODAY.com. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
- ^ "First Native woman created, long-awaited 'Spirit Rangers' debut on Netflix on Indigenous People's Day | Boreal Community Media". Boreal. Retrieved October 17, 2022.
- ^ "Netflix Kids Dates Adam Sandler Movie 'Leo,' 'Magician's Elephant' & More for 2023". January 18, 2023.
- ^ Joey Clift [@joeytainment] (April 8, 2024). "On Spirit Rangers third and final season.
#SpiritRangers" (Tweet). Retrieved April 8, 2024 – via Twitter. - ^ "Spirit Rangers Renewed for Season 3 at Netflix – The Hollywood Reporter". The Hollywood Reporter. June 15, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p Joey Clift [@joeytainment] (September 23, 2022). "In the Spirit Rangers writer's room, we called the team working on the show the Native Avengers and with a cast like this, we weren't kidding!
#SpiritRangers" (Tweet). Retrieved September 15, 2023 – via Twitter. - ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Joey Clift [@joeytainment] (May 3, 2023). "Spirit Rangers Season 2 comes out May 8th and we just announced a bunch of our voice cast!! It was so fun working with all of these Native and Indigenous superstars and I can't wait for ya'll to hear them in the new episodes! #SpiritRangers" (Tweet). Retrieved September 15, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Joey Clift [@joeytainment] (April 3, 2024). "Spirit Rangers Season 3 comes to Netflix in FIVE DAYS so we're announcing a few of the Native geniuses joining the series! It was amazing working with all of these folks, and it's not listed here, but we brought in my mom to voice a Cowlitz elder and she absolutely crushed it!" (Tweet). Retrieved June 14, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u "Spirit Rangers (2022 TV Show)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved January 17, 2024. A green check mark indicates that a role has been confirmed using a screenshot (or collage of screenshots) of a title's list of voice actors and their respective characters found in its credits or other reliable sources of information.
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- ^ "BIO". Jayland. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
- ^ a b c Monique Candelaria [@moca369] (December 6, 2022). "I had the beautiful experience of being able to perform the voice of the Mom Thunderbird in the fantasy adventure preschool series called Spirit Rangers on Netflix! 🥰😁". Retrieved September 16, 2023 – via Instagram.
- ^ Ben Gonzales [@nativeben] (November 15, 2022). "I'm thrilled to be in this show as it will be my final performance EVER as I am retiring from the entertainment industry. Many thanks to Cozi Orlen & the @packtheater for the opportunity to bow out gracefully.🙏🏽❤️". Retrieved September 15, 2023 – via Instagram.
- ^ Boutsalis, Kelly (October 12, 2022). "Why I'm excited my kids can finally see playful Indigenous representation in Netflix's Spirit Rangers". CBC.ca. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
- ^ Q'orianka Kilcher [@qorianka] (October 10, 2022). "🫶🏽🦋🙏🏽 So honored to be part of #spiritrangers now streaming on @netflix 🥹 what a beautiful way to celebrate #indigenouspeoplesday". Retrieved September 15, 2023 – via Instagram.
- ^ Burgandi Trejo Phoenix [@BurgandiPhoenix] (October 11, 2022). "Yesterday #SpiritRangers premiered on @netflix
on #indigenouspeoplesday & it's at #9!✊🏽🪶I'm honored & overwhelmed with joy that I got to be part of this beautiful show-thank you for choosing me to be your Squash Sister Karissa!😭" (Tweet). Retrieved September 15, 2023 – via Twitter. - ^ Javier Prusky [@JavierPrusky] (October 17, 2022). "SPIRIT RANGERS is officially out on @netflix !
Thrilled to be a part of this momentous show playing Woodpecker, and I'm so grateful to creator extraordinaire Karissa Valencia, Chris Nee, and @joeytainment " (Tweet). Retrieved September 15, 2023 – via Twitter. - ^ Ty Defoe [@tydefoe] (January 14, 2021). "🌸🌸 Spirit Rangers 🌸🌸
Super excited to record some VO🎙 by the wonderful-always-cracking' me up niij, @joeycliiiiiift episode he wrote. 💝 youuuuuu Joey. Flower Spirit 🌸 is getting turnt in the sound booth!". Retrieved September 18, 2023 – via Instagram. - ^ Krizia Bajos [@kritzer] (October 10, 2022). "Whoaaa… meet Brad, Chad, and Shad (that's me). Shad thinks condor feathers are a cool costume… don't be like Shad.
Legit never thought a voice I used as a joke with friends would turn into a job. And not just any job… a role on a sweet and inspiring series created by Chumash Native @karissavalencia__ and comprised of a myriad of talented Native cast and crew. Oh, and along animation royalty @chrisnee4660 - I mean COME ON". Retrieved September 16, 2023 – via Instagram. - ^ a b White, Abbey (June 15, 2023). "How Netflix's 'Spirit Rangers' Is Rewriting Animation's Native and Indigenous Representation". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 31, 2023.
- ^ Cornerstone Theater [@cornerstonetheater] (May 21, 2023). "Check it out! Cornerstone's Kenny Ramos voices Takak in Netflix's "Spirit Rangers"!". Retrieved September 18, 2023 – via Instagram.
- ^ Porter, Rick (April 30, 2022). "Netflix Shuts Down 2 Animated Kids' Series". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
- ^ a b Milligan, Mercedes (September 23, 2022). "'Spirit Rangers' Trailer Ushers in Netflix's October Toons & Halloween Highlights". Animation Magazine. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
- ^ Netflix Jr. (September 23, 2022). Spirit Rangers | Official Trailer | Netflix Jr. YouTube. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
- ^ Coates, Tyler (November 2, 2023). "Children's & Family Emmy Awards: Disney Dominates Nominations". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
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