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Max & the Midknights
GenreAdventure
Based onMax and the Midknights
by Lincoln Peirce
Developed by
  • Sharon Flynn
  • David Skelly
Starring
Theme music composerMatt Mahaffey
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes20
Production
Executive producers
  • Jane Startz
  • Lincoln Peirce
  • Sharon Flynn
  • David Skelly
ProducerAmy McKenna
Production locationBurbank, California
Production companyNickelodeon Animation Studio
Original release
ReleaseOctober 30, 2024 (2024-10-30)

Max & the Midknights is an American animated television series based on the book series by Lincoln Peirce. The series officially premiered on Nickelodeon on October 30, 2024.

Premise

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Set in the fictional city of Byjovia, Max & the Midknights follows 10-year-old Max who takes off on a journey with her newly discovered friends to save the Kingdom from King Gastley.

Voice cast

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Production

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Max & the Midknights was conceived by Sharon Flynn.[2] The series was greenlit on November 16, 2021. 20 episodes were ordered for the first season.[3]

Episodes

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No.Title [4][5]Written byStoryboarded byOriginal air date [4][5]Prod.
code [4]
U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Welcome to Byjovia"Sharon FlynnJackie Bae, Ingrid Kan, Kimberly Jo Mills & Daniel O'SullivanJune 9, 2024 (2024-06-09) (YouTube)
October 30, 2024 (2024-10-30) (Nickelodeon)
101N/A
2"Meet the Midknights"Sharon FlynnJackie Bae, Ingrid Kan, Kimberly Jo Mills & Daniel O'SullivanJuly 7, 2024 (2024-07-07) (YouTube)
November 6, 2024 (2024-11-06) (Nickelodeon)
102N/A
3"A Midknight Run"TBATBANovember 13, 2024 (2024-11-13)103TBD
4"Don't Lose Your Head"TBATBANovember 20, 2024 (2024-11-20)104TBD

Reception

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Ashley Moulton from Common Sense Media gave the series five-out-of-five stars, stating "this adaptation is a fresh animated show with a winning combination of dynamic characters, positive messages, hilarious jokes, and high-octane music."[6]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g Milligan, Mercedes (September 11, 2024). "Trailer: Nickelodeon Embarks on New Animated Quest with 'Max & the Midknights'". Animation Magazine. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  2. ^ Zahed, Ramin (October 24, 2024). "'Max & the Midknights' Showrunners Take Us Along the Creative Quest of Nickelodeon's New Hero". Animation Magazine. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
  3. ^ Rosario, Alexandra Del (November 16, 2021). "Nickelodeon Orders 'Max & The Midknights', 'Rock, Paper, Scissors' Animated Series". Deadline. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c "Max & The Midknights Episode Listings". The Futon Critic.
  5. ^ a b "Max & the Midknights" Episode Guide". Zap2it.
  6. ^ Moulton, Ashley. "Max & the Midknights". Common Sense Media. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
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