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8 Episodes
S1 E1 - Welcome to Spiderwick
S1 E2 - The Field Guide to the Fantastical World Around You
S1 E3 - I Will Survive
S1 E4 - Tastes Like Chicken
S1 E5 - A Midsummer's Daydream
S1 E6 - Episode 6
S1 E7 - The Field Guide to Jared Grace
S1 E8 - The Wrath of Mulgarath
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Synopsis
Jared Grace becomes the protector of Arthur Spiderwick’s Field Guide to Magical Creatures
Helen Grace moves her three children into her ancestral home after a divorce. In the quirky gothic corridors of the Spiderwick Estate, Jared, the most mischievous of the three, witnesses strange creatures. When no one believes him, he begins to search for proof and comes across a field guide to magical creatures. Protecting this book from the evil ogre, Mulgarath will become his mission.
What to know
What is The Spiderwick Chronicles Season 1 about?
The Spiderwick Chronicles Season 1 is a fantasy mystery series produced by Lightbulb Farm Productions, The Gotham Group, Paramount Television Studios, and 20th Television for The Roku Channel. The show is based on the book, The Spiderwick Chronicles written by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi. It is the second adaptation of the book after the 2008 movie produced by Nickelodeon. The series showrunner is Aron Eli Coleite who has worked on shows such as Locke & Key, Daybreak, and Heroes. Kat Coiro, of She-Hulk fame is among the directors in the first season.
Who is starring in The Spiderwick Chronicles Season 1?
The Spiderwick Chronicles features Lyon Daniels starring in the lead role as Jared Grace. He is joined by Noah Cottrell and Mychala Lee who star as his siblings, Simon and Mallroy. Joy Bryant stars as their mother, Helen Grace. Christian Slater plays the villain of the series, the ogre Mulgarath while Momona Tamada and Alyvia Alyn Lind also star.
Is the Spiderwick Chronicles on Disney+?
No. It was originally supposed to air on Disney+ but was dropped by the streaming service due to cost cutting measures. Instead the all eight episodes of the show will premiere on the Roku Channel.
Can kids watch the Spiderwick Chronicles Season 1?
The show is based on the children's fantasy novels that are appropriate for children over the age of ten. The main villain of the show can be disturbing and scary for younger children.
Production News
- November 12, 2021
- Disney+ confirms that it is working on a new adaptation of The Spiderwick Chronicles. (Source: Variety)
- February 8, 2022
- Aron Eli Coleiter, showrunner and creator of Locke & Key is reported to have signed on to write the series and serve as showrunner. (Source: Disney)
- May 11, 2022
- Director of She-Hulk, Kat Coiro is confirmed to be directing the first two episodes of the show as well as acting as executive producer. (Source: Deadline)
- August 24, 2022
- Lyon Daniels, Noah Cottrell, and Christian Slater are all confirmed to be starring in the series. Daniels and Cottrell are cast as twin brothers, Jared and Simon while Slater is the series villain, Mulgarath. (Source: Deadline)
- August 30, 2022
- Actress Joy Bryant is reported to have joined the cast in the role of Helen Grace. (Source: Variety)
- September 14, 2022
- The role of Mallroy Grace is cast with actress Mychala Lee confirmed in the role. (Source: Variety)
- August 26, 2023
- Despite the completion of filming, Disney+ announces it will not be proceeding with the show. (Source: Deadline)
- October 10, 2023
- The rights to the show are picked up by The Roku Channel who are confirmed to be streaming all eight episodes. (Source: Deadline)
- February 21, 2024
- Fans are given their first glimpse of the series in the release of a new trailer. (Source: YouTube)
- March 28, 2024
- A host of new magical creatures can be seen in the latest trailer for The Spiderwick Chronicles. (Source: YouTube)
- April 19, 2024
- The Spiderwick Chronicles Season 1 was released on The Roku Channel. (Source: The Roku Channel)
