Surfside Girls
{{short description|American adventure streaming series}}
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- May Chan
- Alex Diaz
- Julie Sagalowsky Diaz
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| country = United States
| language = English
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- May Chan
- Paul Stupin
- Lydia Antonini
- Alex Diaz
- Julie Sagalowsky Diaz
- America Young
- Paul Davidson
- Jeff Brustrom
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- Banzaifly
- Sterling Chan Productions
- Pirates' Cove Entertainment
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| network = Apple TV+
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Surfside Girls is an American children's adventure mystery television series based on IDW Publishing's graphic novels of the same name by Kim Dwinell. The series follows best friends Jade (Miya Cech) and Sam (YaYa Gosselin), who seek to solve a ghost mystery. It premiered on August 19, 2022 on Apple TV+.
Synopsis
Jade and Sam, best friends, are ready to enjoy their summer surfing in the sun. When they are confronted by a ghost, the two learn of a mystery involving a pirate ship and a cursed treasure rumored to be hidden beneath Surfside's famed Danger Point bluff. Sam seeks to assist a pirate spirit named Remi in removing the curse after meeting him, while Jade is keen to establish a scientific explanation for ghosts. Sam and Jade have to mix their diverse perspectives in reasoning and creativity to uncover the truth. They are determined to piece together the evidence, discover the truth, and protect Surfside as a whole.{{cite web |last1=Anderson |first1=Jenna |title=Surfside Girls: Apple TV+ Orders Series Adaptation of Top Shelf Comic |url=https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/surfside-girls-apple-tv-plus-series-adaptation-top-shelf-comic |website=ComicBook.com |access-date=December 13, 2021 |language=en |date=December 10, 2021}}
Cast
=Main=
- Miya Cech as Jade
- YaYa Gosselin as Sam
- Spencer Hermes-Rebello as Remi
=Recurring=
- Adan Maverick Carcano as Petey
- Christine Lin as Mei-Lin
- Michelle Mao as Amy
- Joseph Mesiano as Captain Devar
- Catia Ojeda as Monica
- Jacob Vargas as Bob
- Steven Chan as Fong
- Sonita Henry as Dr. Olympia Pfeiffer
- Victoria Blade as Kimber
- Amber Martinez as Lady Surfside
Episodes
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| Title = And the Promise of Peligro
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Background
In December 2021, Apple TV+ ordered 10 episodes of Surfside Girls, based on IDW Publishing's graphic novels of the same name by Kim Dwinell. Miya Cech and YaYa Gosselin were cast in the lead roles. Other crew members included writer, executive producer and showrunner May Chan; executive producers Paul Stupin, Lydia Antonini, Paul Davidson, and Jeff Brustrom; writers and executive producers Alex Diaz and Julie Sagalowsky Diaz; and the first two episode's director and writer America Young.{{cite web |last1=Andreeva |first1=Nellie |title='Surfside Girls': Apple TV+ Orders Family Series Starring Miya Cech & YaYa Gosselin Based On Graphic Novel |url=https://deadline.com/2021/12/surfside-girls-apple-tv-plus-series-miya-cech-yaya-gosselin-star-graphic-novel-fbi-most-wanted-1234888801 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211210183940/https://deadline.com/2021/12/surfside-girls-apple-tv-plus-series-miya-cech-yaya-gosselin-star-graphic-novel-fbi-most-wanted-1234888801/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 10, 2021 |website=Deadline Hollywood |access-date=December 13, 2021 |date=December 10, 2021}} In May 2022, Christine Lin and Catia Ojeda was reportedly cast in a recurring role.{{cite web |last1=Cordero |first1=Rosy |title=Surfside Girls: Christine Lin To Recur In Apple TV+ Family Series |url=https://deadline.com/2022/05/surfside-girls-christine-lin-cast-apple-series-1235021353/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |access-date=May 14, 2022 |date=May 11, 2022}}
Release
Surfside Girls premiered on August 19, 2022, on Apple TV+.{{cite web |last1=O'Rourke |first1=Ryan |title=Peanuts Specials and Hello Jack! The Kindness Show Among the Summer Slate for Apple TV+'s Family and Kid Programming |url=https://collider.com/apple-tv-summer-childrens-programming/ |website=Collider |access-date=May 14, 2022 |date=May 13, 2022}}
References
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External links
- {{IMDb title|16390162}}
{{Apple TV+}}
Category:2020s American children's television series
Category:2020s American mystery television series
Category:2022 American television series debuts
Category:2022 American television series endings
Category:American children's adventure television series
Category:American children's mystery television series
Category:Apple TV+ original programming
Category:Television series about children
Category:Television series about ghosts
Category:Television series about pirates
Category:American television series about teenagers
Category:American television shows based on children's books