Tyler Perry's Young Dylan
{{Short description|American comedy television series}}
{{Use American English|date=August 2022}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=August 2022}}
{{Infobox television
| image = Tyler Perry's Young Dylan.jpg
| genre = Comedy
| creator = Tyler Perry
| starring = {{plainlist |
- Dylan Gilmer
- Celina Smith
- Hero Hunter
- Jet Miller
- Mieko Hillman
- Aloma Lesley Wright
- Carl Anthony Payne, II
}}
| composer = Elvin Ross
| country = United States
| language = English
| num_seasons = 5
| num_episodes = 85
| list_episodes = List of Tyler Perry's Young Dylan episodes
| executive_producer = {{plainlist |
- Michelle Sneed
- Tyler Perry
}}
| producer = {{plainlist |
- Mark E. Swinton
- Will Areu
}}
| cinematography = Terrence Burke
| camera = Multi-camera
| runtime = 22–23 minutes
| company = {{plainlist |
}}
| network = Nickelodeon
| first_aired = {{Start date|2020|2|29}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2025|4|30}}
}}
Tyler Perry's Young Dylan is an American comedy television series created by Tyler Perry that aired on Nickelodeon from February 29, 2020 to April 30, 2025. The series stars Dylan Gilmer, Celina Smith, Hero Hunter, Jet Miller, Mieko Hillman, Aloma Lesley Wright, and Carl Anthony Payne, II.
Premise
Young Dylan is an aspiring hip-hop artist. When his mother doesn't come home one day, his grandmother Viola moves him in with his uncle Myles and aunt Yasmine to have parental figures in his life. His style clashes with the styles of Myles' family.
Cast
= Main =
- Dylan Gilmer as Young Dylan, an aspiring hip-hop artist
- Celina Smith as Rebecca, Young Dylan's older cousin and Charlie's older sister
- Hero Hunter as Charlie, Young Dylan's cousin, who used to have an imaginary friend
- Jet Miller as Bethany, Rebecca's best friend and Young Dylan's love interest
- Mieko Hillman as Yasmine, Young Dylan's aunt, Charlie and Rebecca's mother, Viola's daughter-in-law and Myles's wife
- Aloma Lesley Wright as Viola, Young Dylan, Charlie and Rebecca's grandmother, Myles's mother and Yasmine's mother-in-law
- Carl Anthony Payne, II as Myles Wilson, Young Dylan's uncle, Charlie and Rebecca's father, Yasmine's husband and Viola's son
= Recurring =
- Rodney Hobbs / Rodney J. Hobbs as Principal Matthews
- Samuel Goergen as Booder
- Ryder Duncan as Christian
- Rowan Bousaid as Mr. Elliot
= Notable guest stars =
Production
On October 2, 2019, it was announced on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that Nickelodeon and Tyler Perry were teaming up to create a comedy series about a 10-year-old rapper with a working title of Young Dylan. Tyler Perry serves as writer for the series, while Tyler Perry Studios produces the series. The series stars Dylan Gilmer as Young Dylan.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/10/tyler-perry-nickelodeon-live-action-series-starring-10-year-old-rapper-young-dylan-gilmer-1202750118/|title=Tyler Perry & Nickelodeon Team on Live-Action Series Starring 10-Year-Old Rapper Young Dylan|work=Deadline Hollywood|author=Denise Petski|date=October 2, 2019|access-date=February 19, 2020|archive-date=January 25, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200125032019/https://deadline.com/2019/10/tyler-perry-nickelodeon-live-action-series-starring-10-year-old-rapper-young-dylan-gilmer-1202750118/|url-status=live}}{{cite press release|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2019/10/02/nickelodeon-and-tyler-perry-studios-partner-to-produce-brand-new-kids-and-family-series-starring-young-dylan-795304/20191002nickelodeon01/|title=Nickelodeon and Tyler Perry Studios Partner to Produce Brand-New Kids and Family Series Starring Young Dylan|publisher=Nickelodeon|via=The Futon Critic|date=October 2, 2019|access-date=February 19, 2020}} On January 23, 2020, the cast for the series was announced. In addition to Dylan Gilmer, the cast also includes Carl Anthony Payne II, Mieko Hillman, Celina Smith, Hero Hunter, and Aloma Wright. Tyler Perry also serves as executive producer and director for the series. Michelle Sneed serves as executive producer. Will Areu and Mark E. Swinton serve as producers.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2020/01/tyler-perrys-young-dylan-nickelodeon-live-action-series-cast-1202838493/|title=Tyler Perry's Young Dylan Nickelodeon Series Sets Cast|work=Deadline Hollywood|author=Denise Petski|date=January 23, 2020|access-date=February 19, 2020|archive-date=April 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200406154024/https://deadline.com/2020/01/tyler-perrys-young-dylan-nickelodeon-live-action-series-cast-1202838493/|url-status=live}} Jet Miller was also included in the principal cast as Rebecca's friend Bethany.{{cite web|url=https://www.bet.com/article/o7bav8/tyler-perry-s-young-dylan-features-breakout-child-stars|title=Tyler Perry's Young Dylan Cast Includes Some of Hollywood's Newest Rising Stars|work=BET|author=Alexis Reese|date=March 8, 2020|access-date=March 10, 2020|archive-date=March 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200308193107/https://www.bet.com/celebrities/exclusives/tyler-perry_s-_young-dylan-cast-includes-hollywoods-new-rising-s.html|url-status=live}} On February 19, 2020, it was announced that Tyler Perry's Young Dylan, previously Young Dylan, would premiere on February 29, 2020. The series has been given a 14-episode order.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2020/02/nickelodeon-the-astronauts-loud-house-movie-big-nate-danger-force-spongebob-slate-1202862754/|title=The Astronauts, Live-Action Loud House Movie, Big Nate Series, Henry Danger Spinoff on Nick's Slate|work=Deadline Hollywood|author=Nellie Andreeva|date=February 19, 2020|access-date=February 19, 2020|archive-date=February 19, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200219191756/https://deadline.com/2020/02/nickelodeon-the-astronauts-loud-house-movie-big-nate-danger-force-spongebob-slate-1202862754/|url-status=live}}{{cite press release|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2020/02/19/nickelodeon-sets-premiere-date-for-tyler-perrys-young-dylan-474101/20200219nickelodeon05/|title=Nickelodeon Sets Premiere Date for Tyler Perry's Young Dylan|publisher=Nickelodeon|via=The Futon Critic|date=February 19, 2020|access-date=February 19, 2020}}
On March 18, 2021, the series was renewed for a second season of 20 episodes,{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2021/03/danger-force-tyler-perrys-young-dylan-renewed-nickelodeon-side-hustle-1234716800/|title=Danger Force, Tyler Perry's Young Dylan Renewed by Nickelodeon; Side Hustle{{'}}s Season Expanded|work=Deadline Hollywood|author=Denise Petski|date=March 18, 2021|access-date=March 18, 2021|archive-date=March 18, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210318203057/https://deadline.com/2021/03/danger-force-tyler-perrys-young-dylan-renewed-nickelodeon-side-hustle-1234716800/|url-status=live}} which premiered on June 12, 2021.{{cite press release|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2021/05/21/nickelodeons-danger-force-and-tyler-perrys-young-dylan-return-with-new-episodes-beginning-saturday-june-12-at-8-pm-et-pt-249110/20210521nickelodeon01/|title=Nickelodeon's Danger Force and Tyler Perry's Young Dylan Return with New Episodes Beginning Saturday, June 12, at 8 P.M. (ET/PT)|publisher=Nickelodeon|via=The Futon Critic|date=May 21, 2021|access-date=May 21, 2021}} On November 11, 2021, the series was renewed for a third season of 20 episodes,{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2021/11/tyler-perrys-young-dylan-renewed-season-3-nickelodeon-1234872480/|title=Tyler Perry's Young Dylan Renewed for Season 3 by Nickelodeon|work=Deadline Hollywood|author=Nellie Andreeva|date=November 11, 2021|access-date=November 11, 2021|archive-date=November 11, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211111225236/https://deadline.com/2021/11/tyler-perrys-young-dylan-renewed-season-3-nickelodeon-1234872480/|url-status=live}} which premiered on June 19, 2022.{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/young-dylan/listings/|title=Young Dylan Episode Listings|publisher=The Futon Critic|access-date=February 20, 2020|archive-date=August 9, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230809210354/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/young-dylan/listings/|url-status=live}}
On July 3, 2024, the series was renewed for a 13-episode fifth season, which premiered on December 18, 2024.{{Cite web |last=Shanfeld |first=Ethan |date=July 3, 2024 |title=Tyler Perry's Young Dylan Renewed for Season 5 at Nickelodeon (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/tyler-perrys-young-dylan-renewed-season-5-nickelodeon-1236058597/ |access-date=July 4, 2024 |website=Variety}} On May 5, 2025, it was reported that the series was canceled after five seasons.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2025/05/tyler-perrys-young-dylan-canceled-nickelodeon-1236385711/|title=Tyler Perry's Young Dylan Canceled By Nickelodeon After 5 Seasons|work=Deadline Hollywood|author=Nellie Andreeva|date=May 5, 2025|access-date=May 5, 2025}}
Episodes
{{main|List of Tyler Perry's Young Dylan episodes}}
{{:List of Tyler Perry's Young Dylan episodes}}
Reception
= Critical response =
Melissa Camacho of Common Sense Media rated the series a 3 out of 5 stars, stating that "this lighthearted series, which is reminiscent of the ‘90s hit The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, offers a traditional "fish out of water" narrative."{{Cite web |last=Camacho |first=Melissa |title=Tyler Perry's Young Dylan |url=https://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/tyler-perrys-young-dylan |access-date=2025-02-27 |website=Common Sense Media |language=en}}
= Ratings =
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= Awards and nominations =
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{Official website|https://www.nick.com/shows/young-dylan}}
- {{IMDb title|11097072|Young Dylan}}
{{Former Nickelodeon original series}}
{{Tyler Perry}}
Category:2020s American children's comedy television series
Category:2020s Nickelodeon original programming
Category:2020 American television series debuts
Category:2025 American television series endings
Category:American English-language television shows