It's Pony

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It's Pony
It's Pony logo.png
GenreComedy
Created byAnt Blades
Written by
  • Ant Blades
  • Magda Liolis
  • Bob Mittenthal
  • Tobi Wilson
  • Adam Cohen
Directed byAnt Blades
Voices of
Opening theme"It's Pony!"
by Jon Wygens
ComposerMike Rubino
Country of originUnited Kingdom[1]
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes20 (40 segments)
Production
Producers
  • Adam Shaw
  • Denise Green
Editors
  • Alec Smith
  • Mel Dayalan
Running time
  • 11 minutes (regular)
  • 22 minutes (specials)
Production companyBlue-Zoo Animation
DistributorViacomCBS Domestic Media Networks
Release
Original network
Picture formatHDTV 1080i
Audio formatDolby Digital
Original releaseJanuary 18, 2020 (2020-01-18) –
present
External links
Website

It's Pony is a British animated television series created by Ant Blades. It is storyboarded, designed, produced, and animated by Blue-Zoo Animation, and premiered on Nickelodeon in the United States on January 18, 2020. On July 9, 2020, the series was renewed for a 20-episode second season.

Plot[]

It's Pony follows the life of Annie as she does her best to cope in her parents' farm (located on the balcony of their apartment) to the everyday struggles of being a 9-year-old in the city. Luckily, she has a pony. He may not be the best pony, but he is hers and she loves him. Pony adores her as well, but his optimism and enthusiasm often lead to the pair in unexpected and unwanted situations.

Characters[]

Main[]

Supporting[]

Production[]

The series originated from a short titled Pony, created as part of the annual Nickelodeon Animated Shorts Program.[3] On March 6, 2018, it was announced that Nickelodeon officially green-lit the series with a 20-episode order at Nickelodeon's 2018 upfront presentation.[4][3][5] On December 9, 2019, it was announced that the series would premiere on January 18, 2020, with a teaser episode released online on December 26, 2019.[2][6]

On July 9, 2020, the series was renewed for a second season of 20 episodes,[7][8] which premiered in late 2021.

Episodes[]

Series overview[]

SeasonSegmentsEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
13518January 18, 2020 (2020-01-18)December 5, 2020 (2020-12-05)
2TBATBAOctober 29, 2021 (2021-10-29)TBA

Season 1 (2020)[]

No.
overall
No. in
season
Title [9][10]Written byStoryboard byOriginal air date [9][10]Prod.
code [9]
U.S. viewers
(millions)
11"Nosy Pony"
"Beatrice"
Ant Blades, Magda Liolis
and Bob Mittenthal
Francesca Adams & Catherine Salkeld
Charlie Higson & Denzel De Meerleer
January 18, 2020 (2020-01-18)1020.96[11]

"Nosy Pony": In order to run the family's produce stand, Annie tries to get Pony to stop being nosy.

"Beatrice": Annie lets Pony spend the day with her friend Beatrice, but worries that Beatrice is better at caring for Pony than herself.
2
3
2
3
"Unicorn"
"Plants!"
Ant Blades, Magda Liolis
and Bob Mittenthal
Charlie Higson & Dan Hamman
Francesca Adams & Denzel De Meerleer
January 25, 2020 (2020-01-25)[a]103B
101A
0.75[13]

"Unicorn": When Pony thinks he is a unicorn, Annie uses him to with a school bake sale.

"Plants!": Annie tries to cure Pony's fear of plants before her school's camping trip.
4
5
4
5
"Heston's Coat"
"Game Horse"
Ant Blades, Magda Liolis
and Bob Mittenthal
Francesca Adams & Mohamed Skifati
Charlie Higson & Mohamed Skifati
February 1, 2020 (2020-02-01)101B
103A
0.57[14]

"Heston's Coat": Heston loans Annie his new coat on a cold day, and Annie keeps it away from Pony out of fear that he will ruin it.

"Game Horse": Annie and Pony use their video game skills to save their friends.
66"Horace"
"The Boot"
Ant Blades, Magda Liolis
and Bob Mittenthal
Francesca Adams & Denzel De Meerleer
Catherine Salkeld & Dominika Brodowska
February 8, 2020 (2020-02-08)1040.75[15]

"Horace": Annie can avoid detention if she can heal the principal's dying plant, but the plan goes awry when Pony becomes attached to it.

"The Boot": Pony's half-baked plan causes Annie to lose one of her boots, which she needs for a family photo.
77"Distractions"
"The Giving Chair"
Ant Blades & Tobi Wilson
Adam Cohen
Francesca Adams & Richard Tuft
Francesca Adams & Denzel De Meerleer
February 15, 2020 (2020-02-15)1050.42[16]

"Distractions": Pony keeps distracting Annie, causing her to have trouble working on her part of a science project Gerry is counting on her to do.

"The Giving Chair": Annie goes with Pony to the bookstore to buy one of her dad's books, and they find a comfy chair that gives them whatever they want.
88"Haircut"
"Gerry's Birthday"
Ant Blades, Magda Liolis
and Bob Mittenthal
Dan Hamman & Hugh La Terriere
Catherine Salkeld & Richard Tuft
February 22, 2020 (2020-02-22)1060.68[17]
99"Pet Pony"
"Dog Day"
Ant Blades, Magda Liolis
and Bob Mittenthal
Dan Hamman & Dominika Brodowska
Catherine Salkeld & Richard Tuft
February 29, 2020 (2020-02-29)1070.60[18]
1010"Useful"
"Stompy!"
Ant Blades & Tobi Wilson
Ant Blades, Magda Liolis
and Bob Mittenthal
Dan Hamman & Denzel De Meerleer
Francesca Adams & Dominika Brodowska
March 7, 2020 (2020-03-07)1080.70[19]
1111"Delivery Pony"
"Magic Annie"
Ant Blades, Magda Liolis
and Bob Mittenthal
Catherine Salkeld, Richard Tuft
and Graeme Young
Francesca Adams & Denzel De Meerleer
March 14, 2020 (2020-03-14)1090.54[20]
1212"Bad Chicken"Ant Blades, Magda Liolis
and Bob Mittenthal
Dan Hamman & Richard TuftJune 1, 2020 (2020-06-01)110A0.45[21]
1313"Gerry's Tour"Ant Blades, Magda Liolis
and Bob Mittenthal
Catherine Salkeld, Denzel De Meerleer
and Gray Young
June 2, 2020 (2020-06-02)110B0.36[22]
1414"10 Minute Ticket"Story by : Charlie Higson
Written by : Ant Blades, Magda Liolis
and Bob Mittenthal
Hugh La Terriere & Dominika BrodowskaJune 3, 2020 (2020-06-03)111A0.46[23]
1515"Clara Time"Ant Blades, Magda Liolis
and Bob Mittenthal
Dan Hamman & Richard TuftJune 4, 2020 (2020-06-04)111B0.41[24]
1616"Loud Horse"Ant Blades, Magda Liolis
and Bob Mittenthal
Graeme Young & Dominika BrodowskaAugust 24, 2020 (2020-08-24)113A0.53[25]
1717"Sick Annie"Ant Blades, Adam Jeffrey Cohen, Magda Liolis
and Bob Mittenthal
Dan Hamman & Dominika BrodowskaAugust 25, 2020 (2020-08-25)113B0.50[26]
1818"School Dance"Ant Blades, Magda Liolis
and Bob Mittenthal
Graeme Young & Prawta AnnezAugust 26, 2020 (2020-08-26)114A0.51[27]
1919"Dad's Speech"Ant Blades, Magda Liolis
and Bob Mittenthal
Hugh La Terrier & Denzel De MeerleerAugust 27, 2020 (2020-08-27)114B0.54[28]
2020"Scarecrow"
"Poneapples"
Alex Collier
Ant Blades, Adam Jeffrey Cohen, Magda Liolis
and Bob Mittenthal
Hugh La Terrier & Denzel De Meerleer
Graeme Young & Richard Tuft
October 23, 2020 (2020-10-23)1120.44[29]

"Scarecrow": Pony hits a scarecrow, which causes crows to infest the pumpkins and the house.

"Poneapples": After Dad tells Annie and Pony to wash the apples to sell to the public, but Pony instead chooses to wash the apples using his mouth, causing Annie to get more money for her cards.
2121"Fan Pony"
"Cop Mom"
Ant Blades, Magda Liolis
and Bob Mittenthal
Ant Blades, Charlie Higson, Magda Liolis
and Bob Mittenthal
Dan Hamman, Charlie Higson
and Denzel De Meerleer
Hugh La Terriere and Prawta Annez
November 7, 2020 (2020-11-07)1200.48[30]
2222"Annie-versary"
"Teacher's Pet"
Adam Long
Alex Collier
Hugh La Terriere and Denzel De Meerleer
Dan Hamman, Prawta Annez
and Richard Tuft
November 14, 2020 (2020-11-14)1150.54[31]
2323"Trash Dash"
"Save the Took Took"
Shane Langan & Amy Stephenson
Alex Collier
Dan Hamman and Prawta Annez
Dan Hamman, Denzel De Meerleer
and Prawta Annez
November 21, 2020 (2020-11-21)1170.53[32]
2424"Bramley Holiday"Ant Blades, Magda Liolis
and Bob Mittenthal
Graeme Young, Hugh La Terriere,
Richard Tuft and Denzel De Meerleer
December 5, 2020 (2020-12-05)1160.55[33]

Season 2 (2021)[]

No.
overall
No. in
season
Title [9][10][34][35]Written byStoryboard byOriginal air date [34]Prod.
code [9]
U.S. viewers
(millions)
251"Raiders of the Lost Cinema"Ant Blades, Magda Liolis
and Bob Mittenthal
Hugh La Terriere and Richard TuftOctober 29, 2021 (2021-10-29) (Nicktoons)2090.02[36]
262"Annie's Voice"
"Business as Usual"
Sara E.B. Osman
Ta'riq Fisher, Ant Blades, Magda Liolis
and Bob Mittenthal
Jessica Toth
Kati Knitt
December 9, 2021 (2021-12-09) (Nicktoons)2110.04[37]
TBATBA"The Wallet"
"Locked Out"
TBATBATBA118TBD
TBATBA"Always Yes Annie"
"Sleepover"
TBATBATBA119TBD
TBATBA"Flight of the Chickens"
"Henrietta the Psychic"
TBATBATBA201TBD
TBATBA"Pighog Day"
"Second Best Friend"
TBATBATBA202TBD
TBATBA"Annie vs Pony"
"Get Sapphire"
TBATBATBATBATBD
TBATBA"Pony Car"
"Wedding Planners"
TBATBATBATBATBD
TBATBA"Cat Alley"
"Saving Horse"
TBATBATBATBATBD
TBATBA"Beachy Weachy Weach"TBATBATBATBATBD

Shorts[]

No.Title [38][39]Original air date [38][39]Prod.
code [38]
U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Coffee Run"
"Paper Chase"
May 28, 2021 (2021-05-28)1010.29[40]

"Coffee Run": When George and Helen run out of morning coffee, Annie and Pony quest off to get them some.

"Paper Chase": After Annie forgets her homework, Pony chases after her to return it.
2"Hold My Spot"
"Screen Time"
June 4, 2021 (2021-06-04)1020.26[41]

"Hold My Spot": Annie asks Pony to hold her spot when she has to go to the bathroom from drinking too much juice. However, Pony takes it to extremes as he waits.

"Screen Time": Annie and her friends attempt to do their homework together online, but Pony is fooling around in the background.

Reception[]

Ratings[]

Viewership and ratings per season of It's Pony
Season Episodes First aired Last aired Avg. viewers
(millions)
Date Viewers
(millions)
Date Viewers
(millions)
1 24 January 18, 2020 (2020-01-18) 0.96[11] December 5, 2020 (2020-12-05) 0.55[33] 0.57
2 2 October 29, 2021 (2021-10-29) 0.02[36] TBA TBD 0.03

Awards and nominations[]

Year Award Category Nominee Result Ref.
2021 Annie Awards Best Voice Acting – TV/Media Jessica DiCicco (Annie) Nominated [42]

Notes[]

  1. ^ "Plants!" was released on the Nick App and Nick On Demand on December 25, 2019, releasing on YouTube the next day.[2][12]

References[]

  1. ^ Ryan Tuchow (January 16, 2020). "Why Nick is ponying up a new series". Kidscreen. Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Nickelodeon Debuts Brand-New Animated Series, It's Pony, Saturday, Jan. 18" (Press release). Nickelodeon. December 9, 2019. Retrieved July 9, 2020 – via The Futon Critic.
  3. ^ a b "Nickelodeon Greenlights Original Animated Comedy Series Pony" (Press release). Nickelodeon. March 6, 2018. Retrieved April 15, 2020 – via The Futon Critic.
  4. ^ "Nick Upfront 2018: Original Pony, Loud House Spin-Off, Blue's Clues Remake Coming Soon". Animation Magazine. March 6, 2018. Retrieved March 6, 2018.
  5. ^ "Nickelodeon Unveils Content Pipeline of More Than 800 New Episodes, Details Expansion into Location-Based and VR Experiences" (Press release). Nickelodeon. March 6, 2018. Retrieved April 15, 2020 – via The Futon Critic.
  6. ^ Kate Hogan (December 9, 2019). "New Series Spotlights the Sweet Bond Between a Girl and Her Horse: Check Out It's Pony". People. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
  7. ^ Georg Szalai (July 9, 2020). "Nickelodeon Orders Season 2 of It's Pony". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
  8. ^ "Nickelodeon Greenlights Second Season of Fan-Favorite It's Pony" (Press release). Nickelodeon. July 9, 2020. Retrieved July 9, 2020 – via The Futon Critic.
  9. ^ a b c d e "It's Pony Episode Listings". The Futon Critic.
  10. ^ a b c "It's Pony Season 1 Episode Guide". Zap2it.
  11. ^ a b Mitch Metcalf (January 22, 2020). "Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 1.18.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on January 23, 2020. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
  12. ^ It’s Pony!
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