Punky Brewster (2021 TV series)

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Punky Brewster
Punky Brewster (Peacock streaming series logo).png
GenreSitcom
Created byDavid W. Duclon
Based onPunky Brewster
Developed bySteve Armogida & Jim Armogida
Starring
ComposerLinda Perry
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes10
Production
Executive producersSteve Armogida
Jim Armogida
David W. Duclon
Jimmy Fox
Soleil Moon Frye
ProducersJordan Black
Mary Kay Kelly
Kira Kalush
CinematographyJoe Pennella
EditorTimothy Ryder
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time23–28 minutes
Production companiesArmogida Brothers Productions
Main Event Media
Universal Television
Universal Content Productions
DistributorNBCUniversal Syndication Studios
Release
Original networkPeacock
YTV (Canada)
Original releaseFebruary 25, 2021 (2021-02-25)

Punky Brewster is an American sitcom streaming television series that premiered on Peacock on February 25, 2021.[1] It is a revival to the 1984–1988 series of the same name, and stars Soleil Moon Frye and Cherie Johnson, with Quinn Copeland, Noah Cottrell, Oliver De Los Santos, Lauren Lindsey Donzis and Freddie Prinze Jr.[2] In August 2021, the series was canceled after one season.[3]

Premise[]

Punky Brewster is now a divorced mother raising three children: her teenage biological daughter Hannah, and her two adopted sons, Diego and Daniel. She lives in the same Chicago apartment where she grew up with her foster father, Henry Warnimont, and even works as a photographer, just like he did. She encounters a girl at Fenster Hall named Izzy, who, like Punky, was abandoned by her mother. Punky is still best friends with Cherie, who works at Fenster and arranges to have Izzy live with a foster family, but after seeing the similarities in Izzy compared to when she was her age, Punky decides to take her in and raise her with her three children. Punky also has an on-off relationship with her ex-husband Travis and discovers that the mother who abandoned her in the grocery store as a child is still alive and has been looking for her for years.

Cast[]

Main[]

Guest stars[]

Production[]

A Punky Brewster revival series was initially reported to be in development in June 2019.[4] In September of that year, it was reported the series, along with the Saved by the Bell revival, would appear on the Peacock streaming service.[5] A 10-episode first season was greenlit by Peacock in January 2020.[6] On August 19, 2021, Peacock canceled the series after one season.[3]

Episodes[]

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Pilot"Jonathan JudgeTeleplay by : Steve Armogida & Jim Armogida
Story by : Steve Armogida & Jim Armogida and David W. Duclon & Jimmy Fox		February 25, 2021 (2021-02-25)
2"Making Room for Izzy"Jonathan JudgeSuzie V. Freeman & Sarah Jane CunninghamFebruary 25, 2021 (2021-02-25)
3"Two First Dates"Jonathan JudgeRobin ShorrFebruary 25, 2021 (2021-02-25)
4"Under the Influence"Jody Margolin HahnJay KogenFebruary 25, 2021 (2021-02-25)
5"Looking for Love and a Hat"Jody Margolin HahnJordan BlackFebruary 25, 2021 (2021-02-25)
6"The Look of Daniel"Jude WengJim Armogida & Steve ArmogidaFebruary 25, 2021 (2021-02-25)
7"The Treehouse That Punky Built"Phill LewisKira KalushFebruary 25, 2021 (2021-02-25)
8"Put a Ring on It"Kelly ParkSarah Jane Cunningham & Suzie V. FreemanFebruary 25, 2021 (2021-02-25)
9"'80s Block Party"Kelly ParkClay LapariFebruary 25, 2021 (2021-02-25)
10"Mother's Day"Katy GarretsonSteve Armogida & Jim ArmogidaFebruary 25, 2021 (2021-02-25)

Reception[]

Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating of 57% based on 14 reviews, with an average rating of 5.90/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "It's delightful to see Soleil Moon Frye again, but with dated plotting and a lack of focus, Punky Brewster can't quite fill her multicolored Cons."[7]

References[]

  1. ^ Ramos, Dino-Ray (Jan 6, 2021). "'Punky Brewster' Revival Sets Premiere Date, Peacock Reveals First Look". Retrieved Mar 5, 2021.
  2. ^ Petski, Denise (Oct 28, 2019). "'Punky Brewster': NBCU's Peacock Pilot Rounds Out Cast With Four Series Regulars". Retrieved Mar 5, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (August 19, 2021). "'Punky Brewster' Sequel Canceled By Peacock After One Season". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 19, 2021.
  4. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (Jun 4, 2019). "'Punky Brewster' Reboot Starring Soleil Moon Frye In Works At UCP". Retrieved Mar 5, 2021.
  5. ^ Hipes, Patrick (Sep 17, 2019). "'Saved By The Bell', 'Punky Brewster' Reboots Set For NBCU's Peacock Streaming Service". Retrieved Mar 5, 2021.
  6. ^ Petski, Denise (Jan 16, 2020). "'Punky Brewster' Sequel Gets Series Order At Peacock". Retrieved Mar 5, 2021.
  7. ^ "Punky Brewster: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 7, 2021.

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