Nella the Princess Knight

Nella the Princess Knight
Genre
Created by Christine Ricci
Directed by Jez Hall
Voices of
Composer(s) Matt Mahaffey
Country of origin
  • United Kingdom[1]
  • United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 16 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • Cathal Gaffney
  • Gillian Higgins
  • Darragh O'Connell
Producer(s) Emma Fernando
Running time 22 minutes
Production company(s)
Release
Original network Nickelodeon
Picture format HDTV 1080i
Audio format Stereo
Original release February 6, 2017 (2017-02-06) – present
External links
Website nickjr.com/nella-the-princess-knight

Nella the Princess Knight is an animated children's television series created by Christine Ricci. The series debuted on Nickelodeon in the United States on February 6, 2017.[2]

Plot

Nella the Princess Knight is about Princess Nella, a girl who saves the citizens of her parents' kingdom by transforming into a princess knight. She does it with the help of her friends, Trinket, Sir Garrett, and Clod. Together they go on quests, solve mysteries, and learn valuable lessons.

Characters

Main

Recurring

Production

Nella the Princess Knight is produced by Brown Bag Films in the United Kingdom[1] and Nickelodeon Animation Studio in the United States. The series was renewed for a second season on May 24, 2017.[3]

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byStoryboard byOriginal air date[4][5]U.S. viewers
(millions)
1a"Knighty Knight Dragons"Jez HallClark StubbsTBAJune 23, 2017 (2017-06-23)[note 1]1.07[7]
When sleepy dragons move to Castlehaven because of a scary monster in their cave, Nella sets out to find it.
1b"Inside and Seek"Jez HallLucas MillsTBAJune 23, 2017 (2017-06-23)[note 1]1.07[7]
Nella's new friend Minatori wants to play hide-and-seek, but her reluctance to follow the rules causes chaos in the castle.
2a"Sir Clod"Jez HallJim NolanTBAFebruary 6, 2017 (2017-02-06)1.06[8]
Nella helps Clod find his invitation to the Royal Cafe Breakfast Buffet.
2b"Up All Knight"Jez HallAlison McDonaldTBAFebruary 6, 2017 (2017-02-06)1.06[8]
Nella frees a phoenix from the knight brigade tower.
3a"Princess Nella's Orc-hestra"Jez HallJim NolanTBAFebruary 8, 2017 (2017-02-08)0.98[9]
Gork the orc keeps interrupting Nella's concert.
3b"The Blaine Game"Jez HallKevin Del AguilaTBAFebruary 8, 2017 (2017-02-08)0.98[9]
Nella and Garrett spot a pink polka dotted dragon on the mountains; meanwhile, Blaine thinks he could do everything better than Nella.
4a"New Kid in the Kingdom"Jez HallJim NolanTBAFebruary 10, 2017 (2017-02-10)0.86[10]
The new girl named Willow moves to Castlehaven and worries that her new friends will laugh at her green hair.
4b"Big Birthday Surprise"Jez HallNaomi Smith and Jessica SilcockTBAFebruary 10, 2017 (2017-02-10)0.86[10]
Nella tracks down Garrett's childhood dragon friend, Bigor for a birthday surprise.
5a"That's What Best Friends Are For"Jez HallDana ChanTBAFebruary 14, 2017 (2017-02-14)0.88[11]
Trinket refuses to admit that she is sick on the day of a big parade.
5b"In Hot Watermelon"Jez HallJim NolanTBAFebruary 14, 2017 (2017-02-14)0.88[11]
Willow enters a gardening contest and accidentally creates an enormous watermelon.
6a"The Dragon Bully"Jez HallKevin Del AguilaTBAFebruary 16, 2017 (2017-02-16)0.87[12]
A dragon bully causes problems in the kingdom.
6b"Royaliscious Plumberry"Jez HallEmma NisbetTBAFebruary 16, 2017 (2017-02-16)0.87[12]
Troublesome creatures overrun the mall when a new ice cream flavor is launched.
7a"The Flutter Blunder"John TaylorBonita PietilaTBAMay 5, 2017 (2017-05-05)0.94[13]
Nella's messenger falcon accidentally delivers some confusing invitations for Clod's birthday party.
7b"A Striking Surprise"Isabella MolleyFuschia WalkerTBAMay 5, 2017 (2017-05-05)0.94[13]
Nella helps an impkin compete in the Castlehaven Bowling Tournament.
8a"The Sparkle Fest Showdown"Jez HallEmma NisbetTBAMarch 3, 2017 (2017-03-03)0.80[14]
Going up against Clod for the Sparkle Fest Championship brings out Trinket's competitive side.
8b"The Sparkle Splash Friends Day"Jez HallEmma NisbetTBAMarch 3, 2017 (2017-03-03)0.80[14]
Nella has organized a day at the Sparkle Splash Playspace for her friends, but then a mysterious pink mist invades the kingdom.
9a"Sir Coach's Knightly Trading Card"Jez HallKevin Del AguilaTBAMarch 17, 2017 (2017-03-17)0.87[15]
When they accidentally ruin Sir Coach's favorite trading card, Nella and Garrett seek out to create a replica.
9b"A Knight's Tale"Jez HallAshley MendozaTBAMarch 17, 2017 (2017-03-17)0.87[15]
Nella and her friends are excited because a celebrity is coming to Castlehaven.
10a"Three's a Crowd"Jez HallRon HolseyTBAMarch 31, 2017 (2017-03-31)1.01[16]
While at the mall, Trinket becomes jealous when Nella spends more time with Minatori.
10b"More Than Meets the Eye"Jez HallEmma NisbetTBAMarch 31, 2017 (2017-03-31)1.01[16]
A cyclops interrupts Nella and Trinket's ballet recital.
11a"No Gown, No Crown, No Party"Jez HallSam DransfieldTBAMay 19, 2017 (2017-05-19)0.80[17]
Olivia tries to convince that Minatori would kiss a frog at a party.
11b"Clod Monet"Jez HallKevin Del AguilaTBAMay 19, 2017 (2017-05-19)0.80[17]
Clod paints pictures of Trinket to the fact that she doesn't like them.
12a"Royally Awesome Beach Day"Jez HallLucas MillsTBAJune 9, 2017 (2017-06-09)1.16[18]
Sea dragons threaten to ruin the beach.
12b"Stop Dragon Me Around"Jez HallKevin Del AguilaTBAJune 9, 2017 (2017-06-09)1.16[18]
Smelgly partners up with Olivia for a scavenger hunt.
13a"The Share Faire"Jez HallLiam FarrellTBAJune 16, 2017 (2017-06-16)1.32[19]
When Nella attends the school's craft fair, Blaine gets jealous.
13b"Hooves Got Talent?"Jez HallSarah JenkinsTBAJune 16, 2017 (2017-06-16)1.32[19]
Clod does not have any talent than Trinket or the other horses.
14a"Princess Nella's Perfect Family Picture"TBATBATBAJune 17, 2017 (2017-06-17)N/A
Trinket becomes desperate on royal picture day.
14b"Giant Trouble"TBATBATBAJune 17, 2017 (2017-06-17)N/A
Two arguing giants threaten Nella and Norma's bonding.
15a"Of Critters and Dragons"Jez HallSarah JenkinsTBAJune 30, 2017 (2017-06-30)1.15[20]
After Garrett and Nella make a female mechanical dragon named Fire heart, the Orange-Striped Dragon for show and tell, things get out of hand as Nella brings critters to show and tell.
15b"Carriages, Carts and Giantmobiles"Jez HallDana ChanTBAJune 30, 2017 (2017-06-30)1.15[20]
Two rock giant brothers argue with each other, causing the family carriage containing Nella's parents and imouto to become stuck on top of the tip of a raised bridge leading to Lilymyre Meadows where they planned to fly kites.
16a"Dueling Sleepovers"TBATBATBAJuly 1, 2017 (2017-07-01)N/A
Nella and Trinket make a big mistake when they attend a sleepover with both Garrett and Minatori.
16b"The Great Doodle Star"TBATBATBAJuly 1, 2017 (2017-07-01)N/A
Garrett and Blaine disobey the rules by sneaking out to see a star.
17"Nella vs. The Wicked Wizard"TBATBATBAAugust 11, 2017 (2017-08-11)TBD
Nella seeks out to find the Wicked Wizard, who took all of Castlehaven's fanciest things.

Broadcast

Nella the Princess Knight debuted on Nickelodeon in the United States on February 6, 2017.[2] The series aired on Treehouse TV in Canada on May 6, 2017.[21]

Reception

Emily Ashby of Common Sense Media rated Nella the Princess Knight 5 stars, stating the series is "a lot of fun, filled with funny moments and messy encounters in a place where berry bushes can pelt people with their fruits and volcanoes spew sudsy concoctions."[22]

Media information

A book, Nella's Unicorn Rescue, was released on March 7, 2017.[23]

Notes

  1. 1 2 This episode was released early on iTunes on January 9, 2017.[6]

References

  1. 1 2 Brown Bag Films. "Take a look at our new friend Nella, debuting from our Manchester studio in February.". LinkedIn. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
  2. 1 2 Tabarsi, Anahita (2017-01-13). "Nella the Princess Knight Premiering February 6th on Nickelodeon!". Brown Bag Films. Retrieved 2017-01-19.
  3. Whyte, Alexandra (2017-05-24). "More preschool renewals, SpongeBob for Nickelodeon". Kidscreen. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
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  18. 1 2 Metcalf, Mitch (June 12, 2017). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 6.9.2017". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved June 14, 2017.
  19. 1 2 Metcalf, Mitch (June 19, 2017). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 6.16.2017". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
  20. 1 2 Metcalf, Mitch (July 5, 2017). "UPDATED: SHOWBUZZDAILY’s Top 150 Friday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 6.30.2017". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
  21. "Saturday May 6". TreehouseTV.com. Archived from the original on 6 May 2017. 11:40 AM Nella the Princess Knight S1 Eps # 1 - Princess Nella's Orc-hestra/The Blaine Game
  22. Ashby, Emily. "Nella the Princess Knight". Common Sense Media. Retrieved 2017-07-01.
  23. "NELLA'S UNICORN RESCUE ~~ CHRISTINE RICCI". FictionDB. Retrieved January 19, 2017.
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