Parents and kids rejoice – more Bluey is on the way.
The much-loved Aussie animated children’s series has been renewed for a second season, with 52 brand new episodes to screen next year.
The show, which airs on ABC Kids, has won over the hearts of kids and parents alike with its warm and humorous take on modern family life.
Set in Brisbane, where creator Joe Brumm lives, the show is about a family of Blue Heelers – sisters Bluey and Bingo, mum Chilli and dad Bandit – who turn everyday life into extraordinary adventures.
In the second series, Bluey will play fun and elaborate new games with her sister, Chilli’s relationship with her girls will be further explored as she juggles work and family life, and Bandit returns with his wry sense of humour.
Bluey has been an amazing Aussie TV success story. It’s currently the number one children’s series on metropolitan TV and has amassed a whopping 75 million program plays on ABC iview.
“We’ve all been amazed and overwhelmed by how Australians have taken Bluey into their hearts and we’re totally stoked to be making another 52 brand new episodes,” said Charlie Aspinwall, Bluey Executive Producer.
The show is created, written, animated and post-produced in Brisbane.
Production on the second series was due to start in late May.
In more good news for Bluey fans, three books based on the series will be available in time for Christmas.
And it looks like the true-blue Aussie series will soon go global.
“The response from global clients has also been phenomenal and we think it will be embraced by audiences worldwide,” said Henrietta Hurford-Jones, Director of Children’s Content at BBC Studios, which co-commissions the show with ABC Children’s Studios.
“We can’t wait to introduce the world to this Blue Heeler family who will clearly resonate everywhere.”
