Tails from Princess Mindy

Tails of Princess Mindy is an American computer-animated television miniseries developed by Kent Osborne, based on The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004); this is the second SpongeBob SquarePants series based on one of the films after Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years, a spin-off to The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run (2020). It is the first television series in the Nicktoons Cinematic Series (NCS) made for the Paramount Prime streaming service. The series is set after The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie and before SpongeBob and Patrick and the Furry Encounters (2030), sharing continuity with the film series. This series focuses on Princess Mindy going about her lifestyle as the daughter of King Neptune while living a double life outside the kingdom. Lake Bell voices Mindy in place of Scarlett Johansson, while Jeffery Tambor reprises his role as King Neptune XV, with John O'Hurley, Victoria Beckham, Bill Fagerbakke, and Carlos Alazraqui also starring. 
Tails from Princess Mindy premiered on April 2, 2031, and ran for two seasons, concluding on May 5, 2032. The series received positive reviews from critics for its cast performances and story.
== Premise ==
Set two years after the events of The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie, the young Princess Mindy resumes her part to learn about her father's duties and responsibilities so he might one day pass the torch to her. During days when she is not learning, she goes out of the kingdom to discover the life of living as her subjects.
== Cast and characters ==
* Lake Bell as Princess Mindy: The selfless and sympathetic daughter of King Neptune XV who is next in line for the throne.
* Jeffery Tambor as King Neptune XV: The father of Mindy and cousin of King Neptune XIV who serves as the residential ruler near Bikini Bottom. Following the events of the film, he takes her advice of showing love and compassion to heart.
*Bill Fagerbakke as Patrick Star: A low intelligent pink starfish and best friend of SpongeBob SquarePants who had a crush on Mindy the day he and SpongeBob went of to retrieve King Neptune's crown. He currently runs an autonomous business of making and selling his own self-made cakes.
*John O'Hurley as King Neptune XIV, the arrogant ruler of Bikini Bottom and cousin of Neptune XV.
*Victoria Beckham reprising her role as Queen Amphitrite, wife of Neptune XIV.
*Carlos Alazraqui as the Squire: King Neptune's royal servant.
Guest stars include Ally Maki as Jody, Mindy's cousin and Neptune XV's great niece; Dee Bradley Baker reprising his role as Perch Perkins, a perch fish field news reporter for the Bikini Bottom News; Rodger Bumpass as Squidward Tentacles, who appears in "A Date with Density"; Clancy Brown reprising his role as Eugene Krabs, who appears in "Out of the Kingdom"; and Eric Bauza as Garcon, a maître d' at the restaurant Fancy!.
== Episodes ==
=== Season 1 ===
No. 	Title 	Directed by 	Written by 	Original release date
1 	"A Change of Neptune" 	Kent Osborne 	Derek Drymon and Kent Osborne 	April 2, 2031
After doubting her daughter, King Neptune XV had promised to show his subjects love and compassion, only to result in pride and independence to sprout. Realizing Mindy has a firm grasp on the concept, he announces her as his successor. 	After doubting her daughter, King Neptune XV had promised to show his subjects love and compassion, only to result in pride and independence to sprout. Realizing Mindy has a firm grasp on the concept, he announces her as his successor. 	After doubting her daughter, King Neptune XV had promised to show his subjects love and compassion, only to result in pride and independence to sprout. Realizing Mindy has a firm grasp on the concept, he announces her as his successor. 	After doubting her daughter, King Neptune XV had promised to show his subjects love and compassion, only to result in pride and independence to sprout. Realizing Mindy has a firm grasp on the concept, he announces her as his successor. 	After doubting her daughter, King Neptune XV had promised to show his subjects love and compassion, only to result in pride and independence to sprout. Realizing Mindy has a firm grasp on the concept, he announces her as his successor.
2 	"Next in Line... for the Throne" 	Derek Drymon 	Aaron Springer 	April 2, 2031
After his announcement, Mindy had to learn the ways of running the kingdom, which turned out to be a difficult responsibility; Neptune notices how pressured she is on his duties and decides to let her choose whether or not to take over while he remains as king. 	After his announcement, Mindy had to learn the ways of running the kingdom, which turned out to be a difficult responsibility; Neptune notices how pressured she is on his duties and decides to let her choose whether or not to take over while he remains as king. 	After his announcement, Mindy had to learn the ways of running the kingdom, which turned out to be a difficult responsibility; Neptune notices how pressured she is on his duties and decides to let her choose whether or not to take over while he remains as king. 	After his announcement, Mindy had to learn the ways of running the kingdom, which turned out to be a difficult responsibility; Neptune notices how pressured she is on his duties and decides to let her choose whether or not to take over while he remains as king. 	After his announcement, Mindy had to learn the ways of running the kingdom, which turned out to be a difficult responsibility; Neptune notices how pressured she is on his duties and decides to let her choose whether or not to take over while he remains as king.
3 	"Little Mermaid in the Big City" 	Paul Tibbitt 	Derek Drymon 	April 2, 2031
Having been around the kingdom for quite some time, Neptune lets Mindy go out on her own as long as she returns at 10:00pm. She traverses around Bikini Bottom and reunites with Patrick Star, who shows her around. After a long day of sightseeing, she discovers it has passed 10:00pm and rushes home only to find herself forbidden to leave the kingdom again.	Having been around the kingdom for quite some time, Neptune lets Mindy go out on her own as long as she returns at 10:00pm. She traverses around Bikini Bottom and reunites with Patrick Star, who shows her around. After a long day of sightseeing, she discovers it has passed 10:00pm and rushes home only to find herself forbidden to leave the kingdom again.	Having been around the kingdom for quite some time, Neptune lets Mindy go out on her own as long as she returns at 10:00pm. She traverses around Bikini Bottom and reunites with Patrick Star, who shows her around. After a long day of sightseeing, she discovers it has passed 10:00pm and rushes home only to find herself forbidden to leave the kingdom again.	Having been around the kingdom for quite some time, Neptune lets Mindy go out on her own as long as she returns at 10:00pm. She traverses around Bikini Bottom and reunites with Patrick Star, who shows her around. After a long day of sightseeing, she discovers it has passed 10:00pm and rushes home only to find herself forbidden to leave the kingdom again.	Having been around the kingdom for quite some time, Neptune lets Mindy go out on her own as long as she returns at 10:00pm. She traverses around Bikini Bottom and reunites with Patrick Star, who shows her around. After a long day of sightseeing, she discovers it has passed 10:00pm and rushes home only to find herself forbidden to leave the kingdom again.
4 	"Jody" 	Derek Drymon 	Derek Drymon 	April 2, 2031
As Neptune was called to attend a conference with his cousin King Neptune XIV, the latter appoints her to watch over the latter's niece Jody. 	As Neptune was called to attend a conference with his cousin King Neptune XIV, the latter appoints her to watch over the latter's niece Jody. 	As Neptune was called to attend a conference with his cousin King Neptune XIV, the latter appoints her to watch over the latter's niece Jody. 	As Neptune was called to attend a conference with his cousin King Neptune XIV, the latter appoints her to watch over the latter's niece Jody. 	As Neptune was called to attend a conference with his cousin King Neptune XIV, the latter appoints her to watch over the latter's niece Jody.
5 	"Learning Read" 	Paul Tibbitt 	Vincent Waller 	April 2, 2031
In order to learn about the duties of running the kingdom, Neptune aids her with an encyclopedia. 	In order to learn about the duties of running the kingdom, Neptune aids her with an encyclopedia. 	In order to learn about the duties of running the kingdom, Neptune aids her with an encyclopedia. 	In order to learn about the duties of running the kingdom, Neptune aids her with an encyclopedia. 	In order to learn about the duties of running the kingdom, Neptune aids her with an encyclopedia.
6 	"Out of the Kingdom" 	Paul Tibbitt 	Vincent Waller 	April 2, 2031
In spite of Neptune forbidding Mindy from leaving the kingdom again, Mindy sneaks out to Bikini Bottom, while in disguise, and meets Patrick again, who recognizes her. 	In spite of Neptune forbidding Mindy from leaving the kingdom again, Mindy sneaks out to Bikini Bottom, while in disguise, and meets Patrick again, who recognizes her. 	In spite of Neptune forbidding Mindy from leaving the kingdom again, Mindy sneaks out to Bikini Bottom, while in disguise, and meets Patrick again, who recognizes her. 	In spite of Neptune forbidding Mindy from leaving the kingdom again, Mindy sneaks out to Bikini Bottom, while in disguise, and meets Patrick again, who recognizes her. 	In spite of Neptune forbidding Mindy from leaving the kingdom again, Mindy sneaks out to Bikini Bottom, while in disguise, and meets Patrick again, who recognizes her.
7 	"The Student Becomes the Majesty" 	Kent Osborne 	Derek Drymon 	April 2, 2031
Mindy studies hard on her duties and accomplishes them, much to her father's satisfaction. As a celebration gets thrown in her honor, she calls Patrick to bake and deliver her cake. 	Mindy studies hard on her duties and accomplishes them, much to her father's satisfaction. As a celebration gets thrown in her honor, she calls Patrick to bake and deliver her cake. 	Mindy studies hard on her duties and accomplishes them, much to her father's satisfaction. As a celebration gets thrown in her honor, she calls Patrick to bake and deliver her cake. 	Mindy studies hard on her duties and accomplishes them, much to her father's satisfaction. As a celebration gets thrown in her honor, she calls Patrick to bake and deliver her cake. 	Mindy studies hard on her duties and accomplishes them, much to her father's satisfaction. As a celebration gets thrown in her honor, she calls Patrick to bake and deliver her cake.
8 	"The Starfish Who Came to Dinner" 	Kent Osborne 	Derek Drymon 	April 2, 2031
After Patrick was hired to bake and deliver the cake, he finds himself invited since he was also responsible for returning Neptune's crown from Shell City.1 He takes a liking to Patrick for his witty sense of humor. 	After Patrick was hired to bake and deliver the cake, he finds himself invited since he was also responsible for returning Neptune's crown from Shell City.1 He takes a liking to Patrick for his witty sense of humor. 	After Patrick was hired to bake and deliver the cake, he finds himself invited since he was also responsible for returning Neptune's crown from Shell City.1 He takes a liking to Patrick for his witty sense of humor. 	After Patrick was hired to bake and deliver the cake, he finds himself invited since he was also responsible for returning Neptune's crown from Shell City.1 He takes a liking to Patrick for his witty sense of humor. 	After Patrick was hired to bake and deliver the cake, he finds himself invited since he was also responsible for returning Neptune's crown from Shell City.1 He takes a liking to Patrick for his witty sense of humor.
9 	"Royal Pain in the Neck" 	Paul Tibbitt 	Derek Drymon 	April 2, 2031
Invited to Neptune XIV's kingdom for a day to know one another, Mindy finds herself infuriated with his arrogance and neglect of knowing each other to the point of chastising him; he is aware of his attitude, but has a problem of "keeping it at bay". Despite that, he is proud of her learning to become queen. 	Invited to Neptune XIV's kingdom for a day to know one another, Mindy finds herself infuriated with his arrogance and neglect of knowing each other to the point of chastising him; he is aware of his attitude, but has a problem of "keeping it at bay". Despite that, he is proud of her learning to become queen. 	Invited to Neptune XIV's kingdom for a day to know one another, Mindy finds herself infuriated with his arrogance and neglect of knowing each other to the point of chastising him; he is aware of his attitude, but has a problem of "keeping it at bay". Despite that, he is proud of her learning to become queen. 	Invited to Neptune XIV's kingdom for a day to know one another, Mindy finds herself infuriated with his arrogance and neglect of knowing each other to the point of chastising him; he is aware of his attitude, but has a problem of "keeping it at bay". Despite that, he is proud of her learning to become queen. 	Invited to Neptune XIV's kingdom for a day to know one another, Mindy finds herself infuriated with his arrogance and neglect of knowing each other to the point of chastising him; he is aware of his attitude, but has a problem of "keeping it at bay". Despite that, he is proud of her learning to become queen.
10 	"A Date with Density" 	Kent Osborne 	Aaron Springer 	April 2, 2031
Patrick asks Mindy out on a date, with her father's approval. During dinner, they catch up on what has happened in their lives; Patrick mentions his memorable childhood with his parents before his meeting his best friend, SpongeBob SquarePants. in which Mindy believes that Patrick's friendship with him may have affected his life. 	Patrick asks Mindy out on a date, with her father's approval. During dinner, they catch up on what has happened in their lives; Patrick mentions his memorable childhood with his parents before his meeting his best friend, SpongeBob SquarePants. in which Mindy believes that Patrick's friendship with him may have affected his life. 	Patrick asks Mindy out on a date, with her father's approval. During dinner, they catch up on what has happened in their lives; Patrick mentions his memorable childhood with his parents before his meeting his best friend, SpongeBob SquarePants. in which Mindy believes that Patrick's friendship with him may have affected his life. 	Patrick asks Mindy out on a date, with her father's approval. During dinner, they catch up on what has happened in their lives; Patrick mentions his memorable childhood with his parents before his meeting his best friend, SpongeBob SquarePants. in which Mindy believes that Patrick's friendship with him may have affected his life. 	Patrick asks Mindy out on a date, with her father's approval. During dinner, they catch up on what has happened in their lives; Patrick mentions his memorable childhood with his parents before his meeting his best friend, SpongeBob SquarePants. in which Mindy believes that Patrick's friendship with him may have affected his life.
=== Season 2 ===
No. 	Title 	Directed by 	Written by 	Original release date
1 	"Family Rivalry" 	Derek Drymon 	Vincent Waller 	May 5, 2032
Mindy decides to dissolve the rivalry towards her father and great uncle. 	Mindy decides to dissolve the rivalry towards her father and great uncle. 	Mindy decides to dissolve the rivalry towards her father and great uncle. 	Mindy decides to dissolve the rivalry towards her father and great uncle. 	Mindy decides to dissolve the rivalry towards her father and great uncle.
2 	"Delivery Mermaid" 	Paul Tibbitt 	Aaron Springer 	May 5, 2032
With her ban of leaving lifted, Mindy goes to spend time with Patrick, who lets her help out in delivering cake. 	With her ban of leaving lifted, Mindy goes to spend time with Patrick, who lets her help out in delivering cake. 	With her ban of leaving lifted, Mindy goes to spend time with Patrick, who lets her help out in delivering cake. 	With her ban of leaving lifted, Mindy goes to spend time with Patrick, who lets her help out in delivering cake. 	With her ban of leaving lifted, Mindy goes to spend time with Patrick, who lets her help out in delivering cake.
3 	"Queen for a Day" 	Derek Drymon 	Kent Osborne 	May 5, 2032
Having learned the basics of being queen, Neptune has Mindy occupy the throne for the day. 	Having learned the basics of being queen, Neptune has Mindy occupy the throne for the day. 	Having learned the basics of being queen, Neptune has Mindy occupy the throne for the day. 	Having learned the basics of being queen, Neptune has Mindy occupy the throne for the day. 	Having learned the basics of being queen, Neptune has Mindy occupy the throne for the day.
4 	"Neptune's Story" 	Kent Osborne 	Aaron Springer, Derek Drymon, and Kent Osborne 	May 5, 2032
Neptune tells the story of how he became the residential king. 	Neptune tells the story of how he became the residential king. 	Neptune tells the story of how he became the residential king. 	Neptune tells the story of how he became the residential king. 	Neptune tells the story of how he became the residential king.
5 	"A School of Fish" 	Paul Tibbitt 	Vincent Waller 	May 5, 2032
Mindy is appointed in making a personal appearance at a preschool to chaperone its guppy students. 	Mindy is appointed in making a personal appearance at a preschool to chaperone its guppy students. 	Mindy is appointed in making a personal appearance at a preschool to chaperone its guppy students. 	Mindy is appointed in making a personal appearance at a preschool to chaperone its guppy students. 	Mindy is appointed in making a personal appearance at a preschool to chaperone its guppy students.
6 	"Knighthood" 	Derek Drymon 	Aaron Springer 	May 5, 2032
Neptune's squire steps up to lead his knights into an upcoming battle and gets the chance to prove himself. 	Neptune's squire steps up to lead his knights into an upcoming battle and gets the chance to prove himself. 	Neptune's squire steps up to lead his knights into an upcoming battle and gets the chance to prove himself. 	Neptune's squire steps up to lead his knights into an upcoming battle and gets the chance to prove himself. 	Neptune's squire steps up to lead his knights into an upcoming battle and gets the chance to prove himself.
7 	"Coronation" 	Kent Osborne 	Derek Drymon and Kent Osborne 	May 5, 2032
After Mindy had learned everything she could learn about becoming queen, she has finally earned her father's crown. Later on, Patrick arrives and proposes to her in front of her family.	After Mindy had learned everything she could learn about becoming queen, she has finally earned her father's crown. Later on, Patrick arrives and proposes to her in front of her family.	After Mindy had learned everything she could learn about becoming queen, she has finally earned her father's crown. Later on, Patrick arrives and proposes to her in front of her family.	After Mindy had learned everything she could learn about becoming queen, she has finally earned her father's crown. Later on, Patrick arrives and proposes to her in front of her family.	After Mindy had learned everything she could learn about becoming queen, she has finally earned her father's crown. Later on, Patrick arrives and proposes to her in front of her family.
== Production ==
=== Development ===
Upon the announcement of the Nicktoons Cinematic Series, the series was announced to be in the works with Kent Osborne and Paul Tibbitt as the showrunners; the series was in development during production on SpongeBob and Patrick and the Furry Encounters.
=== Casting ===
As Mindy's original voice actress, Scarlett Johansson, was voicing her during production on Furry Encounters, Lake Bell, who had voiced Black Widow (a character Johansson portrayed in the Marvel Cinematic Universe) in What If...?, was cast as Mindy for the series. Jeffery Tambor was announced to be reprising his role as King Neptune XV while also voicing him in Furry Encounters. Bill Fagerbakke was also confirmed to reprise his role as his character Patrick Star.
=== Animation ===
The series animation was provided by Technicolor Animation Productions, the same animation studio behind Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years.
=== Music ===
Heitor Pereira was confirmed to compose the score for the series. While the signature Hawaiian-esque music the franchise is known for appears during Mindy's time in Bikini Bottom, the score and leitmotifs for the series relied on piano, violin, flute and harp. Soundtrack albums for each season were released digitally by Paramount Music from April 8, 2031 and May 11, 2032, six days after each season premiered.
== Release ==
Tails from Princess Mindy premiered on Paramount Prime on April 2, 2031, with all ten episodes of its first season at once. The following season was released May 5, 2032.
== Reception ==
The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported an 82% approval rating with an average rating of 7.2/10, based on 238 reviews. The site's critical consensus reads, "Tails from Princess Mindy is beauty found under the sea returning this little mermaid in this episodic tale that expands beyond the SpongeBob mythos." Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 74 out of 100 based on 38 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".
== Notes ==
# As depicted in The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004).
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