Kylie Jean (TV series)

**Kylie Jean** is a television series that follows the adventures of a young girl who dreams of becoming a queen in different fields. The show is based on the popular British comic book character by Susanna Henderson and children's book series by Marci Peschke, and features a mix of live action and 2D flash animation. The show aired on Nickelodeon from September 2012 to August 2017, and had five seasons with 52 episodes.

## Plot

The show revolves around Kylie Jean Carter, a 10-year-old girl who lives in Chelsea, London, with her older brother T.J. Carter. Kylie Jean loves to read books and magazines about different kinds of queens, such as beauty queens, rodeo queens, or soccer queens. She often imagines herself as a queen in various situations, and tries to achieve her goals with the help of her family and friends.

The show uses a unique format that combines live action and 2D flash animation. The live action scenes show Kylie Jean and T.J. in their everyday life, while the animated scenes show Kylie Jean's fantasies and memories, which are often exaggerated or distorted. The animated scenes are drawn by Tuesday Mourning, a Texas-based illustrator who also illustrated the book series. The show also features live action counterparts of the animated characters, who sometimes interrupt or comment on the flashbacks.

The show has a catchy theme song, "Kylie Jean Theme", which is sung by Samantha Barks, who also voiced Zoe in Groove High, another show created by Frédéric Puech and Virglle Trouillot. The theme song has the same melody as "Someday" by Keisha White, which was used as the theme song for The Story of Tracy Beaker, a British show that also used a similar format of live action and animation.

## Characters

*Main article: List of Kylie Jean Characters*
* **Kylie Jean Carter**: The protagonist of the show, a cheerful and optimistic girl who wants to be a queen in everything she does. She is voiced by Beth Chalmers in the animated scenes, and played by Isabella Blake-Thomas in the live action scenes.
* **T.J. Carter**: Kylie Jean's older brother, who is 12 years old and loves to play video games and soccer. He is often annoyed by Kylie Jean's antics, but also cares for her. He is voiced by Rupert Degas in the animated scenes, and played by Finlay MacMillan in the live action scenes.
* **Momma**: Kylie Jean and T.J.'s mother, who is a journalist and a supportive parent. She is voiced by Teresa Gallagher in the animated scenes, and played by Morven Christie in the live action scenes.
* **Daddy**: Kylie Jean and T.J.'s father, who is a chef and a loving parent. He is voiced by Lewis MacLeod in the animated scenes, and played by Tom Ellis in the live action scenes.
* **Lucy**: Kylie Jean's best friend, who is smart and loyal. She often helps Kylie Jean with her plans, and shares her love for books. She is voiced by Emma Tate in the animated scenes, and played by Ruby Barnhill in the live action scenes.
* **Paula Dupree**: Kylie Jean's rival, who is spoiled and snobby. She always tries to compete with Kylie Jean and sabotage her efforts. She is voiced by Jo Wyatt in the animated scenes, and played by Millie Bobby Brown in the live action scenes.
* **Cara**: Kylie Jean's other friend, who is sporty and adventurous. She likes to join Kylie Jean in her quests, and is good at soccer. She is voiced by Naomi McDonald in the animated scenes, and played by Ella Purnell in the live action scenes.

## Reception

Kylie Jean was a successful show that received positive reviews from critics and audiences. The show was praised for its humor, creativity, and message of empowerment for young girls. The show also won several awards, such as the Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Animated Show in 2014, and the BAFTA Children's Award for Best International Show in 2015. The show also spawned a spin-off series, *Kylie Jean: Royal Adventures*, which followed Kylie Jean's travels around the world with her family. The spin-off series aired on Nickelodeon from September 2018 to August 2020, and had two seasons with 104 episodes. The show also inspired a live action movie, Kylie Jean: The Movie, which was released in theaters in 2021, and starred the original cast members. The movie was a box office hit, and received positive reviews from fans and critics. The movie also featured a new song, "Kylie Jean: The Queen", which was performed by Samantha Barks and Isabella Blake-Thomas, and became a popular anthem for young girls. The movie was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, but lost to Coco 2.

## Episodes

*Main article: List of Kylie Jean (TV series) episodes*