Pirates (Bluey)
| Industry | Television animation |
|---|---|
| Founded | October 1, 2018 |
| Founder | Joe Brumm |
| Headquarters | Brisbane , Australia |
Area served | Australia, international |
Key people | Joe Brumm (creator), Richard Jeffery (director), Joff Bush (composer) |
| Products | Animated television series, picture books, DVDs |
| Owner | Ludo Studio, ABC Kids, BBC Studios |
Bluey is an Australian animated television series designed for preschool audiences, which first aired on ABC Kids on 1 October 2018. Developed by Joe Brumm in collaboration with Queensland-based Ludo Studio, the narrative centers on Bluey, a lively six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy characterized by her boundless energy, creativity, and inquisitiveness. Bluey shares her home with her father Bandit, mother Chilli, and younger sibling Bingo, all of whom participate in imaginative adventures together. The cast features various dog breeds, some modeled after Brumm's own childhood pets. Prominent themes throughout the series include nurturing family relationships, Australian cultural elements, and the vital role of play during early childhood. Produced in Queensland, the setting draws inspiration from Brisbane's environment. The show was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the BBC, with BBC Studios overseeing international distribution and merchandising rights. In 2019, international broadcasting rights were secured by The Walt Disney Company.
Since its launch, Bluey has broadcast a total of 154 episodes spanning three seasons, which include special holiday-themed installments such as Christmas ("Verandah Santa" and "Christmas Swim"), Easter ("Easter"), and Father's Day ("Perfect"). Season three introduced a notable 28-minute special titled "The Sign". In 2024, a collection of brief "Minisodes" ranging from one to three minutes premiered. A feature film was announced in December 2024 with plans for global release in 2027; creator Brumm will conclude his writing contributions after this project.
Director Richard Jeffery earned an Australian Directors' Guild Award in 2021 for his work on the episode "Sleepytime," which also received the 2022 Prix Jeunesse International Award for TV – Up to 6 Years Fiction. Composer Joff Bush garnered APRA Screen Music Award nominations for the episodes "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020). The episode titled "Cricket" has been highlighted positively within sports media circles. Several episodes have been adapted into picture books, including "The Beach," which won both the Australian Book Industry Awards' Book of the Year and Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6) in 2020. Additionally, selected episodes have been made available on DVD in Australia through BBC Studios.
Series overview
Series 1 (2018–2019)
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Ratings
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