Rain (Bluey)
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Children's entertainment |
| Founded | October 1, 2018 |
| Founder | Joe Brumm |
| Headquarters | Brisbane , Australia |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Joe Brumm (creator), Richard Jeffery (director), Joff Bush (composer) |
| Products | Animated television series, books, DVDs, merchandise |
| Owner | Australian Broadcasting Corporation, BBC Studios |
| Parent | Ludo Studio |
Bluey is an Australian animated children's television program designed for preschool audiences, which first aired on ABC Kids on 1 October 2018. Developed by Joe Brumm in collaboration with Queensland's Ludo Studio, the narrative centers on Bluey, a lively and imaginative six-year-old Blue Heeler pup. Bluey shares her adventures with her father, Bandit; mother, Chilli; and younger sibling, Bingo, who frequently joins in their creative playtime.[1] The characters represent a variety of dog breeds, some inspired by Brumm’s own childhood pets.[2] The series highlights themes such as familial bonds, Australian cultural elements, and the importance of play during early childhood.[1][3][4] Its Brisbane backdrop reflects the Queensland location of its production.[5] The show was jointly commissioned by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and the BBC.[1] Worldwide distribution and merchandising rights are handled by BBC Studios.[1] In 2019, international broadcast rights were secured by The Walt Disney Company.[6]
Since its launch in 2018, Bluey has released a total of 154 episodes spanning three seasons. Seasonal specials include Christmas-themed episodes such as "Verandah Santa" in the first season and "Christmas Swim" in the second,[7][8] an Easter episode titled "Easter" in season two,[9] and a Father's Day special called "Perfect" in the third season.[10] Additionally, season three featured a unique 28-minute episode named "The Sign."[11] Throughout 2024, brief "Minisodes" ranging from one to three minutes were broadcast.[12][13] A feature film was announced in December 2024 for global release scheduled for 2027,[14] with Brumm confirming this project will mark his final writing contribution before he steps down.[15]
Director Richard Jeffery earned the 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.[16][17] Composer Joff Bush garnered nominations at the APRA Screen Music Awards for his compositions in "Teasing" (2019) and "Flat Pack" (2020).[18][19] The episode "Cricket" attracted significant acclaim from sports media outlets.[20] Numerous episodes have been adapted into illustrated books, including "The Beach," which was honored with the Australian Book Industry Awards for Book of the Year and Children's Picture Book of the Year (Ages 0–6) in 2020.[21][22] Episodes are also distributed on DVD within Australia through BBC Studios.[23]
Series overview
Series 1 (2018–2019)
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Series 2 (2020–2021)
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Minisodes (2024)
A collection of twenty brief episodes, referred to as "Minisodes," each lasting between one and three minutes, was created. These were distributed in three separate releases: the first set of seven debuted in Australia in June 2024 and internationally in July, followed by another seven in October 2024, and the final six in December 2024.
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Ratings
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