Esme & Roy

Esme & Roy
Also known as Esme and Roy
Genre
Created by
Directed by Mike Fallows
Voices of
Theme music composer Jonathan Evans
Opening theme "Esme & Roy Theme Song"
by Kellylee Evans
Composer(s)
Country of origin
  • United States
  • Canada
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 8 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • Scott Dyer
  • Kay Wilson Stallings
  • Doug Murphy
  • Dustin Ferrer (co-executive producer)
  • Amy Steinberg (co-executive producer)
Producer(s)
  • Melissa Graham
  • Machi Tantillo
Running time 23 minutes
Production company(s)
Release
Original network
Picture format HDTV 1080i
Audio format Stereo
Original release August 18, 2018 (2018-08-18) – present
External links
Website
Production website

Esme & Roy is an animated children's television series created by Dustin Ferrer and Amy Steinberg. The series is produced by Toronto-based animation studio Nelvana and Sesame Street creator Sesame Workshop, in association with Corus Entertainment.[2]

The show follows a little girl named Esme and her best friend, a monster named Roy, who take care of all kinds of creatures when their regular guardians need aid. Esme & Roy was broadcast simultaneously on HBO in the United States and Treehouse TV in Canada on August 18, 2018.[3][4][5]

Plot

Esme & Roy follows a young girl named Esme and her best monster friend, Roy, the most in-demand "monster sitters" in Monsterdale, a town populated mostly by monsters. The duo set out to solve big problems by playing and helping out the young monsters with their problems.[1]

Characters

Main

  • Esme (voiced by Millie Davis) is a monster sitter, and has a knack for inventing activities to fix the monsters' problems, with the help of the MonsterCase, a suitcase full of fun and games that encourages the monsters to play their troubles away.
  • Roy (voiced by Patrick McKenna) is Esme's best friend and a yellow monster. He is a lovable goofball who knows everything about monsters.
  • Hugo is a theatrical 4-year-old[6] little monster. He loves to be the star of the show and creates his own spotlight by clapping his hands.
  • Fig is Hugo's 1-year-old[7] baby sister. While small, she has super strength and loves to pick up Roy to demonstrate it.
  • Tillie (voiced by Abigail Oliver) is an active 3-year-old[8] little monster. She has a need for speed and loves cars and playing rough-and-tumble games.
  • Snugs is an adorable 3-year-old[9] or 8-year-old[10] monster who loves to hug and snuggle with people. He puffs up when he gets scared, but is easily calmable.
  • Simon (voiced by Jacob Soley) is an eight-year-old[11] six-armed monster who loves enforcing routine and order. While a bit uptight, he has a big heart and is very artistic.
  • Dumpling is Esme and Roy's monster pet. She rolls herself up into a ball and loves to boogie.

Recurring

  • Mr. Plink (voiced by Zachary Bennett) is Tillie's father.
  • Grammy Swoozle (voiced by Jayne Eastwood) is Simon's grandmother
  • Willie (voiced by Richard Binsley) is Simon and Grammy Swoozle's pet.
  • Mrs. Muzzywump is Snugs' mother.
  • Mr. Bleederblop
  • Daddy Ooga
  • Frank & Franny (voiced by Lily Bartlam)
  • Sid & Lucy (voiced by Christian Corrao)
  • Lottie
  • Norm
  • Mrs. Hoozlewoo

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateCanadian air dateProd.
code [12]		U.S. viewers
(millions)
1a"Monster Trucks!"Mike FallowsDustin FerrerAugust 18, 2018 (2018-08-18)August 18, 20181010.01[13]

Esme and Roy watch a car-loving monster, but when bath time comes, she refuses to be clean.

Songs: "Glitter Jar" sung by Esme, "Car Wash Bath" sing by Esme, Roy.
1b"Lunch Crunch"Mike FallowsLeah GotcsikAugust 18, 2018 (2018-08-18)August 18, 20181010.01[13]

Esme and Roy teach Simon about trying new foods.

Songs: "This is Lunch Just for You" sung by Esme, Roy, Simon, "Belly Breathing" sing by Esme.
2a"Dark and Stormy Knight"Mike FallowsBecky FriedmanAugust 25, 2018 (2018-08-25)August 25, 20181020.04[14]

Esme and Roy watch Snugs, who is scared of thunder.

Song: "Look Over Here" sung by Esme, Roy.
2b"Two Can Play That Game"Mike FallowsDustin FerrerAugust 25, 2018 (2018-08-25)August 25, 20181020.04[14]

Frank and Franny want to play something different.

Song: "Ballet Pirates" sung by Esme, Roy.
3a"Noisy Naptime"Mike FallowsJenifer HamburgSeptember 1, 2018 (2018-09-01)September 1, 20181040.04[14]

The Monster Sitters watch Hugo while Baby Fig takes a nap.

Song: "The Monstersitters Lullaby" sung by Esme, Roy, Hugo.
3b"The Hugo Express"Mike FallowsClark StubbsSeptember 1, 2018 (2018-09-01)September 1, 20181040.04[14]

Hugo doesn't want the game to end.

Song: "The Hugo Express" sung by Esme, Roy, Hugo.
4a"Gentle, Gentle"Mike FallowsBecky FriedmanSeptember 8, 2018 (2018-09-08)September 8, 20181050.03[15]

Esme and Roy put Dumpling to baby Fig's house.

Song: "Dumpling's Check Up" sung by Esme, Roy.
4b"The Case of the Missing Cuddles"Mike FallowsJim NolanSeptember 8, 2018 (2018-09-08)September 8, 20181050.03[15]

Esme and Roy put Snugs to bed.

Song: "Where Could Sir Cuddles Be?" sung by Esme, Roy, Snugs.
5a"Supermarket Match"Mike FallowsSam DransfieldSeptember 15, 2018 (2018-09-15)September 15, 20181030.05[16]

Esme and Roy take Tillie to the supermarket.

Song: "Grocery Shopping Car" sung by Esme, Roy.
5b"Imitation Frustration"Mike FallowsRon HolseySeptember 15, 2018 (2018-09-15)September 15, 20181030.05[16]

Esme and Roy take Sid and Lucy to the park.

Songs: "Glitter Jar" sung by Esme, "Let's Find Something Else To Do" sing by Esme, Roy.
6a"Hugo, We Have a Problem"Mike FallowsJim NolanSeptember 22, 2018 (2018-09-22)September 22, 2018108TBD

Esme and Roy take Hugo and baby Fig to the planetarium.

Song: "The Monster Shimmy" sung by Esme, Roy, Fig, Hugo.
6b"A New Chapter"Mike FallowsDana StarfieldSeptember 22, 2018 (2018-09-22)September 22, 2018108TBD

Esme and Roy watch Simon, who can wait to read his new book.

Song: "Just Pick One" sung by Esme, Roy, "Glitter Jar" sing by Esme.
7a"Game Plan"Mike FallowsLeah GotcsikSeptember 29, 2018 (2018-09-29)September 29, 2018106TBD

Tillie heads to Camp Monsterdale.

Songs: "Camp Monsterdale" sung by Roy, Tillie, "Glitter Jar" sing by Esme.
7b"A Way to Play"Mike FallowsLiz HaraSeptember 29, 2018 (2018-09-29)September 29, 2018106TBD

Simon and Tillie arrive at Monster Sitters' HQ for a playdate.

Songs: "Better Together" sung by Esme, Roy, Tillie, Simon, "Glitter Jar" sing by Esme.
8a"Sing Out, Roy"Mike FallowsDan DankoOctober 6, 2018 (2018-10-06)October 6, 2018107TBD

Esme helps Roy overcome his stage fright.

Song: "Best Friends Anywhere" sung by Esme, Roy, Fig, Hugo, Snugs, Simon.
8b"Monster's Little Helper"Mike FallowsDustin FerrerOctober 6, 2018 (2018-10-06)October 6, 2018107TBD

Roy and Esme meet Lottie, who wants to be a monster sitter.

Song: "I Can Help" sung by Lottie.
9a"Simon's Sleepover"Mike FallowsTBAOctober 13, 2018 (2018-10-13)TBA109TBD
Song: "Make Your Own Me Tree" sung by Esme, Roy, Simon.
9b"Take a Hike"Mike FallowsTBAOctober 13, 2018 (2018-10-13)TBA109TBD
Song: "Follow Me" sung by Esme, Roy.
10a"Birds of a Feather"TBATBAOctober 20, 2018 (2018-10-20)TBA110TBD
10b"Cowgirl Fig"TBATBAOctober 20, 2018 (2018-10-20)TBA110TBD
11a"When Figs Fly"TBATBAOctober 27, 2018 (2018-10-27)TBA111TBD
11b"Tillie's Tough Break"TBATBAOctober 27, 2018 (2018-10-27)TBA111TBD

Broadcast

Esme & Roy premiered on Treehouse TV in Canada and HBO in the United States on August 18, 2018.[3]

Reception

Esme & Roy has been met with mostly positive reception. Emily Ashby of Common Sense Media rated Esme & Roy a total of 5 out of 5 stars, stating that Esme & Roy's "thoughtful approach to self-awareness and mindfull behavior makes it an excellent tool for families and caretakers to use in teaching similar skills to kids," and that the broader emotions will relate to a child's experiences.[17]

References

  1. 1 2 http://www.nelvana.com/show/235/esme-and-roy
  2. ↑ "Sesame Workshop to Develop Animated Series 'Esme & Roy' for HBO in U.S." Variety.com. Retrieved October 21, 2017.
  3. 1 2 Petski, Denise (July 25, 2018). "'Esme & Roy': HBO Sets Premiere Date For New Animated Series From Sesame Workshop – TCA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 15, 2018.
  4. ↑ "HBO to Premiere ESME & ROY from the Makers of SESAME STREET". Broadway World. August 14, 2018. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Sesame Workshop and Nelvana to Debut Original Animated Series "Esme & Roy" on HBO in the U.S. and on Treehouse in Canada, August 18". Sesame Workshop. July 25, 2018. Retrieved August 18, 2018.
  6. ↑ http://www.sesameworkshop.org/esmeandroy/character-bios/hugo/
  7. ↑ http://www.sesameworkshop.org/esmeandroy/character-bios/fig/
  8. ↑ https://www.hbo.com/kids/esme-and-roy
  9. ↑ http://www.sesameworkshop.org/esmeandroy/character-bios/snugs/
  10. ↑ https://www.hbo.com/kids/esme-and-roy
  11. ↑ http://www.sesameworkshop.org/esmeandroy/character-bios/simon/
  12. ↑ Sesame Workshop — Episode Info. ; Sesame Workshop.
  13. 1 2 Mitch Metcalf (August 21, 2018). "Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals and Network Finals 8.18.2018". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
  14. 1 2 3 4 Mitch Metcalf (August 28, 2018). "Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals and Network Finals 8.25.2018". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
  15. 1 2 Mitch Metcalf (September 5, 2018). "Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals and Network Finals 9.1.2018". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 5, 2018.
  16. 1 2 Mitch Metcalf (September 11, 2018). "Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals and Network Finals 9.8.2018". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved September 13, 2018.
  17. ↑ Ashby, Emily (2018-08-18). "Esme & Roy TV Review". Common Sense Media. Retrieved 2018-09-09.
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