Tyler Perry's Young Dylan

Tyler Perry's Young Dylan is an American comedy television series created by Tyler Perry that premiered on Nickelodeon on February 29, 2020. The series stars Dylan Gilmer, Celina Smith, Hero Hunter, Mieko Hillman, Aloma Wright, and Carl Anthony Payne II.

Tyler Perry's Young Dylan
GenreComedy
Created byTyler Perry
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original language(s)English
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • Tyler Perry
  • Michelle Sneed
Producer(s)
  • Will Areu
  • Mark E. Swinton
Camera setupMulti-camera
Production company(s)Tyler Perry Studios
Release
Original networkNickelodeon
Picture formatHDTV 720p
Audio format5.1 surround sound
Original releaseFebruary 29, 2020 (2020-02-29) –
present

Premise

Young Dylan is an aspiring hip-hop artist. When his mother doesn't come home one day, his grandmother Viola moves him in with his uncle Myles and aunt Yasmine to have parental figures in his life. His style clashes with the styles of Myles' family.

Cast
  • Dylan Gilmer as Young Dylan,[1] an aspiring hip-hop artist.
  • Celina Smith as Rebecca,[1] the cousin of Young Dylan.
  • Hero Hunter as Charlie,[1] the cousin of Young Dylan who used to have an imaginary friend.
  • Jet Miller as Bethany,[2] the best friend of Rebecca who is Young Dylan's love interest.
  • Mieko Hillman as Yasmine,[1] the aunt of Young Dylan.
  • Aloma Wright as Viola,[1] the grandmother of Young Dylan.
  • Carl Anthony Payne II as Myles Wilson,[1] the uncle of Young Dylan and son of Viola.

Production

On October 2, 2019, it was announced on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that Nickelodeon and Tyler Perry were teaming up to create a comedy series about a 10-year-old rapper with a working title of Young Dylan. Tyler Perry serves as writer for the series, while Tyler Perry Studios produces the series. The series stars Dylan Gilmer as Young Dylan.[3][4] On January 23, 2020, the cast for the series was announced. In addition to Dylan Gilmer, the cast also includes Carl Anthony Payne II, Mieko Hillman, Celina Smith, Hero Hunter, and Aloma Wright. Tyler Perry also serves as executive producer and director for the series. Michelle Sneed serves as executive producer. Will Areu and Mark E. Swinton serve as producers.[1] Jet Miller was also included in the principal cast as Rebecca's friend Bethany.[2] On February 19, 2020, it was announced that Tyler Perry's Young Dylan, previously Young Dylan, would premiere on February 29, 2020. The series has been given a 14-episode order.[5][6]

Episodes
No.Title [7][8]Directed byWritten byOriginal air date [7][8]Prod.
code [7]		U.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Imaginary Friends"Tyler PerryTyler PerryFebruary 29, 2020 (2020-02-29)1010.63[9]
2"Street Smart"Tyler Perry and Chip HurdTyler PerryMarch 7, 2020 (2020-03-07)1030.59[10]
Guest star: DJ Khaled
3"Chasing That Dream"Chip HurdTyler PerryMarch 14, 2020 (2020-03-14)1040.63[11]
4"Plain Faces"Tyler Perry and Kim FieldsTyler PerryMarch 21, 2020 (2020-03-21)1050.79[12]
5"The Enforcer"Tyler Perry and Kim FieldsTyler PerryMarch 28, 2020 (2020-03-28)1060.61[13]
6"Speechless"Chip HurdTyler PerryJune 13, 2020 (2020-06-13)1020.40[14]
7"Flowers"Kim FieldsTyler PerryJune 20, 2020 (2020-06-20)1070.35[15]
8"In Too Deep"Kim FieldsTyler PerryJune 27, 2020 (2020-06-27)108TBD

Ratings
Viewership and ratings per season of Tyler Perry's Young Dylan
Season Episodes First aired Last airedAvg. viewers
(millions)
Date Viewers
(millions)		 Date Viewers
(millions)
1 7 February 29, 2020 (2020-02-29) 0.63[9] TBA TBD0.57

References
  1. Denise Petski (January 23, 2020). "Tyler Perry's Young Dylan Nickelodeon Series Sets Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  2. Alexis Reese (March 8, 2020). "Tyler Perry's Young Dylan Cast Includes Some of Hollywood's Newest Rising Stars". BET. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  3. Denise Petski (October 2, 2019). "Tyler Perry & Nickelodeon Team on Live-Action Series Starring 10-Year-Old Rapper Young Dylan". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  4. "Nickelodeon and Tyler Perry Studios Partner to Produce Brand-New Kids and Family Series Starring Young Dylan" (Press release). Nickelodeon. October 2, 2019. Retrieved February 19, 2020 – via The Futon Critic.
  5. Nellie Andreeva (February 19, 2020). "The Astronauts, Live-Action Loud House Movie, Big Nate Series, Henry Danger Spinoff on Nick's Slate". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  6. "Nickelodeon Sets Premiere Date for Tyler Perry's Young Dylan" (Press release). Nickelodeon. February 19, 2020. Retrieved February 19, 2020 – via The Futon Critic.
  7. "Young Dylan Episode Listings". The Futon Critic.
  8. "Tyler Perry's Young Dylan Episode Guide". Zap2it.
  9. Mitch Metcalf (March 3, 2020). "Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 2.29.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
  10. Mitch Metcalf (March 10, 2020). "Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 3.7.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  11. Mitch Metcalf (March 17, 2020). "Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 3.14.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
  12. Mitch Metcalf (March 24, 2020). "Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 3.21.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved March 24, 2020.
  13. Mitch Metcalf (March 31, 2020). "Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 3.28.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
  14. Mitch Metcalf (June 16, 2020). "Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 6.13.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved June 16, 2020.
  15. Mitch Metcalf (June 23, 2020). "Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 6.20.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
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