A Series of Unfortunate Events (TV series) facts for kids
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| Opening theme | "Look Away" by Neil Patrick Harris |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 25 (list of episodes) |
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| Producer(s) | Neil Patrick Harris (season 1) |
| Production location(s) | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Cinematography | Bernard Couture |
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| Running time | 36–64 minutes |
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| Distributor | ViacomCBS Domestic Media Networks Netflix |
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| Original network | Netflix |
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| Original release | January 13, 2017 – January 1, 2019 |
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events, often called A Series of Unfortunate Events, is a Netflix TV show from the United States. It's a mix of black comedy and drama. The show was created by Mark Hudis and Barry Sonnenfeld. It is based on the popular children's book series by Lemony Snicket.
The show stars Neil Patrick Harris, Patrick Warburton, Malina Weissman, Louis Hynes, K. Todd Freeman, and Presley Smith. Later seasons also feature Lucy Punch, Dylan Kingwell, and Avi Lake.
Just like the books, the TV series tells the sad story of the three Baudelaire children: Violet, Klaus, and Sunny. Their lives change forever after their home is destroyed and their parents pass away. The children are sent to live with different guardians. However, they are constantly chased by a sneaky villain named Count Olaf. He wants to steal their large family fortune before they are old enough to control it themselves. As they try to escape Olaf, the Baudelaires also learn about a secret society that their parents were connected to.
The first season came out on January 13, 2017. It had eight episodes and covered the first four books. The second season was released on March 30, 2018, with ten episodes, adapting books five through nine. The third and final season came out on January 1, 2019. It had seven episodes and finished the story by adapting the last four books.
Many people loved the show. They praised its look, the way it was written, how closely it followed the books, and the acting, especially Neil Patrick Harris as Count Olaf.
What is the Show About?
When a mysterious fire destroys their home, the Baudelaire children—Violet, Klaus, and Sunny—lose their parents. They are then put in the care of a distant relative, Count Olaf. Olaf is an actor who is determined to get the children's family money for himself.
After Olaf's bad plans are discovered, the Baudelaires are moved to different guardians. These guardians are often not very helpful or kind. The children must try to escape Olaf and his helpers. They also work to uncover the secrets of a hidden society that their parents were part of. A mysterious and often sad narrator named Lemony Snicket tells the audience about the Baudelaires' adventures.
Who are the Characters?
Main Characters
- Neil Patrick Harris plays Count Olaf. He is a bad actor who wants the Baudelaire family's money. He has a single eyebrow and an eye-shaped tattoo on his ankle. This tattoo often helps people recognize him even when he is in disguise.
- Patrick Warburton plays Lemony Snicket. He is the narrator of the story. He explains the events that happen to the Baudelaire children.
- Malina Weissman plays Violet Baudelaire. She is the oldest Baudelaire child. Violet is a talented inventor who is good at building and fixing things.
- Louis Hynes plays Klaus Baudelaire. He is the middle Baudelaire child. Klaus loves to read and knows a lot about books and facts.
- K. Todd Freeman plays Arthur Poe. He is the family banker and is in charge of finding new guardians for the Baudelaire children.
- Presley Smith plays Sunny Baudelaire. She is the youngest Baudelaire child, still a baby. Sunny has unusually strong teeth. Tara Strong makes Sunny's babbling sounds, which are often translated in the show's subtitles.
- Lucy Punch plays Esmé Squalor. She is a rich and stylish financial advisor. She later becomes a friend and love interest for Count Olaf. (Seasons 2–3)
- Dylan Kingwell plays Duncan and Quigley Quagmire. Duncan loves journalism, and Quigley is his long-lost brother. Quigley was thought to have died in a fire at their home. (Main in Seasons 2–3; guest in Season 1)
- Avi Lake plays Isadora Quagmire. She is Duncan and Quigley's sister. Isadora loves to write poetry. (Main in Season 2; guest in Seasons 1 & 3)
Other Important Characters
- Will Arnett plays the Quagmires' father. He is connected to a secret group called V.F.D. and tries to get back to his children.
- Cobie Smulders plays the Quagmires' mother. She is also connected to V.F.D. and tries to return home to her children.
- Usman Ally plays Fernald, the Hook-Handed Man. He is a member of Count Olaf's acting group and has hooks instead of hands.
- Matty Cardarople plays the Henchperson of Indeterminate Gender. This person is also part of Count Olaf's acting group.
- Cleo King plays Eleanora Poe. She is Arthur Poe's wife and the editor of a newspaper called The Daily Punctilio. She loves exciting news stories.
- John DeSantis plays the Bald Man. He is a tall, bald man who is another member of Count Olaf's acting group.
- Jacqueline and Joyce Robbins play the White-Faced Women. They are two older twin sisters who are part of Count Olaf's acting group.
- Sara Canning plays Jacquelyn Scieszka. She is Mr. Poe's secretary and a member of V.F.D. She has a special spyglass.
- Patrick Breen plays Larry Your-Waiter. He is a member of V.F.D. and works as a waiter in many places the Baudelaires visit.
- Sara Rue plays Olivia Caliban. She is a librarian who later joins V.F.D. She becomes very interested in helping the Baudelaires.
- Nathan Fillion plays Jacques Snicket. He is Lemony Snicket's adventurous brother and a V.F.D. member. He helps Olivia Caliban to assist the Baudelaires.
- Kitana Turnbull plays Carmelita Spats. She is an annoying student who wears a tutu. She later becomes Count Olaf and Esmé's adopted daughter.
- Allison Williams plays Kit Snicket. She is Lemony and Jacques Snicket's sister. She is also a V.F.D. member and used to be engaged to Count Olaf.
Episodes
See also
In Spanish: A Series of Unfortunate Events (serie de televisión) para niños
