Clue (miniseries) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Clue
Created by	Raven Metzner
Directed by	Terry McDonough
Starring	Sterling Beaumon Sarah Desjardins Kendall Amyre Ferguson Ana Golja Stephan James Zach Mills
Country of origin	United States
Original language(s)	English
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	5 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)	Raven Metzner Terry McDonough Brian Goldner Stephen Davis Brian Lenard Karen Moore
Camera setup	Single camera
Running time	23 minutes
Production company(s)	Metzner Films Slow Genius Hasbro Studios
Release
Original network	The Hub
Picture format	1080i (HDTV)
Original release	November 14, 2011 (2011-11-14) – January 1, 2012 (2012-01-01)

Clue is an American five-part mystery TV show. It is based on the famous Clue board game. The show aired on The Hub from November 14, 2011, to November 17, 2011.

The series features a group of young actors. They work together to find clues and solve a big mystery. Raven Metzner created the show. The main stars are Sterling Beaumon as Seamus, Sarah Desjardins as Whitney, Kendall Amyre Ferguson as Agnes, Ana Golja as Liz, Stephan James as Dmitri, and Zach Mills as Lucas.

What's the Story of Clue?

This TV show follows six very different young detectives. They are named after the characters from the popular Clue game. They see a terrible crime happen. This leads them on a mysterious adventure they never expected.

As they search for answers, they discover they have more in common than they thought. They find hidden treasures and figure out secret messages. All of this helps them uncover a dark and secret group.

Meet the Characters

L to R: Agnes, Dmitri, Liz, Seamus, Whitney and Lucas

The characters in the show are similar to the ones in the Clue board game. They also deal with secret groups or "houses."

• Seamus (Sterling Beaumon): Seamus is a rebel. He has been kicked out of three schools. He doesn't go to Lakeside Prep with the other kids. He's great at skateboarding and uses it to get around. He also works as a busboy at a hotel. Some people say Seamus is part of a cool street art group called Gr$$n Scene. His character is like Mr. Green from the game.

• Whitney Burrows (Sarah Desjardins): Whitney works hard to help the world. She organizes petitions, fundraisers, and marches. She loves to support good causes. Right now, she volunteers for "White Lights for a Better Future." Her character is like Mrs. White from the game.

• Agnes Peabody (Kendall Amyre Ferguson): Agnes knows all the latest news and gossip. She reads every blog and magazine. She even has her own website called "The Eyes of the Peacock." She is very interested in style. She can find a lot of information about people online without even trying. Her character is like Mrs. Peacock from the game.

• Liz Handley (Ana Golja): Liz is a lively and kind person. She lives life to the fullest. She is always busy and changing her plans. She often finds herself in the spotlight. Liz was adopted when she was a baby. She has a special necklace from her birth parents called 'House of Scarlet.' Her character is like Miss Scarlett from the game.

• Dmitri Grant (Stephan James): Dmitri is good at everything. He plays many sports and is on the Dean's List at Lakeside. His dad is a very successful businessman. This means Dmitri's future is already planned out. To relax, he plays a strategy game called "M.U.S.T.A.R.D. MISSIONS." He is the only one on his server who has reached the "Colonel" level. His character is like Colonel Mustard from the game.

• Lucas Morganstern (Zach Mills): Lucas is super smart. He has a very high IQ and is part of the Plum Institute. He can solve any puzzle or game. He worries that girls only see him as a friend. Seamus sometimes calls him Professor Plum. His character is like Professor Plum from the game.

Other Important Characters

• Adam Ellis (David Lewis): He is the CEO of Charles Ellis Industries. He gets kidnapped in the first episode. He helps the kids understand why a candlestick is important. He also helps them learn about their connection to secret groups.

• Mr. Whittaker (Gerald Plunkett): He is the leader of the first group of bad guys. He used to work for Mr. Ellis. He tries to trick the kids, but his plans change.

• Jacob & Jonathan (Todd Mann & Brad Mann): These two are Mr. Whittaker's helpers.

• Headmistress Kroger (Chelah Horsdal): She is the headmistress of Ashcroft Academy. She leads the second group of bad guys, called the Order of Black.

• Professor Wheeler (John Reardon): He is an advisor at Ashcroft Academy. He also trains Sarah Ellis in the Order of Black.

• Sarah Ellis (Kacey Rohl): Sarah is Adam Ellis's college-aged daughter. She is also kidnapped. But she has a secret plan of her own. She goes to Ashcroft Academy.

• Principal Morgenstern (Barclay Hope): He is the principal of Lakeside Prep. He tells the kids that they are suspended. He says they might even be expelled. This makes the kids want to solve the mystery even more.

Episodes

The TV show was later edited into a two-hour movie.