Dixi (TV series) facts for kids
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| Directed by | Dan Berlinka |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of series | 5 |
| No. of episodes | 130 (list of episodes) |
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| Running time | 3 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Kindle Entertainment |
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| Original network | CBBC Online |
| Original release | 2014 – 2021 |
Dixi is a cool online show made for kids and teens. It first started on CBBC Online in 2014. This show is special because it's interactive, meaning you can help decide what happens!
The series has had 5 seasons and a total of 130 short episodes. It was created by Kindle Entertainment. Dixi even won a BAFTA award in 2014 for being an amazing interactive show.
Dixi first launched on February 24, 2014. You could watch it on phones, tablets, and computers in the UK. The first season had 30 episodes, released over three weeks.
Exploring the World of Dixi
Dixi is known for its exciting mystery stories. Each season brings a new puzzle for the characters to solve. The show often uses a social network style, making it feel like you're part of the characters' online world.
Dixi Seasons and Their Mysteries
The show returned for a second season, called Dixi 2: Dixi Unchained. It launched on Safer Internet Day, February 10, 2015. New videos and episodes were added to the CBBC website every weekday.
Dixi:3 - Game of Dixi also launched on Safer Internet Day in 2016. This season brought more new videos and interactive content daily.
Prequels and New Formats
Before the fourth season, a special mini-series called Dixi 4 Extra was released in late 2016. It gave fans a sneak peek into what was coming next.
In July 2017, another prequel, "Dixi 4 Escape," came out. This one was different! The characters were stuck in an Escape Room. Viewers had to help them get out by making choices.
The main fourth season, Dixi: Friends 4 Ever, began in October 2017. This season introduced new characters and brought back some old favorites. It was promoted with TV adverts and clips on the CBBC website.
Later, Dixi: Dracula was released in 2018. It was a fun version of the famous "Dracula" story by Bram Stoker.
Dixi on TV
While Dixi is mostly an online show, some episodes were also shown on TV.
TV Episode Releases
In 2016, the first two seasons of Dixi were shown on TV. These included 10 episodes. In 2017, there were 12 TV episodes from Dixi 3. Then, in 2018, 13 episodes of Dixi: Friends4Ever aired on TV. You can find more details on the List of Dixi episodes page.
Meet the Cast
The show features a talented group of actors who bring the characters to life.
Main Cast Members
- Claudia Jessie as Shari
- Jordan Loughran as Eve
- Kerry Boyne as Isla
- April Hughes as Mimi
- Bethan Wright as Chloe
- Alexander Nicolaou as Syd
- Joseph Ashworth as Murdo
- Martin Bobb-Semple as Zane
- Ben Kerfoot as Ash
- Harry Jarvis as Ryan
- Rebecca Hanssen as Billie
- Sereece Bloomfield as Amani
- Annie Guy as Jane
- Alex Thomas Smith as Baxter/Bubs
- Imogen Gurney as Abi
- Sam Hallion as Blake
- Sophia Capasso as Selene
Additional Cast in Dixi: Friends4ever
- Marli Siu as Echo
- Scott Folan as Django
- Rhianne Barreto as Scarlet
- Declan Peter Wyer as Viktor
- Shireen Azarmi as Ms Malik
- Darren Strange as Mr. Williams
- David Persiva as Mr. Hayworth
- Mollie Lambert as Addie
- Romario Simpson as Shak
- Adina Vlad as Lace
Understanding the Dixi Mysteries
Each season of Dixi has a central mystery that the characters try to solve.
Season 1: The Hacking Mystery
Season 1 is all about Shari and her friends dealing with a hacker. They try to figure out who is behind the online attacks. It turns out the culprit is Mimi's mom, who was upset by comments about Mimi.
Season 2: The Cyber Ghost
In Season 2, Mimi and others start getting strange messages from someone called "Alice," who seems like a cyber ghost. The mystery is to find out who Alice really is. The person behind it is Connie, who wanted to reconnect with her sister, Kat.
Season 3: Online Bullying and Gaming
Season 3 focuses on online bullying by "The Nameless One." There's also a character called the "Grim Griefer" who bothers Chloe and Syd in their online game. The person causing trouble is Perry, who was embarrassed by a viral video.
Season 4: The Framing and Elections
Season 4 involves Billie and Selene being falsely accused of damaging an office. There are also student president elections happening. Amani's online boyfriend, Alessandro, is also hacked. Billie is forced to leave the election. It's revealed that Blake is Alessandro, and Billie's friend Abi is the one causing trouble. In the end, Echo, also known as Emma, wins the election.
