No Good Nick facts for kids
Quick facts for kids No Good Nick |
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| Composer(s) | Chris Alan Lee |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 (2 parts) |
| No. of episodes | 20 (list of episodes) |
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| Producer(s) | Pixie Wespiser |
| Cinematography | John Simmons |
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| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 25–33 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Iron Triangle Productions |
| Distributor | Netflix |
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| Original network | Netflix |
| Original release | April 15 – August 5, 2019 |
No Good Nick is an American comedy-drama TV series that was shown on Netflix. It was created by David H. Steinberg and Keetgi Kogan. The show stars Siena Agudong, Lauren Lindsey Donzis, Kalama Epstein, Melissa Joan Hart, and Sean Astin. The first part of the series came out on April 15, 2019, and the second part was released on August 5, 2019.
The series was about a clever teenage girl named Nick who tries to trick a family. It was canceled after one season on September 15, 2019.
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What the Show is About
No Good Nick tells the story of 13-year-old Nicole Franzelli, who calls herself Nicole Patterson. She shows up at the Thompson family's house and says she is an orphan and their distant relative. She successfully moves in with them.
Nick's real goal is to get revenge on the Thompsons for something they did to her family. As she spends more time with them, she starts to care about the family. This makes it hard for her to decide if she can go through with her plan to trick them.
Meet the Characters
Main Characters
- Siena Agudong as Nicole (Nick): A smart teenage girl who is trying to trick the Thompson family. She is doing this as part of her father's plan to get back at them.
- Lauren Lindsey Donzis as Molly: The youngest Thompson child. She is a student and an environmental activist who has many followers online.
- Kalama Epstein as Jeremy: The oldest Thompson child. He is a high school student who tries very hard to do well. He is suspicious of Nick from the start.
- Sean Astin as Ed: The father of the Thompson family. He works as a senior loan officer at a bank.
- Melissa Joan Hart as Liz: The mother of the Thompson family. She is a chef and owns an Italian restaurant called Crescendo in Portland, Oregon.
Other Important Characters
- Kyla-Drew as Becky: An activist and leader of a volunteer group. She is sometimes Molly's friend and sometimes her rival.
- Eddie McClintock as Tony: Nick's father. He used to own a restaurant called Franzelli's. He is in prison because he did some illegal things to pay off a dangerous group after Ed would not give him a loan. While in prison, he asks Nick to carry out his revenge plans against the Thompsons.
- Molly Hagan as Dorothy: One of Nick's foster parents.
- Ted McGinley as Sam: One of Nick's foster parents.
- Gus Kamp as Eric: Jeremy's friend.
- Jerry Trainor as Todd: Someone who helps Nick with her plans.
- Anthony Turpel as Will: A new student who becomes friends with Nick.
How the Story Unfolds
The show follows Nick as she tries to carry out her father's revenge plan against the Thompson family. Each episode often involves Nick trying a new trick or scam to get money or information from the family.
As Nick lives with the Thompsons, she sees how kind and caring they are. She starts to feel like part of their family. This makes her question if she really wants to hurt them. She struggles with her loyalty to her father and her growing feelings for the Thompsons.
Eventually, the Thompsons start to suspect that Nick is not who she says she is. They discover her true identity and her connection to Tony, Nick's father. This leads to a big confrontation where Nick has to explain everything.
In the end, the Thompson family shows forgiveness and understanding. Nick realizes that she truly belongs with them, and they welcome her into their home. The series explores themes of family, trust, and forgiveness.
Behind the Scenes
On September 21, 2018, Netflix announced that they would be making No Good Nick. The first season would have twenty episodes. David H. Steinberg and Keetgi Kogan created the show and were also in charge of making it. Andy Fickman was the director for the series.
Netflix announced on March 6, 2019, that the first 10 episodes would be released on April 15, 2019. They also shared a poster for the show.
When the show was announced, it was confirmed that Melissa Joan Hart, Sean Astin, Siena Agudong, Kalama Epstein, and Lauren Lindsey Donzis would be the main actors. Filming for the series had already started by September 2018.
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The official title card for No Good Nick.
