Stillwater (TV series) facts for kids
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| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 (list of episodes) |
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| Running time | 30 minutes |
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| Distributor | Apple Inc. |
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| Original network | Apple TV+ |
| Original release | December 4, 2020 – present |
Stillwater is a fun animated TV show for kids. It's based on a book called Zen Shorts by Jon J. Muth. The show first came out on December 4, 2020, on Apple TV+.
What is Stillwater About?
The show follows the adventures of three kids: Karl, Addy, and Michael. They live next door to a wise panda named Stillwater. Stillwater is a great friend and teacher.
Whenever the kids face a problem or feel confused, Stillwater helps them. He tells them calming stories and shares his wisdom. These stories often teach important life lessons. They help the children understand their feelings and the world around them.
The show is all about friendship, kindness, and learning to be mindful. It helps kids think about big ideas in a simple way.
Meet the Characters
This show has some great characters! Here are the main voices you'll hear:
- James Sie is the voice of Stillwater, the wise panda.
- Judah Mackey voices Karl.
- Eva Binder voices Addy.
- Tucker Chandler voices Michael.
Episodes List
The first season of Stillwater has six episodes. Each episode is about 30 minutes long. They often tell two different stories.
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| 1 | "The Impossible Dream / Stuck in the Rain" | Jun Falkenstein | Rob Hoegee | December 4, 2020 |
| 2 | "Gift of Compassion / Larger Than Life" | Amber Tornquist Hollinger & Jun Falkenstein | Rob Hoegee & Craig Lewis | December 4, 2020 |
| 3 | "Soaked / A Perfect Fit" | Jun Falkenstein & Roy Burdine & Amber Tornquist Hollinger | Denise Downer & Craig Lewis | December 4, 2020 |
| 4 | "Downward Dog / The Sleeping Moon" | Amber Tornquist Hollinger & Jun Falkenstein | Denise Downer & Lisa Kettle | December 4, 2020 |
| 5 | "The Race / Dressed Up" | Jun Falkenstein & Gary Hartle & Amber Tornquist Hollinger | Sindy McKay & Amy Wolfram | December 4, 2020 |
| 6 | "The Haircut / Paper Wings" | Jun Falkenstein & Roy Burdine | Lisa Kettle & A.J. Marchisello & Tanner Marchisello | December 4, 2020 |
Show Release and Awards
The show Stillwater was announced by Apple on September 17, 2020. All six episodes of the first season were released at once. They became available on December 4, 2020, on Apple TV+.
The show has also won some special awards:
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 2021 | Annie Awards | Best Animated Television/Broadcast Production for Preschool Children | "The Impossible Dream / Stuck in the Rain" | Nominated | |
| Peabody Awards | Children's & Youth Programming | Stillwater | Won |
