The Dangerous Book for Boys (TV series) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Dangerous Book for Boys |
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| Composer(s) | Nick Urata |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 (list of episodes) |
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| Producer(s) | Jill Footlick |
| Cinematography | Ben Kutchins |
| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Running time | 24–31 minutes |
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| Original network | Amazon Video |
| Original release | March 30, 2018 |
The Dangerous Book for Boys is a fun and heartwarming American TV show. It's a comedy-drama, which means it has both funny parts and serious, emotional moments. The show is based on a popular book with the same name by Conn and Hal Iggulden. It first came out on March 30, 2018, on Amazon Video.
The series was created by Bryan Cranston and Greg Mottola. It stars actors like Chris Diamantopoulos, Gabriel Bateman, Drew Logan Powell, Kyan Zielinski, and Erinn Hayes. Sadly, the show only had one season and was cancelled on August 1, 2018.
What's the Story About?
The Dangerous Book for Boys follows Wyatt McKenna and his brothers. They are dealing with the sad loss of their dad, Patrick. Patrick was a wonderful inventor who loved to imagine things. He left his sons a special copy of "The Dangerous Book for Boys."
This amazing how-to book helps Wyatt escape into a fantasy world. In his imagination, he can still connect with his dad. Through these adventures, Wyatt learns important life skills. These skills help him understand and deal with challenges in his real life.
Meet the Characters
Main Characters
- Chris Diamantopoulos plays two roles: Patrick McKenna, the boys' inventive dad, and Terry McKenna.
- Gabriel Bateman is Wyatt McKenna, the main character who uses the special book.
- Drew Logan Powell plays Dash McKenna, one of Wyatt's brothers.
- Kyan Zielinski is Liam McKenna, another of Wyatt's brothers.
- Erinn Hayes plays Beth McKenna, the boys' mom.
Other Characters
- Swoosie Kurtz plays Tiffany McKenna.
- Athan Sporek is Sam.
- Sophia Valinotti plays Maya Fleishacker.
- Luke Matheny is Mr. Tree.
Episode Guide
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| 1 | "How to Walk on the Moon" | Greg Mottola | Greg Mottola & Bryan Cranston | March 30, 2018 |
| 2 | "How to Play Poker" | Greg Mottola | Greg Mottola & Bryan Cranston | March 30, 2018 |
| 3 | "How to Be An Explorer" | Luke Matheny | Michael Glouberman | March 30, 2018 |
| 4 | "The Trojan War" | Luke Matheny | Andrew Gottlieb | March 30, 2018 |
| 5 | "How to Talk to Girls" | Todd Biermann | Brian Keith Etheridge | March 30, 2018 |
| 6 | "How to Build a Treehouse" | Ken Kwapis | Laura Moran | March 30, 2018 |
