''Ryan's Mystery Playdate'' is an American live-action children's

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created and produced by the company PocketWatch, Inc. The series is based on the

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channel, which signed an advertising deal with

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in 2017. In the United States, the show's 20 episodes were acquired by

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for a premiere date of April 19, 2019. In an attempt by PocketWatch to match the YouTube channel's style, all of the show's dialogue is improvised, and the only scripted segments are scene transitions and explanations of the challenges.

Overview

The series focuses on Ryan, his parents, and two animated characters named Gus the Gummy Gator and Combo Panda. Episodes show a selection of physical challenges and

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puzzles.

Production

The show's first 20 episodes were announced as part of Nickelodeon's 2019 content slate on February 14, 2019. On April 24, 2019, the series was renewed for a second season of 20 episodes, bringing a total of 40 episodes for the series. On February 24, 2020, the series was renewed for a third season of 20 episodes, bringing a total of 60 episodes for the series. On June 30, 2020, the series was renewed for a fourth season, initially consisting of 10 episodes. On September 24, 2021, the season was given an additional 20-episode order, bringing a total of 90 episodes for the series. On December 16, 2020, it was announced that PocketWatch had presold the series to various broadcasters around the world, including e-Junior and

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in the Middle East.

Episodes

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