Andi Mack
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| Created by | Terri Minsky |
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| Opening theme | "Tomorrow Starts Today" by Sabrina Carpenter |
| Composer(s) | Jacob Yoffee |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 26 (list of episodes) |
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| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Running time | 20–25 minutes |
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| Original network | Disney Channel |
| Original release | April 7, 2017 – present |
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Andi Mack is the top-rated television series among girls and the top-rated series in its time period among all children ages 6 to 14. It is the first series on Disney Channel to feature a gay middle school boy and main character, which drew considerable media attention and was reported in the news as being "historic".
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Plot
The series starts out with Andi Mack, a girl turning 13, when her older sister Bex comes home. Throughout the series, Andi deals with her newfound life that is filled with drama. In the first season, it is revealed that Bex is not Andi's sister, but actually her mother. Andi's father, Bowie, is later revealed, and her relationship with her young parents progresses. Andi has a crush on Jonah Beck, a local frisbee sensation. Andi tries to compete with Jonah's high school girlfriend Amber. Later, Andi separates herself from Jonah, who then realizes he might have feelings for her. Helping Andi navigate school, friends, and her family, are Andi's two best friends, Cyrus Goodman and Buffy Driscoll.Episodes
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | |||
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| 1 | 12 | April 7, 2017 | June 23, 2017 | ||
| 2 | TBA | October 27, 2017 | TBA | ||
Cast
Main
- Peyton Elizabeth Lee as Andi Mack[1]
- Joshua Rush as Cyrus Goodman[1]
- Sofia Wylie as Buffy Driscoll[1]
- Asher Angel as Jonah Beck[1]
- Lilan Bowden as Rebecca "Bex" Mack[1]
- Lauren Tom as Celia Mack[1]
Recurring
- Stoney Westmoreland as Henry "Ham" Mack[1]
- Emily Skinner as Amber
- Chelsea T. Zhang as Brittany
- Garren Stitt as Marty
- Trent Garrett as Bowie
- Luke Mullen as TJ
Production
Development of the series began in 2015 when Disney Channels Worldwide president Gary Marsh convinced writer and producer Terri Minsky to consider developing another series for Disney Channel. Back in 2001, Minsky had created the popular sitcom Lizzie McGuire, but was initially reluctant to create another teen-oriented series. Minsky eventually found inspiration for the series in an article on how Jack Nicholson had learned as an adult that the woman he thought was his sister was actually his mother.[2] Disney Channel ordered a pilot based on the concept in November 2015,[3] and ordered Andi Mack to series in August 2016.[4][5] The series started filming in Salt Lake City in September 2016,[6] and finished filming in December 2016.[7]The series premiered on Disney Channel on April 7, 2017.[8] The first episode became available on the Disney Channel App, On-Demand, Disney Channel's YouTube, iTunes, Amazon, and Google Play on March 10, 2017, while the second episode became available the same day via Disney Channel On-Demand as well as to subscribers using the Disney Channel App.[8] A total of 13 episodes were ordered for the first season;[9] however, only 12 episodes aired.
Disney Channel renewed the series for a second season on May 25, 2017.[10] The filming of the second season began in July 2017.[11]
On August 20, 2017, the second season received an order for an additional five episodes.[12] The second season premiered on Disney Channel on October 27, 2017. One week before the season two premiere, a music video for the full version of the series' theme song was released, starring the entire cast.[13] On October 25, 2017, TVLine revealed that in the second season, Cyrus will begin to realize that he has feelings for Jonah, making him Disney Channel's first gay main character.[14]
On February 19, 2018, Disney Channel announced that Andi Mack had been renewed for a third season, with the cast informed about the renewal on Good Morning America that day.[15]
Reception
Critical
The series has been praised for accurately representing the lives of young teenagers, with examples including a learning disability, panic attacks, a bar mitzvah, and the unplanned pregnancy of the mother of the title character.[16] It is the first series on Disney Channel to feature a gay middle school boy and main character, which drew considerable media attention and was reported in the news as being "historic".[17][18][19]Ratings
The series is the top-rated television series among girls and the top-rated series in its time period among all children ages 6 to 14.[20]| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired | Avg. viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | 12 | April 7, 2017 | 1.24[21] | June 23, 2017 | 1.94[22] | 1.39 |
| 2 | 14 | October 27, 2017 | 1.62[23] | TBA | TBD | 1.36 |
Awards and nominations
The series is the first on Disney Channel to feature a coming out storyline, which has led it to be nominated for and win several awards, including the 2018 inaugural GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Kids & Family Programming.[24]| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 2018 | British LGBT Awards | Media Moment of the Year | Cyrus comes out on Andi Mack | Pending | [25] |
| GLAAD Media Award | Outstanding Kids & Family Programming | Andi Mack | Won | [26] | |
| Peabody Awards | Children's & Youth Programming | Andi Mack | Pending | [27] | |
| Television Academy Honors | Television with a Conscience | Andi Mack | Won | [28] |
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References
- Gutowitz, Jill (June 1, 2018). "Gay Disney Channel Show 'Andi Mack' Receives Award at 11th Annual Television Academy Honors". Intomore.com. Retrieved June 2, 2018.
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