Nickelodeon has acquired the rights to My Friend Maisy, a brand new magical animated preschool series based on the worldwide bestselling books by Lucy Cousins that brings the beloved Maisy character and her friends to life, for the Nick Jr. channel in the U.S.
The 52 x 5’ 2D animated series follows Maisy and her friends, Tallulah, Eddie, Charley and Cyril, on imaginative, joy-filled adventures, from flying a rocket to the moon and sliding down rainbows, to fixing cars in her garage and meeting stripey zebras. In each episode, Maisy shows that with curiosity and kindness, anything is possible.
My Friend Maisy is co-produced by BBC Studios Kids & Family Productions and Trustbridge Entertainment for Sky Kids in the U.K., with animation created by A Productions and Karrot in collaboration. A second season has been ordered.
The series is based on the My Friend Maisy books, which are written and illustrated by Lucy Cousins, and have sold more than 46 million copies worldwide.
Whilst closely reflecting the illustrative style of Lucy Cousins’ books, the series offers a unique opportunity for global audiences to enjoy her endearing characters in a new, captivating way, where they will hear Maisy talk, giggle, and sing for the very first time. Full of vibrant color, the show pushes the boundaries of classic preschool storytelling with charming, simple tales that slip seamlessly between the real and surreal, like a child’s imagination.
The first My Friend Maisy episodes premiered on Sky Kids at the end of 2025 with 26 episodes now available to stream (in the U.K.) following the show’s official launch in 2026.
Original sources: C21 International, @spongieupdates; H/T: @ToonHive; Additional source: Animation Magazine.
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