Esme & Roy is getting a second season.
Beginning early next year, the award-winning, original animated series produced by Corus Entertainment’s Nelvana, along with Sesame Workshop, will air new episodes on Treehouse in Canada and HBO in the U.S. The show is on deck for 26 11-minute episodes and a 22-minute special. Created by Dustin Ferrer (Shimmer & Shine) and Amy Steinberg (Team Umizoomi), Esme & Roy was nominated for three Daytime Emmy Awards this year.
“Since its debut, Esme & Roy has sparked strong emotional connections with kids and families around the world for its exceptional storytelling, brilliant animation, and loveable characters,” says Scott Dyer, president of Nelvana Enterprises. “With a second season greenlit, and a wave of international distribution deals, we’re delighted to build on the momentum of Esme & Roy and present an all-new season with our incredible partners at Sesame Workshop.”
The series follows the adventures of monster-sitters Esme and Roy as they help younger monsters navigate new situations through play and mindfulness strategies.
“As Sesame Workshop celebrates Sesame Street’s 50th anniversary this year, we continue our legacy of innovation with more content in production than ever before,” adds Scott Chambers, senior vice president/general manager of educational media and licensing for North America at Sesame Workshop. “We’re thrilled to collaborate with Nelvana on a new season of the beautifully animated Esme & Roy and look forward to bringing even more laughter and learning to viewers worldwide.”
