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Tyler Perry's Young Dylan
GenreComedy
Created byTyler Perry
Starring
ComposerElvin Ross
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons5
No. of episodes73 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer
  • Tyler Perry
Producers
  • Mark E. Swinton
  • Will Areu
CinematographyTerrence Burke
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time22–23 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNickelodeon
ReleaseFebruary 29, 2020 (2020-02-29) –
present

Tyler Perry's Young Dylan is an American comedy television series created by Tyler Perry that premiered on Nickelodeon on February 29, 2020. The series stars Dylan Gilmer, Celina Smith, Hero Hunter, Jet Miller, Mieko Hillman, Aloma Lesley Wright, and Carl Anthony Payne, II.

Premise

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Young Dylan is an aspiring hip-hop artist. When his mother doesn't come home one day, his grandmother Viola moves him in with his uncle Myles and aunt Yasmine to have parental figures in his life. His style clashes with the styles of Myles' family.

Cast

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Main

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  • Dylan Gilmer as Young Dylan,[1] an aspiring hip-hop artist
  • Celina Smith as Rebecca, Young Dylan's older cousin and Charlie's older sister
  • Hero Hunter as Charlie, Young Dylan's cousin, who used to have an imaginary friend
  • Jet Miller as Bethany, Rebecca's best friend and Young Dylan's love interest
  • Mieko Hillman as Yasmine, Young Dylan's aunt, Charlie and Rebecca's mother, Viola's daughter-in-law and Myles's wife
  • Aloma Lesley Wright as Viola, Young Dylan, Charlie and Rebecca's grandmother, Myles's mother and Yasmine's mother-in-law
  • Carl Anthony Payne, II as Myles Wilson,[1] Young Dylan's uncle, Charlie and Rebecca's father, Yasmine's husband and Viola's son

Recurring

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  • Rodney Hobbs / Rodney J. Hobbs as Principal Matthews
  • Samuel Goergen as Booder
  • Ryder Duncan as Christian
  • Rowan Bousaid as Mr. Elliot

Notable guest stars

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Production

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On October 2, 2019, it was announced on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that Nickelodeon and Tyler Perry were teaming up to create a comedy series about a 10-year-old rapper with a working title of Young Dylan. Tyler Perry serves as writer for the series, while Tyler Perry Studios produces the series. The series stars Dylan Gilmer as Young Dylan.[3][4] On January 23, 2020, the cast for the series was announced. In addition to Dylan Gilmer, the cast also includes Carl Anthony Payne II, Mieko Hillman, Celina Smith, Hero Hunter, and Aloma Wright. Tyler Perry also serves as executive producer and director for the series. Michelle Sneed serves as executive producer. Will Areu and Mark E. Swinton serve as producers.[1] Jet Miller was also included in the principal cast as Rebecca's friend Bethany.[5] On February 19, 2020, it was announced that Tyler Perry's Young Dylan, previously Young Dylan, would premiere on February 29, 2020. The series has been given a 14-episode order.[6][7]

On March 18, 2021, the series was renewed for a second season of 20 episodes,[8] which premiered on June 12, 2021.[9] On November 11, 2021, the series was renewed for a third season of 20 episodes,[10] which premiered on June 19, 2022.[11]

On July 3, 2024, the series was renewed for a 13-episode fifth season, which premiered on December 18, 2024.[12][11]

Episodes

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Main article: List of Tyler Perry's Young Dylan episodes
SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
114February 29, 2020 (2020-02-29)October 3, 2020 (2020-10-03)
220June 12, 2021 (2021-06-12)December 9, 2021 (2021-12-09)
319June 19, 2022 (2022-06-19)April 13, 2023 (2023-04-13)
419September 6, 2023 (2023-09-06)January 10, 2024 (2024-01-10)
513[11]December 18, 2024 (2024-12-18)TBA

Reception

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Ratings

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Viewership and ratings per season of Tyler Perry's Young Dylan
Season Episodes First aired Last aired Avg. viewers
(millions)
Date Viewers
(millions) 		Date Viewers
(millions)
1 14 February 29, 2020 (2020-02-29) 0.63[13] October 3, 2020 (2020-10-03) 0.40[14] 0.51
2 20 June 12, 2021 (2021-06-12) 0.30[15] December 9, 2021 (2021-12-09) 0.28[16] 0.31
3 19 June 19, 2022 (2022-06-19) 0.26[17] April 13, 2023 (2023-04-13) 0.16[18] 0.18
4 13 September 6, 2023 (2023-09-06) 0.09[19] January 10, 2024 (2024-01-10) TBD 0.11

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Refs
2021 Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Male TV Star Dylan Gilmer Nominated [20]
2022 Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Male TV Star (Kids) Young Dylan Nominated [21]
2023 Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Male TV Star (Kids) Young Dylan Nominated [22]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Denise Petski (January 23, 2020). "Tyler Perry's Young Dylan Nickelodeon Series Sets Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 6, 2020. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  2. ^ "Street Smart". Tyler Perry's Young Dylan. Season 1. Episode 2. March 7, 2020. Nickelodeon.
  3. ^ Denise Petski (October 2, 2019). "Tyler Perry & Nickelodeon Team on Live-Action Series Starring 10-Year-Old Rapper Young Dylan". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 25, 2020. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  4. ^ "Nickelodeon and Tyler Perry Studios Partner to Produce Brand-New Kids and Family Series Starring Young Dylan" (Press release). Nickelodeon. October 2, 2019. Retrieved February 19, 2020 – via The Futon Critic.
  5. ^ Alexis Reese (March 8, 2020). "Tyler Perry's Young Dylan Cast Includes Some of Hollywood's Newest Rising Stars". BET. Archived from the original on March 8, 2020. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
  6. ^ Nellie Andreeva (February 19, 2020). "The Astronauts, Live-Action Loud House Movie, Big Nate Series, Henry Danger Spinoff on Nick's Slate". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 19, 2020. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  7. ^ "Nickelodeon Sets Premiere Date for Tyler Perry's Young Dylan" (Press release). Nickelodeon. February 19, 2020. Retrieved February 19, 2020 – via The Futon Critic.
  8. ^ Denise Petski (March 18, 2021). "Danger Force, Tyler Perry's Young Dylan Renewed by Nickelodeon; Side Hustle's Season Expanded". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 18, 2021. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
  9. ^ "Nickelodeon's Danger Force and Tyler Perry's Young Dylan Return with New Episodes Beginning Saturday, June 12, at 8 P.M. (ET/PT)" (Press release). Nickelodeon. May 21, 2021. Retrieved May 21, 2021 – via The Futon Critic.
  10. ^ Nellie Andreeva (November 11, 2021). "Tyler Perry's Young Dylan Renewed for Season 3 by Nickelodeon". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 11, 2021. Retrieved November 11, 2021.
  11. ^ a b c "Young Dylan Episode Listings". The Futon Critic. Archived from the original on August 9, 2023. Retrieved February 20, 2020.
  12. ^ Shanfeld, Ethan (July 3, 2024). "Tyler Perry's Young Dylan Renewed for Season 5 at Nickelodeon (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  13. ^ Mitch Metcalf (March 3, 2020). "Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 2.29.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on March 3, 2020. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
  14. ^ Mitch Metcalf (October 6, 2020). "Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 10.3.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on October 7, 2020. Retrieved October 6, 2020.
  15. ^ Mitch Metcalf (June 15, 2021). "Top 150 Saturday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 6.12.2021". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on August 30, 2021. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
  16. ^ Mitch Metcalf (December 10, 2021). "Thursday 12.9.2021 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on December 11, 2021. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  17. ^ Mitch Salem (June 21, 2022). "Sunday 6.19.2022 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on June 21, 2022. Retrieved June 21, 2022.
  18. ^ Mitch Salem (April 14, 2023). "Thursday 4.13.2023 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on April 14, 2023. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  19. ^ "Young Dylan". USTVDB. January 3, 2024.
  20. ^ Lauren Huff (February 2, 2021). "Justin Bieber, Stranger Things, and Ariana Grande top 2021 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards nominees". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
  21. ^ Erik Pedersen (March 9, 2022). "Kids' Choice Awards Nominations Set; Miranda Cosgrove & Rob Gronkowski To Host Show". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 9, 2022. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
  22. ^ Denise Petski (January 31, 2023). "Nate Burleson & Charli D'Amelio To Host Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards; Stranger Things Leads 2023 Nominations — Full List". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 19, 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
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