Jane (American TV series) explained

Creator:J. J. Johnson
Composer:Kyle Rodriguez
Opentheme:"One Step Closer" performed by Leona Lewis
Language:English
Num Seasons:2
Num Episodes:15
Cinematography:Gavin Smith
Network:Apple TV+

Jane is a live-action educational adventure children's television series, created by J.J. Johnson, and premiered on Apple TV+ on April 14, 2023. The series was produced by the Jane Goodall Institute and Canada-based Sinking Ship Entertainment.

Based on the missions of Jane Goodall, the series is about a 9-year old girl, named Jane Garcia who is an aspiring environmentalist whose mission is to save endangered species. Using her imagination, she goes on adventures with her friends David and Greybeard (a chimpanzee) to protect wild animals from around the world.[1]

Each episode focuses on an endangered species and towards the end of each episode, Jane interviews various zoologists to help answer her research question.[2]

The second season was released on April 19, 2024.[3]

Premise

A young environmentalist, who idolizes Jane Goodall, goes on an adventure with her best friend and a chimpanzee in order to protect the wild animals of the world.

Production

The series was ordered by Apple TV+ in February 2021, with it being a live action-animation hybrid series. It was produced alongside the Jane Goodall Institute.[4] The cast for the series was revealed in January 2023, with Ava Louise Murchison starring in the titular role.[5] The entire series was entirely filmed in Canada (mostly in Toronto), while some episodes were filmed in a location of Costa Rica and Africa.[6]

Cast and characters

Main

Recurring

Episodes

Season 2 (2024)

Release

Jane debuted on Friday, April 14, 2023 on Apple TV+. All 10 episodes debuted as part of its first season. The second season was released on April 19, 2024. Unlike the first season, this season contained 5 episodes.

Reception

Accolades

AwardDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)Result
Children's and Family Emmy AwardsDecember 16–17, 2023Outstanding Children's or Family Viewing SeriesJane[8]
Outstanding Writing for a Live Action Preschool or Children's ProgramJ.J. Johnson, Christin Simms and Tiffany Hsiung
Outstanding Cinematography for a Live Action Single-Camera ProgramGeorge Lajtai and Gavin Smith
Outstanding Lighting, Camera and Technical ArtsMark Baluk, Sam Lewis, George Lajtai and Gavin Smith
Outstanding Visual Effects for a Live Action ProgramJane
Directors Guild of CanadaOctober 21, 2023Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing - Comedy or Family SeriesSean W. Karp, Aravind Sundar and Cailey Milito (for "Apis mellifera")
Outstanding Achievement in Production Design - Comedy or Family SeriesDomini Anderson (for "Danaus plexippu")
Outstanding Directorial AchievementJ.J. Johnson (for "Ursus maritimus")
Hollywood Music in Media AwardsNovember 15, 2023Best Original Song in a TV Show/Limited Series

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sinking Ship jane . . October 25, 2023.
  2. News: Graeber . Laurel . Inspired by Jane Goodall, Onscreen and in Real Life . The New York Times . 13 April 2023 . November 12, 2023.
  3. Video: Apple TV+ Unveils Trailer for Season Two of Emmy Award-Winning Original Series "Jane" Ahead of Global Premiere on Friday, April 19. Apple. The Futon Critic. April 2, 2024. April 2, 2024.
  4. Web site: Haring . Bruce . Apple TV+ Expands Kids Slate With Jane, Live-Action Inspired By Jane Goodall . . 20 January 2023 . 8 February 2021.
  5. Web site: Milligan . Mercedes . Apple TV+ Reveals Premiere & Cast for Goodall-Inspired, Mixed-Media Kids' Series 'Jane . . 20 January 2023 . 12 January 2023.
  6. News: Graeber . Laurel . Inspired by Jane Goodall, Onscreen and in Real Life . The New York Times . 13 April 2023 . November 12, 2023.
  7. News: Graeber . Laurel . Inspired by Jane Goodall, Onscreen and in Real Life . The New York Times . 13 April 2023 . November 12, 2023.
  8. Web site: Children's & Family Emmy Awards: Disney Dominates Nominations. November 7, 2023 . The Hollywood Reporter. Tyler. Coates. 2 November 2023 .