Netflix Starts Work on Another Animated Series for Kids

Justin Time Spinoff Coming to Netflix
“Justin Time” Logo (Photo by: Sprout)

The kid-friendly animated series Justin Time has spawned a spin-off. Justin Time The New Adventures will be based on the popular preschool series, and the new season will debut on Netflix sometime in 2016. Netflix and Guru Studio are teaming up on 13 brand-new half-hour episodes.

“We are excited to be working with some of the greatest animators in the world to bring new and original episodes of Justin Time to our members,” said Erik Barmack, Vice President of Content Acquisition for Netflix. “The series has been a hit for us across several Netflix territories and we expect nothing less for the new series.”

“Working with Netflix, one of the most dynamic and creative new kids entertainment platforms today, is genuinely exciting,” adds Frank Falcone, President and Creative Director, and Mary Bredin, Executive Vice President of Guru Studios. “We are thrilled to provide new episodes of Justin Time to Netflix members around the world.”

The Plot:

Justin Time is an award-winning character-driven animated series for three to six-year-olds that follows the adventures of Justin and his best friends Olive and Squidgy, as they set off on fantastical adventures throughout time, told from every corner of the world! Through the colourful lens of history, the series’ inspiring and playful stories prove that friendship, adventure and fun are timeless.