The first season of the American

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series '' Chucky'', created by

Don Mancini George Donald Mancini (born January 25, 1963) is an American screenwriter, director, and producer. He is best known for creating and writing the Child's Play (franchise), ''Child's Play'' franchise (1988–present). Career Having been a horror ...

, premiered on Syfy and

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on October 12, 2021, and concluded on November 30, 2021. The season consists of 8 episodes. The series is based on the ''Child's Play'' film franchise. The series serves as a sequel to ''

Cult of Chucky ''Cult of Chucky'' is a 2017 American supernatural slasher film written and directed by Don Mancini. The seventh installment of the ''Child's Play'' franchise, following the 2013 film ''Curse of Chucky'', it stars Fiona Dourif, Michael Therriau ...

'', and stars

Brad Dourif Bradford Claude Dourif (; born March 18, 1950) is an American actor. He is known for voicing Chucky in the ''Child's Play'' franchise (1988–present), portraying Gríma Wormtongue in ''The Lord of the Rings'' film series, and his Academy A ...

reprising his role as the voice of the titular character, alongside

Zackary Arthur Zackary Arthur Herrera (born September 12, 2006) is an American actor, known for portraying the lead role of Jake Wheeler in ''Chucky (TV series), Chucky'', a television continuation of the Child's Play (franchise), ''Child's Play'' film franchise ...

, Teo Briones, Alyvia Alyn Lind, and Björgvin Arnarson. The season received generally positive reviews from critics, resulting in a renewal for a second season in November 2021.

Cast and characters

Main

Jake Wheeler Jake Wheeler (born 2007) is a fictional character in the '' Child's Play'' franchise who was created by Don Mancini and is portrayed by Zackary Arthur. He is the main protagonist of the Syfy and USA Network's '' Chucky'' television series, whic ...

* Björgvin Arnarson as Devon Evans * Alyvia Alyn Lind as Alexandra "Lexy" Cross * Teo Briones as Junior Wheeler *

as the voice of Chucky / Charles Lee Ray ** Jacob Breedon as Chucky (in-suit performer) ** David Kohlsmith as young Charles Lee Ray (7 years old) ** Tyler Barish as young Charles Lee Ray (14 years old) **

Fiona Dourif Fiona Christianne Dourif (born October 30, 1981) is an American actress and producer. She is best known for her starring role as Nica Pierce in the '' Child's Play'' franchise, including the horror film '' Curse of Chucky'' (2013), its sequel ...

as Charles Lee Ray in the 1980s (non-speaking)

Recurring

Devon Sawa Devon Edward Sawa (born September 7, 1978) is a Canadian actor. Born and raised in Vancouver, Sawa began his career as a children's action toy spokesman. He made his film debut with a supporting role in '' Little Giants'' (1994) and received wi ...

as Logan Wheeler ** Sawa also portrays Lucas Wheeler *

Lexa Doig Alexandra L. Doig (born June 8, 1973) is a Canadian actress. She played the title role in the science fiction television series '' Andromeda'' (2000–2005). She also played the lead female role of Rowan in the science fiction-action horror fil ...

as Bree Wheeler *

Barbara Alyn Woods Barbara Alyn Woods is an American actress. She is known for her roles in television series '' One Tree Hill'' and ''Honey, I Shrunk the Kids''. She is the mother of actresses Natalie Alyn Lind, Emily Alyn Lind, and Alyvia Alyn Lind. Career Woo ...

as Mayor Michelle Cross *

Michael Therriault Michael Therriault is a Canadian actor. He attended Etobicoke School of the Arts in Toronto, Sheridan College in Oakville, and was a member of the inaugural season of the Birmingham Conservatory for Classical Theatre Training in Stratford, Ontario ...

as Nathan Cross * Carina London Battrick as Caroline Cross * Rachelle Casseus as Detective Kim Evans *

Nica Pierce Nica Pierce (born November 25, 1988 Providence, Rhode Island) is a fictional character in the ''Child's Play'' franchise. She was created by Don Mancini and is portrayed by Fiona Dourif. She is the protagonist in two of the seven films, first ap ...

** Dourif also portrays Chucky *

Jennifer Tilly Jennifer Tilly (born Jennifer Ellen Chan; September 16, 1958) is an American-Canadian actress and professional poker player. Known for her distinctive breathy voice and comedic timing, she is the recipient of a Saturn Award, and a GLAAD Award, ...

Tiffany Valentine Tiffany Valentine (also known as "The Bride of Chucky") is a fictional murderous doll and the secondary antagonist in the ''Child's Play'' horror film series. She is portrayed by Jennifer Tilly in both live-action and voice over in ''Bride of C ...

** Blaise Crocker as young Tiffany Valentine **Tilly also voices her doll form that originated in ''

Bride of Chucky ''Bride of Chucky'' is a 1998 American black comedy slasher film written by Don Mancini and directed by Ronny Yu. The fourth installment in the ''Child's Play'' franchise, it stars Jennifer Tilly, Brad Dourif, John Ritter, Katherine Heigl, and ...

''. *

Christine Elise Christine Elise McCarthy, professionally known as Christine Elise, is an American film and television actress. She is best known for her roles as Emily Valentine in ''Beverly Hills, 90210'' and '' BH90210'', and Kyle in the ''Child's Play'' ...

as Kyle * Alex Vincent as

Andy Barclay Andrew "Andy" Barclay is a fictional character and one of the primary protagonists of the '' Child's Play'' horror film series. He was introduced in '' the original Child's Play'' and has become one of the lead archenemies of the series’ ant ...

* Annie M. Briggs as Rachel Fairchild *

Rosemary Dunsmore Rosemary Dunsmore (born July 13, 1952) is a Canadian TV, film, and theatre actress, director, and educator. She was awarded a Dora Mavor Moore Award for her 1982 performance in ''Straight Ahead/Blind Dancers''. In 2009 she won the ACTRA Award fo ...

as Dr. Amanda Mixter

Episodes

Promotion and broadcast

The first season of ''Chucky'' premiered simultaneously on Syfy and the USA Network on October 12, 2021. Prior to the premiere, both channels released several promotional posters and videos, including one where Chucky reenacts the trailer for the 1978 film ''

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'' with his classic voodoo chant to

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. In June, Syfy presented the "Pride of Chucky" marathon, consisting of six of the seven films from ''Child's Play'' franchise, in celebration of the LGBTQ+ pride month. On October 8,

and Alex Vincent attended the

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, where a "Good Guys" branded ice cream truck was displayed. A screening of the first episode was also held at the same event.

Reception

Critical response

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, the first season holds an approval rating of 89% based on 37 critic reviews, with an average rating of 7/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "A bloody good time that benefits greatly from Brad Dourif's return, ''Chucky'' may not play well for non-fans, but franchise devotees will find its absurd humor and creative horror very much intact on the small screen."

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gave the series a weighted average score of 70 out of 100 based on 12 critic reviews, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.

Ratings

Syfy

USA Network

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Chucky season 1 2021 American television seasons Child's Play (franchise)