''Surfside Girls'' is an American children's

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mystery

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based on

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's graphic novels of the same name by Kim Dwinell. The series follows best friends Jade (

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) and Sam (

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), who seek to solve a ghost mystery. It premiered August 19, 2022 on

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Synopsis

Jade and Sam, best friends, are ready to enjoy their summer surfing in the sun. When they are confronted by a ghost, the two learn of a mystery involving a pirate ship and a cursed treasure rumored to be hidden beneath Surfside's famed Danger Point bluff. Sam seeks to assist a pirate spirit named Remi remove the curse after meeting him, while Jade is keen to establish a scientific explanation for ghosts. Sam and Jade have to mix their diverse perspectives in reasoning and creativity to uncover the truth. They are determined to piece together the evidence, discover the truth, and protect Surfside as a whole.

Cast

Main

as Jade *

as Sam * Spencer Hermes-Rebello as Remi

Recurring

*Adan Maverick Carcano as Petey *Christine Lin as Mei-Lin *Michelle Mao as Amy *Joseph Mesiano as Captain Devar *Catia Ojeda as Monica *

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as Bob *Steven Chan as Fong * Sonita Henry as Dr. Olympia Pfeiffer *Victoria Blade as Kimber

Episodes

Background

In December 2021,

ordered 10 episodes of ''Surfside Girls'', based on

's graphic novels of the same name by Kim Dwinell.

and

were cast in the lead roles. Other crew members included writer, executive producer and showrunner May Chan; executive producers Paul Stupin, Lydia Antonini, Paul Davidson, and Jeff Brustrom; writers and executive producers Alex Diaz and Julie Sagalowsky Diaz; and the first two episode's director and writer America Young. In May 2022, Christine Lin and Catia Ojeda was reportedly cast in a recurring role.

Release

''Surfside Girls'' premiered on August 19, 2022, on Apple TV+.

References

External links

* {{Apple TV+ 2020s American children's television series 2020s American mystery television series 2022 American television series debuts American children's adventure television series American children's mystery television series Apple TV+ original programming Television series about children Television series about ghosts Television series about pirates Television series about teenagers Television series based on books Apple TV+ children's programming IDW Publishing adaptations