The Villains of Valley View (original) (raw)
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American comedy television series
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| Genre | Comedy |
| Created by | Chris Peterson & Bryan Moore |
| Starring | Isabella Pappas Malachi Barton Reed Horstmann Kayden Muller-Janssen James Patrick Stuart Lucy Davis |
| Composer | Kenneth Burgomaster |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 37 |
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| Executive producer | Chris Peterson & Bryan Moore |
| Producers | Kenny Byerly Stefen Maekawa Pang-Ni L. Vogt & Aaron Vaccaro |
| Cinematography | Robin Strickland |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 24–25 minutes |
| Production companies | Britelite Productions It's a Laugh Productions |
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| Network | Disney Channel |
| Release | June 3, 2022 (2022-06-03) –December 1, 2023 (2023-12-01) |
The Villains of Valley View is an American comedy television series created by Chris Peterson and Bryan Moore that aired on Disney Channel from June 3, 2022 to December 1, 2023. The series stars Isabella Pappas, Malachi Barton, Reed Horstmann, Kayden Muller-Janssen, James Patrick Stuart, and Lucy Davis.[1] The series is available to stream on Disney+.[2][3]
Vic is a mad scientist who married electrical supervillain Eva. They have three children: Jake, Amy, and Colby. The family was previously in a villainous organization called the League of Villains led by the evil Onyx and operated in the city of Centropolis. When Onyx passes Eva over for a promotion to Chief Commander in favor of Slither, Amy tries to get Onyx to reconsider to no avail. Onyx insults the family, leading Amy to attack Onyx. Forced to flee Onyx's potential retaliation, the family goes on the run and settles in Valley View, Texas. They adopt the alias surname Madden and work to maintain ordinary lives while trying to keep themselves from being found by the authorities, superheroes, and Onyx's minions, while befriending their landlady's granddaughter Hartley.
- Isabella Pappas as Amy / Havoc,[4] a teenage supervillain with sonic powers, who stands up to the head of the League of Villains, forcing her family to go on the run
- Malachi Barton as Colby / Flashform,[4] Amy and Jake's younger brother who gains shapeshifting abilities after turning thirteen. He was originally named "Number 3" before getting a name. Colby is later revealed to be the Chosen One, a villain from each generation that develops multiple powers. Throughout the series, he has gained super-speed, invisibility, regeneration, kinetic manipulation, power transference through fist-bumping, and floating. Barton also voices Colby when he is in different forms.
- Reed Horstmann as Jake / Chaos,[4] Amy's brother with super-strength who wants to become a better person. He does get a job as a waiter at The Round-Up Can-Teen-A.
- Kayden Muller-Janssen as Hartley, the Maddens' neighbor and Amy's best friend who learns that the Maddens are supervillains
- James Patrick Stuart as Vic / Kraniac,[4] Amy's father who is a semi-competent mad scientist with genius-level intellect who makes different gadgets. In his civilian form, Vic becomes the substitute teacher of Valley View High School. The episodes "Family Secrets" and "Power Struggle" revealed that Vic had been the former superhero Silver Flame whose pyrokinetic powers were stripped from him by his brother Blue Granite on his parents' orders when they found out he was in love with Surge. Even though Vic's powers were lost during his kids' struggles to reclaim it, Colby transfers his kinetic manipulation to Vic.
- Lucy Davis as Eva / Surge,[4] Amy's mother with electrokinesis who was working to become the Chief Commander of the League of Villains only for Onyx to give it to Slither. Eva does different odd jobs before working as a waitress at The Round-Up Can-Teen-A.
- Patricia Belcher as Celia, Hartley's grandmother and the Maddens' landlady. The episode "Power Hungry" reveals that Celia has 7 ex-husbands where the 8th ex-husband is still missing.
- Steve Blum as Onyx, the leader of the League of Villains.
- Alec Mapa as Mr. Tennyson, a teacher at Valley View High School and member of the neighborhood watch who later becomes Valley View High School's principal.
- Isaiah C. Morgan as Milo, a student at Valley View High School who has a collection of superhero memorabilia. The episode "The Return" reveals that his real name is Milonius Theodore Cubbington V.
- Mariah Iman Wilson as Starling, a teenage superhero with flight, time-freezing abilities, and a powerful wind attack known as the Velocity Force who is Havoc's nemesis. The episode "A Superhero in Valley View" reveals that Starling's true identity is Judith.
- Harrison White as Robert, Celia's current boyfriend who is Valley View's chief of police.
- Giselle Torres as Gem, a popular student at Valley View High School who is Amy and Hartley's longtime nemesis.
On December 10, 2021, it was announced that Disney Channel had begun production in Los Angeles on Meet the Mayhems, originally scheduled to premiere in summer 2022.[5][6] The series was created by Chris Peterson and Bryan Moore, who also serve as executive producers and showrunners.[7][8] On April 28, 2022, it was announced that the series, under the new title of The Villains of Valley View, would premiere on June 3, 2022.[9] On August 23, 2022, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on June 15, 2023.[10][11] On October 2, 2024, it was announced that the series was cancelled after two seasons.[12]
Sourav Chakraborty of Sportskeeda said, "The Villains of Valley View proved to be quite a resounding success for the Disney Channel as it recorded good viewership and critical reception. The season also ended on a very interesting note, leading to an interesting premise for the second one."[18] Alex Reif of LaughingPlace.com asserted, "The Villains of Valley View primarily looks for laughs through over-the-top physical comedy or wacky characterizations. The storylines offer enough for parents to watch the show with their kids, but most of the laughs will be drawn exclusively from the show’s target audience."[19] Stephanie Snyder of Common Sense Media gave The Villains of Valley View a grade of 3 out of 5 stars, complimented the depiction of positive messages and role models, citing optimism, and said, "Silly Disney sitcom is fun for the whole family."[20]
The series was nominated for Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Live Action Program and Outstanding Cinematography for a Multiple Camera Live Action Program at the 2023 Children's & Family Emmy Awards.[21][22]
^ This episode was first released on Disney+ on June 22, 2022.
^ This episode was first released on Disney+ on July 27, 2022.
^ a b c This episode was first released on Disney+ on October 12, 2022.
^ a b c This episode was first released on Disney+ on June 16, 2023.
^ This episode was first released on Disney+ on August 16, 2023.
^ This episode was first released on Disney+ on October 4, 2023.
^ Lemieux, Elizabeth (July 1, 2022). "Villains Of Valley View: Where You've Seen The Cast Before". Screen Rant. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
^ Vitarelli, Alicia (June 21, 2023). "'The Villains of Valley View' return for Season 2 on Disney+ with big laughs and big choices". 6 ABC. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
^ Miller, Caroline (June 16, 2023). "The Maddens Return In The Second Season Of The Villains Of Valley View". MovieWeb. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
^ a b c d e "The Villains of Valley View". The Futon Critic. Retrieved June 4, 2022.
^ Petski, Denise (December 10, 2021). "'Meet The Mayhems' Live-Action Comedy Gets Series Order By Disney". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
^ Jirak, Jamie (December 11, 2021). "Meet the Mayhems: Disney Begins Production on Supervillain Family TV Show". ComicBook.com. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
^ "Disney Branded Television Has Begun Production on Meet the Mayhems, an Original Live-Action Comedy Series About a Supervillain Family That Suddenly Must Try to Be... Normal" (Press release). Disney Channel. December 10, 2021. Retrieved June 4, 2022 – via The Futon Critic.
^ Dick, Jeremy (August 23, 2022). "The Villains of Valley View Renewed for Season 2 by Disney Channel". MovieWeb. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
^ "Villains and Superheroes Are Taking Over Friday Nights with New Series The Villains of Valley View and Ultra Violet & Black Scorpion, Premiering Friday, June 3, on Disney Channel" (Press release). Disney Channel. April 28, 2022. Retrieved June 4, 2022 – via The Futon Critic.
^ "The Villains Are Victorious! Disney Branded Television Greenlights Second Season of The Villains of Valley View" (Press release). Disney Channel. August 23, 2022. Retrieved August 23, 2022 – via The Futon Critic.
^ Swift, Andy (May 5, 2023). "Disney Channel Sets Premiere Date for Villains of Valley View Season 2, New Series Pretty Freekin Scary — Watch". TVLine. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
^ Mitovich, Matt Webb (October 2, 2024). "The Villains of Valley View Cancelled at Disney Channel". TVLine. Retrieved October 2, 2024.
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^ a b "The Villains of Valley View Season 1 Episode Guide". Zap2it.
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^ a b "The Villains of Valley View Season 2 Episode Guide". Zap2it.
^ Chakraborty, Sourav (June 7, 2023). "When will The Villains of the Valley View season 2 premiere on Disney+? Plot, trailer, and more". Sportskeeda. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
^ Reif, Alex (May 27, 2022). "TV Review: "The Villains of Valley View" Adapts the "Wizards of Waverly Place" Formula to Super Villains". LaughingPlace.com. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
^ Snyder, Stephanie. "The Villains of Valley View TV Review | Common Sense Media". Common Sense Media. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
^ Coates, Tyler (November 2, 2023). "Children's & Family Emmy Awards: Disney Dominates Nominations". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
^ Schneider, Michael (November 2, 2023). "Children's & Family Emmys 2023 Nominees Announced, as NATAS Works Out Ceremony Plans (FULL LIST)". Variety. Retrieved March 19, 2024.