Nickelodeon Is Set to Conquer YouTube with ‘Kid Cowboy’ Series

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Nickelodeon is moving beyond its classic TV roots by launching its first original animated series on YouTube. The show, Kid Cowboy, is made for preschoolers and introduces a futuristic world called Esperanza.

The story follows Kid Cowboy and his best friend, Luna, as they protect their community with the help of robot horses. Created by Grammy-nominated songwriter Freddy Wexler, the series also features music composed by Wexler and Grammy-winning producer Emilio Estefan.

Described as a fresh take on cowboy culture, Kid Cowboy is filled with diverse characters, flying robo-horses, and engaging music. Wexler called the show ‘a futuristic playground’ that reimagines what kids’ entertainment can be, especially in a world where streaming and short-form videos dominate.

The series made its debut on the Blaze and the Monster Machines YouTube channel, which has 6 million subscribers. Nickelodeon’s YouTube network, which the team built up in 2019, includes over 50 channels with 200 million combined subscribers.

These channels focus on specific audiences and genres, featuring popular franchises like SpongeBob SquarePants and Paw Patrol. Kaplan sees YouTube not as the final destination but as the launchpad for future franchises.

Kaplan shared that Kid Cowboy features play-along adventures similar to Blaze, encouraging kids to solve problems alongside the characters. The series also includes bits of Spanish, like Nickelodeon’s classic Dora the Explorer.

Estefan expressed his excitement, saying, ‘Growing up, I never saw kids like me in Westerns. This show changes that.’ He hopes the series teaches bravery, kindness, and staying true to oneself.

If Kid Cowboy performs well, it could expand into a dedicated YouTube channel, longer episodes, or even movies.

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