Kiff (TV series)
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Directed by | Allison Craig |
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Opening theme | "Kiff Main Title Theme" (written by Nic Smal, Brad Breeck, and Lucy Heavens) |
Ending theme | "Kiff End Credit Theme" (written by Nic Smal) |
Composer | Brad Breeck |
Country of origin | United States South Africa[1] |
Original language | English |
No. of seasons | 2 |
No. of episodes | 52 (list of episodes) |
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Running time | 22 minutes |
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Network | Disney Channel[a] |
Release | March 10, 2023 present | –
Kiff[b] is an animated musical comedy television series created by Lucy Heavens and Nic Smal and produced by Disney Television Animation in association with Titmouse, Inc.[1] It follows the lives of two friends, Kiff Chatterley, an anthropomorphic orange squirrel, and Barry Buns, an anthropomorphic blue rabbit, who find themselves in various shenanigans around the fictional city of Table Town. The series debuted on March 10, 2023, on Disney Channel,[2] and received positive reviews from critics for its humor and animation.
The show was renewed for a second season, which premiered on March 15, 2025,[3] The show was renewed for a third season in February 2025, ahead of the second season's premiere.[3]
Synopsis
[edit]Set in Table Town, a mountainous island surrounded by animals and magical creatures, the series centers on the adventures of a young, optimistic, and happy-go-lucky anthropomorphic squirrel named Kiff, whose best intentions often lead to complete chaos, and her best friend Barry, a sweet and mellow rabbit. The two take the island by storm with their endless adventures and zest for life.[4][5]
Characters
[edit]Main
[edit]- Kiff Chatterley (voiced by Kimiko Glenn[6]) is a young and optimistic squirrel who is the protagonist of the series. She tends sometimes to be reckless but is thankfully never afraid of being responsible and standing up for what she believes in. Her internet alias is "Kifftastic4" over on TableToob. In "Nicknames", it is revealed that "Kiff" is just her nickname. Her real name, however, has yet to be revealed. However, in season 2, Barry refers to Kiff multiple times as "Kifferson", implying that may be her real name. Her design closely resembles an American red squirrel.
- Barry Buns (voiced by H. Michael Croner[6]) is a sweet and mellow rabbit who is Kiff's best friend and sidekick. His full name is Barrington Augustus Buns III; when he first met Kiff, she asked if she could call him "Barry". Barry has since gone by the latter name.
Recurring
[edit]Kiff's family
[edit]- Martin Chatterley (voiced by James Monroe Iglehart[7]) is Kiff's absent-minded father who loves popcorn and orange juice. His internet alias is 'SmartyPrance116' over on TableToob. He secretly wanted to be an ice skater during his youth. "No Dad Ideas" reveals that he works as a less-than-successful inventor.
- Beryl Chatterley (voiced by Lauren Ash[8]) is Kiff's mother and Martin's wife, who works as a college professor.
- Pat Chatterley (voiced by Andy Merrill) is Kiff's paternal uncle who lives in a condo, rides a motorcycle and works as a cruise director.
Barry's family
[edit]- Mary Buns (voiced by Rachel House[9]) is Barry's warm and kind New Zealand-accented mother.
- Harry Buns (known professionally as DJ 11:30) (voiced by Josh Johnson[10]) is Barry's somewhat cynical older teenage brother and an aspiring DJ.
- Terri Buns (known professionally as Terri Two-Bowls) (voiced by Nichole Sakura[11]) is Barry's older sister and Harry's younger sister, who is a social media influencer and has a job as a pizza deliverywoman.
- Kristophe Buns is Barry's one-eared baby brother, who is usually seen with Farley, a toy robot that once belonged to Harry. He is the youngest in the Buns family.
Kiff's crew
[edit]- Reggie Racona (voiced by Eric Bauza) is a nerdy but loyal gray, black, and white raccoon in Kiff and Barry's class. In "Fresh Outta Grandmas", he is revealed to have two moms who both have two moms who are both divorced. He aspires to be a video game programmer, as shown in "Weird Delivery". He is also a member of a secret society that congregates in a cave alongside Glarbin, Liz K., and a gerbil, as shown in "Harry's Maturity Crisis".
- Renée du Bedat (voiced by Mary Mack) is a raspy-voiced female brown warthog in Kiff and Barry's class.
- Candle Fox (voiced by Vella Lovell) is a popular and rich female red fox in Kiff and Barry's class, Roy's daughter, and Kiff's frenemy. In "Two Truths and a Bunny", Candle is revealed to be the leader of her own group called the "Abras" (a pun on candelabra). Her parents are also divorced, as revealed in "Fresh Outta Grandmas".
- Trevor Angstrom (voiced by Tom Kenny) is a socially deprived brown and tan hedgehog in Kiff and Barry's class, whose desire for friendship makes him antagonistic in certain episodes. He becomes friends with Candle in "Friendship in the Time of Cheese Caves".
Table Town Middle School staff
[edit]- Principal Secretary (voiced by Nic Smal) is a South African-accented secretary bird who is the principal at Kiff and Barry's school. He aspired to be a principal ever since he was in high school. He, Glarbin Gloobin, Sweepy Steve, and Ms. Moufflé have their own group called "The Table Town Riddler's Society."
- Helen (voiced by Lucy Heavens) is an eccentric, selfish, and egotistical 712-year-old witch who is Kiff and Barry's drama teacher.
- Miss Deer Teacher (voiced by Deedee Magno Hall) is a 33-year-old fallow deer who is Kiff and Barry's teacher. She used to be a stand-up comedian before she became a teacher. She still unironically plays with dolls and stuffed animals whenever she's at home.
- Mr. Ri-Peppa (voiced by Eric Bauza) is a somewhat unprincipled striped skunk and teacher. When not teaching a class, he serves as an announcer in sporting events held at the school.
- Miss Tulane (voiced by Lucy Heavens) is a German-accented unicorn who is the school's art teacher. She wears white boots and a pink scarf.
- Sweepy Steve (voiced by Kent Osborne) performs janitorial duties at Table Town Middle School. At the beginning of each episode, he is pasting an advertisement on the same billboard as the episode title. He is a member of "The Table Town Riddler's Society" and has been shown to have a love for musical theater. In "Life on the Inside," he is seen running detention. He is prone to suddenly falling asleep under sunbeams. He is always seen accompanied by a broom.
- Secretary Prince (voiced by Eugene Cordero) is a satyr who works as the secretary to Principal Secretary.
Other Table Town Middle School students
[edit]- Billiam (voiced by Eric Bauza) is a young male blue Billy goat wearing a jacket in Kiff and Barry's class, who is best friends with Candle.
- Patty Hoot (voiced by Sophie Kim) is a young female light yellow parakeet with glasses in Kiff and Barry's class.
- Gareth (voiced by Tom Kenny) is a stoic grey hyrax wearing a black T-shirt and one of Kiff's classmates
- Darryn Gherkinheim (voiced by Tom Kenny) is a neurotic yellow and brown reticulated giraffe in Kiff's class
- Snekole is a green viper with a blue baseball cap in Kiff and Barry's class; unlike the others, he doesn't talk and is mostly silent, although he has yet to have a voice actor.
Other recurring and some minor characters
[edit]- Roy Fox (voiced by Eric Bauza) is Candle's father who is the president of Foxhole Productions, as well as a TV producer for reality TV shows such as "Table Town Has Talent," "Table Town's Cringiest Wannabes," "The 5 Jerks", and "Dancing on the Tables".
- Miss Moufflé (voiced by Aparna Nancherla) is a giraffe librarian who runs the local library in Table Town. She takes her duties as a librarian seriously, particularly when it comes to maintaining silence in the library. She regularly shushes noisy library patrons, and considers the library's soundproof "hush room" to be her "happy place". She, Principal Secretary, Glarbin Gloobin, and Sweepy Steve have their own group called "The Table Town Riddler's Society."
- Pawva Mugg (voiced by Katie Crown) is a mink who is the town's barista.
- Trollie (voiced by Rhys Darby) is a troll who lives under the town's bridge. He speaks with a New Zealand accent.
- Glarbin Gloobin (voiced by Steve Little) is a frog who is the de facto mayor of Table Town and runs the city’s lost and found. He values doing a lot of paperwork before applying an action. He, Principal Secretary, Sweepy Steve, and Miss Moufflé have their own group called "The Table Town Riddler's Society."
- The Pone (voiced by Eugene Cordero) is an alpaca who lives next door to the Chatterleys. Martin claims to like him despite often shooing him away from certain affairs.
- Cherry Berry (voiced by Eric Bauza) is the operator for the town's old aerial tram that the crew get trapped in. Before she can restart the tram and get the kids to safety, the Pone asks her out on a date. The two later get married in "Here Comes the Wedding Episode."
- Gordon (voiced by H. Michael Croner) is a sphynx cat who offers free samples to grocery shoppers. He used to be ageist, refusing to serve children. However, his perspective on children changes when he is struck by Helen's spell, which was originally intended for Beryl. Despite his small stature, Gordon is quite strong; he once single-handedly carried a delinquent hare twice his size, who was trying to eat all his samples. Besides offering free samples, Gordon is also a cashier.
- The Wall of Goat (voiced by Nic Smal) are a herd of ancient, white mountain goats with brown and grey horns who possess telepathic abilities and live on a wall in the Outskorts of Table Town. The Wall make themselves available to anyone seeking answers or advice regarding any matter; they also have a son named Little Louis, who once visited Kiff's school but left to fulfill his career as an airplane designer.
- Dr. Lyon (voiced by Kent Osborne) is a lion who is Table Town's resident doctor.
- Michaela Oats (voiced by Mary Mack) is a teenage horse and a student at Table Town High School.
- Rat (voiced by H. Michael Croner) is a grey rat (as his name applies) who runs a store that sells hats and mattresses. He wears a patterned wizard hat, a bowtie, and two mats on his feet.
- Ghost Wolf (voiced by H. Michael Croner) is a white wolf with an eerie-looking ghostly form who is seemingly scary but is actually revealed to be a bit protective and has a passion for painting. He resides in a cave.
- Flam Bingo (voiced by Gary Anthony Williams) is a flamingo and Table Town's preeminent brunch DJ agent who becomes interested in Harry as a potential client.
- Nick Namé (voiced by Danny Pudi) is the manager of the Table Town Mall Cinema.
- Beverly (voiced by Lauren Ash) is an Irish-accented pigeon who left Table Town after disappointing her neighbors with her home decorations that did not conform to the Halfway There Day tradition. She returned after Centaur Claus corrected the citizens on what the holiday was really about. She is fond of elegance and is skilled in volleyball.
Guests
[edit]- Kim Popularé (voiced by Vella Lovell) is a ring-tailed lemur who is Candle's friend. She used to study at Tuft Pierre, a private school mostly attended by affluent and insolent pupils, before transferring to Table Town Middle School. She, at first, spoke with a Swedish accent and went by the pseudonym Kennedy. But after Barry beats her in a game of identifying facts and lies, she disclosed her true name, and began speaking in an American accent.
- Scarm Scaremly (voiced by Andy Daly) is a candy-loving demon who Barry accidentally summons from a book after accepting a dare from Kyle Lyon, Michaela Oats, and Nick Namé.
- Mav (voiced by Kent Osborne) is a sheep in a black jacket and one of a few students sent to the detention room for delinquency. Kiff met him when she was sent to detention for standing in class trying to keep her classmates in their seats. When Kiff helps him and the other delinquents escape, they reform and become committed to their schooling.
- Roo (voiced by Shirley Henderson) is the leader of a colony of highly intelligent biting mushrooms, which also includes her father Cedric. As an invasive species, the biting mushrooms roam Table Town in search of new spaces to invade.
- Banana (voiced by Michaela Dietz) is a living banana who escapes from Helen's apartment and tries to keep Kiff to herself.
- Rhonda (voiced by Judy Greer) is the manager of the Cocina Island resort who accused her best friend of melting ice sculptures before realizing they all just melted due to heat.
- Granite Rockberg (voiced by Orville Peck) is a geologist who operates the Rock Hall of Fame.
- Baby New Year (voiced by Tim Heidecker) is a cute baby who lives in a floating, clock-themed mansion at the Prime Meridian and can get very cranky.
Episodes
[edit]Season | Segments | Episodes | Originally released | ||
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First released | Last released | ||||
Pilot | — | ||||
1 | 58 | 30 | March 10, 2023 | February 10, 2024 | |
Specials | October 5, 2024 | January 21, 2025 | |||
2 | TBA | TBA | March 15, 2025 | TBA |
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]In 2017, creators Nic Smal and Lucy Heavens first met each-other when they were animators for Triggerfish Animation Studios, as the duo claimed that they 'spoke the same comedy language'.[12][13] Conception for the series began in December 2017,[13] and was eventually optioned by Disney five months later.[12][14] On June 17, 2021, during the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, it was announced that Lucy Heavens and Nic Smal were developing the series, originally entitled Donk (later entitled Kiff).[4][5] According to the duo, the series is inspired by their experiences growing up in Cape Town,[4] while Heavens described it as a series "about a kid who lives with her parents and goes to school" whose comedy focuses on the world and characters featured.[1] Senior vice-president for Disney Channel's animation Meredith Roberts said, "Lucy and Nic are a brilliant creative team who produced a fresh and funny series with vibrant visuals that help bring the friendship between a squirrel and a bunny to life in a unique way".[4] The series is produced by Disney Television Animation and Titmouse, Inc., with Kent Osborne serving as co-producer and story editor,[4][1] and Winnie Chaffee producing.[6] It consists of 22-minute episodes, composed of two 11-minute segments.[4][5] Edward Mejia, a Disney executive, oversees the series.[15]
On June 13, 2023, Disney Television Animation announced that the series was renewed for a second season.[16] In June 2024, a third season was announced but officially confirmed by February 2025, ahead of the second season's premiere.
Music
[edit]Most episodes of Kiff have at least one musical number per episode. Brad Breeck produces the show's music.[4][5]
All soundtracks and singles were released by Walt Disney Records.
Albums
[edit]Season 1
[edit]Kiff: Season 1 (Original Soundtrack) | |
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Soundtrack album by Cast – Kiff | |
Released | June 30, 2023 May 3, 2024 (re-release) |
Recorded | 2023 |
Studio | John Williams Music Stage, Sony Pictures Studios, Culver City, California |
Genre | Soundtrack |
Length | 27:35 |
Label | Walt Disney Records |
Producer | Nic Smal Brad Breeck |
Kiff: Season 1 (Original Soundtrack) is the soundtrack album for the first season of Kiff.[4][5]
The album was first released under the title Kiff (Original Soundtrack) on June 30, 2023, with eight tracks.[17] This marked the first release of the songs "Sweet Compromise" and "Things", whose parent episodes ("I Like to Move It!" and "You Can't Handle the Tooth!") would air later in the year.
No. | Title | Performer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Kiff Theme Song" | Kiff - Cast | 1:28 |
2. | "Kids with a Calling" | Kimiko Glenn • H. Michael Croner • Josh Johnson • Nic Smal | 3:00 |
3. | "Things" | Glenn • Croner | 1:18 |
4. | "Don't Get Better Than This" | Smal | 2:18 |
5. | "We Are Goat" | Cast | 0:45 |
6. | "So Chunky" | Glenn • Vella Lovell | 1:30 |
7. | "Sweet Compromise" | Glenn • Croner • Mary Mack | 1:32 |
8. | "Got Character" | Glenn • Croner • Smal • Lovell • Mack • Lovell • Eric Bauza • Tom Kenny • Brooke Dillman • Lucy Heavens • Cast | 4:30 |
9. | "The Scarm Song" | Andy Daly | 1:57 |
10. | "Hungee Squirrel" | Cast | 1:04 |
11. | "Room to Rent" | Glenn | 1:48 |
12. | "Never Going Back" | Smal • Eugene Cordero | 1:22 |
13. | "We’re at the Prom" | Glenn • Croner | 2:24 |
14. | "Right Here with You" | Glenn • Croner • Nichole Sakura • Bauza • Kenny • Lovell • Heavens • Smal • Cast | 2:31 |
Total length: | 27:35 |
Season 2
[edit]Kiff: Season 2 (Original Soundtrack) | |
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Soundtrack album by Cast – Kiff | |
Released | July 25, 2025 |
Studio | John Williams Music Stage, Sony Pictures Studios, Culver City, California |
Genre | Soundtrack |
Length | 29:51 |
Label | Walt Disney Records |
Producer | Nic Smal Brad Breeck |
A soundtrack featuring songs from the second season of Kiff, titled Kiff: Season 2 (Original Soundtrack), was released on July 25, 2025. The album features seventeen tracks.[18]
No. | Title | Performer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Welcome to My Mind" | Kimiko Glenn | 1:53 |
2. | "Trash Clumpers" | Glenn • H. Michael Croner | 1:50 |
3. | "Buckets and Slides" | Glenn • Croner | 1:54 |
4. | "Good Morning" | 2:23 | |
5. | "Hard for Me" | 2:15 | |
6. | "Second Place" | 1:55 | |
7. | "You Can Do Magic" | 1:23 | |
8. | "Good Morning Table Town School" | Glenn • Croner • Vella Lovell • Tom Kenny | 1:31 |
9. | "Left Hangin'" | 2:28 | |
10. | "Don't Let the Madness In" | 1:40 | |
11. | "Love's a Type of Magic" | 2:44 | |
12. | "Something to Confess" | 3:08 | |
13. | "I Love You but You're Fired" | 2:11 | |
14. | "So Fluffy" | 1:44 | |
15. | "The Roof, the Basement" | Ash • Iglehart | 2:46 |
16. | "Backpack" | 1:11 | |
17. | "I Will Always Find You" | 2:59 | |
Total length: | 27:35 |
Singles
[edit]Two singles have been released alongside the two Kiff standalone specials. The first, "Creeping Closer", was released on October 4, 2024, to commerate the release of "The Haunting of Miss McGravy's House"; the second, "Show Them the Light", was released on January 15, 2025, for "Lore of the Ring Light".
No. | Title | Performer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Creeping Closer" | Kimiko Glenn • H. Michael Croner | 2:09 |
2. | "Show Them the Light" | Glenn | 2:38 |
Animation
[edit]In addition to co-producing, Titmouse, Inc. also provides the animation for the series (with its overseas animation being provided by Yearim).[19][20]
Release
[edit]Kiff premiered simultaneously on Disney Channel and Disney XD on March 10, 2023, with the show's first six episodes released on Disney+ a day later.[2][21] In June 2022, it was announced that the first season of the series would have 30 22-minute episodes.[19]
Reception
[edit]Critical response
[edit]Scott Tobias of The New York Times said that Kiff serves as a gateway to the gentle irreverence and surrealism found in animated favorites like Adventure Time and Phineas and Ferb. They described Kiff as a unique series that could appeal equally to parents and their young children.[22] Joel Keller of Decider found Kiff to be a well-crafted buddy comedy. They noted that the humor in the series is character-driven and extends beyond typical children's comedy, while saying that the show also touches on relatable themes, such as Kiff's lack of understanding of family sharing. Keller appreciated the world-building in Kiff, and concluded that the series is enjoyable for both kids and parents, saying it offers surreal fun and smart humor that makes it a worthwhile watch.[23]
Kristin Smith of Plugged In stated that Kiff effectively showcases themes of friendship, kindness, silliness, sacrifice, and love. They concluded that the series, while earning its rating for some angst and off-putting comments, is appreciated for its witty writing and ability to emphasize the value of childhood friendship.[24] Tony Betti of LaughingPlace.com rated Kiff 4 out of 5 and asserted that it carries a nostalgic 90s tone, reminiscent of shows like Rocko’s Modern Life, with subversive humor that might go over the heads of younger viewers but resonate with adults. Betti found that the show’s bright, vivid visuals and simple shapes are eye-catching, while saying its witty storylines and relatable characters ensure lasting appeal. The inclusion of fictitious sponsors from Table Town during the title cards of each episode was also praised.[25]
Tessa Smith of Mama's Geeky gave Kiff a score of four out of five and found it to be a good choice for a family-friendly show, delivering humor that resonates with both adults and children, praising the series for its fun, quirky style and distinctive animation. Smith asserted that while Kiff is less adult-oriented than Adventure Time and Regular Show, it still provides humor that entertains viewers of all ages, and also includes subtle life lessons about family, friendship, and honesty, integrated in a way that is not overly preachy.[26] Ashley Moulton of Common Sense Media gave the series a grade of four out of five stars, praised the depiction of positive messages and role models, citing the presence of characters demonstrating kindness, and said, "Quirky buddy comedy celebrates kid friendships".[27]
Accolades
[edit]Year | Award | Category | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
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2023 | Children's and Family Emmy Awards | Outstanding Main Title and Graphics | Kiff | Nominated | [28][29] |
Outstanding Voice Directing for an Animated Series | Sam Riegel | Nominated | |||
2024 | Children's and Family Emmy Awards | Outstanding Children's or Young Teen Animated Series | Antonio Canobbio, Lucy Heavens, Ben Kalina, Chris Prynoski, Shannon Prynoski, Nic Smal, Winnie Chaffee, Matt Burns, Kayla Reid and Kent Osborne | Nominated | [30][31] |
Outstanding Original Song for a Children's or Young Teen Program | "Things" | Nominated | |||
Kidscreen Awards | Kids Programming - Best New Series | Kiff | Nominated | [32] | |
2025 | GLAAD Media Award | Outstanding Kids & Family Programming or Film – Animated | Kiff: The Haunting of Miss McGravy's House | Nominated | [33] |
Annecy International Animation Film Festival | TV Film | "Kiff is Good at Sports" | Nominated | [34] |
In other media
[edit]Browser games
[edit]- Kiff: Reel Good Time.[35]
Notes
[edit]References
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- ^ a b Thompson, Avery (January 24, 2023). "Lauren Ash & More Stars To Recur In Disney Channel Series 'Kiff': Exclusive Theme Song Reveal". Hollywood Life. Retrieved January 24, 2023.
- ^ a b Alexa, L'Wren (February 6, 2025). "Disney Branded Television Renews 'Kiff' for Season 3". Animation World Network. Retrieved February 6, 2025.
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- ^ a b c d e "Disney Channel Is Nuts for 'Kiff,' New Original Animated Buddy-Comedy From South African Creators Lucy Heavens and Nic Smal Gets Series Greenlight" (Press release). Disney Branded Television. June 17, 2021. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved February 8, 2022 – via Disney General Entertainment Content.
- ^ a b c Schneider, Michael (October 6, 2022). "Kimiko Glenn, H. Michael Croner to Voice Disney's New Animated Series Kiff (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 12, 2023.
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- ^ a b Zahed, Ramin (February 27, 2023). "'Kiff' Creators Lucy Heavens & Nic Smal Gives Us the Scoop on Their Colorful Disney Comedy". Animation Magazine. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
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Among the titles he's overseen are...the upcoming Kiff and Primos for Disney Channel
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- ^ Dickinson, Jeremy (June 18, 2021). "Disney greenlights South African toon Kiff". Kidscreen. Archived from the original on January 1, 2022. Retrieved July 27, 2022.
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- ^ Tobias, Scott (August 15, 2024). "The 50 Best TV Shows and Movies to Watch on Disney+ Right Now". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
- ^ Keller, Joel (March 15, 2023). "'Kiff' Disney Plus Review: Stream It Or Skip It?". Decider. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
- ^ Smith, Kristin (March 15, 2023). "Kiff". Plugged In. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
- ^ Betti, Tony (March 6, 2023). ""Kiff" Is The Light and Refreshing Animated Series Disney Branded TV Needs". LaughingPlace.com. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
- ^ Smith, Tessa (March 7, 2023). "New Disney Series Kiff Is An Absolute Blast - Mama's Geeky". Mama's Geeky. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
- ^ https://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/kiff
- ^ 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.
- ^ Schneider, Michael (December 12, 2024). "Children's & Family Emmys 2024 Nominations: 'Percy Jackson,' 'Sesame Street,' 'Spiderwick Chronicles' Lead; Ceremony Moves to March". Variety. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
- ^ Verhoeven, Beatrice (December 12, 2024). "NATAS Reveals Nominees for 3rd Annual Children's and Family Emmy Awards". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
- ^ "2024 NOMINEES & WINNERS". Kidscreen. June 9, 2025.
- ^ Lewis, Hilary (January 22, 2025). "GLAAD Media Awards: 'Wicked,' 'Queer,' The Hollywood Reporter Among Nominees". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ "Official selection 2025 - TV Films". Annecy Festival. June 9, 2025.
- ^ "Play Kiff: Reel Good Time | Disney Channel Games". DisneyNow. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
External links
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- Animated television series about squirrels
- Disney Channel original programming
- American English-language television shows
- Television series by Disney Television Animation
- 2020s South African television series
- South African animated television series
- Culture of South Africa
- Animated television series about rabbits and hares
- Animated television series set on fictional islands