The first season of the American horror series Chucky, created by Don Mancini, premiered on Syfy and USA Network 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, and stars Brad Dourif reprising his role as the voice of the titular character, alongside Zackary Arthur, 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 Zackary Arthur as Jake Wheeler Björgvin Arnarson as Devon Evans Alyvia Alyn Lind as Alexandra "Lexy" Cross Teo Briones as Junior Wheeler Brad Dourif 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 as Charles Lee Ray in the 1980s (non-speaking)
Recurring
Devon Sawa as Logan Wheeler Sawa also portrays Lucas Wheeler Lexa Doig as Bree Wheeler Barbara Alyn Woods as Mayor Michelle Cross Michael Therriault as Nathan Cross Carina London Battrick as Caroline Cross Rachelle Casseus as Detective Kim Evans Fiona Dourif as Nica Pierce Dourif also portrays Chucky Jennifer Tilly as Tiffany Valentine Blaise Crocker as young Tiffany Valentine Tilly also voices her doll form that originated in Bride of Chucky. Christine Elise as Kyle Alex Vincent as Andy Barclay Annie M. Briggs as Rachel Fairchild Rosemary Dunsmore 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 Magic with his classic voodoo chant to Damballa. 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, Don Mancini, Zackary Arthur, Jennifer Tilly and Alex Vincent attended the New York Comic Con, 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
On Rotten Tomatoes, the first season holds an approval rating of 92% based on 36 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." Metacritic 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
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