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N00b
Genre
Created by
  • Victoria Boult
  • Rachel Fawcett
Based onn00b
by Victoria Boult and Rachel Fawcett
Directed by
  • Victoria Boult
  • Josh Frizzell
Starring
  • Max Crean
  • Jaxson Cook
  • Shervonne Grierson
  • Felicia To'a
  • James Sexton
  • Caleb Nazzer
  • Zac O'Meagher
Music by
  • James Gibb
  • Oliver Johnston
Country of originNew Zealand
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
  • Kathleen Anderson
  • Joshua Frizzell
  • Annabelle Lee-Mather
ProducerRachel Fawcett
CinematographyDaryl Wong
EditorAnnie Hubbard
Running time21–24 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkThree
Release17 October 2024 (2024-10-17) –
present

n00b is a New Zealand coming-of-age romantic comedy-drama television series created by Victoria Boult and Rachel Fawcell, based on their TikTok web series of the same name. It was first broadcast on Three on 17 October 2024. It stars Max Crean as Nikau, a high school student who becomes a social outcast after being outed. It also stars Jaxson Cook, Shervonne Grierson, Felicia To'a, James Sexton, Caleb Nazzer, and Zac O'Meagher.

Premise

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Set in Gore, New Zealand in 2005, Nikau, a popular high school student, becomes a social outcast after being outed. Struggling with his identity, he embarks on a journey to discover his sexuality and self-acceptance with his new friends.

Cast

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Main

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  • Max Crean as Nikau Bennett, a high school student who is outed as gay.
  • Jaxson Cook as James, a new student who is an emo kid.
  • Shervonne Grierson as Lauren Conrad "LC", Nikau's girlfriend who has ambitions to leave Gore.
  • Felicia To'a as Clara Fekitoa, LC's best friend.
  • James Sexton as Christian, Nikau's best friend and Clara's boyfriend.
  • Caleb Nazzer as Stephen
  • Zac O'Meagher as Daniel

Recurring

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  • Ryan O'Kane as Principal Wilson, the school's principal.
  • Bree Peters as Aroha Bennett, Nikau's mother and the school's rugby coach.
  • Joni Watson as Taylor, the school's social outcast.
  • Mark Mitchinson as Norman Conrad, LC's father who owns a video rental shop.
  • Peter Feeney as John Bennett, Nikau's father.
  • Deanna Chiang as Li Conrad, LC's mother.
  • Suli Moa as Fetu Fekitoa, Clara's father.

Guest

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Episodes

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No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"I Am Not Okay"Josh FrizzellVictoria Boult17 October 2024 (2024-10-17)
2"The Worst Day of Lauren Conrad's Life"Josh FrizzellVictoria Boult17 October 2024 (2024-10-17)
3"The Real Clara Shady"Victoria BoultVictoria Boult17 October 2024 (2024-10-17)
4"Invercargill Is For Lovers"Victoria BoultVictoria Boult17 October 2024 (2024-10-17)
5"The Midnight Snack Club"Victoria BoultMalinna Liang17 October 2024 (2024-10-17)
6"10 Things I Love About Gore"Josh FrizzellVictoria Boult17 October 2024 (2024-10-17)

Production

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In 2022, director Victoria Boult and producer Rachel Fawcett created a web series on TikTok, titled n00b, garnering more than 1.5 million views. Boult described the series as it "explores the impact of social media's rise on young people".[1] In June 2023, it was reported that the series would be adapted into a television show on ThreeNow and Three through a partnership with Great Southern Television. It also received a NZ$1,499,541 production grant from NZ On Air.[2]

In December 2023, the project was announced as part of Warner Bros. Discovery New Zealand's programming slate for 2024.[3] In February 2025, the series was selected to be presented at the Berlinale Series Market in Market Selects program.[4]

Release

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All episodes were made available for streaming on ThreeNow on 17 October 2024, with subsequent weekly airings on Three.[5] In April 2025, the series was selected to compete in the Short Form Competition program at the 2025 Canneseries.[6]

International distribution

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In December 2023, it was reported that French distribution company Ogle had acquired the show's international distribution rights.[7] Netflix acquired the show's distribution rights in Australia, releasing it on 13 February 2025.[8] The series became available for streaming in France on Canal+ starting from 29 April 2025.[9]

References

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  1. ^ Khan, Nabeelah (30 September 2024). "n00b: From TikTok to the Big(ger) Screen". Debate. Archived from the original on 22 March 2025. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
  2. ^ "Jono's back on screen and so are n00bs". NZ On Air. 6 June 2023. Archived from the original on 4 February 2025. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
  3. ^ "Warner Bros. Discovery reveals 2024 line-up". StopPress. 8 December 2023. Archived from the original on 16 February 2025. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
  4. ^ Roxborough, Scott (17 January 2025). "Berlinale Series Market to Screen Spanish Crime, Kiwi Comedy, and Korean Apocalypse Show". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on 9 February 2025. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
  5. ^ "New Local Comedy N00b Premieres October 17 On ThreeNow And Three". Scoop. 4 October 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
  6. ^ Hopewell, John; Keslassy, Elsa (1 April 2025). "Canneseries Unveils Lineup, Including J.J. Abrams' 'Duster,' 'The Walking Dead: Dead City,' 'The Agency'". Variety. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
  7. ^ "Oble secures globally distribution of New Zealand series "n00b"". Senal News. 12 December 2023. Archived from the original on 18 March 2025. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
  8. ^ Fry, Andy (17 February 2025). "Netflix Australia picks up 'TikTok to TV' youth drama n00b". The Drop. Archived from the original on 20 March 2025. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
  9. ^ Prisco, Camille (7 May 2025). "De TikTok à CANNESERIES : pourquoi n00b est la série teen à ne pas rater". Canal+. Retrieved 21 May 2025.
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