Kyle XY

About Kyle XY

"Kyle XY" is a science fiction drama television series that premiered in 2006. The show centers around a boy named Kyle, who wakes up in the forest outside of Seattle, Washington, with no memories of his past. Kyle acts like a newborn, with no understanding of many human conventions, from the simplest things like how to eat or drink, to the complexity of human emotions. As the series progresses, Kyle embarks on a journey to understand who he really is.

Making / Production

The series was produced by ABC Family, now known as Freeform. The creators of the series were Eric Bress and J. Mackye Gruber. During its runtime from 2006 to 2009, this series offered 3 seasons with a total of 43 episodes.

Actors

• Matthew Levy played the role of Kyle, who beautifully portrayed a unique, complex character who's learning about the world for the first time.
• Jean-Luc Bilodeau as Josh Trager, who is Kyle’s ‘adopted’ younger brother. His effortless performance resulted in creating a believable character who is blunt, comical yet caring.
• Marguerite MacIntyre as Nicole Trager, Kyle's foster mother, who convincingly portrays a character balancing personal, family, and professional aspects.
• Bruce Thomas played Stephen Trager, the father figure and head of the Trager family, aspiring to understand and support Kyle.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series does not reveal Kyle's true origins until the end of season 2, maintaining suspense throughout the series.
• Kyle XY didn't have a belly button, adding mystery to his character.
• The show was shot mostly in Vancouver, Canada even though the story is set in Seattle.

Quotes

• "Who am I? And why am I different?" - Kyle
• "Just because you're not like everybody else doesn't mean you're alone." - Nicole Trager

Music, Soundtrack

• The series featured music from contemporary artists such as The Fray and Snow Patrol, which perfectly suited its modern, young adult themes.
• The theme song of the series, "Finding Home", was composed by Michael Suby.