The Thundermans (2013)

About The Thundermans

The Thundermans is a supercharged American sitcom aired by Nickelodeon in 2013. The series revolves around a superpowered family living a normal suburban life in Hiddenville. The plot mainly focuses on two twins, Phoebe and Max Thunderman, who attempt to balance their regular life with their superhuman abilities. Their family, although trying to live a quiet suburban life, often ends up in hilarious situations due to their supernatural powers.

Making / Production

The Thundermans was created by Jed Spingarn, and was produced by Jed Spingarn, Chris Tallman, and Scott Fellows. The show enjoyed immense popularity during its run and was broadcast in numerous countries worldwide.

Actors

• Kira Kosarin as Phoebe Thunderman - Kira played the role of the superheroine who uses her power for good and always tries to do the right thing, showcasing a perfect balance of heroism and adolescence.
• Jack Griffo as Max Thunderman - Jack portrayed the sibling rivalry perfectly as Max, who initially harbored dreams of being a supervillain but slowly changes his path.
• Addison Riecke as Nora Thunderman - Addison brought alive the character of Nora, the younger sister with laser-beaming eyes, displaying the innocence and wit of the character refreshing.
• Diego Velazquez as Billy Thunderman - Diego played Billy, the naive younger brother with super speed, showing how a child with supernatural abilities can still retain his childhood innocence.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series is filmed in front of a live studio audience.
• In the pilot episode, Rosa Blasi's character was originally named 'Barb', but it was later changed to 'Hank'.
• The show has aired a total of 104 episodes over 4 seasons.

Quotes

• "I may not be super smart, but I'm super cute." - Nora Thunderman
• "I'm not a sidekick, I'm a Thunderman." - Max Thunderman
• "Superheroes don't do easy." - Phoebe Thunderman

Music, Soundtrack

• The series features a catchy theme song titled "Livin' a Double Life".
• Other musical highlights include "Calling All the Monsters" by China Anne McClain and "Evil Like Me" by Kristin Chenoweth.
• The incidental music for the series was composed by Nick Pierone and John Adair.