Series synopsis
Raising Dion is an American drama sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Netflix on October 4, 2019. It ended on February 1, 2022. It was created by Carol Barbee. It stars Alisha Wainwright, Ja'Siah Young, Jason Ritter and Gavin Munn.
A widowed mom sets out to solve the mystery surrounding her young son's emerging superpowers while keeping his extraordinary gifts under wraps.
Premise
A widowed mom sets out to solve the mystery surrounding her young son's emerging superpowers while keeping his extraordinary gifts under wraps.
Premise: Energy never dies, it just takes a different form.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Alisha Wainwright as Nicole Warren
- Ja'Siah Young as Dion Warren
- Jason Ritter as Pat
- Gavin Munn as Jonathan
- Sammi Haney as Esperanza
Guest cast
- Dakota James Alden Lane as Runner boyfriend
- Claudine Mboligikpelani Nako as Liz Roberts
- James Devoti as Rob Michaels
- Butch Hammett as Deputy Wayne Miller
- Paden Fallis as Chief Security Officer
- Robert Pralgo as Mr. Beavers
- Teddy Cole as Stoner Kid
- Diana Chiritescu as Jill Noonan
- Jazmyn Simon as Kat
- Kylen Davis as Malik
- Antonia Gentry as Wendy
- Lauren Halperin as Receptionist
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 17 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 9 | October 4, 2019 | October 4, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 8 | February 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
ISSUE #101: How Do You Raise a Superhero? Widowed mom Nicole struggles to raise her only child Dion, not knowing the second-grader possesses powers beyond anyone's comprehension. |
October 4, 2019 |
| 2 |
ISSUE #102: Fortress of Solitude Dion's powers continue to perplex an increasingly on-edge Nicole. Pat volunteers to investigate a possible lead into Mark's past. |
October 4, 2019 |
| 3 |
ISSUE #103: Watch Man Following a run-in at school, Nicole has a difficult but necessary conversation with her son. A mysterious figure from Mark's past resurfaces. |
October 4, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
ISSUE #201: A Hero Returns Two years after clashing with the Crooked Man, Dion tries to live a normal life while developing his powers. A new student joins Dion's class. |
February 1, 2022 |
| 2 |
ISSUE #202: Sankofa A figure from Nicole's past returns, causing chaos and confusion. Dion shows new classmate Brayden the ropes. Sparks fly between Nicole and Tevin. |
February 1, 2022 |
| 3 |
ISSUE #203: Monster Problem Using their powers, Dion and Brayden ditch school — sort of. David takes an interest in Pat's potential. Esperanza battles nerves at the auditions. |
February 1, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 4, 2019 |
| Last aired | February 1, 2022 |
| Status | canceled |