Series synopsis
Detention Adventure is a Canadian adventure family mystery television series that premiered on CBC Television on May 3, 2019. It stars Tomaso Sanelli, Jack Fulton, Alina Prijono and Lilly Bartlam.
Three nerdy friends and the school bully must get themselves thrown into detention to find the entrance to a labyrinth of trap-laden tunnels protecting the fabled hidden lab of Alexander Graham Bell.
Premise
Three nerdy friends and the school bully must get themselves thrown into detention to find the entrance to a labyrinth of trap-laden tunnels protecting the fabled hidden lab of Alexander Graham Bell.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Tomaso Sanelli as Brett Austin
- Jack Fulton as Norman 'Hulk' Bean
- Alina Prijono as Joy Jayadi
- Lilly Bartlam as Kelly Darnell
Guest cast
- Alexander Elliot as Gordon
- Eden Cupid
- Nicole Joy-Fraser as Mrs. Armitage
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 21 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | May 3, 2019 | May 3, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 10 | October 2, 2020 | October 2, 2020 |
| Season 3 | 1 | October 14, 2021 | March 11, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Catalyst Raign, Brett, and Joy set off elaborate pranks to earn a stay in detention which is located in the old library which is also the suspected entry point to Alexander Graham Bell's secret lab. Norman also enters the room and even finds the solution to the first clue which leads to the tunnel entrance. |
May 3, 2019 |
| 2 |
Spontaneous Generation Noise of the tunnel entrance find attracts Principal Lounsberry. It's Norman who buys time for the group to restore things and resume their proper place in the room. Day two and more pranks gets them into the tunnel where a secret door is discovered. |
May 3, 2019 |
| 3 |
The Power of Words Day three pranks get them back in the tunnel to decipher the clues to getting the secret door opened. Now all they need to do is pick some books to burn. |
May 3, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
History Repeating After an epic prank rocks Alexander Graham Bell Middle School, Raign, Brett, Joy & Hulk end up in detention. Only this time, it wasn’t them! The true prankster reveals themselves and wants to join them on their quest to find Ignatius Cockshutt’s long lost fortune. The group is reluctant until they discover she holds the clue that they have been looking for. |
October 2, 2020 |
| 2 |
The Past Reveals Itself The team tries to decipher their first clue in the detention room but are interrupted by local historian Miss Dumont, who stops by to take back what she believes belongs to the Historical Society. As punishment, the new fab five are assigned to perform in a historical reenactment of ‘The Legendary Life of Ignatius Cockshutt’. Not only will the play count for 80% of their midterm history grade, but just being in it will destroy any chance they have of ever being popular. |
October 2, 2020 |
| 3 |
Back Roads The detention team face their greatest challenge yet, convincing their parents to drive them across town. They follow their clue to a ‘haunted’ church that supposedly reveals your darkest fears. Kelly takes on the role of ‘new Hulk,’ which makes ‘old Hulk’ jealous. The team splits up to cover more ground, while Kelly stays behind to ‘keep watch.’ Scared and alone, they realize someone, or something is following them. |
October 2, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lost Key | October 14, 2021 |
| 2 |
Chiaroscuri-osity Our heroes follow their new clue to a path into the forest, but before they can venture too far, sirens blare and the kids are punished for being late for a bunk check. Now under the watchful eye of Miss Marner and Coach Rod, they must prank their chaperones to continue exploring in the woods - the ensuing navigation results in heart-to-heart conversations that eventually lead our team to their next clue, a switch, and a colour-coded contraption to decipher. |
March 11, 2022 |
| 3 |
Mixed Media Several failed attempts to solve the illuminated contraption result in the blowing of fuses needed to make the platform function - the kids realise that they must search the camp and its classroom buildings in order to steal the fuses they need to continue. The only catch is that all of the buildings have students in them, so the gang's mission is to infiltrate the classes, trick the kids, and steal the fuses. Will the group successfully replace the fuses? |
March 11, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CBC Television |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 3, 2019 |
| Last aired | October 14, 2021 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Friday |