July 2020

Posted: 26 July 2020 

“Ollie’s Pack” is one of Nickelodeon’s newest shows. Like “It’s Pony,” it’s not based on an existing property or a consumer product so that’s part of what drives me to this show. This show was produced by Nelvana. I grew up with Nelvana shows in the past but in recent years, it’s like these Nelvanas have been mediocre. Because they’re showing this on Nickelodeon, I’m bypassing these factors and giving this a go. I don’t know why I keep watching “Ollie’s Pack,” I just watch it to feel younger. 

Character/Overall Design 

I’m glad the design didn’t turn out like its pilot short “Monster Pack.” The design of that short was just horrendous. If you’ve ever seen “Cupcake and Dino” (Netflix, 2018) (also created by OP’s co-creator, Pedro Eboli), you’ll see the design is similar to “Ollie’s Pack.” Thank Mark Satterthwaite for the same feel on both shows. The design is not my favorite, but it helps with the show’s individuality on Nickelodeon. Also, I’m not a huge fan of the techno, video game-like music. Sounds more suited toward “Glitch Techs” (Netflix, 2020-present) (yes, I’m currently watching that, too). However, I will have a certain title card cue music in my head that I think is neat. 

Canadian Through and Through 

Without looking at the credits, there are clues throughout this series that prove this show is Canada-based. Some of those clues include a hockey stick in Ollie’s room and some French phrases Ollie slides into his speech (je ne sais quoi, joie de vivre). I have a thing for Canadian animation. Even as a young girl, I could sense a Canadian show just by watching a few minutes of the show. That’s another thing that keeps me coming back to watch this show. The theme song’s singer seems to have a Canadian accent to top it all off. 

Try It! 

Don’t be too quick to give up on this show. The later episodes seem better. This show has grown on me somehow. It could be the fact I have access to Nickelodeon and watching these newer, original Nick shows make me feel younger. It’s good to know Nickelodeon is green-lighting more original shows rather than shows based on popular movies which is what drove me away from Nick in the first place (around 2007). Like I said about, “It’s Pony,” please support Nickelodeon’s original shows. It will encourage them to make more shows that we can potentially try and like.