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Hello, Movie Mavens! Welcome back to the B Movies Blog. Today, we’re popping Nanalan’ into the ol’ VCR. 

If you’re anything like me, you’ve become obsessed with the world of Nanalan’. 

Mona and Russer are both BIG MOODS, and watching all of the reels, lives, and episodes of Nanalan’ brings me unparalleled joy. 

If you’re unfamiliar with Nanalan’, let me give you a little primer (hate the movie, but love the word). 

Nanalan’ is a children’s show that focuses on three-year-old Mona, who stays with her Nana while her mother works. 

Nana teaches Mona various life lessons with the help of her Jack Russell Terrier, named Russell, who Mona calls “Russer.” 

Nana’s neighbor, Mr. Wooka, also puts on puppet shows in his backyard for the trio that usually align with the theme of the episode. 

The vibe I bring to the function

Nanalan’ started all the way back in 1999 with its creators, Jamie Shannon and Jason Hopley, voicing Mona and Nana, respectively. 

Much like The Adventures of Pete & Pete, the series began as a series of shorts that would eventually turn into a season of full-length episodes. 

Unfortunately, it seemed as though Nanalan’ would be lost to the masses mid-aughts, as a result of Nickelodeon passing on another season. 

The crazy part is, it was well-received by critics. 

Heck, it even won two Gemini Awards. 

But, as we know all too well, networks sometimes don’t listen to critics and/or viewers and get cancellation happy. 

The good news is, this story has a happy ending. 

If this image doesn’t thaw your cold, dead heart, I don’t know how to help you 

Nanalan’ saw a massive resurgence in popularity at the end of 2023, thanks to TikTok. 

And, honestly, the rest is history. 

Nanalan’ is all over social media, and the creators have reprised their roles for Instagram Lives and Reels. 

The Nanalan’ YouTube channel drops shorts and full-length episodes weekly. 

Nanalan’ has even reached the likes of Hot Topic, and I’ve never bought a shirt so quickly in my entire life. 

I think Nanalan’ made a resurgence when we needed it most. 

The world is horrifying, and if the puppets of a little green girl, her grandmother, and a saucy Jack Russell Terrier are bringing us joy, I say we embrace it.