Irish kids TV show about child living with autism returns for a second series

Incredible news for fans of the show.

An Irish kids TV show about a child living with autism is returning to the screen for a second season. Pablo tells the story of a five-year-old boy with autism. The smart, curious, and loving child uses his trademark 'magic crayons' to enter his 'art world,' a place where he can figure out unfamiliar feelings and take on daily challenges. The series first aired in 2017, positively disrupting children’s television when it became the first ever series to feature an all-autistic cast. It wasn't long before Pablo had garnered fans from around the world, with many praising the show's inclusivity and attention to sensitivity and accuracy. And now it's coming back for a second season. Delightful. The series has been recommissioned by RTÉ and BBC and will be returning to both kid-focused channels (RTÉjr and CBeebies) from October 7. "Pablo has become a firm favourite in the hearts and minds of all kids across the world," said show creator, Grainne McGuinness. "We couldn’t be prouder of the real-world impact our show has made and the Pablo team, both talent and production, has been working incredibly hard over the last two years to create a follow-up series that is as universally entertaining and meaningful as the last. “Now that we are at the periphery of the Pablo brand becoming much more than a TV show and an entire kids’ franchise, it’s more important than ever that we continue to appeal to all families without losing the important mission at our very core. "We want our show to be fun and charming so all kids fall in love with our hero, Pablo, and feel inspired by his incredible adventures, whilst encouraging the audience to appreciate the perspective of those who think differently and see the world in different ways." Pablo will air each weekday on RTÉJr at 6:00pm and 12:00pm at the weekends. On CBeebies, it will air in the afternoon at 2:35pm every day. Viewers can watch on-demand through BBC Player and RTE Player. There is also a dedicated Pablo YouTube channel for additional fun. Exciting times.