Name: Stillwater
Genre: Animation, Kids
Released: 2020-12-04
Rating: 7.6
Cast: James Sie, Eva Ariel Binder, Tucker Chandler, Judah Mackey

A zen panda teaches kids to chill? Sign me up for that coping mechanism.

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Wholesome chaosToddler mindfulnessVisual ASMR

Latest Episode

25 min

Season 4 • Episode 5

Latest

The Sleepover / Snow Day

Jul 31, 2025

Addy and her friends unknowingly make Lexi feel left out at a sleepover. Michael's complaints put a damper on Molly and Leo's first snowfall.

Overview

Animation Kids

Siblings Karl, Addy and Michael have a very special next-door neighbor: a wise panda named Stillwater. His friendship and stories give them new perspectives on the world, themselves, and each other.

Content warning

Emotional literacyPerspective-takingSibling dynamicsPresent-moment awareness

Standout Aspects

Cinematography

Studio Ghibli vibes with that soft watercolor dreamscape aesthetic.

Writing

Adapts Zen shorts into kid-accessible parables without being preachy.

Sound

Gentle score that won't make parents want to yeet the TV.

Best for:Kids·Background·Family

First AiredDec 4, 2020

StatusOngoing

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Paceslow

Intensitylow

Tonelight

Feellight

Seasons4·Episodes35

Top Cast

James Sie

Stillwater (voice)

Eva Ariel Binder

Addy (voice)

Tucker Chandler

Michael (voice)

Judah Mackey

Karl (voice)

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Cultural

Based on Jon J. Muth's 'Zen Shorts' picture books, which introduced Western kids to Zen Buddhism through animal fables. The show keeps that cross-cultural DNA intact.

Trivia

James Sie, Stillwater's voice actor, also voiced Jackie Chan in 'Jackie Chan Adventures' — so your kids' calm panda is technically the same guy who did cartoon martial arts screaming.