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The Dangerous Book for Boys

The story of a middle-class family coping with the sudden passing of their beloved patriarch Patrick, a whimsical inventor who touched the lives of all who knew him. Devastated, his family finds hope in a guide book he created for his sons. The book is a how-to guide for childhood that inspires fantasies for his youngest son, Wyatt (Gabriel Bateman). While in his fantasy world, Wyatt reconnects with his father and learns life skills that help him navigate the real world. The series also stars Erinn Hayes as Beth, the matriarch of the family who is trying to raise her boys as a single parent.

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Chris Diamantopoulos
Patrick
Gabriel Bateman
Wyatt McKenna
Drew Powell
Dash McKenna

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

How to Walk on the Moon

Fri, Mar 30, 201831 mins

As the McKenna family struggles to express their feelings about the loss of Patrick, Uncle Terry, Patrick's twin brother, reappears in their lives. The boys are given The Dangerous Book for Boys, and Wyatt soon finds himself caught up in vivid fantasies inspired by it, and must navigate both a mission to the moon and his family's emotions.

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Awards

  • 2019 - DGA Award - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children's Programs - nominated

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