Ruby and the Well

Ruby and the Well is a family fantasy TV show on BYUtv, premiered in America on February 27, 2022. The show features a present-day teenager whose father inherits an orchard in Emerald. This leads to the two moving to Emerald where Ruby discovers a wishing well. Once she makes contact with the wishing well, Ruby becomes the new keeper of the well and must grant the wells wishes so that the town can prosper. Season one (spring 2022) and season two (fall 2022) both contain ten episodes, with season 2 having been picked up before season 1 even debuted. On May 2, 2023 it was announced that the show had been renewed for season 3 on the show's Instagram page. On August 9, the show's Instagram page announced season 3 would premiere on BYUtv in September 30. On September 9, 2023, BYUtv officially announced that 'Ruby and the Well' has been renewed for a fourth season. The filming will take place in Toronto, Ontario. While they have not yet revealed the full production schedule or season release date, production is underway.

Plot
Ruby is a present-day teenager who is forced to move to Emerald after her father, Daniel, inherits an orchard. While exploring the property Ruby finds a wishing well and is shown a wish that she must help fulfill.

As a newcomer to the town Ruby has a hard time knowing whom to trust. However she quickly befriends two locals: Sam and Mina. With their knowledge of the town and her ability to reach out to others Ruby just might be able to bring the town of Emerald out of the economic depression it has been stuck in for years.

Main

 * Zoe Wiesenthal as Ruby O'Reilly. Ruby is a 14-year-old girl who moves to Emerald after her father, Daniel, inherits an orchard. She discovers a magic wishing well and becomes the keeper of the well. As keeper of the well she must help grant wishes that in turn will bless the town and bring them prosperity.
 * Kristopher Turner as Daniel O'Reilly. Daniel is a single father who loves Ruby. He moves to Emerald after he inherits the orchard because he and Ruby have lost everything after the recent loss of his wife.
 * Joel Oulette as Benjamin "Ben" Taggart (season 1). A resident of Emerald whose father died before the events of the series. He originally told the O'Reillys his name was Brett.
 * Lina Sennia as Mina Amani. Mina has a great deal of loyalty and is Ruby's best friend in Emerald. However she also refuses to do anything that could bring about any harm.
 * Dylan Kingwell as Sam Price. Sam Price is an adopted local who has never met his parents, but he has done a great deal of research on the myths and legends of Emerald. As such he knows all about the rumors of the keeper of the well and how wishes must be granted instead of received.
 * Paula Boudreau as Paula Price. Paula has lived her entire life in Emerald, and she wants to make a future for her adopted son Sam. She quickly befriends Daniel, but when her and Daniel have conflictual feelings on the well she must make a choice that could help or harm them all.
 * Nobahar Dadui as Ava Amani (main seasons 1–2; recurring season 3). Ava owns the town's hardware store and is Mina's mother.

Recurring

 * Sharron Matthews as Lucy LaFontaine. Lucy is the town busybody and the owner/operator of a florist shop
 * Patrick Haye as Vince Clark. A police officer in Emerald who occasionally helps Ruby. He is also the brother of Emily Taggart and step-uncle of Ben.
 * Jani Lauzon as Halona. The owner of the Orchard Grille.
 * Hannan Younis as Emily Taggart. Emily is a lawyer in Emerald and Ben's stepmother.
 * Steven McCarthy as Nathan Lutes. A man sent to Emerald to scope out land for a huge development.
 * Kyle Breitkopf as Sebastian Lutes. Nathan's son
 * Gabriel Darku as Peter "Pete" Evers. Pete is the owner and head mechanic at a local mechanic shop.
 * Genevieve DeGraves as Dee Abelard. The granddaughter of Lou Abelard and employee at Abelard's Salvage.
 * Michael Copeman as Liam O'Reilly. Daniel's father and Ruby's paternal grandfather

Season 3 (2023)
{{Episode table |background=#AED6F1 |overall=3 |season=3 |title=20 |director=15 |writer=40 |airdate=15 |country=U.S. |episodes= {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber  = 21 |EpisodeNumber2 = 1 |Title          = I Wish I Knew Where It Was |DirectedBy     = Felipe Rodriguez |WrittenBy      = Mike McPhaden |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|9|05}} (Family Channel) {{Start date|2023|9|12}} (byutv.org) |ShortSummary   = With her grandfathers blessing now fully in effect, Ruby is once again able to grant wishes. However the well drops a banger on the group when they learn of a brilliant bank heist where the money was never recovered that involves their teacher Mr. Ellis. What is his relation to the robbery though, and why does he wish he knew where the lost money was? Featuring: Zoe Wiesenthal as Ruby O'Reilly, Kristopher Turner as Daniel O'Reilly, Lina Sennia as Mina Amani, Dylan Kingwell as Sam Price, Paula Boudreau as Paula Price Recurring characters: Michael Copeman as Liam O'Reilly, Robert Clarke as Mr. Ellis, Patrick Haye as Officer Vince Clark, Jani Lauzon as Halona Tl'Izilani, Kwaku Adu-Poku as Mr. Abban Guest stars: Josette Jorge as Leah, Grant Nickalls as Nick Peters, Jenny Young as Shirley Janacek, Danilo Piljevic as Young Nick, Joanna Mandap as Mr. Abban's Fiancee, Luke Dietz as Young Ellis, Valerie Boyle as Barb |LineColor      = AED6F1 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber  = 22 |EpisodeNumber2 = 2 |Title          = I Wish I Could Stop This Monster |DirectedBy     = Felipe Rodriguez |WrittenBy      = Suzanne Bolch & John May |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|9|12}} (Family Channel) {{Start date|2023|9|30}} (BYUtv & byutv.org) |ShortSummary   = Ruby gets a wish that is extremely difficult to understand because it isn't a human wish. The wish comes from a dog. After doing some investigating Ruby and the crew learn the local vet, Dr. Halemani is being portrayed as a monster and he might need some help to overcome it. Meanwhile Mina gets accepted into a foreign exchange program that could send her to France. However Sam doesn't want to lose her because she's his longest friend. Featuring: Zoe Wiesenthal as Ruby O'Reilly, Kristopher Turner as Daniel O'Reilly, Lina Sennia as Mina Amani, Dylan Kingwell as Sam Price, Paula Boudreau as Paula Price Recurring characters: Nobahar Dadui as Ava Amani, Kyle Breitkopf as Sebastian Lutes, Patrick Haye as Officer Vince Clark, Parker Lauzon as Kevin Murphy, Robert Bazzocchi as Wes Russell Guest stars: Shaun Shetty as Dr. Halemani, Robyn Alomar as Aria, Kathryn Greenwood as Val, Nahanni Johnstone as Julia Alexa Shears |LineColor      = AED6F1 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber  = 23 |EpisodeNumber2 = 3 |Title          = I Wish I Could Rest in Peace |DirectedBy     = Felipe Rodriguez |WrittenBy      = Jay Vidya |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|9|19}} (Family Channel) {{Start date|2023|9|30}} (byutv.org) |ShortSummary   = Ruby gets a new wish from her ancestor, but this one could prove to be difficult since her ancestor is deceased. After talking with Sebastian, Ruby learns the wish might only be able to be fulfilled on November 2, the Day of the Dead. Meanwhile Sebastian must deal with his own problems when his dad, who is now the science teacher and points out that he needs his science project chosen by that evening. Featuring: Zoe Wiesenthal as Ruby O'Reilly, Kristopher Turner as Daniel O'Reilly, Lina Sennia as Mina Amani, Dylan Kingwell as Sam Price Recurring characters: Kyle Breitkopf as Sebastian Lutes, Steven McCarthy as Nathan Lutes, Michael Copeman as Liam O'Reilly, Genevieve DeGraves as Dee Aberlard, Islde Ardies as Viole O'Reilly, Josette Jorge as Leah Miranda Guest stars: Bill MacDonald as Wally Talbot, Debra McGrath as Sheila Pecham, William Jordan as Great Gambini, Pamela A. MacDonald as Customer, Maita Jackett as Evelyn Beth Cunningham |LineColor      = AED6F1 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber  = 24 |EpisodeNumber2 = 4 |Title          = I Wish He Knew the Whole Story |DirectedBy     = Kristopher Turner |WrittenBy      = Suzanne Bolch, John May, & Mike McPhaden |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|9|26}} (Family Channel) {{Start date|2023|9|30}} (byutv.org) |ShortSummary   = When he town library has to be closed due to some plumbing issues, the kids revert to the old community hall to figure out how to start the new wish. In it Sam begins to have big dreams about how the hall can make the city grow for youth, but Paula begins to wonder if it should instead be a historical site. Ruby quickly begins to realize the wisher is Paula herself wanting to find out stories from Sam's original family, but when they have blocked her off she's not sure how to proceed. Elsewhere Liam decides to invote Ruby's grandmother Carol for a lunch to try and put the past aside, but it could be very contingent on Ruby being present, something she's not sure she can do with the wish conflicts going on. Featuring: Zoe Wiesenthal as Ruby O'Reilly, Kristopher Turner as Daniel O'Reilly, Lina Sennia as Mina Amani, Dylan Kingwell as Sam Price, Paula Boudreau as Paula Price Recurring characters: Michael Copeman as Liam O'Reilly, Ben Carlson as Foster Brody, Robyn Alomar as Aria, Brian Paul as Langston Pritchard, Eric Peterson as Lou Aberlard Guest stars: Greg Ellwand as Paxton Price, Olunike Adeliyi as Henrietta Hartman, Wendy Lyon as Carol O'Reilly, Isaac Murray as Gabriel |LineColor      = AED6F1 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber  = 25 |EpisodeNumber2 = 5 |Title          = I Wish He was Dead |DirectedBy     = Roney |WrittenBy      = Suzanne Bolch, John May, & Ravi Steve Khajuria |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|9|30}} (byutv.org) {{Start date|2023|10|03}} (Family Channel) |ShortSummary   = After missing dinner with her Grandmother, Ruby is determined to take a break from the well. When the well begins to grow more intense due to being ignored she decides to at least find out what the wish is, but when she learns it is a death wish Ruby begins to realize she may need to get others involved to gain the comfort and support she needs to not only solve wishes but also keep her own sanity intact. Featuring: Zoe Wiesenthal as Ruby O'Reilly, Kristopher Turner as Daniel O'Reilly, Lina Sennia as Mina Amani, Dylan Kingwell as Sam Price, Paula Boudreau as Paula Price Recurring characters: Michael Copeman as Liam O'Reilly, Nobahar Dadui as Ava Amani, Patrick Haye as Officer Vince Clark, Wendy Lyon as Carol O'Reilly, Robyn Alomar as Aria, Josette Jorge as Leah Miranda, Langston Pritchard as Brian Paul, Kevin Murphy as Parker Lauzon, Isaac Murray as Gabriel Guest stars: Riley Davis as Corey Wheeler, Jackson Doner as Rory Wheeler, Robyn Daye Edwards as Pest Control Pam |LineColor      = AED6F1 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber  = 26 |EpisodeNumber2 = 6 |Title          = I Wish I Could Feel Love Again |DirectedBy     = Harvey Crossland |WrittenBy      = Rebecca Liddiard |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|9|30}} (byutv.org) {{Start date|2023|10|10}} (Family Channel) |ShortSummary   = In an attempt to continue fixing the friendships the well has broken, Ruby decides to have a best friend day with Mina. When the well calls Ruby for a wish though Mina decides to go spend time with Sebastian while Ruby and Sam attempt to solve her newest wish with both of them filling that neither knows enough about love to be successful. Elsewhere Daniel attempts to help raise the funds needed to fix the old community hall. Featuring: Zoe Wiesenthal as Ruby O'Reilly, Kristopher Turner as Daniel O'Reilly, Lina Sennia as Mina Amani, Dylan Kingwell as Sam Price Recurring characters: Kyle Breitkopf as Sebastian Lutes, Sharron Matthews as Lucy LaFontaine, Eric {eterson as Lou Aberlard, Kwaku Adu-Poku as Mr. Abban, Paul Braunstwin as Dennis Brogden Guest stars: Richard Waugh as Tim Russell, Robert Bazzocchi as Wes Russell, Kathryn Greenwood as Val, Michael Hough as Mike LaFontaine, Patricia Casey as Mrs. Vera, Jonathan Martin as Dino Kid's Dad, Ashton Ayres as Dino Kid, Lilli Furfaro as New Mother, Gene Abella as Actor 1, Charlie Seminerio as Actor 2, Jacob Boose as Actor 3, Toby Proctor as Moving Guy Actor. (Important update: on the air date of this episode on the family channel, it was supposed to air on Family channel on October 10, 2023 but when I watch it,  it was season 3 episode 4, so instead Season 3 episode 6 first aired on the familly channel on November 9, 2023 at 7pm Eastern time.) |LineColor      = AED6F1 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber  = 27 |EpisodeNumber2 = 7 |Title          = I Wish She Was Out of the Way |DirectedBy     = Harvey Crossland |WrittenBy      = Suzanne Bolch, John May, & Jennifer Daley |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|9|30}} (byutv.org) {{Start date|2023|10|17}} (Family Channel) |ShortSummary   = As Ruby tries to figure out how she can catch up on science, math, and English while granting wishes, she receives a wish involving archery sets and yellow paint. Ruby hopes to get through it fast, but she also worries if she doesn't do it right then nothing will be successful. Meanwhile Daniel continues to oversee the construction on the old community hall, but when he receives notice of a noise violation he must act quickly to find out who's responsible or risk having everything shut down. Featuring: Zoe Wiesenthal as Ruby O'Reilly, Kristopher Turner as Daniel O'Reilly, Lina Sennia as Mina Amani, Dylan Kingwell as Sam Price Recurring characters: Steven McCarthy as Nathan Lutes, Josette Jorge as Leah Miranda, Robyn Alomar as Aria, Jani Lauzon as Halona TL'Izilani, Sharron Matthews as Lucy LaFontaine, Nobahar Dadui as Ava Amani, Parker Lauzon as Kevin Murphy Guest stars: Liam MacDonald as Ronan, Jayne Eastwood as Ms. Grady |LineColor      = AED6F1 }} {{Episode list |EpisodeNumber  = 28 |EpisodeNumber2 = 8 |Title          = I Wish I Was the Next Well Keeper |DirectedBy     = Harvey Crossland |WrittenBy      = Suzanne Bolch & John May |OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2023|9|30}} (byutv.org) {{Start date|2023|10|24}} (Family Channel) |ShortSummary   = Ruby and Daniel prepare for a month long trip to Ireland to learn more about family history. However Ruby decides she should check with the well first and make sure there's no urgent wishes. As she does so, she gets a wish she never expected to hear. Someone else wishes they were the new well keeper. Has Ruby truly been fired, or is there something else hidden within the wish Ruby doesn't realize? Meanwhile Sebastian begins to wonder why Mina is always hanging out with Ruby and Sam and starts to investigate their history, but in the process he could destroy Mina's trust of him in everything. 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Production
Ruby and the Well is filmed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and is produced by WildBrain Studios and Shaftesbury Films. They have also used locations nearby such as Ancaster and Cambridge.

Release
In the United States, the show appears on BYUtv and is streamed at byutv.org and on the BYUtv App. In Canada the show airs on Family Channel and can be streamed on the FamilyTV channel on Prime Video. In New Zealand the series airs on TVNZ and is streamed on TVNZ+.

Accolades
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 * Canadian Screen Awards
 * Original Music, Drama
 * Lora Bidner, Robert Carli

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 * Canadian Screen Music Awards
 * Original Score, Dramatic Series or Special
 * Lora Bidner, Robert Carli

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 * Canadian Screen Music Awards
 * Original Main Title Theme Music
 * Lora Bidner, Robert Carli

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 * Children's and Family Emmy Awards
 * Music Direction and Composition for a Live Action Program
 * Lora Bidner, Robert Carli, Kyle Merkley

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 * Directors Guild of Canada
 * Directorial Achievement
 * Felipe Rodriguez

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 * Directors Guild of Canada
 * Directorial Achievement
 * Felipe Rodriguez

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 * Television Business International Content Innovation Awards
 * Live Action Kids Drama
 * N/A
 * Won

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 * Television Business International Content Innovation Awards
 * Kinds Launch of the Year
 * N/A
 * Won

Mythos
The power of the wishing well is based on Irish culture histories. Dating from pre-Christian times, these Irish holy wells were blessed after St. Patrick evangelized the island of Ireland. Many of these wells were later associated with saints, the most common being Patrick, Brigid of Kildare, and Ann, the mother of Mary.

These wells were not wells in which money was thrown in and wishes made. Instead they were wells where the water was believed to have healing powers and that the Saints would use to bless others and perform miracles. The visions Ruby receives from the well serve the same purpose: blessing others and allowing miracles to occur.