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Ages 8–12Ages 12+ Fantasy & Sci-Fi

Nightingale

About the show

Three teens with cancer discover a portal to a magical world of sentient machines, where they must fight a dark force and become the heroes they never thought...

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While exploring the halls of their hospital ward, three teens with cancer discover a portal that leads them to Nightingale, a magical world inhabited by a race of sentient machines. Dani, Rocco and Sarah embark on an epic adventure to save Nightingale from a malevolent force known only as The Darkness before it can breach the portal and infect our world. With the help of their empathetic doctor, whose mysterious connection to Nightingale is more than it appears, the diverse trio must face their fears and, in the process, confront the unknown of their own diagnoses. The journey offers them the chance to not only escape their pain and be kids again, but to finally feel like more than just victims of their disease. They might even have a chance to be heroes.

Fast Facts

Audience
Ages 8+
Network
GZM Shows
Format
Best in order
Typical length
23 min
Episodes
22
Seasons
2 seasons

Episodes

22 episodes

  1. Trick or Treat | 5

    15 min 24 October 2024

    In the epic conclusion, Dr. Shepherd grapples with his past, as Sarah, Rocco, and Dani go into battle with the Sparkeater, with the future of Nightingale hanging in the balance

  2. Only Questions | 4

    15 min 17 October 2024

    Dani, Sarah, Rocco and Dr. Shepherd come face-to-face with the Sparkeater in an epic battle that leaves a lasting mark

  3. Enter Sparkeater | 3

    12 min 10 October 2024

    When a villager is gravely injured, the Makri grow increasingly fearful that the Sparkeater is to blame Could Dr. Shepherd’s history in Nightingale help solve the mystery before it’s too late?

  4. A Night to Remember | 2

    18 min 3 October 2024

    Back in Nightingale, our heroes reconnect with Nails and their dragon friend, Anthus They meet Link, the charismatic leader of the Makri Steelguard, who has kept peace and calm in the village for years But with monstrous howls emanating from the forest, they begin to fear the existence of a mythical creature called the Sparkeater

  5. The Dream House | 1

    18 min 24 September 2024

    One year after the events of Nightingale, we join Dani, Sarah, Rocco and Dr. Shepherd reuniting on Halloween While trick or treating, they bravely enter The Dream House where rumor has it, kids disappeared many years ago Little do they know it also happens to be a portal to Nightingale

  6. Introducing: Nightingale Halloween

    1 min 24 September 2024

    The epic story of Nightingale continues It’s Halloween and the citizens of Nightingale are being hunted by a dark and elusive threat, a metal werewolf-like creature called the Sparkeater Dr. Shepherd, along with Dani, Rocco, Sarah, and their friend, Nails, must conquer their fears to defeat the Sparkeater and once again save Nightingale A special Halloween event with five thrilling and action-packed episodes

  7. GZM Rewind: Nightingale

    46 min 22 October 2026

    Jess, Chris and Dave from GZM Rewind share stories about the making of Nightingale. If you like this, tune into GZM Rewind to hear more Behind-The-Scenes action about Six Minutes and other hit GZM shows! For more great shows and to support GZM and listen early and ad-free, visit https://www.gzmshows.com/subscribe

  8. Life Everlasting | 12

    35 min 6 September 2023

    In the epic season finale, Dani’s life hangs in the balance as Dr. Shepherd deals with the consequences of the choices he made 30 years ago, while Rocco and Sarah face their deepest fears Can the Darkness be stopped before it engulfs Nightingale...and maybe our world, too?

  9. In the Beginning | 11

    31 min 30 August 2023

    Dr. Shepherd narrates the heartbreaking story of his first trips to Nightingale, the loss of his friend...and the birth of The Darkness

  10. Many Happy Returns | 10

    27 min 23 August 2023

    With Dani out of commission, Sarah and Rocco must continue the quest on their own As the Darkness drives them apart, a new villain emerges with an even deeper history in Nightingale

  11. We are Stardust | 9

    22 min 16 August 2023

    Dani reels from a terrible loss and receives troubling news about her own condition Dani, Rocco and Sarah’s parents look for answers from Dr. Shepherd, but are instead confronted by his adversaries

  12. Suits of Armor | 8

    23 min 9 August 2023

    A new threat challenges Dr. Shepherd and his entire hospital Dani, Sarah and Rocco begin their journey to save Nightingale, but the minions of the Darkness put them - and Nails - in immediate peril

  13. Warrior, 14th Level | 7

    20 min 2 August 2023

    WIth George by their side, Dani, Rocco and Sarah seek clues from an ancient Makri known as The Seer But with the doors left open, something escapes from Nightingale

  14. Dragonheart | 6

    23 min 26 July 2023

    Dr. Shepherd finally comes clean about his long connection to Nightingale He attempts to stop Dani, Sarah and Rocco from returning, but they find new allies in Dani’s Uncle Lawrence…and a young adventurer named George

  15. What’s up, Nerds? | 5

    23 min 19 July 2023

    Dani meets a mysterious girl who sends her and Rocco on a quest to retrieve a powerful item from the depths of a “Lake with No Bottom.” Sarah finds herself in a confrontation with Dr. Shepherd But is he a friend…or a dangerous foe?

  16. Dragon Companion | 4

    32 min 12 July 2023

    When The Darkness attacks, Nails saves the day by calling on a surprising new skill Dr. Shepherd attempts to stop Dani, Rocco and Sarah from their mission

  17. The Outcast | 3

    30 min 5 July 2023

    The trio gets a less-than-warm greeting from the residents of Nightingale Does Dr. Shepherd have a secret connection to this strange world?

  18. Enter Night | 2

    22 min 28 June 2023

    Dani, Rocco and Sarah encounter the powerful force terrorizing Nightingale before being yanked back to the real world Will they play it safe…or try to become heroes?

  19. The Elevator | 1

    32 min 21 June 2023

    Dani, Rocco and Sarah, patients at Dr. James Shepherd’s Nightingale Children’s Hospital, follow a strange noise to an elevator which takes them to a place they could never imagine, a place full of wonder…and Darkness

  20. Introducing: Nightingale

    1 min 26 April 2023

    Three teens discover a portal to Nightingale - a magical world of sentient beings and a mysterious past - in the sub-basement of their cancer ward Can they save Nightingale from The Darkness before it breaks through the portal and infects our world? New episodes of Nightingale premiere weekly starting June 21, wherever you get your podcasts

  21. Mina and Lucy's Guide to Slaying Dracula: The Night Before Halloween

    17 min 15 October 2026

    Every week this October we're bringing you a few GZM shows you may not have heard before that are scary good and perfect for the Halloween season! This week we bring you... Chapter 1 of Mina and Lucy's Guide to Slaying Dracula entitled, "The Night Before Halloween."

  22. The Ghost of Jessica Majors: Just Plain 11

    29 min 8 October 2026

    Every week this October we're bringing you a few GZM shows you may not have heard before that are just perfect for the Halloween season! This week we bring you... episode 1 of The Ghost Of Jessica Majors, presented by Pinna.fm. While awaiting the arrival of his soon-to-be stepfather and stepsister from New York City, Luke meets a distant relative - one who’s been dead for nearly 150 years!

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