Mako: Island of Secrets (2013)
An Australian fantasy adventure series where mermaids clash with a land-dweller boy who unexpectedly gains extraordinary powers at Mako Island.
Mako: Island of Secrets - Series Information
- Original Title: Mako: Island of Secrets
- First Air Year: 2013
- Last Air Year: 2016
- Created by: Jonathan M. Shiff
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Drama, Action, Adventure
- Content Rating (US): TV-G
- Number of Seasons: 3
- Number of Episodes: 68
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: July 26, 2013 (United States - TV-G), July 26, 2013 (Canada - G), July 26, 2013 (United Kingdom - U), July 26, 2013 (Germany - 0), July 26, 2013 (France - 10), July 26, 2013 (India - U/A 7+), July 26, 2013 (New Zealand - PG), July 26, 2013 (Australia - PG), July 26, 2013 (Brazil - 10), July 26, 2013 (Spain - TP), July 26, 2013 (South Korea - ALL)
- Networks: 10, Eleven
- Alternative Titles: Mako Mermaids (UK), Οι Γοργόνες του Μάκο: Υδάτινες Περιπέτειες (GR), Mako Mermaids - Vita da tritone (IT), H2O: A Ilha de Mako (PT), Русалки Мако (RU), Mako Mermaids: An H2O Adventure (US)
- Production Companies: Jonathan M. Shiff Productions
- Production Countries: Australia
Mako: Island of Secrets - Plot
Real-life mermaids, Sirena, Nixie and Lyla are part of a mermaid pod, which lives in the waters of Mako Island. As young members of the pod, it is their job to protect the Moon Pool and guard it from trespassers. But on the night of a full moon, the mischievous mermaid girls neglect their duties. Sixteen-year-old land-dweller Zac enters the Moon Pool and forms a special connection with Mako. Zac is given a fish-like tail and amazing powers. The mermaid pod is forced to leave Mako, leaving behind the three mermaid girls, cast out of the pod. They know there's only one way they will be allowed to rejoin the pod: They must get legs, venture onto land and take back Zac's powers – or risk being outcasts forever.
Mako: Island of Secrets - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see the magic of Mako Island come to life:
The mermaids are back and this time they're real.
Mako: Island of Secrets - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Jonathan M. Shiff
Main Cast
- Chai Hansen
- Amy Ruffle
- Allie Bertram
- Isabel Durant
- Gemma Forsyth
- Lucy Fry
- Ivy Latimer
- Alex Cubis
- Linda Ngo
- Nick Wright
Mako: Island of Secrets - FAQs
Is Mako: Island of Secrets related to H2O: Just Add Water?
Yes. Mako: Island of Secrets is a spin-off of H2O: Just Add Water, both created by Jonathan M. Shiff. The two series share the same fictional universe, and characters from H2O, including Rikki Chadwick played by Cariba Heine, make guest appearances in Mako: Island of Secrets.
How many seasons does Mako: Island of Secrets have?
Mako: Island of Secrets ran for three seasons totalling 68 episodes. Season 1 and Season 2 each contained 26 episodes, while Season 3 wrapped up the story with 16 episodes. The series concluded in 2016.
Who are the main actors in Mako: Island of Secrets?
The principal cast includes Chai Hansen as Zac Blakely, Lucy Fry as Lyla, Ivy Latimer as Nixie, Amy Ruffle as Sirena, Allie Bertram as Mimmi, Isabel Durant as Ondina, Gemma Forsyth as Evie McLaren, Alex Cubis as Erik, Linda Ngo as Weilan, and Nick Wright as Joe.
What is Mako: Island of Secrets about?
The series follows three young mermaids — Sirena, Nixie, and Lyla — who are banished from their pod after a teenage boy named Zac accidentally enters the Moon Pool on Mako Island and gains mermaid powers. The mermaids must venture onto land to reclaim his abilities and earn their way back into the pod.
When did Mako: Island of Secrets first air?
Mako: Island of Secrets premiered on July 26, 2013. It aired simultaneously across multiple countries including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, France, India, New Zealand, Brazil, Spain, and South Korea on that same date.
What is the content rating for Mako: Island of Secrets?
Mako: Island of Secrets carries a TV-G rating in the United States, making it suitable for all audiences. International ratings include G in Canada, U in the United Kingdom, PG in Australia and New Zealand, and equivalent family-friendly classifications in other territories.
Where was Mako: Island of Secrets filmed?
Mako: Island of Secrets was filmed in Australia, primarily on the Gold Coast in Queensland. The production made extensive use of the region's coastal landscapes, waterways, and studio facilities, which provided the lush tropical backdrop central to the series' mermaid mythology and island setting.
Who created Mako: Island of Secrets?
Mako: Island of Secrets was created by Jonathan M. Shiff, the Australian television producer behind the H2O: Just Add Water franchise. The series was produced through his company, Jonathan M. Shiff Productions, and broadcast on Australian networks 10 and Eleven.
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