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Series One

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. Sirena, Nixie and Lyla are left behind, cast out of the pod. The mermaid girls know there is 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.

Outcasts

Episode 1.01
Netflix: July 26, 2013
Australia: July 26, 2013 (Ten, 4pm)
Germany: Sept 28, 2013 (KiKa)
Written by Sam Carroll
Directed by Evan Clarry

Young mermaids of the Mako Island pod, Sirena, Lyla and Nixie have the task of keeping trespassers off the magical island. On a full moon, they fail to stop a land boy, Zac, from falling into the sacred Moon Pool, and the power of the moon transforms him into a merman! As punishment the mermaids are banished from their pod as it flees Mako. To redeem themselves, the mermaids must find a way to turn Zac into normal boy once more.

Starring: Lucy Fry as Lyla, Ivy Latimer as Nixie, Amy Ruffle as Sirena, Chai Romruen as Zac

With: Dominic Deutscher as Cam, Gemma Forsyth as Evie, Rowan Hills as David, Brooke Lee as Carly, Jenna Rosenow as Aquata, Angelee Snow as Maya[an error occurred while processing this directive]

Note: the first 13 episodes of Mako Mermaids debuted on Netflix to an international audience in 120 countries on July 26, 2013. The final 13 episodes of series 1 followed in September. The distribution deal with Netflix also brought a commitment to a second series with hopes for a third (since confirmed). Series 1 was filmed from May 08 to October 12, 2012.

Getting Legs

Episode 1.02
Aus: August 02, 2013
Written by Anthony Morris
Directed by Evan Clarry

To rejoin the pod, Sirena, Lyla and Nixie must turn Zac from part-time merman to full-time land boy. With the power of Sirena's Moon Ring, the mermaids give themselves legs and walk on land to begin their task. But when Zac spectacularly uses his new-found powers for good, the mermaids realise their plan may be simple, but not easy.

With: Dominic Deutscher as Cam, Gemma Forsyth as Evie, Rowan Hills as David, John O'Brien as Dr. Blakely, Laura Keneally as Mrs Blakely, Victor Parascos as Mick, Millicent O'Hara as Swimming Girl, Alexandra McTavish as Swimming Girl's Mother, Piper Nairn as Girl at Traffic Lights

Meeting Rita

Episode 1.03
Aus: August 09, 2013
Written by Max Dann
Directed by Evan Clarry

Attempting to capture Zac in his natural environment, Sirena, Lyla and Nixie follow him to school. When their plan fails, the school principal, Rita Santos, confronts them and confiscates Sirena's Moon Ring. In trying to get the Moon Ring back, the mermaids uncover Rita's secret — she too is a mermaid! Begrudgingly, Rita agrees to help the mermaids while they're on land.

With: Dominic Deutscher as Cam, Gemma Forsyth as Evie, Rowan Hills as David, Brooke Lee as Carly, Deshay Padayachey as Biology Teacher, Monte as Poseidon, Kerith Atkinson as Rita

Lyla Alone

Episode 1.04
Aus: August 16, 2013
Written by Simon Butters
Directed by Evan Clarry

Nixie and Sirena go on their first shopping spree after discovering Rita's treasure. When a waitress spills a drink on Lyla, she rushes to the cool room — just before transforming into a mermaid!

With: Dominic Deutscher as Cam, Gemma Forsyth as Evie, Rowan Hills as David, Brooke Lee as Carly, Anna Mowry as Shoe Shop Owner, Jason Wilder as Service Man, Monte as Poseidon, Kerith Atkinson as Rita

Blizzard

Episode 1.05
Aus: August 23, 2013
Written by Sam Carroll
Directed by Evan Clarry

Rain keeps the mermaids indoors and unable to look for Zac. Lyla and Sirena try to use the Moon Ring to stop the rain, but they create a blizzard instead. Zac pretends to be "under the weather" to avoid his father's annual camping trip. Lyla and Sirena are afflicited by a mysterious illness.©tzuk

With: Dominic Deutscher as Cam, Rowan Hills as David, Brooke Lee as Carly, John O'Brien as Dr. Blakely, Laura Keneally as Mrs Blakely, Monte as Poseidon, Kerith Atkinson as Rita

Dolphin Tale

Episode 1.06
Aus: August 30, 2013
Written by Chris Roache
Directed by Evan Clarry

David's brother Joe has a new boat and the brothers take it out for a spin. When the fish finder locates a mysterious object, Joe pursues what is assumed to be a dolphin but it's not like any dolphin he's seen before. Meanwhile, the girls try to become friends with Zac hoping he will tell them his secret.©tzuk

With: Dominic Deutscher as Cam, Rowan Hills as David, Brooke Lee as Carly, Nick Wright as Joe, Kerith Atkinson as Rita

Zac's Pool Party

Episode 1.07
Aus: September 06, 2013
Written by Michael Joshua
Directed by Evan Clarry

Zac's struggle with his merman secret intensifies when his girlfriend, Evie, throws him a pool party. Lyla's continued efforts to try to get close to Zac draw out Evie's suspicions. A falling out with Cam costs Zac his secret.

With: Dominic Deutscher as Cam, Gemma Forsyth as Evie, Rowan Hills as David, Brooke Lee as Carly, John O'Brien as Dr. Blakely, Laura Keneally as Mrs Blakely, Emma Wright as Hannah, Kerith Atkinson as Rita

Zac's Return to Mako

Episode 1.08
Aus: September 13, 2013
Written by Sam Carroll
Directed by Evan Clarry

It's a full moon, and the mermaids think that if they keep Zac out of the moonlight, he'll lose his powers and return to his land-dwelling self.

With: Dominic Deutscher as Cam, Gemma Forsyth as Evie, Rowan Hills as David, Kerith Atkinson as Rita