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The Mysterious Dark Matter

Episode 3.01
Tue, November 09, 2010
Written by Stephen Campbell
Directed by Andrew Merrifield

In a case of mistaken identity, the entire city turns against Captain Extraordinary when an evil super-villain virtually identical to X begins to strip superheroes of their powers. Can Captain X stop the mysterious Dark Matter, save the city and restore his name? Things have gotten complicated at home too with the Aliens morphing into some kind of hibernation pod and Ben's mother, Laura, being hospitalized with a strange illness. Not to mention it's Ben's first day at City Central Polytech, where he meets beautiful student Wendy Choo...

Cast: Carl Dixon as Ben Wilson, Patrick Morrison as Roy Bottle, David McPhail as Harry Seaforth, Robyn Maclean as Shani Rai, Hannah Marshall as Vicki Van Horten, Madeleine Lynch as Laura Wilson, John Leigh as Dave Ruben, Ian Mune as Incredible Master Zero, Caleigh Cheung as Wendy Choo, Peter Feeney as Mayor Jackson, Mark Wright as Terry Wilson, Todd Emerson as Lars Tinkle, Tanya Pouwhare as Dana Dinkley, Mike Edward as Thorg, Tobias James as Captain X Double, Andrew Clay as Mister Fabulous, Paul Norell as Barkeep, Annie Roach as Electro Woman, Alex Barker as Head Technician

Note: Paul Norell (the bartender) played The Conjurer in episode 1.05

He Who Laughs Last

Episode 3.02
Written by Paul Yates
Directed by Andrew Merrifield

After Nemesis headquarters blows up Captain X, the Amazing Friends are on the hunt for Renfield and ICE when the Comedian steals an ancient joke book from the City Central Museum. With rumors circulating in the comedy criminal underworld that an auction is about to take place to sell the book (with profits going to rebuild Renfield's lair) the AEF are running out of time. Things get even more complicated with the appearance of the Wraith — can the AEF save Harry's son and stop Renfield?

Cast: Carl Dixon as Ben Wilson, Patrick Morrison as Roy Bottle, David McPhail as Harry Seaforth, Robyn Maclean as Shani Rai, Stuart Devenie as Renfield, Tyler-Jane Mitchell as Ice, Mick Innes as The Comedian, Madeleine Lynch as Laura Wilson, John Leigh as Dave Ruben, Colin Moy as The Wraith, Ian Mune as Incredible Master Zero, Caleigh Cheung as Wendy Choo, Tanya Pouwhare as Dana Dinkley, Todd Emerson as Lars Tinkle, Amy Waller as Hail, Julia Hyde as Sleet, Barnie Duncan as Ryan, Kevin Williams as Barman, Tarun Mohanbhai as Doctor, Stephen Campbell as Evil Councillor, Ann Coc-Kroft as Mrs Kravitz, Michael Bajko as Mr Kravitz, Misisrona Puni as Eric, David Tolwer as Collector

Note: Julia Hyde replaces Stephanie van der Wel in the role of Sleet

So You Think You Can Jest!

Episode 3.03
Written by Jon Bridges & Stephen Campbell
Directed by Simon Raby

City Central is caught up in the latest reality television craze when The Jester 'goes straight' and presents his own show, 'So you think you can Jest'. While the rest of City Central is convinced, Captain X and the AEF are sure the Jester is up to no good. With a bit of investigative work the AEF discover that Renfield is using the Jester's new show to brainwash the tweens of City Central to destroy the AEF. At home Laura and Dave sit Ben down to tell him some big news — Laura isn't sick, she's pregnant and he's going to be a brother!

Cast: Carl Dixon as Ben Wilson, Patrick Morrison as Roy Bottle, David McPhail as Harry Seaforth, Stuart Devenie as Renfield, Tyler-Jane Mitchell as Ice, Hannah Marshall as Vicki Van Horten, Robyn Maclean as Shani Rai, Madeleine Lynch as Laura Wilson, Colin Moy as The Wraith, Mick Innes as The Comedian, Ian Mune as Incredible Master Zero, Julia Hyde as Sleet, Amy Waller as Hail, Leslie Stager-Jacques as Mayor Peterson, Tanya Pouwhare as Dana Dinkley, Mike Havoc as Jester, David de Lautour as Parker Pen, Mike Ginn as Loyd, Robert Bruce as Mr McNab, Jon Bridges as Simon

The Assassin

Episode 3.04
Written by Jon Bridges & Stephen Campbell
Directed by Simon Raby

Captain X saves the city when Mayor Peterson's expensive new satellite defence system is attacked by a strange computer virus, "The Assassin". The AEF have to track down the source of the virus and defeat it without the help of the Termite when he goes see Master Zero about his son, The Wraith. Wired also has a family surprise when she goes into the digital subworld and meets her father.

Cast: Carl Dixon as Ben Wilson, Patrick Morrison as Roy Bottle, David McPhail as Harry Seaforth, Robyn Maclean as Shani Rai, Madeleine Lynch as Laura Wilson, Ian Mune as Master Zero, Leslie Stager-Jacques as Mayor Peterson, John Leigh as Dave Ruben, Todd Emerson as Lars Tinkle, Tanya Pouwhare as Dana Dinkley, Calvin Tuteau as The Atomiser, Robert Bruce as Mr. McNab, AJ Hay as Rocket Scientist, Andrea Kelland as Mrs Bridges, Andy Conlon as Gang Leader, Bill Crisp as 1st Mate, Krishan Kanhai as Taxi Driver

Jack O'Lantern

Episode 3.05
Written by Kathryn Burnett & Stephen Campbell
Directed by Simon Raby

The AEF battle they're sweetist villain yet when Jack O'Lantern emerges from the rubble of the Applegate Chocolate factory. Jasper Applegate turns into Jack O'Lantern when his factory is destroyed by his Chocolator, a machine that turns everyday objects into chocolate. Jasper blames the AEF on the malfunction and is determined to destroy them and City Central by turning everyone and everything into chocolate. The AEF must stop Jasper in time to make it to the City Central Polytechnic's Halloween dance. Ben's relationship with the Wendy Choo becomes more serious — much to Vicki Van Hortons displeasure.

Cast: Carl Dixon as Ben Wilson, Patrick Morrison as Roy Bottle, David McPhail as Harry Seaforth, Robyn Maclean as Shani Rai, Leslie Stager-Jacques as Mayor Peterson, Todd Emerson as Lars Tinkle, Tanya Pouwhare as Dana Dinkley, Stuart Devenie as Renfield, Amy Waller as Hail, Julia Hyde as Sleet, Tyler-Jane Mitchell as Ice, Hannah Marshall as Vicki Van Horten, Caleigh Cheung as Wendy, Matt Baker as Jack O'Lantern/Jasper, Marak Sumich as Sven, Chris Campbell as Neville, Mark Hendry as Petman, Keri Maaka as Councillor

Lock, Stock and Baritony

Episode 3.06
Written by Rob Cassels & Stephen Campbell
Directed by Jon Bridges

Ben Wilson gets a painful lesson in the importance home security when the insignia is stolen by a couple of petty thieves. Meanwhile, Tony Baritony who is trying his best to go straight and sell mobile phones finds himself caught up in dodgy dealings with a criminal called Nick the Greek. When Nick finds himself in possession of the insignia, tries to sell it to Renfield and gives it to Tony for safekeeping, things get really tricky. With the AEF, Renfield and Nick all on the hunt for the insignia — it's anyone's guess who'll get to it first.

Cast: Carl Dixon as Ben Wilson, Patrick Morrison as Roy Bottle, David McPhail as Harry Seaforth, Robyn Maclean as Shani Rai, Hannah Marshall as Vicki Van Horten, Stuart Devenie as Renfield, Tyler-Jane Mitchell as Ice, Amy Waller as Hail, Julia Hyde as Sleet, Madeleine Lynch as Laura Wilson, Mark Mitchinsen as Tony Baritony, Kaleb Mearns as Dutch, Greg Smith as Irish, Paul Glover as Nick The Greek, Phoebe Falconer as Felicity, Wesley Dowdell as Dean, Justine Smith as Madame Lulu, Jamie Bowen as Gary, Kelson Henderson as Officer Moody, Will Wallace as Officer Doody, Ben Crowder as Reg Butterworth, Gavin Anderson as Bad Barry

Notes: Annie Whittle played Madame Lulu in episode 2.12. Phoebe Falconer returns as Felicity Cartwheel, the role was played by Sara Standring in series 2

Dark Matter Rising — Part 1

Episode 3.07
Written by Stephen Campbell & Paul Yates
Directed by Steve Saussey

Renfield and Ice get more then they bargained for when they enlist the help of Doctor Victor Zeno to resurrect super villain Dark-Matter. Dark-Matter begins to destroy the city and tries to gather more and more energy, until the only place left for him to suck energy from is the sun itself. Dark-Matter gets more powerful while Captain X gets weaker and weaker, the sun darkens and things don't look good for the AEF or City Central.

Cast: Carl Dixon as Ben Wilson, Patrick Morrison as Roy Bottle, David McPhail as Harry Seaforth, Robyn Maclean as Shani Rai, Hannah Marshall as Vicki Van Horten, Stuart Devenie as Renfield, Tyler-Jane Mitchell as Ice, Caleigh Cheung as Wendy, Leslie Stager-Jacques as Mayor Peterson, Todd Emerson as Lars Tinkle, Tanya Pouwhare as Dana Dinkley, Tobias James as Captain X Double, Jonathan Brugh as Zeno, Gillian Baxter as Professor Brainchild, Leigh Hart as Mezzimo, Steve Saussey as Head Geologist, Michelle Fitz-William as Nurse [Francesca Fityus], Scott Curtis as Class Wag, Jayna Kesha as Woman, Matt McPhail as Geologist

Dark Matter Rising — Part 2

Episode 3.08
Written by Paul Yates & Stephen Campbell
Directed by Steve Saussey

Super Villains and Super Heroes are forced to work together to save themselves from the now seemingly unstoppable Dark-Matter. With the entire City evacuated to a refugee camp on the outskirts of town Captain X and the AEF must make a final stand to save the city — and one member of the team makes the ultimate sacrifice for the greater good.

Cast: Carl Dixon as Ben Wilson, Patrick Morrison as Roy Bottle, David McPhail as Harry Seaforth, Robyn Maclean as Shani Rai, Hannah Marshall as Vicki Van Horten, Madeleine Lynch as Laura Wilson, John Leigh as Dave Ruben, Stuart Devenie as Renfield, Tyler-Jane Mitchell as Ice, Leslie Stager-Jacques as Mayor Peterson, Caleigh Cheung as Wendy, Tanya Pouwhare as Dana Dinkley, Todd Emerson as Lars Tinkle, Jonathan Brugh as Zeno, Annie Roach as Electro Woman, Tobias James as Captain X Double, Amy Waller as Hail [uncredited], Julia Hyde as Sleet [uncredited]

Wreck the halls

Episode 3.09
Written by Rob Cassels & Stephen Campbell
Directed by Jon Bridges

Captain X and the AEF must figure out who is trying to destroy the City Central Mr Santa International pageant and save Christmas from the villainess Christmas Carole. The citizens of City Central usually thank Captain Extraordinary for saving the city but tonight they're thanking him for saving Christmas. The super villain Christmas Carole disrupted this year's Mr Santa Pageant and nearly ruined the festive season by claiming there was no Santa Claus. Captain Extraordinary discredited her claims and restored the Christmas Spirit of all by producing the real Santa Claus.

Cast: Carl Dixon as Ben Wilson, Patrick Morrison as Roy Bottle, David McPhail as Harry Seaforth, Robyn Maclean as Shani Rai, Hannah Marshall as Vicki Van Horten, Stuart Devenie as Renfield, Leslie Stager-Jacques as Mayor Peterson, Madeleine Lynch as Laura Wilson, John Leigh as Dave Ruben, Tanya Pouwhare as Dana Dinkley, Cameron Rhodes as Gene Huff, Jodie Rimmer as Christmas Carole, Santa Claus as Himself, Patrick MacMillan as Ari, Asher Steel as Efly the Evil

The Awesomely Swift Jimmy Swift

Episode 3.10
Written by Paul Yates & Stephen Campbell
Directed by Simon Raby

City Central was briefly in the grip of a super teen crime wave. Delinquent super teens were committing crimes all over City Central. The teens were eventually traced to Izzy Von Blec's circus, which was being run by super villain 'The Conjuror'. Unfortunately, The Conjuror escaped but the problem of runaway super teens is far from over.

Cast: Carl Dixon as Ben Wilson, Patrick Morrison as Roy Bottle, David McPhail as Harry Seaforth, Robyn Maclean as Shani Rai, Hannah Marshall as Vicki Van Horten, Madeleine Lynch as Laura Wilson, John Leigh as Dave Ruben, Stuart Devenie as Renfield, Tyler-Jane Mitchell as Ice, Caleigh Cheung as Wendy, Amy Waller as Hail, Julia Hyde as Sleet, Tanya Pouwhare as Dana Dinkley, Todd Emerson as Lars Tinkle, Milo Cawthorne as Jimmy Swift, Simon Prast as The Conjurer, Annie Roach as Electro Woman, Jarrod Blakiston as Everett, Johnny Bond as Old Man Grocer

Note: Paul Norell played The Conjurer in season 1 while Jarrod Blakiston appeared as Poindexter in episode 2.05

Deadly Nightshade

Episode 3.11
Written by Kathryn Burnett & Stephen Campbell
Directed by Simon Raby

And in news today, government agents have overtaken campuses around City Central. Students claim their human rights are being breached as agents ask them to submit blood samples for DNA testing. Apparently the agents are trying to discover what students in City Central may have super powers in an effort to control the use of powers around City Central.

Cast: Carl Dixon as Ben Wilson, Patrick Morrison as Roy Bottle, David McPhail as Harry Seaforth, Robyn Maclean as Shani Rai, Hannah Marshall as Vicki Van Horten, Madeleine Lynch as Laura Wilson, John Leigh as Dave Ruben, Stuart Devenie as Renfield, Tyler-Jane Mitchell as Ice, Caleigh Cheung as Wendy, Amy Waller as Hail, Julia Hyde as Sleet, Tanya Pouwhare as Dana Dinkley, Todd Emerson as Lars Tinkle, Mark Wright as Terry Wilson, Milo Cawthorne as Jimmy Swift, Gerard Seth as Damien, Jeremy Elwood as Deacon, Tarun Mohanbhai as Doctor, Sophie Elworthy as Mrs Blandslip, David Tsai as Agent

Wormwood

Episode 3.12
Written by Paul Yates
Directed by Geoff Cawthorn

Conspiracy theorists throughout City Central are working overtime with rumours of a clandestine government agency called Worm Wood kidnapping teenagers off the streets for their own dark ends. A spokesperson for the online investigation magazine "The Night Watchmen" reveal they have been monitoring the activities of the Worm Wood for several years and are convinced the organization is not only responsible for the abduction of the teens but are also behind the cover up at Roswell, the JFK assassination, faking the moon landing, and have had Elvis listed on their payroll since his apparent death in 1974.

Cast: Carl Dixon as Ben Wilson, Patrick Morrison as Roy Bottle, David McPhail as Harry Seaforth, Robyn Maclean as Shani Rai, Hannah Marshall as Vicki Van Horten, Madeleine Lynch as Laura Wilson, John Leigh as Dave Ruben, Stuart Devenie as Renfield, Tyler-Jane Mitchell as Ice, Caleigh Cheung as Wendy, Amy Waller as Hail, Julia Hyde as Sleet, Tanya Pouwhare as Dana Dinkley, Todd Emerson as Lars Tinkle, Mark Wright as Terry Wilson, Jonathan Brugh as Doctor Zeno, Milo Cawthorne as Jimmy Swift, Jennifer Ludlum as Cyclone, Adam Gardiner as Z, Andrew Paterson as M, Russell Wills as S, Mark Williams as Alien #1, Campbell Cooley as Alien #2

The Last Wun Ever

Episode 3.13 (finale)
Written by Stephen Campbell
Directed by Geoff Cawthorn

Join Captain X and the Amazing Extraordinary Friends in their final bid to save Central City!

Cast: Carl Dixon as Ben Wilson, Patrick Morrison as Roy Bottle, David McPhail as Harry Seaforth, Robyn Maclean as Shani Rai, Hannah Marshall as Vicki Van Horten, Madeleine Lynch as Laura Wilson, John Leigh as Dave Ruben, Stuart Devenie as Renfield, Tyler-Jane Mitchell as Ice, Caleigh Cheung as Wendy, Amy Waller as Hail, Julia Hyde as Sleet, Tanya Pouwhare as Dana Dinkley, Mark Wright as Terry Wilson, Jonathan Brugh as Doctor Zeno, Milo Cawthorne as Jimmy Swift, Jennifer Ludlum as Cyclone, Adam Gardiner as Z, Andrew Paterson as M, Russell Wills as S, Mark Williams as Alien #1, Campbell Cooley as Alien #2