Mako: Island of Secrets
The mermaids are back and this time they're real.
Created by Jonathan M. Shiff
A lighthearted fantasy-adventure about three mermaid outcasts navigating land and friendship while pursuing a redemptive goal, balancing whimsy with genuine emotional stakes.
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.
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Questions people ask
Is Mako: Island of Secrets one of a kind? No. Less singular than 96% of series.
Does Mako: Island of Secrets leave you hopeful? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Mako: Island of Secrets sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of series.
Is Mako: Island of Secrets easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 79% of series.
Is Mako: Island of Secrets scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.
Is Mako: Island of Secrets violent? Not especially. Less violent than 65% of series.
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