Reviews 67% Fewer than 50 Ratings Audience Score A camping trip to mysterious Mako Island turns out to be much more than that for outdoorsy teen Zac. Unknown to him, the island is actually the domain of a pod of mermaids, three of whom -- Sirena, Nixie and Lyla -- should be guarding the Moon Pool. But they neglect their duties, and Zac falls in. The waters of the pool endow Zac with special powers, allowing him to transform into a merman when he comes into contact with water and forcing the mermaid pod to leave the waters around the island. Not all of them leave, however; the three transgressors are cast out of the pod and left behind. To rejoin their community, the girls must somehow travel on land and retrieve Zac's new powers. If they fail, they'll remain outcasts forever. Zac enjoys his newfound abilities, and the girls are sympathetic. What's a mermaid to do? Read More Read Less
Cast & Crew
Chai Romruen Zac Amy Ruffle Sirena Allie Bertram Mimmi Isabel Durant Ondina Dominic Deutscher Cam Kerith Atkinson Rita
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Episodes
Episode 1 Aired Feb 13, 2015 The Seventh Cycle Ondina and Mimmi run away with Sirena to try to turn the merman Zac back into a land boy; but Zac's connection to Mako is growing stronger. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 13, 2015 Sticky Situation Evie tries to adjust her situation with Zac's help. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 13, 2015 Discovery Siren uses her moon ring to simulate a full moon to test its effect on Zac. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 13, 2015 A New Tail Zac tried to convince Evil that there are good things about having a tail. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 13, 2015 Bad for Business Evie discovers that her father Doug has decided to do tourist trips to Mako Island. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 13, 2015 Stormy Seas Cam is left in charge of the beach and his boss's son. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 13, 2015 Awakening Zac has another vision of the merman chamber, shared by Mimmi, who races to Mako with Ondina; Zac's connection to the island is growing stronger. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 13, 2015 Land School Teenager Zac decides to camp on Mako Island, unaware that the guardians of the island, are watching him; the following morning, he wakes up discovering he has become a merman with a fishlike tail and the ability to control and manipulate water. Details Episode 9 Aired Feb 13, 2015 Stowaway Ondina reports back to the Mermaid Council, but doesn't mention the existence of Erik or that Evie has sprouted a tail. Details Episode 10 Aired Feb 13, 2015 Keeping the Secret David spots Evie's tail when she tries to retrieve her father's watch from the marina's waters. Details Episode 11 Aired Feb 13, 2015 Only as Young as You Feel Mimmi and Sirena create a potion that helps the user look younger. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 13, 2015 Supersized Mimmi and Sirena try to help David out at the cafe by super sizing crayfish. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 13, 2015 Reunion It is the night of the full moon and Zac and Erik swim to Mako Island to unlock the merman chamber. Details Episode 14 Aired May 29, 2015 A New Man Zac struggles with the knowledge that he was adopted and Mimmi tries to comfort him. Details Episode 15 Aired May 29, 2015 Careful What You Wish For Cam gains the power to control water, which helps him in the trials for the school swim team. Details Episode 16 Aired May 29, 2015 First Date Ondina helps Erik sneak into the grotto so he can copy a pearl he gave to Ondina. Details Episode 17 Aired May 29, 2015 The Merman Code Cam realizes the shape of the pedestal in the merman chamber is identical to Mako Island; five decorative inlays on the pedestal correspond to five rock outcrops on Mako reef. Details Episode 18 Aired May 29, 2015 The Siren When Sirena sees a video showing a kayaker being lured by a northern mermaid's song, she becomes enchanted. Details Episode 19 Aired May 29, 2015 Surprise! A surprise birthday party is in the works for Evie, but Zac is so tight-lipped about it that she thinks he's forgotten. Details Episode 20 Aired May 29, 2015 The Job Mimmi takes a job at the marine park and meets Chris, a young man who is desperate to get into a dolphin training program. Details Episode 21 Aired May 29, 2015 New Orders On the night of the full moon, Zac and Ondina sneak away to Mako; Veridia makes a deal with Ondina to destroy the chamber. Details Episode 22 Aired May 29, 2015 The Last Dance Ondina doesn't want to choose between Erik and the pod when the pod returns, so Erik decides to throw a party in the cafe to cheer her up. Details Episode 23 Aired May 29, 2015 Stay or Go Ondina and Mimmi are at odds over Ondina's decision to stay on land; at the marine park, a dolphin splashes them and a little girl sees them transform into mermaids. Details Episode 24 Aired May 29, 2015 The Truth About Evie Evie has come down with a fever, which results in a soaring room temperature, flaming sneezes and Evie losing control of her powers. Details Episode 25 Aired May 29, 2015 The Trident Song Erik learns that the trident stone still exists and it's the missing element needed to activate the merman chamber. Details Episode 26 Aired May 29, 2015 The Chosen One Zac and the mermaids are determined to stop Erik from controlling Mako. Details
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View All (1) audience reviews Audience Member Pretty good show, very entertaining, I love the creator he also has a new show called The Bureau Of Magical Things which by the way is also great bad thing is his shows are from Australia so they take a while to come out on the US Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating
Season Info
- Executive Producer
- Jonathan M. Shiff, Julia Adams
- Network
- NETTN
- Rating
- TV-G
- Genre
- Kids & Family, Fantasy, Adventure
- Original Language
- English
- Release Date
- Feb 13, 2015
FAQs
Ivy Latimer as Nixie (series 1), one of the three mermaids. She is an adventurous girl, who often gets into trouble and only does what she believes is right. In series 2, it is explained that she has left with Lyla to search for a new home for the mermaid pod.
Why wasn t Lucy Fry in season 2 of Mako Mermaids? ›
Lucy did a movie called vampire Academy which may be the reason why she didn't return for the second season. i just hope they execute mako mermaids, the ending that is.
Why did Sirena leave Mako Mermaids Season 3? ›
At some point after this, Sirena and Aquata both temporarily left Mako and the pod to take a vacation in Hawaii to catch up after being separated for so long. She therefore does not appear in season 3 and David is shown to miss her very much.
Why did Erik leave Mako Mermaids? ›
Erik was born from an ancient line of Mermen and has been a merman since he was a baby. When asked by Ondina about why he left his pod, he explained that Mermen do not have pods anymore. He explains that they are raised on land, in foster families. Erik never stays in one place too long, because of his merman secret.
Who does Lyla end up marrying? ›
Jason discovers the affair and breaks up with Lyla, also ending his friendship with Tim. Lyla is shattered and ashamed, and the entire school looks down at her. She repeatedly apologizes to Jason, who realizes he still loves her and eventually takes her back. Jason proposes to her and she accepts.
Do Zac and Evie break up for good? ›
Their Break Up
They break up once in "Betrayal" (S1 E15) when Evie finds Zac acting weird and assumes that he is hiding something from her. Zac apologizes with gifts and shows his love and affection, making Evie forgive him; they get back together.
Why are Mimmi and Zac connected? ›
Zac struggles to come to terms with the news that he's a real merman, that he's adopted and Mimmi is his sister. Mimmi refuses to give up on her newfound brother, but Zac rejects her. A confrontation with some local boys causes Zac to use magic. It looks like he's about to reveal his secret until Mimmi talks him down.
Is there a spin-off of Mako Mermaids? ›
The spin-off first premiered in Australia with the title Mako: Island of Secrets, and its most recent episode aired in 2016.
Are Mimmi and Zac siblings? ›
S2 E14: Zac struggles to come to terms with the news that he's a real merman, that he's adopted and Mimmi is his sister.
Why did Lucy Fry quit Mako Mermaids? ›
She and Nixie left the show after season 1. Lucy Fry (Lyla) was presumably unavailable due to her new movie, Vampire Academy. Lyla's mermaid top appears to be a lighter color than Nixie and Sirena's.
In The Siren: Lyla convinces Sirena to use her beautiful singing voice to enchant Zac to follow their orders and remove his powers. Sirena is jealous of Nixie because David falls in love with her, because of the Enchantment song.
Is Erik already a merman? ›
Erik is a new merman who is introduced as a land boy who recently moved in to town and got a job as a waiter in the cafe. He notices signs of mermaid activity and deduces that Zac, Ondina, Mimmi and Sirena are merpeople after seeing the girls' moon rings and discretely following the group to Mako.
Is Erik a bad merman? ›
He is the main-turned antagonist of Season 2. Originally born from a long line of ancient mermen, Erik was raised on land in a foster family. However, he left them, and began traveling around the country not staying in one place too long, in order to keep his secret safe.
Does Mimmi leave Mako Mermaids? ›
Mimmi is then surprised to hear Ondina offer to join Weilan as she contemplates going back to China, but she assures her that she is not leaving Mako forever. Mimmi accepts her decision, knowing that she can use the time she's away to catch up with Nerissa and continue to bond with Zac.
Do Nixie and Lyla come back in season 2? ›
As of the second season, a few changes have been made to the cast line-up. Lyla and Nixie have left the show, and are replaced by two new mermaids named Mimmi and Ondina. A new merman, named Erik, is introduced as well.
Why did Lyla leave the show? ›
Actress Minka Kelly, who won't return for the Friday Night Lights reboot, ultimately made the decision to leave, causing Lyla's departure from the show's main cast. For Minka, it was time to move on, and she felt that it was the best decision for Lyla Garrity to not stay on the show after graduating from high school.
Why did Lyla leave? ›
At the end of the season, she leaves Dillon for Nashville to attend Vanderbilt University. The character was written out of the show as actress Minka Kelly departed from the main cast for other acting opportunities.
Did Lyla and Jason get married? ›
Jason tries his best to hate Lyla for her part in the affair, but comes to admit that he still loves her and proposes to her. Lyla says yes, but the relationship quickly begins to fall apart. After catching Jason with another woman, Lyla breaks off the engagement, ending their relationship for good.
