Mako Mermaids/Island of Secrets News

[Mermaid Galene]

I'm just starting Season 3 of H2O on Amazon Prime (free streaming), and I am totally addicted. I'm so glad there's a related series (Mako Mermaids) to inhabit next. I hope this franchise becomes the Doctor Who of mermaid TV and goes on forever!

[Talia]

Oh yeah, I was wondering if this was actually going to be a thing or not.

Are the character designs getting to anyone else, or is that just me?

Eeeh, I will probably not watch it. It is too childish for my taste.

Also, the thing that bothers me the most is the depiction of sharks and eels are "evil". And it bothers me for the same reason that in some children stories wolves are "evil". Wolves have been hunted down for years, and even know, that we know about their nature and customs, people still describe wolves as "vicious". Sharks are killed sometimes out of fear, when it is well know that for the most part sharks won't attack people as often as they are said to.

[sashiyoop]

The whole talking sea life thing is just putting me off entirely.


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[Mermaid Galene]

Yeah, I'm with Talia and Pearlie about the cartoon version. First, why do it??? The original series is a fabulous family show. Second, I CAN'T STAND cgi'd, talking animals. Third, generations of predator vilification have contributed hugely to the decline of wolves, sharks, and other apex species.

Gonna pass on the H2O cartoon remake.

[Mermaid Neri Elvina]

Yeah, I'm with Talia and Pearlie about the cartoon version. First, why do it??? The original series is a fabulous family show. Second, I CAN'T STAND cgi'd, talking animals. Third, generations of predator vilification have contributed hugely to the decline of wolves, sharks, and other apex species.

Gonna pass on the H2O cartoon remake.
Same here. Talking sea life puts me right off.

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[Mermaid Jaffa]

The cartoon version doesn't sound like they have Aussie accents. To me they sounded American. So that's why I thought it was an American spin-off.

[Arielle]

Exactly, wasn't it just a year or so ago when they finally let the USA see H2O for the first time on tv. I couldn't even find it on American DVD online. They had it in UK DVD but you can't play those on American DVD players


I used to watch it on Nickelodeon when I was eight though, and I'm in the USA :o

[MermaidCora]

I love every part of Mako Mermaids! And Season 2 is supposed to have more mer-people than ever before!! BTW... anyone know when Season 2 is coming out?!?

[Echidna]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_9zvBNV_cU

uurrrrgh.
That's like, H2O for toddlers.
The Disney version.
Probably done to make it more appealing to Americans.

They've redone several of the greatest movies ever made so they were more "American" (including movies that have nothing to do with the US, at that), also cut out fantastic soundtracks and replaced it with "less European sounding music", and so on.

Ye, have fun with that, dudes.
I'll pass.

[MarkF]

What is a European soundtrack? Did you know that we had so many Germans moving inyo the USA that it was the first time the US made an imagration law. The number of nordic and baltic are crazy. Russian have entire communities in the northwest US.
So what music?
P.S. I say this in fun!

[Merman Chatfish]

I love every part of Mako Mermaids! And Season 2 is supposed to have more mer-people than ever before!! BTW... anyone know when Season 2 is coming out?!?

Are they hiring? I want one of their tails!

[Echidna]

What is a European soundtrack? Did you know that we had so many Germans moving inyo the USA that it was the first time the US made an imagration law. The number of nordic and baltic are crazy. Russian have entire communities in the northwest US.
So what music?


They made a complete new soundtrack for the US release of Polanski's "Fearless Vampire Hunters", because Komeda's original didn't sound "american enough".
The same was done to many other movies and musicals as well.

I've also noticed some musical shows that are loved in the US don't go well in Europe, and vice versa.

That's just on the side though.
H2O is an australian show, and I prefer to hear that when I see it.

[MarkF]

It makes me wonder, whats the difference? Is europe brass, strings, thats an interesting difference.
humm?

[SeaMansa]

Don't know if anyone mentioned but apparently the plot of season 3 was announced. Here it is:
Series 3 (2016)
When Chinese mermaid Weilan accidentally releases a water dragon, she flees to Mako Island with the creature in pursuit. Mermaids Odina, Mimmi and Sirena must defend Mako Island and the Gold Coast from destruction.

[Echidna]

Series 3 (2016)
When Chinese mermaid Weilan accidentally releases a water dragon, she flees to Mako Island with the creature in pursuit. Mermaids Odina, Mimmi and Sirena must defend Mako Island and the Gold Coast from destruction.

whaaaaaat?!
Asian water dragons are the embodiment of water and aquatic environment.
If anything, they defend it. Mostly against human destruction.

Something the so-called mermaids could learn from, especially with newer developments in Australian waters :p

If they muck up an asian water dragon with the western perception of "lolevil", I'm going to be extremely displeased.

[Mermaid Ciela]

Series 3 (2016)
When Chinese mermaid Weilan accidentally releases a water dragon, she flees to Mako Island with the creature in pursuit. Mermaids Odina, Mimmi and Sirena must defend Mako Island and the Gold Coast from destruction.

This seems pretty interesting to me - at least it isn't the same "EVERYONE IS A MERMAID/MERMAN" song and dance. Although I wonder if/where Zac, Camden (was that his name? I'm pretty sure that was his name), and this new merman Erik come into play with this dragon. Fins crossed that they do it all justice! I'm just excited for season 2, I wonder when it'll be released to Netflix...


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[Echidna]

^^I have hoped for another mythological water creature to show up since H2O third season, where I was like "OMG Leviathan!!" when the water tentacle first appeared.

Of course, the thought of a waterdragon being an antagonist never crossed my mind :p

[SeaMansa]

Excuse me if i am ranting but....
I find it odd there is no mention of Zac for the third season. He's the star!! I hope they don't just do away with him in the second season by having him and Evie swim off to live happily ever after and start their own pod ( *winks seductively* ;)) I would be very disappointed. There aren't many shows or movies about Mermen, but a lot with mermaids. And since merman are apparently some hidden/endangered/extinct species even by mermaid standards makes me very uneasy. I wasn't that much a fan of the original H20 but loved Mako. If they take Zac away, then I am slightly afraid this show would become basically another H20 aka Hydrogen Peroxide (get it? GET IT? Because it would be H202 :P). I already am slightly iffy about season 2 because they replaced Lyla and Nixie (and I wanted Lyla and Zac to be together soooo badly. I don't like Evvie that much) and now it seems the two new mermaids are here to stay. I hope we get Lyla and Nixie back anyway :/ Anyway, the whole concept of the water dragon sounds extremely interesting and HARDCORE. I hope the CGI is fantastic, or even better, I hope they don't use CGI at all and go old school with props and puppets and animatronics. Also, I bet a million clams the dragon takes on human form.

[Mermaid Jaffa]

The Chinese mermaid better have a different type of tail and tail color otherwise I'm going to be slightly ticked off!

[Echidna]

yea, I dislike the show's tendency to build up a character, just to flush it down next season.
It happened to Emma, Ash, and Charlotte in H2O, and none of them is mentioned again after the first sentence of the third season.
We'll see how it goes for Mako, but I doubt it'll be much different in that regard.


Anyway, the whole concept of the water dragon sounds extremely interesting and HARDCORE. I hope the CGI is fantastic, or even better, I hope they don't use CGI at all and go old school with props and puppets and animatronics. Also, I bet a million clams the dragon takes on human form.
yes, YES, and YES!!!
Dragons changing into human form is one of the basics in folklore.

I've always, always wanted to see a movie with a real asian dragon (there are loads of movies with western dumb evil lizard style ones, but none of the eastern kind).
The only one I've managed to find is an anime (Spirited away).

If they'd do something like that, it's going to be the most amazing thing ever.

[Echidna]

The Chinese mermaid better have a different type of tail and tail color otherwise I'm going to be slightly ticked off!
haha!
How about a red tail with golden patterns, qi-pao style :p

I'd like any variation from that ugly drab yellow-orange they have for all the prior mermaids.

[Kaila Mermaid]

Regional tail colors would make more sense tbh. I've only seen the first half of season one (still) and will be VERY confused if they do away with Zac. Wtf? He's the REASON FOR THIS WHOLE SERIES

[SeaMansa]

Not only a different tail color, but I think a different tail design would also be kind of cool. We know are current cast are mermaids from the South Atlantic (as said by Rita, I believe.) Maybe mermaids from all around the world look different in color and fin shape. Zac's tail is a differnent color and design. I'd love if they explored that. We could see Chinese mers, African mers, indian mers, merfolk from all around the world :D

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Now I wonder who they'll cast as the Chinese mermaid? I can't think of any recent actresess with Chinese backgrounds.

[Mermaid Clarity]

I think the ship sailed with different tail designs when Bella didn't have a different tail design- like different moon pools made different tails. The idea of the Chinese mermaid is cool because at least she's not totally blonde and blue-eyed and caucasian.

[Mermaid Neri Elvina]

I think the ship sailed with different tail designs when Bella didn't have a different tail design- like different moon pools made different tails. The idea of the Chinese mermaid is cool because at least she's not totally blonde and blue-eyed and caucasian.
That's a good point!

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[MarkF]

Ya know if they didn't make some small alterations, that's just completly being lazy. The tail where made likely made new. Little kids know fish from different places are different.
They have time to make airbrush differences to the tails, I hope they do.

[Mermaid Neri Elvina]

I'll be happy even if it's just a few minor changes between the Chinese tail and the normal ones

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[lynsea]

Mako Mermaids will be back for season 2 February 13 on Netflix!

[Mermaid Clarity]

Mako Mermaids will be back for season 2 February 13 on Netflix!

YAY! (happy wiggles dance!)

[Kaila Mermaid]

FINALLY watching the second half of season one. Totally hooked on this show

[Mermaid Ciela]

Mako Mermaids will be back for season 2 February 13 on Netflix!

WOOHOO!!!!


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[Amphitrite]

I haven't had a place to watch mako season 2 yet. Anyone know anything?

[MerEmma]

Season 2 is not released, it will be on February 13th on Netflix only until someone else uploads/shares it elsewhere.

[Amphitrite]

Aww okay. Thanks!

[Mermaid Clarity]

This might be a repost but has anyone seen this trailer yet? I'm not gonna lie, I'm really happy about Evie.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iu0YAhJsKkc

[Elle]

Don't know if anyone is interested in knowing but Season 3 is due to start filming sometime next month.

[Mermaid Ciela]

Don't know if anyone is interested in knowing but Season 3 is due to start filming sometime next month.

I'm interested! That's so exciting!! Can't wait to see how season 2 is...


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[Mermaid Ciela]

I just finished the whole first half of Season 2, and I'm actually stunned at how it wrapped up (I won't go into it because SPOILERS). I'm going to reserve being satisfied or not until the second half comes out, because oh my gosh, I want to know how they finish explaining everything. Anyone know when that second half will show up on Netflix??

[Kaila Mermaid]

Are they selling the disks for season 2 yet???

[Mermaid Clarity]

SEASON 2 IS OUT ON NETFLIX!!!!!! -happy wiggles!-

[Lorelei]

I'm watching it now. :)

[bluegill]

Only the first 13 episodes are on Netflix. Really good show.

[Mermaid Clarity]

Evie is quickly becoming my favorite character. I love the emphasis on her.

[PhaylennMurúch]

OMG I love mermaid Evie!!!

[Mermaidbubbles12]

WOO!!! SEASON TWO!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D IM SO READY!!!!!!!!

[lynsea]

Currently watching season 2!! I really like Evie now. I always said I relate more to the humans turned mer-people cast rather than the other way around. Not the biggest fan of the merman are more powerful than mermaids things. I liked the girl power of H2O but oh well. Now just have to wait for the second half of the season to come out.

Also, Eric... he's rather dreamy.

OH AND THERE WILL BE A SEASON 3!!

[MarkF]

They definitely made Evie more fun this season. I still miss the old H2o group.
My family is really enjoying this new season of Mako. Sherif has emailed me twice to reassure me it was on Netflix.
Have you noticed how long their tails are, Humm. Every time I start my tail it trigger business to stop me.
We need more shows like this.

[Trident True]

Just finished watching the first 13 eps. oh my instant love for this show.. ep 13 was deff an eye opener... didn't see it coming. I thirst for MORE.

Yep noticed the tails once again perfect. it looks 2ft to me roughly.

[Mercelien]

Watching it now ssssssoooooo amazing!!!! I love this show so much and I'm watching episode 7 now.

[Mermaid Jaffa]

I've just watched S2 Episode 1 on Channel 10 website... I'll watch it just to see the tails in action. The story seems interesting so far.

[Mermaid Lorelei]

I wasn't a fan on the first season (by any stretch on the imagination) but I find season 2 is much better!

[sashiyoop]

Oh definitely. I finished everything that's up last night, and it was much better plot-wise than season one. At this rate, season three's gonna be great.


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[Mermaid Jaffa]

Like I said previously, Chinese mermaid better have a different tail!!:mad:

[Kishiko]

I finished all of them on Friday! :lol: I'm still not a fan of Evie personally, but I do think this season is much better than the first!


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[Echidna]

Are they selling the disks for season 2 yet???

The first 13 episodes will become available September or October 2015 :(

I wish they'd sell them sooner, my country doesn't have netflix.

[MerEmma]

When's the second half of season 2 released? I haven't seen anything of that. I really enjoyed it, but I too agree that I miss the girl power that H2O had.

[SeaMansa]

I watched two episodes of Season 2 just now. Has anyone noticed the very miniscule differences in tail this seasons? Idk if its because Ondina and Mimmi are Nothern mermaids but their tails seem to be lighter and slightly less golden and the part of their tail that leads to the fluke is different than what we have seen on Lyla, Nixie, and whats her face. I could be wrong but it seems that way to me. Anyway, this season is really good so far. Much better in quality, as in effects. I like it.
I feel they shouldn't have revealed Erik has a merman BEFORE the series came out -__- it would have made it much more interesting to not know but even if u weren't following the behind the scenes and trailers, the opening theme shows you so I felt that a down point for this. But as usual, I love this show and cant wait to see the rest of it. Also, there is only one half up? I have only watched the first 2 but thought all the episodes of the entire season would be up...?

[Prince Calypso]

All i have to say is omg Erik is drool worthy.

[Triton-Mahtlinnie]

I must be a bit dumb, cause I totally didn't know Erik was a merman before watching the reveal ep (though, I suspected it due to cues in earlier episodes)

I'm excited to find out more about mermaid and merman culture and society. So if a mermaid has a son, they are raised by humans on land? How does this affect their community compared to the insular pods of the mermaids? A few answers lead to so many more questions! Looking forward to the next installment.

[Prince Calypso]

what i wanna no is if all mermen were banned or almost non existence , then how do mermaids reproduce?

[Atlantisblue]

That's my question. The mermen are their sworn enemies so ya, where do the kids come from.

I like how Zac is a real merman. I just wish they wouldn't have shown Erik to be a merman in the opening credits.

[Echidna]

what i wanna no is if all mermen were banned or almost non existence , then how do mermaids reproduce?

Parthenogenesis is my guess. :p

[Triton-Mahtlinnie]

Agreed. Parthenogenesis is the theory I'm running with. Though, that only ever results in female offspring, so clearly some mermaids are having quickies with either landsmen or mermen. Unless there's a portion of the mermaid community that are hermaphrodites and capable of fertilizing eggs of other mermaids (It's pretty wild mass guessing at this point, since I doubt they'll address this in the show)

I'm also assuming by the word "hatchling" that these mermaids hatch from eggs, which is an interesting thought.

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Two words.
Sailors and lifeguards. Cute ones of course! Though ugly ones would hatch up sea hags...

[Echidna]

Well, as in the H2O universe anyone who drops into a moonpool during the full moon becomes a merperson, it's possible the few mermen here and there were begotten in this way.

That would make sense too as they are considered enemies (as in, unnaturally turned humans vs normally hatched mermaids).

[Triton-Mahtlinnie]

It's been established that at least one of the mermen in Mako Mermaids is naturally born, as opposed to turned in the moon pool. So it is canon that mermaids are capable of having sons, somehow. And apparently, mermen are raised in human foster families. Not sure if this purely applies to mermaid-born ones, or if the mermen have a way of propagating independently of the mermaids as well.

[MarkF]

How long do they live? How long are they carried before being born?
If they were all born before the Merfolk conflict that could make since.

[Mermaid Sirenia]

Idk of you've guys heard but the H2O mermaids might be making an appearance in season 3!!! The actress who plays Syrena said that they might be doing that!

[Winged Mermaid]

Finished all the episodes! Can't wait for next season, things are getting interesting! Just hope we don't have to wait forever for next season X_x

[Kishiko]

Idk of you've guys heard but the H2O mermaids might be making an appearance in season 3!!! The actress who plays Syrena said that they might be doing that!

Where did she say that??

[lynsea]

I'm guessing Eric is going to be the "villian" in this season; unfortunate because damn is that voice (and face and body) dreamy.

SPOILER BELOW:

Here is the summary for the third season if anyone is interested: Weilan, a teenage Chinese mermaid, discovers a mysterious relic underwater and releases a terrifying water dragon. Weilan flees to Mako for sanctuary but the dragon follows. When the fearsome creature threatens not only the Mako pod but the Gold Coast, Ondina, Mimmi and Sirena must find a way to destroy the dragon before it destroys all that they have worked so hard to save.

It's from this site: http://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/find-a-film/detail.aspx?tid=33791

[Triton-Mahtlinnie]

Darn. I'm really hoping that Erik isn't the villian, though, I won't be surprised if he is. I was just really hoping they could work through the "mermen are inherently evil" and the chasm between mermaids and mermen could start to close, bringing harmony between the two genders/species.

. . . I may be a bit biased.

[Mermaid Sirenia]

Where did she say that??
It was on her twitter, someone had asked if they were going to be in season two and she said no but possibly season 3

[Maclanahan]

Having recently finished the first part season 2, I have to say I enjoyed it a lot more than season one. Probably from the lack of love triangle this season so far.
However, like the question posed before about how to the merpeople reproduce, my wife and I have been bouncing around questions and possible answers for several of the mysteries from the show.

For example:
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found here: http://mermaidcomics.tumblr.com/

Spoilers:


Assuming Evie's mom is a mermaid, and Zac's big reveal does that mean the magic hot-tub only gives tails to those who have mer-genes?
Or, when the characters transform, where does their other form go? Who dries their wet clothes while they are transformed? Why is the moon inherently magical? Are they all just aliens? etc...

[Triton-Mahtlinnie]

I was working with the theory that human girls can be turned by the moon pool, but not human boys. (who knows why, but that would tie in canon from both series)

As for the clothes thing, I just throw up my hands and go "eh, it's a kids show they couldn't have naked actors running about because their clothing came off when they turned into a mermaid" (this is the only way I justify those tops, too)

There's a long history of the moon being considered magical or mystical in mythology, especially the full moon. Considering the power the moon has over the world's oceans, I guess I can see it being a prominent part of mermaid myth and magic.

[MermaidBrandie]

On the third episode of season 2. Really not liking the new mer girls. :/
Loving the tails though. Did Zach get an update?


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[Mermaid Mhara]

I finished the episode set that's up for season 2 so far a few nights ago :) quite enjoyed it...the effects seem a lot better! I love seeing Issy Durant playing a Mermaid, she was one of my fave characters on Dance Academy, another fave show of mine and her acting is great. I'm guessing another set of episodes will be coming to end season 2 though right? That can't be all of them surely.

[lynsea]

I really liked Evie this season. She reminded me more of the H2O girls mainly because she's in a similar situation. I felt like she had some real depth compared to some of the other characters.

[Merman Arion]

I just finished the first 13 episodes of the season 2 thanks to the French uploaders who added subtitles.

I officially dislike Zac very much.
This guy is an asshole and he's a total hypocrite too. I was shocked by his attitude at the end of the 13th episode.
I'm actually rather fond of Evie.

Season 2 is definitely better than season 2. The new girls think much better and act more mature than the previous girls (Sirena aside).

[lynsea]

I agree. Zach is just unrealistically pigheaded and stubborn. He is a very unlikable and unrelatable character because of it.

[Triton-Mahtlinnie]

Huh. I found myself quite fond of Zach. I love how enthusiastic he is about being a merman, good change from the "woe as me" attitude we sometimes got from other humans-turned-merfolk. I also really appreciate how drama-free his relationship with Evie is.

For his meltdown at the finale, while he came off as a total arse, I dunno I kinda understood it. There's a lot of stress in that moment, to find out that one is adopted (and his parents never told him for what 17, 18 years?) And the mermaids often come off as rather controlling, telling him he can't do this or that. They open the season trying to turn him into a human, even. And now one wants to have sibling relationship? That's a lot of throw at a guy.

I have hope that his attitude will balance out with some time and the next season.

(Disclaimer: my opinions are my own, I realize that not everyone shares them and it's no big if other people dislike Zach. Just trying to put in my 2 cents about how I feel about the character)

[Mermaid Jaffa]

I've just watched the second episode...

I'm really disappointed to find out the Northern Pod mers have the same tail coloring as Sirena. I don't like it one bit that mermaids can only have orange tails and blue tails for merman. I would've thought that there'd be more variety in tail colors, especially among mers from different parts of the ocean.

[Triton-Mahtlinnie]

Agreed. Not sure why all the mermaids have the same color tails, considering each one is custom built to fit a certain actress. For the sake of homogeny, marketability, production costs, being recognizable? I just don't know. Feels like lazy costume design to me. Even if, say, the entire "species" has the same coloring, there could still be variation between individuals.

The most annoying thing to me is that I cannot tell any of the girl characters apart. Maybe because I'm face-blind and normally tell people apart by clothing, hairstyle, voice, and ethnicity. so, when they're in the water and they all have the same tails/top, and their hair is wet so it all looks the same, I'm quite lost.

It was really bad season three of H2O when all the leads were blonde. Thank god they at least got a black-haired actress to play the northern mermaid so I can at least remember who one of them is.

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Me too Ed! The only way I can tell them apart underwater, is look for their hair color!

She must be a token dark haired mermaid, as I remember Nixie was a dark hair girl too.

I just asked the same question on their fb page.

Here's what I wrote...
"Why do all the mermaids have the same color tails? I would've thought mermaids from different regions have a variety of colors that would differentiate them from each other. We on Mernetwork, hope that the Chinese mermaid will have at least a different type of tail style and tail colors."

[Echidna]

The usual H2O colour chart goes like this:

-2 blondes and one brunette mermaid
-one blond and one brunette dude
-a redhead as antagonist

I bet sooner or later, the evil redhead will show up in Mako too. :p

[PhaylennMurúch]

It wouldn't be too hard to put differences with the same base color ( and seriously give the Asian mer on the council a different tail at least) stripes, freckles, spots, scale tattoos


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[Echidna]

ye, it doesn't make sense.
So much money and work goes into making these tails, why not spruce them up a little?

It's not like they can re-use them again and again for different actors so they all have to look the same.

[MarkF]

I've noticed Erik's tail below his feet is bulky for some reason. A poorer job than the other tails.
To bad they don't look here for ideas.

[lynsea]

I've noticed Erik's tail below his feet is bulky for some reason. A poorer job than the other tails.
To bad they don't look here for ideas.

I noticed that too and I think I've figure it out from looking at photos of dolphins. If you look at pictures of dolphin/whale tails from a perfect side on angle, you will actually see a large muscle mass that connects to the underside of the tail providing the powerful up and down motion. I think they emphasized it on the mermen tails to suggest strength whereas the girls tails are a bit more streamline and delicate.

[Mermaid Clarity]

I'm frustrated with the lack of variety between the tails but does anyone think that their undersides have gotten even lighter as the series went on? Like I feel like they used to be all dark gold, then they moved onto orangey gold to lighter gold and now they have a gradient from orange to white...

[Echidna]

I'm frustrated with the lack of variety between the tails but does anyone think that their undersides have gotten even lighter as the series went on? Like I feel like they used to be all dark gold, then they moved onto orangey gold to lighter gold and now they have a gradient from orange to white...

Yes, I noticed that too.
Youtube commenters complained about how the tails were "uglier than before and all white".

I'm a fan of white tails, but it seems to me they meticulously painted the first tails, then gradually slacked off as there were new and more mermaids.

In the moonpool group shots, all the tails appear very pale in Mako season 2.

[MarkF]

I read somewhere that the Mako series had changes to the suits which reduced weight and I'm guessing cost.
They have more swimming shots, and they looks real. I'm sure they still tow them in some shots although It looks like they've been practicing.

I ready for the rest of the episodes.

[Echidna]

Reducing the weight and improving manoeverability has nothing to do with less intricate paint jobs though.

[Sherielle]

I'm on episode 6 of the second season.
I'm totally shipping Eric and Zach.

[lynsea]

I really hope the Chinese mermaid set to appear in Season 3 has a reddish gold tail :D Anyway, does anyone know when the second half of the season comes out??????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????

To my best knowledge, they have not yet announced this. If it's similar to last year/season though, it should be in a few months.

[Merfin_Aurora_Oceania]

I would love to be in this series. So blessed to live in the same country where it is produced :)

[MarkF]

Regarding the tail appearance we could send suggestions, maybe pictures.
I found last year JONATHON M. SHIFF PRODUCTIONS to be responsive to email, so try making easy direct suggestions. The address I used was the ( info@jmsp.com.au ) .
Be sure to say you love the show, try to be positive in how you present your idea.
Don't be surprised if Jonathon responds personally.

WEB: http://www.jmsp.com.au/
Email: info@jmsp.com.au

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Nah. I reckon the Mako tails are the H2O originals, which they upgraded and repainted once for Mako Season 1, but after that couldn't be bothered to repair and retouch.

[MarkF]

Jake and Erics gotta be new. Mako is their big hit, relative to the cost of production a paint and some new fins can't be that much.

[MerEmma]

The Mako Tails I believe were made custom fit to fit the new actresses, not the old H2O tails.

This picture here shows the old H2O tails (top) with the new Mako ones: http://i.imgur.com/83QAu2e.jpg

[MarkF]

I see a major change for the guys is the tail fin is redesigned. "Beside the paint job."
I like the girls more.

[Mermaid Jaffa]

I don't like the edges on the girls' fins. Looks like a sick fish.

[Elle]

Filming of Season 3 is under way.

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[lynsea]

The best way to judge when the second half the season will come out will be to follow it's schedule in Australia. Right now I think they're on the 6 episode so once the 13th episode has aired, I assume they will release the second half.

[Kinos]

Came across some sneak peak for the second half! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gDEtxI6J5w
Seems like they're repeating at least some of the snow scene from the season 1?

[MerEmma]

Really? Maybe I won't be busy and I can binge watch the second half. I'm excited!

[MerEmma]

It's nearly five and not up, tbh I don't think it's going up today. Normally it goes up at midnight my time when Netflix uploads a new show to the listing. Could be wrong though. :/

[MerEmma]

I wonder when it'll be uploaded? Felt like the last season's was about a month.

[lynsea]

I'd say we have about a month left. If they air one episode a week, we are on episode 9 right now in Australia. I expect they will wait until they have all completely aired just like they did last time. I would expect a May or June air date for the second half of season 2.

[MerEmma]

Dammit. Way too long to wait! Well, it should be about a month if they'll do it exactly on with the 13th/halfway point right?

[MerEmma]

I just noticed an issue I think of season 2 while re-watching season one...Evie keeps mentioning working it out with Cam and that it couldn't have been that bad. But at the end of season 2 during the major betrayal, she was slightly involved (helped Zac figure out the betrayal) and it seems like he would've told her by that point what Cam did.

Still though, it's a children's show, where all the conflicts are caused by miscommunication and failure to talk about their problems. Lol. :P

[Mermaid Neri Elvina]

So when is the next half?

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[lynsea]

According to various twitter feeds, looks like we're looking at a release date for the second half of the second season of May 29th!

[SeaMonkey]

orly? i saw July. yay

[Nyx]

According to various twitter feeds, looks like we're looking at a release date for the second half of the second season of May 29th!

AWWW YEAAAHH 4 days after my birthday!

[Sherielle]

I do not like how the new tails look on the guys. It looks bulky where their feet are. I wonder why they did that?

[Seatan]

To be honest I have NEVER liked the design of any of the H20 style tails. I feel like when you extend a tail that much and make it fat to hide the heels then you need a BIG fluke to balance it out. The flukes have always looked to small to me, though I am sure they are huge in person. It just gave it a sort of "freshwater fish" feel to me. I like the extra length and I like the hidden heels, but I just don't like the flukes.

[Silva]

I agree with Seavanna. I also don't like the edges of the girls tails, they look like sick fish. Don't take me wrong though, I love the show!

[SeaMonkey]

they had to learn. i always thought they were ugly except zacs

i thought exactly the same thing! they look like they have ichthyopterosis (commonly known as ick). cuz the scales turn white and get icky slimy stuff on em. why couldnt they have pretty tails? a goldfish? really? 0 imagination there

mako has a diff title song than h20 i think they did that so they wouldnt be able to bend their knees they didnt bother to explain that, at least not in the first half of the season

buy uk dvd player. also buy ADAPTER. prob solved. i use a uk flatiron i bought in london i read the 3rd will be the last. *sobs into my fins* thats in the 2nd half of the season tho

[Keiris]

i always thought they were ugly except zacs
I agree. I have always thought their tails were ugly, bulky, not exotic...just eeeech. They didn't even bother to blend the waistline and those hideous tops the girls wear look like meat bras. They should have hired Raven to create them and make each one more individual to the mermaid or merman. She would have done a much more flattering job.

[SeaMonkey]

i saw video of her and her tail was the same *sniff* im totally blonde, blue-eyed and caucasian no, cleo was brunette

i thought about the species thing too, but look at koi. theyre not all the same color either that or its cuz he has big feet hahaha i didnt think they look but just a tiny bit better in the fisrt 13 episodes i like tattered fluke edges but these are the ugliest dorsals they could have come up with and those tails make their butts look sooooooo huge cuz they used neoprene with the silicone. like u have this small waist then all of a sudden this huge butt and a strap around the neck? cmon

[Mer-Crazy]

I'm just gonna pop in here quickly, de-rail the topic slightly and then leave, SeaMonkey please don't think I'm trying to attack, insult or belittle you at all because that's not my intention, I'm just trying to offer a small piece of advice, since making a lot of multiple short, one line posts all in a row may be considered spamming the thread (and I've seen you do it on a couple of threads now) and I'm not sure if that is against the rules of the Mer-Network or not, but it is on some forum sites. Instead of making another post directly after one you've already made, maybe consider just editing the original/ previous/ first post with the 'edit' button which is located beneath any post you make :)

[Winged Mermaid]

SeaMonkey please do not make multiple posts like that in a row, that's considered spamming the thread ;) I merged all your posts together. If you wish to edit it please use the "edit post" button at the bottom of your post. Thanks!

[AniaR]

^ this please. Kinda took over my thread too

[Silva]

SeaMonkey, I just think it's important that you know that we aren't ganging up against you, if it seems like that. I used to double post when I started here, and I understand that its easier just to type what you wanted to say in the quick reply box instead of going to edit. Trust me, I know, especially when you just need to change a word, and it takes forever to save it. It's a lot easier to just make a bunch of short one line posts everytime you want to add something than edit the original, but making multiple short posts in a row, can be considered spamming, and in the worst case scenario, could end up with you getting banned (though I 'm sure that won't happen :) ) Just some advice, I'm not trying to attack or insult you here, we all make mistakes. BTW I love your username! :)

[SeaMonkey]

sorry, i was trying to answer different people. im new to the whole forum thing. i just thought it was like talking back and forth. ill refrain from posting

[Keiris]

sorry, i was trying to answer different people. im new to the whole forum thing. i just thought it was like talking back and forth. ill refrain from posting

Don't sweat it Sea Monkey. Noone has their fins in a bind and I enjoy reading your posts!:D Now about that Medieval brading.....

[Echidna]

I cannot say for sure as I haven't seen the second season yet (have to wait for youtube upload or DVD release), but it could be like with some reptiles:

Females lay eggs, which will always hatch into females if they're not fertilized.
(natural Mako procreation)

If fertilization happens (with human males?), the hatchling is always male.
(unnatural and shunned Mako procreation.)

That probably also means the mermen are hybrids (possess landform from birth onward), grow up on land, don't have much interaction with "natural" mermaids, and thus are regarded as aberrations.

[Silva]

sorry, i was trying to answer different people. im new to the whole forum thing. i just thought it was like talking back and forth. ill refrain from posting

Don't worry! we all make mistakes!


I cannot say for sure as I haven't seen the second season yet (have to wait for youtube upload or DVD release), but it could be like with some reptiles:

Females lay eggs, which will always hatch into females if they're not fertilized.
(natural Mako procreation)

If fertilization happens (with human males?), the hatchling is always male.
(unnatural and shunned Mako procreation.)

That probably also means the mermen are hybrids (possess landform from birth onward), grow up on land, don't have much interaction with "natural" mermaids, and thus are regarded as aberrations.

Oh ok, that makes sense!

[MerEmma]

That theory makes an incredible amount of sense, actually. :P I've been just writing it off in my head as "kid's show; we'll never find out."

[Keiris]

Okay... So Im just going to ask it:
How the *bleep* are the merpeople breeding?? Okay, so according to Erik the mermen have been procreating on land which either means 1) they are literally mating with eachother and birthing more mermen OR 2) they are breeding with human females which seems more likely. HOWEVER if it is the latter, doesn't that mean the mermaids would haveto breed with human men to birth more mermaids? Judging by how anti-human they are, I don't think this is the case at all, so for now I am going to go with either the merpeople can procreate with either gender or...there is some kind of...moon magic going on...
Has anyone else thought about this?
Hahaha Sea Mage! You have really been giving this a lot of thought, lately huh! I always imagined that the merfolk procreated with each other or the species would die off.

[Nyx]

It is likely that they come from eggs. In the new part of the season released they kept referring to the young mermaid as a hatchling!

[Mermaid Neri Elvina]

Good point Nyx. I loved Neppie, so sweet. I noticed you never saw her tail on screen, I'm guessing she only had a mermaid top.

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[Mermaid Mystery]

I think Neppie had swimming scenes actually, I remember something


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[Cordelia]

Okay... So Im just going to ask it:
How the *bleep* are the merpeople breeding?? Okay, so according to Erik the mermen have been procreating on land which either means 1) they are literally mating with eachother and birthing more mermen OR 2) they are breeding with human females which seems more likely. HOWEVER if it is the latter, doesn't that mean the mermaids would haveto breed with human men to birth more mermaids? Judging by how anti-human they are, I don't think this is the case at all, so for now I am going to go with either the merpeople can procreate with either gender or...there is some kind of...moon magic going on...
Has anyone else thought about this?

I have literally just gotten to the 3rd episode in the season and was thinking this exact same thing. Also, if mermen grow up in foster families... how the heck do they learn to control their powers? Is it innate? The mermaids seem to be taught in their pods.

[MerEmma]

I swear I watched the episode just the other day and saw her in a tail when she crawled up on the rocks to hide from the boys on the beach, I was watching the episode to try and figure out if they had made her a tail (an extended tail on a young kid sounds really difficult though and a swimming scene with it sounds tough) but I can't prove it as I'm too lazy to look it up on Netflix. I found a video clip of someone compiling Neppy's scenes in the episode, but that had no tail.

[Seatan]

Poor mermen, living in a sexist society. That's okay, boys, you can come home with ME. :cool:

[Keiris]

Poor mermen, living in a sexist society. That's okay, boys, you can come home with ME. :cool:
Hahahaha Seavanna! That's the most gracious invitation a lot of us mermen have had in a while!;)

[Mermaid Neri Elvina]

I don't remember her tail showing

The scene you mentioned MerEmma I found some screenshots from it. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/02/090108d34b967b9e41914b06f73908ef.jpg. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/02/46130073a1ead76df2a70da444f6e32f.jpgThis does show a child-sized tail but you don't see the tail in any of the shots where Neppy swims. I know the mermaids had a tail for swimming and a tail for stationary shots, so I'm guessing that she only had one for that scene and not one that she swam in.

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[Echidna]

Honestly, I am just to going to stay with the assumption that mermen mate with mermen and leave the babies on doorsteps or something and mermaids mate with mermaids because its easier to grasp.

The only way this could even remotely be possible would be if the merpeople were all hermaphrodites.

Maybe they didn't think it through at all beforehand and make up stuff as they go along.
In the end, it might all not make sense at all, which would be a disappointment, but the story isn't that well written anyway if you're honest :p

[lynsea]

If anyone is interested, the animated series H2O Mermaid Adventures, will be premiering before the second half of Mako Mermaids on the 22nd of May.

[Mermaid Neri Elvina]

Is that Netflix exclusive?

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[Mermaid Jaffa]

Maybe Eric is a 1000 year old merman. Folklore says merfolk live for a very long time.

[Keiris]

The only way this could even remotely be possible would be if the merpeople were all hermaphrodites.

Maybe they didn't think it through at all beforehand and make up stuff as they go along.
In the end, it might all not make sense at all, which would be a disappointment, but the story isn't that well written anyway if you're honest :p
Yeah, I don't think you're going to find any break-thru biological answers there!

[Silva]

Yeah. I like to agree with Echidna's theory, but this whole topic is just confusing. Maybe a female lays eggs, maybe 20 or so, and they are all females, except for a few rare cases, where there is a male. This male is then abandoned. and somehow finds a human family to live with, through something like washing up on the beach or something, with legs. Don't ask me how. :$

[Trident True]

Perhaps. after the war of merman and mermaids. A mermaid having a son would deff be a no, no. perhaps it was forbidden. so then the mothers send their sons to land.. this may be done multiple ways. the mother may even walk on shore. who knows but all will be revealed in the second half. due 29th May.

[Mermaid Alea]

I finished watching Mako Mermaids on Netflix just recently and I really love it. I can't wait for the second half!!!

I was really sad to see Nixie and Lyla gone in the second season, but the new girls in season two are growing on me.

[Silva]

Counting down the days to the second half... can't wait!

[lynsea]

SPOILERS: Looks like Sirena won't be back either for the third season (not the episodes coming out May 29th) which means I'm guessing neither will David. Also looks like Eric isn't in the picture which makes sense if he's going to turn out to be the villain this season.

[Amphitrite]

I watched Season 2 episode 1 earlier tonight on youtube and can't find episode 2 anywhere! *sob* *grovel* :p

[Mermaid Jaffa]

I watched Season 2 episode 1 earlier tonight on youtube and can't find episode 2 anywhere! *sob* *grovel* :p

I watch them here. http://tenplay.com.au/channel-eleven/mako-island-of-secrets/episodes

[Silva]

I watch them there too!

[Mermaid Neri Elvina]

SPOILERS: Looks like Sirena won't be back either for the third season (not the episodes coming out May 29th) which means I'm guessing neither will David. Also looks like Eric isn't in the picture which makes sense if he's going to turn out to be the villain this season.
Where did you find that out??

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[lynsea]

Where did you find that out??

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I follow the director and several of the actors on the show on twitter/instagram/etc and neither actor (Sirena or Eric) have appeared in any of the photos being posted from set or from other events.

See here for the guys (https://twitter.com/ufojmsp/status/586768255856947201/photo/1) and here for the girls. (https://twitter.com/ufojmsp/status/586768106162298880/photo/1)

[MerEmma]

I'm not sure if the carpet-events have much say on whether or not they'll appear again (could be busy) but I do agree from the images on set that have appeared that they probably won't. Shame! I hate when shows can't keep actors around long enough to tell a good story. Happens with Teen Wolf too. :/

[lynsea]

Oh I completely agree and don't think these should be counted as official or anything. Just my best guess based on how these shows typically progress... Eric is good to look at at the very least :P

[Briahne]

http://www.primewire.ag/tv-2740847-Mako-Mermaids click any other link except promo host and you don't have to register
because tenplay doesnt keep them around long enough

[Mermaid Neri Elvina]

Damn I'm gonna miss Sirena. Although Weilan looks awesome!!

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[Mermaid Jaffa]

Tail looks orange to me.

[Echidna]

Tbh, I'm not impressed with the Mako/H2O tail look overall.
I don't like the texture, the weird ruff/crest on the back, and the paint job.

I think at least every second tail I see on MN looks better :p

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Tbh, I'm not impressed with the Mako/H2O tail look overall.
I don't like the texture, the weird ruff/crest on the back, and the paint job.

I think at least every second tail I see on MN looks better :p
Yep. Definitely. Her tail is a recolor of the same tail. Even the fluke, I had expected to be different, still is the same.

[MerEmma]

I think it's probably a lot cheaper for them to have the flukes the same; a new fluke sculpt/design I'm sure costs more than making the same tail over and over for JMBFX. I guess it's not high on their priorities.

[Yulia]

The trouble I have with them is they look too thick and too long.

[Mermaid Jaffa]

The trouble I have with them is they look too thick and too long.
Yes. Like they can barely move in them. The only one that looks like they can swim in it, is Zac. One of the videos, he says is a high school swimming champion, whilst the others don't have backgrounds in swimming.

[Yulia]

Melissas Fliptails are somewhat extended, hers and Lindens tail are so much better and still smooth and realistic.

[MarkF]

I don't think that the look was because it was economical, these are likely union effects people. Looking at the glueing of the individual scales on and the color I believe they were trying to do a splash tail, to avoid the 6 to 8 hour costuming time they used a zipper back "keeping the plastic scales from popping off" and it just came out wrong. All the design mistakes would have been in H2o and they are living with it.
Most diffenently many of our tailors could have blown those tails away. For movie quality the scales need to move, that's why the glue on scales. PearlieMae's scales technique would have been better.

[Imogen Finnly]

Okay, im watching the cartoon, and its mondo cheesy and hilarious, but im going to watch it anyway. Haha just a fun tid bit.

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[SeaMonkey]

they finally changed the tail colors a bit in this season. hers looks just like the others now to me. still looks like a fish with ick to me

[SeaMonkey]

upset that the new series is a cartoon. found out the day before it came out on netflix

[MerEmma]

They're still filming Mako Mermaids season 3 though anyway. Still though, this cartoon...I can't get over how different it is. I have to tell myself that it's basically not H2O. basically just not H2O at all, different show. :P

EDIT: SO SPARKLY. I CAN'T HANDLE THE SPARKLES.

EDIT 2: Burnie the crab is Buster the bunny from Arthur I believe.

[Imogen Finnly]

Its so .. like. ..children's educational television! Talking animals and stuff-i get it but still haha

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[Imogen Finnly]

And those stars in her boobs? Couldnt they have made it like..star fish?

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[Mermaid Momo]

Just reading the last 2 pages makes me really wish I kept up with the show, but I couldn't get past the ridiculous feel the show has to it

[coral_sybil]

So.... h20 news... netflix redid the original h20 just add water... as an animated series. H20 Mermaid Adventures

[Silva]

So.... h20 news... netflix redid the original h20 just add water... as an animated series. H20 Mermaid Adventures
DANG IT.

[Ariel-Starfish]

WUT? Any screenshot of this?

[Mermaid Neri Elvina]

Is there somewhere I can watch? I don't have netflix

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[coral_sybil]

WUT? Any screenshot of this?

29979

The blonde is Emma, the one with blue/black hair is Cleo, and the Red head is Ricki

29980

Here's human with Louis....

They can talk underwater now and the animals can talk back.

And Cleo's not afraid of the water... I just finished the first episode and they have all their powers, Emma as mourned and seemingly got over the whole no swim team stuff, Louis knows about them being mermaids, and the reason they went out to Mako is so Cleo could get more familiarized with the local wildlife in the water for her interview. So she's working at the marina now as well.

They also have their powers and are working on aiming them underwater.

End of episode 1.

[MerEmma]

I watched all thirteen episodes of it already, lol. Like I said, it's more of "inspired by" H2O than a real remake. It's a lot different.

[Echidna]

Why would one remake a real series as animated at all?

Usually it's the other way around, and the anim version was only made because they didn't have the effects to make a real version possible.

[Ariel-Starfish]

29979

The blonde is Emma, the one with blue/black hair is Cleo, and the Red head is Ricki

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Here's human with Louis....

They can talk underwater now and the animals can talk back.

And Cleo's not afraid of the water... I just finished the first episode and they have all their powers, Emma as mourned and seemingly got over the whole no swim team stuff, Louis knows about them being mermaids, and the reason they went out to Mako is so Cleo could get more familiarized with the local wildlife in the water for her interview. So she's working at the marina now as well.

They also have their powers and are working on aiming them underwater.

End of episode 1.

Thanks! I just watched the trailer and I really don't like the Anime style :(

[Mermaid Mystery]

do they still have their Australian accents??


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[MerEmma]

The girls don't really (imo) but those around them do, Byron, their parents kinda, etc.

[Trident True]

Hmmmm I am Predicting that if Serena isn't in season 3 and mimi, odina, zac and the newer mermaid. perhaps this may have something to do with zac and mimi.. we all know that Narissa was a powerful mermaid, so perhaps zac and mimi are as well. Perhaps they will have to come together to defeat the water dragon that the newer mermaid accidentally unleashes. they may hold the key... it could be that zac and mimi get real close like siblings should be. who knows, but i can't wait to see the other half. a recap is in order i think.

[bluegill]

The animated H20 Mermaid Adventures is really good. Season 1 will have 52 episodes total.

[MerEmma]

That many? Source? Awesome, I don't think it's too awful for me to tune into at all. I wanna make a version of Cleo's tail in the animated series. :P

[Winged Mermaid]

The animated H20 Mermaid Adventures is really good. Season 1 will have 52 episodes total.

Good to know! I just added it to my Netflix list last night. Gotta watch it while hubby isn't around, or he'll NEVER let me hear the end of it :P

[Imogen Finnly]

I just saw the funniest thing! Evie from mako mermaids had a small roll in season three when Will's sister first got hired as manager. She fired Evie! I didnt notice it before!

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[Mermaid Neri Elvina]

Omg just looked it up and yep there she is!

http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/h2o/images/1/1b/Waitress.png/revision/latest?cb=20130801094745

I just saw the funniest thing! Evie from mako mermaids had a small roll in season three when Will's sister first got hired as manager. She fired Evie! I didnt notice it before!

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[Imogen Finnly]

Its hilarious to me! What a bummer they didnt at least tie that into the spin off.
Haha it makes me giddy inside ! Lol

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[grumpy]

Yeah, I don't think you're going to find any break-thru biological answers there!

:D


Yeah. I like to agree with Echidna's theory, but this whole topic is just confusing. Maybe a female lays eggs, maybe 20 or so, and they are all females, except for a few rare cases, where there is a male. This male is then abandoned. and somehow finds a human family to live with, through something like washing up on the beach or something, with legs. Don't ask me how. :$

Great theory :)


FINALLY I found some people talking about this show. I'm on Beamly and I think I'm the only one watching :/
Can't wait for tomorrow ;)
I liked H2O better than Mako though. I thought the acting -especially of the mermaids, but also the supporting cast- was so much more believable. Still, I'm glad it wasn't the end :)

[Imogen Finnly]

I just loved the tail but wish they were more efficient as far as speed and functionality goes. They seemed too heavy to maneuver in. Even simple things seemed hard/ impossible. E.I why they had different shots and angles.
But shoot I'd jump on a chance to get a tail like that in a heart beat even with those flaws haha and that gap doe!!

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[Mermaid Alea]

:D



Great theory :)


FINALLY I found some people talking about this show. I'm on Beamly and I think I'm the only one watching :/
Can't wait for tomorrow ;)
I liked H2O better than Mako though. I thought the acting -especially of the mermaids, but also the supporting cast- was so much more believable. Still, I'm glad it wasn't the end :)

Welcome to Mernetwork! I need to watch H2O I have only watched Mako Mermaids. I liked Mako Mermaids a lot and noticed everyone has said H2O is better so I definitely need to see it!

@ Imogen Finnly - I always think they could have just saved money and probably time by just having regular silicone tails. Even with 'regular' silicone tails they could have still made them look different with markings and unique fin shapes.

I agree I would freak out if I had the chance to get in one of those tails! Then I would probably freak out again because it would probably be weird to swim in.

[Imogen Finnly]

What i also never understood was, what is the time frame or h20 and mako? Because with such large schools of mermaids youd think the h20 girls would eventually run into them.
Also im surprised Will didnt ever change into a merman..i mean, come on lol
Alea- yeah im with you on that. I mean loom at mermaid lindin's tail, i heard its slightly extended and its a dream boat of a tail. Def. Easier to maneuver

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[grumpy]

Welcome to Mernetwork! I need to watch H2O I have only watched Mako Mermaids. I liked Mako Mermaids a lot and noticed everyone has said H2O is better so I definitely need to see it!

@ Imogen Finnly - I always think they could have just saved money and probably time by just having regular silicone tails. Even with 'regular' silicone tails they could have still made them look different with markings and unique fin shapes.

I agree I would freak out if I had the chance to get in one of those tails! Then I would probably freak out again because it would probably be weird to swim in.

Thank you very much Mermaid Alea! The community seems to be amazing! You even have your own pods :D
I never thought that this was a real life phenomenon. I think that's totally amazing! I always wondered how it was to swim with a mermaid's tail and whether or not that's more efficient than using flippers, now I guess I've tons to read :D

Edit: you definitely neeed to watch H2o :)

Mako Mermaids Sseason 3 is ONLINE!!!

Seems the higher the number the better so no 2nd half of season 2.
Starts with drama right where we left off, feeling sad for Mimmi :/

Everyone have a great day and a lot of fun watching :)

[Mermaid Neri Elvina]

What do you mean season 3? Season 2 hasn't finished

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[grumpy]

What do you mean season 3? Season 2 hasn't finished

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I know, season 3 is supposed to come out 2016 with the Asian mermaid,
but what's actually the 2nd half of season 2, Netflix calls season 3. Kind of confusing and strange why they did that...

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[Mermaid Neri Elvina]

Netflix probably put it as that, maybe they couldn't add them into season 2. Looks like I'm gonna have to get a free month

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[grumpy]

Could be, but I can't imagine that when they are now even trying out new concepts with shows with weekly episode updates. Maybe they were afraid it wouldn't be visible enough. Still confusing when this doesn't match what's going to air on TV, but hey maybe it's going to be relabelled everywhere else now too :D
This reminds me of classic Dr. Who where Netflix "seasons" just didn't make any sense like season 4 was actually season 12 and so on...

[Mermaid Neri Elvina]

Yeah, I have an app with free shows on and it only has Christopher Eccleston and onwards.

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[grumpy]

Ahh nice app :)
Okay, but that's just new Who so it's okay. Netflix only has a handful of classic "stories" but puts them into strange "seasons" 1-18. Season 2 contains stuff from season 6 for example. Pure chaos :D
Ok, but doesn't matter, sorry for the offtopic nonsense ;) I'm so glad it's finally arrived :)

[Mermaid Neri Elvina]

Well that makes no sense!

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[Seatan]

I think Netflix probably did that to draw attention. I don't have TV, just Netflix, so I would not have understood that there was more to season 2 without the internet. As for classic Who, many of the episodes were destroyed over the years. I think Netflix is just doing their best to create a semblance of order in a pretty crazily laid out show. Better than making no seasons at all and my king it hard to scroll, they probably thought.

[grumpy]

What i also never understood was, what is the time frame or h20 and mako? Because with such large schools of mermaids youd think the h20 girls would eventually run into them.
Also im surprised Will didnt ever change into a merman..i mean, come on lol
Alea- yeah im with you on that. I mean loom at mermaid lindin's tail, i heard its slightly extended and its a dream boat of a tail. Def. Easier to maneuver

formerly jayy

I was quite disappointed when I saw Mako after H2O because it has no ties to H2O whatsoever, like a completely different world. Mermaid councils, out of a sudden real vs made mermaids, et.c.
Although the ideas are cute too (pods and so on).
I also found the acting to be poor in comparison (but still good enough).
My little cousin likes Mako better, but I guess that's more because of the stories.

[Ariel-Starfish]

Is it on Netflix worldwide? :)

[grumpy]

No idea, I just know that it's on US and UK :)

[Ariel-Starfish]

Ok thanks :) I already had my free month since the last season :p

[grumpy]

:D

BTW: The mermaiding you guys do looks incredible! Is it a lot of fun swimming like that?

[grumpy]

Going to watch now... yippeee :)

[MerEmma]

I think it's a mistake...I haven't watched it yet but from reading the episode descriptions it's definitely the second half of season 2. I guess it's either a mistake or they did it for a marketing reason, though. :/

It's uploaded anyway, haha.

[TritonsGuard]

Anyone else seen the all the new episodes? It seems like with every new batch they raise the bar. These were really good. That being said, it was a bit painful to watch a few parts. What do you all think?

[Mermaid Mystery]

watching right now!


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[MerEmma]

I finished them all tonight. I enjoyed them! Getting so annoyed with characters trusting the wrong people, lol

[Trident True]

Ive finished watching the series. i have to say I thought the story line got a little lost.. but needless to say i enjoyed it.. I love the episode where Serena Enchants David. love the way the whole ep was filmed.. got a bit teary in the last episode.

[Mermaid Neri Elvina]

Trident! Spoiler alert!

[Imogen Finnly]

Also finished them all last night haha
Has anyone else noticed how easy it is for humans there to get suspicious? And what terrible lyers (spell check ) everyone is? Haha but i did love it. I love tje swimming scenes

formerly jayy

[lynsea]

Eh, having finished the series I have to say I like H2O better. I liked the girl power aspect. In Mako, the mermaids are almost useless compared to the mermen. Hopefully the third series will be a bit more balanced.

[MerEmma]

I think it's so annoying how humans get so offended when they're finally told the secret and couldn't know before that point, lol. They're so terrible at understanding what a huge deal the secret is and why they had to.

[Imogen Finnly]

Or how evie's best friend was like "arw we really best friends? Whats more important? Protecting them? Or our friendship? " haha its like geezuz duude. So not understanding. Thats a buttcheek of a friend lol

formerly jayy

[Imogen Finnly]

I love love love the whole series, but sometimes, (weven with the original) im like "ughhh! Come on REALLY? "

formerly jayy

[Mermaid Mystery]

I haven't finished it yet but honestly some things are like "bruh what are you doing" and other times it's like ????? really?????


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[MerEmma]

You know what this show needs? A giggly moonstruck Zac. Not the "Trident obsessed" version of moonstruck but more like Cleo and Rikki and Emma used to get. :P

[Mermaid Mystery]

PLEASE


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[Echidna]

Well, in the view of the show makers, it's like this:
Girls become moonstruck and act irrational once a month.
Guys are obsessed with...a pole-like object.

Subtle.

[MerEmma]

HAHAHAHAH! Oh my GOSH. HAHAHAHA. That is TERRIFIC, Echidna. Oh my lord. What a comparison. :P

[Mermaid Neri Elvina]

OH MY GOSH THAT IS JUST.... LOL

[Trident True]

part of the plot for season 3 is they have to try and save the gold Coast and Mako island from the water dragon. perhaps this dragon gets the mermaids of H20's attention. Perhaps they could just turn up... who knows.. but i do think that it would be great to see the girls help in some sort of way.... just bring them back to the last season ever.


if they are bought back for the series... hypothetically.... it will have something to do with the girls powers.... remember Cleo, Ricki, Emma and Bella all have one individual power not like the others. think back to the storm conjure...

[Mermaid Neri Elvina]

Last season?! Nooooo

[Mermaid Mystery]

okay but imagine that. like the h2o girls would be shocked that they're not the only mermaids, and probably confused about Zac too. and evie might feel good about not being the only land girl mermaid hybrid (???? is that how I should put it????) and Lewis. oh my that would be the best. I might need this.


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[Ejdam]

There was a discussion with the creator of the show and some actors on Thursday. They confirmed that Mako Mermaids is a sequel to H2O and in season 3 we will see someone from H2O entering the world of Mako Mermaids!!! You can watch it here (https://youtu.be/KL8wV25euu4?t=14m44s). I recommend you to watch the whole interview. It's long but very interesting :)

[Ashe]

Oh wow that's amazing! Thank you so much for sharing :)

[MerEmma]

Wow. I never expected someone to return and for the two worlds to collide; I wonder who it'll be? I get the feeling it might be Rikki. I just would LOVE for Lewis to meet them all though. o_o

[Ejdam]

I also think it might be Rikki. I doubt it will be Cleo or Emma since both actresses are in the US, filming The Originals and other american shows. Or maybe Bella?

And yeah, I was also surprised that they decided to connect the both shows. I always thought they are set in alternate universes. There are so many mythological differences and the plotlines of the shows just do not fit together.

[grumpy]

I loved the finale! It was really, really nice how they were together.....


......... I love the episode where Serena Enchants David. love the way the whole ep was filmed.. got a bit teary in the last episode.

Me too x2 :D


Eh, having finished the series I have to say I like H2O better. I liked the girl power aspect. In Mako, the mermaids are almost useless compared to the mermen. Hopefully the third series will be a bit more balanced.

I also think that they focused far too much on the mermen. But I thought it was nice how spoiler and spoiler even got integrated in the finale.


I think it's so annoying how humans get so offended when they're finally told the secret and couldn't know before that point, lol. They're so terrible at understanding what a huge deal the secret is and why they had to.


Or how evie's best friend was like "arw we really best friends? Whats more important? Protecting them? Or our friendship? " haha its like geezuz duude. So not understanding. Thats a buttcheek of a friend lol

formerly jayy

Hahaha true, that's not a very logical reaction. I never got that.


There was a discussion with the creator of the show and some actors on Thursday. They confirmed that Mako Mermaids is a sequel to H2O and in season 3 we will see someone from H2O entering the world of Mako Mermaids!!! You can watch it here (https://youtu.be/KL8wV25euu4?t=14m44s). I recommend you to watch the whole interview. It's long but very interesting :)

That's amazing!!!!! I hope it's one of the original mermaids though and not just Lewis, although it would be nice to have both.


Wow. I never expected someone to return and for the two worlds to collide; I wonder who it'll be? I get the feeling it might be Rikki. I just would LOVE for Lewis to meet them all though. o_o

I vote for Rikki, Cleo or Emma :) Bella did great too, but she shows up so late in H2O, it wouldn't be the same I think. And yes, would love that too with Lewis.


I also think it might be Rikki. I doubt it will be Cleo or Emma since both actresses are in the US, filming The Originals and other american shows. Or maybe Bella?

And yeah, I was also surprised that they decided to connect the both shows. I always thought they are set in alternate universes. There are so many mythological differences and the plotlines of the shows just do not fit together.

Me too! The shows feel so very different, it doesn't really add up. But no matter what it would be amazing to see some of them again!!
Do you really think it would be such a problem for them to fly in if it's just for 1-2 days sometimes during the year? After all they have families there too except maybe Cariba Heine?

[Cordelia]

Just saw that season 3 started on Netflix recently! I just want to marathon it all!!

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Editing to add that I guess there is a difference between series and season. Each season listed on Netflix is only 13 ep. long, while the wiki says that the series is 26 ep. long. Now, I guess I'll have to wait for the next season to drop before I can finish series 2?

[MarkF]

I hoping for the producer JM Shiff makes another Merfolk series. Looking into the credits none of these people have had a great success without them.
I thinking of sending them a message and see what they say.

[PhaylennMurúch]

ok, on episode 6 of season 3. Can I make wild assumptions and questions while flailing my arms about? or are we in a spoiler free zone for a while?

[MerEmma]

Anyone who isn't caught up shouldn't be visiting this thread I feel. If you'd like, you can make the first sentence or two a spoiler warning so on the recent activity feed people can't accidentally be eye-caught into them.

[Imogen Finnly]

Totes spoiler city

formerly jayy

[PhaylennMurúch]

weee!

Ok so Season 3 Mako Mermaids spoilers ahead, seriously. And some wild guesses/fangirling


First things first, that flashback when Zaks parents were telling him about the day they found him. Didn't they wonder why a naked baby was wrapped in seaweed? 'cause he was. And OMG I totally want them to have a current relationship with Nerissa so they have been like putting yearly pictures into bottles and tossing them into the sea for her. I SO want them in on the secret it makes my brain itch.
In the episode with the Canadian mermaid (*snort* totally got a mental image of Raina luring kayakers to their doom) If Mimmi was immune to the song then why couldn't Zak be immune as well? They're technically both from a Northern Pod. and why oh why did they do that to Sirena? I know she was under an enchantment but she was full on "there is no Dana, there is only Zuul"

A personal question, one that they will probably never answer in a kids show, what would happen if a mermaid oh, say, froze someone's blood? or pulled all the liquid from their bodies like Magneto and that guard in X-Men 2

[Mermaid Mystery]

she was full on "there is no Dana, there is only Zuul"

oh my god lmao


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[Mermaid Neri Elvina]

There was a discussion with the creator of the show and some actors on Thursday. They confirmed that Mako Mermaids is a sequel to H2O and in season 3 we will see someone from H2O entering the world of Mako Mermaids!!! You can watch it here (https://youtu.be/KL8wV25euu4?t=14m44s). I recommend you to watch the whole interview. It's long but very interesting :)
I get an error when I try to watch

[Ejdam]

I get an error when I try to watch
Well, it's just a normal video on youtube. I don't know why you can't watch it :confused:

[MarkF]

Did you notice that in the video interview Jonathan said season 3 and 4!
Season "4" - Woohoo!
And it was open ended, perhaps meaning there could be more years.
Thanks Ejdam for that link.

Unable to play the link- The problem you made be having loading the video is the protection in your software, try pasting this link into your address bar.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KL8wV25euu4&feature=youtu.be&t=14m44s
or bring up youtube and search for ( Media Madness #48: Mako Mermaids )
the entire title looks like -
Media Madness #48: Mako Mermaids Discussion with Jonathan Shiff , Chai Romruen, Allie Bertram, an...
:)

[Mermaid Neri Elvina]

I AM CRYING RIGHT NOW OMG. I'VE JUST FINISHED SEASON 2. [emoji30] I need season 3 now

[Cordelia]

I watched one video where they were teasing a mermaid from H2O would show up in "season 3" - but that episode must not have made it to Netflix yet, because I didn't see any of the girls (or guys - depending on who is guest starring)! :cry:

[Mermaid Mystery]

that was the second half of season 2, season 3 isn't out yet

[Ejdam]

Yeah, it was already discussed here. Season 3 which is on Netflix now is actually the second half of season 2. Netflix called it season 3 for unkown reason, maybe they wanted to draw attention. It's quite confusing because season 1 had also two 13-episode parts and both of them were called season 1 on Netflix.

[Cordelia]

Oh! Thanks. I must have missed that post. I kind of figured that it was different, since IMDB lists 2x the number of episodes that Netflix has for each season. :sweat drop: