Mako: Island of Secrets (2013)
Kernel Score: 86% · 621 ratings
Genres: Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Action & Adventure
First aired: 2013-07-26
Seasons: 3 · 68 episodes
Where to watch Mako: Island of Secrets
- Stream: Netflix
- Free with ads: Hoopla
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Mako: Island of Secrets parents' guide: ages 5+
Parents need to know that Mako: Island of Secrets is a TV-G fantasy series about teenage mermaids protecting a magical island, aimed at younger viewers.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Mild fantasy peril involving trespassers and magical conflicts, appropriate for a TV-G rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-G rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Allie Bertram as Mimmi
- Isabel Durant as Ondina
- Linda Ngo as Weilan
- Chai Hansen as Zac Blakely
- Gemma Forsyth as Evie McLaren
Mako: Island of Secrets FAQ
Is Mako: Island of Secrets good?
Mako: Island of Secrets has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 621 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Mako: Island of Secrets?
In the US you can stream Mako: Island of Secrets on Netflix, watch it free with ads on Hoopla and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play.
Is Mako: Island of Secrets OK for kids?
Mako: Island of Secrets is rated TV-G. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 5+. Parents need to know that Mako: Island of Secrets is a TV-G fantasy series about teenage mermaids protecting a magical island, aimed at younger viewers.
What shows are like Mako: Island of Secrets?
If you liked Mako: Island of Secrets, try Siren, H2O: Just Add Water, Lost and Danger Force.