Kaitangata Twitch
★ 6.0·2010·1 seasons · 13 episodes·Series
FamilyKidsSci-Fi & FantasyDrama
Synopsis
Kaitangata Twitch is a children's adventure/fantasy series that aired on Maori TV in New Zealand in 2010. Based on the children's book of the same name, written by renouned New Zealand children's author, Margaret Mahy, it follows the adventures of thirteen year old Meredith, who can hear voices calling to her from a nearby island, Kaitangata, in the bay of her small hometown. A legend of pre-European New Zealand, the frequent rumblings of small earthquakes and the disappearance of a young Pakeha girl, fifty years earlier, all shroud the mystery surrounding the island.
Episodes
Season 11E1The Battle for the BayMeredith is having weird visions. The Island of Kaitangata is waking up. For the first time in years there is an earthquake — the Kaitangata Twitch. Meredith sees a young girl on the Island and discovers she went missing in mysterious circumstances — 50 years ago!25m2E2The Island's KeeperHaunted by how she could possibly have seen a little girl who went missing five decades ago, Meredith becomes increasingly fixated on the mystery of Shelly Gentry, and finds some startling evidence in Lee Kaa's shack. Meanwhile, the Battle for the Bay heats up at the council meeting.25m3E3Dangerous VoicesMeredith now has evidence that connects Lee Kaa to the missing girl, Shelly. Meredith's visions become more vivid and terrifying, and the visions seem to be dragging her towards the island of Kaitangata. She ties herself to the bed to try and stop herself from dreaming. But the island continues to loom large.25m4E4Family SecretsMeredith fights her visions but the battle takes its toll. She tries to turn to Lee Kaa but the mad old man is fighting against the demolition of his shack. Then Kaitangata twitches again — is the island angry?25m5E5The Chosen OneMeredith realizes that Lee Kaa believes there is a connection between the earthquakes and her visions. Her grandparents visit and Nana drops a bombshell — she knew Shelly Gentry and believes Lee Kaa murdered her.25m6E6Changing SidesTensions rise in the house as Dad accepts Cardwell's offer to design an eco-friendly development. Meredith has her most frightening vision yet — while in real life she paddles out to Kaitangata in her sleep. And she is being followed...25m7E7The Cannibal ChiefLee Kaa saves Meredith from her dream, and Cardwell wins over Rufus. Kate and Nick decide to make a big bang, and Meredith learns the truth about the island and Lee Kaa.25m8E8The New Keeper of the IslandCardwell and Grace grow closer, and the developer reveals his plans to move back to the bay permanently. Meredith tries to go too far too quickly, and is almost swallowed up in her vision.25m9E9The Big BangRufus is tempted by Cardwell to a richer life. Kate and Nick blow up Cardwell's billboard, and Meredith goes back into her dream and discovers the frightening truth.25m10E10Broken HeartsMeredith turns 13 but it is not a happy occasion. With her family in turmoil, Meredith realises that the island is about to bite back — but she finds herself alone in the battle to calm its wrath.25m11E11The ReunionWith Lee Kaa out of the picture, Meredith is alone and without guidance when history repeats — and her little brother goes missing. Meredith stands vigil at Lee Kaa's bedside in hospital.25m12E12Return of the Cannibal ChiefMeredith confronts Cardwell but he ridicules her and the island refuses to demonstrate its power. Meredith is left furious. Her anger could be dangerous. Meredith is disturbed by the fresh batch of dead fish that have washed up on the shore.25m13E13The Final BattleHer family could be set to leave the area for good and her mentor is struck down. Meredith realises she must act to save her world from collapsing. There is only one solution — give the island what it wants.25m
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