
Children of the Dog Star
1984•24m•7.5/10
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Ratings
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7.5/10(2)
12 year old Gretchen comes to stay on her uncle's farm for the holidays, but shortly after her arrival strange things start to happen. Gretchen has a passion for science and a talent for all things mechanical, which is why the old brass weathervane fascinates her. But the brass daisy rod has a complex and terrifying significance, and Gretchen and her new friend Ronny discover its links with the far distant Sirius, the Dog Star.
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
April 2, 1984
Last Aired
May 7, 1984
Networks
TVNZ 1
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
The Brass Daisy
Air date: 1984-04-02
Twelve-year-old Gretchen comes to stay on her uncle's farm for the holidays, but shortly after her arrival strange things start happening.
E2
Power Stop
Air date: 1984-04-09
Gretchen knows there's something very mysterious about the brass daisy on top of the barn and she's determined to find out what it is.
E3
Swamp Light
Air date: 1984-04-16
Unexplained events are affecting the whole community of Wakaatua, and Ronny starts to get scared.
E4
Alien Summons
Air date: 1984-04-23
Bevis has gone missing and both Gretchen and Ronny realise the danger they are all in.
E5
Kolob
Air date: 1984-04-30
Gretchen has reached the source of the strange power and starts to learn it's secrets.
E6
Alien Contact
Air date: 1984-05-07
Ronny and Gretchen are forced to act when the alien power threatens to overwhelm them.













