Children of the Dog Star

7.5
198424m

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.

Seasons

6 Episodes • Premiered 1984

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1. The Brass Daisy

Twelve-year-old Gretchen comes to stay on her uncle's farm for the holidays, but shortly after her arrival strange things start happening.

Still image for Children of the Dog Star season 1 episode 2: Power Stop

2. Power Stop

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.

Still image for Children of the Dog Star season 1 episode 3: Swamp Light

3. Swamp Light

Unexplained events are affecting the whole community of Wakaatua, and Ronny starts to get scared.

Still image for Children of the Dog Star season 1 episode 4: Alien Summons

4. Alien Summons

Bevis has gone missing and both Gretchen and Ronny realise the danger they are all in.

Still image for Children of the Dog Star season 1 episode 5: Kolob

5. Kolob

Gretchen has reached the source of the strange power and starts to learn it's secrets.

Still image for Children of the Dog Star season 1 episode 6: Alien Contact

6. Alien Contact

Ronny and Gretchen are forced to act when the alien power threatens to overwhelm them.

Cast

Photo of Roy Billing

Roy Billing

Donald Kierney

Photo of Anzac Wallace

Anzac Wallace

Mataui Kepa

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