Sarah Dunn
Children of the Dog Star (1984)
Season 1
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.
Released April 1, 1984
Episode 24 min
10+
Genres: Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction, Thriller
Keywords: mdblist.imdb-tv-mini-series, imdb.ancient-astronaut, imdb.tv-mini-series, imdb.alien
Network: TVNZ 1
Country: New Zealand
Languages:
English
S1E1 - 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.
April 2, 1984, midnight
S1E2 - 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.
April 9, 1984, midnight
S1E3 - Swamp Light
Unexplained events are affecting the whole community of Wakaatua, and Ronny starts to get scared.
April 16, 1984, midnight
S1E4 - Alien Summons
Bevis has gone missing and both Gretchen and Ronny realise the danger they are all in.
April 23, 1984, midnight
S1E5 - Kolob
Gretchen has reached the source of the strange power and starts to learn it's secrets.
April 30, 1984, midnight
S1E6 - Alien Contact
Ronny and Gretchen are forced to act when the alien power threatens to overwhelm them.
May 7, 1984, midnight
Network: TVNZ 1
Episode Runtime: 24 min.
Season Runtime: 24 min.
Released: April 1, 1984
Last Air Date: May 7, 1984, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR / 10+
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