Series synopsis
The Hydronauts, also known as Die Hydronauten is a French drama television series that premiered on KiKa on September 13, 2003. It ended on August 23, 2004. It was created by Eckart Fingberg, Michael Mädel. It stars Eva Michaelis, Robert Missler, Tetje Mierendorf and Carolin Spieß.
Neptuna is an extra terrestrial that has been sent to Earth with the mission to study the marine world to save her planet from pollution. From the Baltic Sea to the Indian Ocean via the two poles, she discovers an extraordinary world where reality often surpasses fiction.
Premise
Neptuna is an extra terrestrial that has been sent to Earth with the mission to study the marine world to save her planet from pollution. From the Baltic Sea to the Indian Ocean via the two poles, she discovers an extraordinary world where reality often surpasses fiction.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Eva Michaelis as Neptuna
- Robert Missler as Ponto
- Tetje Mierendorf as Balty
- Carolin Spieß as Octavia
- Mario Grete as Obo
- Emily Dormer as Neptuna (English version)
- Gary Martin as Balty (English version)
- Keith Wickham as Ponto (English version)
Supporting cast
- Dan Russell as Obo (English version)
- Emma Tate as Octavia (English version)
- Jenni Laakso as Neptuna (Finnish version)
- Kimmo Rasila as Ponto (Finnish version)
- Rauno Ahonen as Balty (Finnish version)
- Jaana Bister as Octavia (Finnish version)
- Taisto Oksanen as Obo (Finnish version)
- Barbara Beretta as Neptuna (French version)
- Vincent Ropion as Ponto (French version)
- Pierre Tessier as Balty (French version)
- Daniel Beretta as Obo (French version)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 26 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | September 13, 2003 | December 6, 2003 |
| Season 2 | 13 | August 5, 2004 | August 23, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Thirsty Times Obo the computer is not working: Balty and Ponto have emptied the fresh water tanks on board the Hydronica while playing. And without Obo, the voyage cannot continue. Our friends try everything to repair him. But, there is no lack of salt water on this blue planet, fresh water is much rarer… |
September 13, 2003 |
| 2 |
Caught in a Net Balty is caught in a drift net. How can he free himself? “Wait until the net floats up to the surface” advise the fish. But Balty can’t wait that long, he’s running out of air! Let’s hope Neptuna and Ponto arrive in time to save him… |
September 20, 2003 |
| 3 |
Taste of the Sea Salmon really are surprising fish! They travel up rivers to lay their eggs where they were born. They find their way by tasting the water. But the salmon are lost: the water’s taste has been changed by chemical products. Who has put detergent in the water? How can the salmon be helped? Over to Neptuna and her crew to help the salmons find their way! |
September 27, 2003 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Whale Song The whales seduce each other by singing. But our heroes are there to help him compose his song. And when Barnaby and his girl end up beached, Neptuna and her friends come to their rescue once again. |
August 5, 2004 |
| 2 |
The Road to Freedom The Hydronauts meet Corky, a killer whale. But Corky is not like all the others. He once lived in an amusement park and does not know how to survive on his own. Neptuna and her crew try to help him rediscover his instincts… at their own danger! |
August 6, 2004 |
| 3 |
On the Ice Because the ice is melting and hunting is difficult, Albert the polar bear and come to look for food on board the Hydronica. He scares the crew. But when it comes to saving a mother whale and her baby, Neptuna and the Hydronauts team up with the knowledgeable bear. |
August 9, 2004 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | KiKa |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 13, 2003 |
| Last aired | August 23, 2004 |
| Runtime | 13 minutes |
| Status | Ended |