New Zealand telefantasy WIP
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2. The Lost World (1999–2002)
TV-PG | 60 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
The adventures of a band of explorers stranded in a mysterious land inhabited by dinosaurs and other dangers.
Stars: Peter McCauley, Rachel Blakely, Jennifer O'Dell, William Snow
Votes: 4,480
3. The Shannara Chronicles (2016–2017)
TV-14 | 42 min | Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Series of adventures, war, and evil that occur throughout the history of the Four Lands.
Stars: Austin Butler, Ivana Baquero, Manu Bennett, Aaron Jakubenko
Votes: 63,767
4. Xena: Warrior Princess (1995–2001)
TV-PG | 45 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Xena, a mighty Warrior Princess with a dark past, sets out to redeem herself. She is joined by small town bard, Gabrielle. Together they journey the ancient world and fight for the greater good against ruthless Warlords and Gods.
Stars: Lucy Lawless, Renée O'Connor, Ted Raimi, Kevin Smith
Votes: 48,652
5. Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995–1999)
TV-G | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Hercules is half-man, half-god and a hero of fantastic strength. After his malevolent stepmother, Hera, kills his wife and children, he wanders about Earth with mortal best friend Iolaus, fighting evil and trying to overcome his loss.
Stars: Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, Kevin Smith, Robert Trebor
Votes: 31,805
6. The Tribe (1999–2003)
TV-PG | 30 min | Drama, Family, Romance
A group of young adults struggle to survive in a world where all the adults have been killed by a mysterious virus.
Stars: Caleb Ross, Victoria Spence, Meryl Cassie, Antonia Prebble
Votes: 3,194
7. The New Legends of Monkey (2018–2020)
TV-PG | 24 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Entering the mythical world of the Monkey King, where a young monk and his group of disciples are on a journey to collect scrolls of Buddhist wisdom.
Stars: Chai Hansen, Luciane Buchanan, Josh Thomson, Emilie Cocquerel
Votes: 4,997
8. Young Hercules (1998–1999)
TV-Y7-FV | 22 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
The adventures of Hercules as a boy, during his time at a training academy for warriors.
Stars: Ryan Gosling, Dean O'Gorman, Chris Conrad, Jodie Rimmer
Votes: 2,181
9. Thunderbirds Are Go (2015–2020)
TV-G | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
In the future, the Tracy family run a private mechanized emergency response service.
Stars: Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Rasmus Hardiker, David Menkin, Kayvan Novak
Votes: 1,808
10. Power Rangers S.P.D. (2005)
TV-Y7 | 22 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
When the Earth is threatened by the evil Troobian empire, the SPD (Space Patrol Delta) police force recruits a team of Power Rangers to help defend the planet.
Stars: Brandon Jay McLaren, Chris Violette, Matt Sadowski, Monica May
Votes: 3,736
11. The Dead Lands (2020– )
Action, Fantasy, Horror
A new TV series from writer Glenn Standring based on his movie The Dead Lands (2014). In ancient Maori times, an undead warrior and a young tribeswoman team up to find a way to stop the evil dead from rising.
Stars: Te Kohe Tuhaka, Vicky Haughton, Darneen Christian, Calvin Tuteao
Votes: 1,126
12. The Ray Bradbury Theater (1985–1992)
TV-14 | 23 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror
"The Ray Bradbury Theater" was a Canadian-produced anthology series scripted by famed science-fiction author Ray Bradbury. Many of the teleplays were based upon Bradbury's novels and short stories.
Stars: Ray Bradbury, Michael Copeman, Frank Whitten, Desmond Kelly
Votes: 1,705
13. The Almighty Johnsons (2011–2013)
TV-14 | 47 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Four brothers living in New Zealand are modern reincarnations of Norse gods.
Stars: Emmett Skilton, Timothy Balme, Dean O'Gorman, Jared Turner
Votes: 4,968
14. Power Rangers Ninja Storm (2003–2004)
TV-Y7 | 30 min | Action, Adventure, Family
A trio of ninja trainees become Power Rangers to defend their school after it is attacked by aliens.
Stars: Pua Magasiva, Sally Martin, Glenn McMillan, Jason Chan
Votes: 3,070
15. Cleverman (2016–2017)
TV-14 | 50 min | Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
In the very near future, creatures from ancient mythology must live among humans and battle for survival in a world that wants to silence, exploit, and destroy them.
Stars: Hunter Page-Lochard, Rob Collins, Tasma Walton, Rarriwuy Hick
Votes: 3,544
16. Power Rangers Operation Overdrive (2007)
TV-Y7 | 22 min | Action, Adventure, Family
Five teenagers must locate and secure ancient relics with unbelievable power, while at the same time stop a demonic corporation who want the relics for their power.
Stars: James Beaufort, Caitlin Murphy, Samuell Benta, Rhoda Montemayor
Votes: 1,649
17. AFK: The Webseries (2015–2018)
Fantasy
AFK: The Webseries follows the misadventures of a group of gamers who mysteriously wake up in the bodies of their online characters.
Stars: Vanya Essin, Mia Pistorius, Calum Gittins, Dallas Barnett
Votes: 366
18. A Haunting We Will Go (1976– )
Family
Children's TV show about a haunted old mansion where only the butler can see the ghosts.
Star: Russell Smith
Votes: 8
19. Under the Mountain (1981)
24 min | Family, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Teenage twin siblings, Rachel and Theo, on a summer vacation in Auckland visiting their aunt and uncle, meet a certain Mr. Jones, a mysterious man who helped find them when they got lost in... See full summary »
Stars: Kirsty Wilkinson, Lance Warren, Roy Leywood, William Johnson
Votes: 427
21. The Kids from O.W.L. (1983– )
Family, Sci-Fi
Kids from O.W.L.(1983 - 1984) O.W.L. (The Organisation for World Liberty) was a secret government organization whose agents were young people with physical disabilities. Using devices like ... See full summary »
Star: William Kircher
22. Worzel Gummidge Down Under (1987–1989)
30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
The continuing adventures of the magic scarecrow, only this time he's in New Zealand.
Stars: Jon Pertwee, Bruce Phillips, Jonathan Marks, Olivia Ihimaera-Smiler
Votes: 109
23. Night of the Red Hunter (1989– )
Mystery
A children's Sci-if mystery horror. Runaway children Peter and Maggie meet when Maggie tries to steal some chocolate bars and it doesn't go according to plan. Their adventure continues when... See full summary »
Stars: Toni Baird, Toby Laing, Greer Robson-Kirk, Bruno Lawrence
24. Space Knights (1989– )
Fantasy, Sci-Fi
The King Arthur myth poured into a zany universe of Knights of the Round Space Station, Vader-esque villains, and laser lance jousting.
Stars: Scott Harman, David Cameron, Adrian Wright, Ian Watkin
Votes: 6
25. The Boy from Andromeda (1991– )
97 min | Family, Sci-Fi
A small alien child lands on Earth and is taken in by several Earth children.
Stars: Katrina Hobbs, Jane Creswell, Fiona Kay, Anthony Samuels
Votes: 67
26. Mission Top Secret (1993–1995)
85 min | Crime, Sci-Fi
12-year-old Jemma accidentally taps into a disused telecommunications satellite and finds she has audio-visual contact with other computers worldwide.
Stars: Rossi Kotsis, Shane Briant, Frederick Parslow, Emma Jane Fowler
Votes: 211
27. Mysterious Island (1995)
85 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
In 1865, a group escapes from a Confederate prison in a balloon, only to be carried halfway around the world. They are shot down while approaching land (which they later discover is an "... See full summary »
Stars: Alan Scarfe, Colette Stevenson, Stephen Lovatt, Gordon Michael Woolvett
Votes: 271
28. The Legend of William Tell (1998)
50 min | Adventure, Fantasy
Witness the legend of Wilhelm Gorkeit of Tellikon (William Tell), who, as the stories say, shot an apple off of his son's head and led the rebellion to free Switzerland.
Stars: Kieren Hutchison, Andrew Robertt, Nathaniel Lees, Katrina Browne
Votes: 287
29. The Killian Curse (2006– )
Fantasy, Romance, Thriller
A group of teenage students who are faced with a menacing curse revolving around the number 21.
Stars: Nick Blake, Frith Horan, Grace MacDonald, Georgia Tabish
Votes: 33
30. Maddigan's Quest (2006)
Adventure, Family, Fantasy
After the Great Chaos in the time of the Remaking a Travelling Fantasia are set on a Quest to save their home from ruin and their future from evil. They are joined in their quest by two ... See full summary »
Stars: Rose McIver, Jordan Metcalfe, Zac Fox, Olivia Tennet
Votes: 213
31. Jack of All Trades (2000)
30 min | Adventure, Action, Comedy
Jack Stiles, American spy stationed on a South Pacific island in the early 19th century, teams up with no nonsense British agent Emilia Rothschild to stop Napoleon's colonizing efforts. Jack's alter ego is the Zorro-esque Daring Dragoon.
Stars: Bruce Campbell, Angela Marie Dotchin, Stuart Devenie, Stephen Papps
Votes: 3,105
32. The Amazing Extraordinary Friends (2006– )
TV-Y7 | Action, Adventure, Comedy
A dorky teenage boy finds an amulet, that turns him into a real life superhero, with powers. Where there are superheroes there are always super villains but with the help of his friends ... See full summary »
Stars: Carl Dixon, David McPhail, Patrick Morrison, Hannah Marshall
Votes: 55
33. Wellington Paranormal (2018–2022)
TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Crime, Fantasy
Sergeant Maaka, and Officers Minogue and O'Leary, are members of the Wellington, New Zealand, police. Their job is to investigate paranormal phenomena.
Stars: Mike Minogue, Karen O'Leary, Maaka Pohatu, Thomas Sainsbury
Votes: 7,849
34. Freaky (2003– )
Action, Adventure, Comedy
An anthology series consisting of 13 shows, each with 3 stories in each show. The show was broadcast in New Zealand and Australia; and was hosted by Daniel Costello.
Stars: Daniel Costello, Paul Yates, Dylan McKay, Stephanie Reid
Votes: 67
35. Time Trackers (2008)
24 min | Adventure, Family, Sci-Fi
Three teenagers, one from the future, one from the present day, and a cave girl from the prehistoric past are on a time traveling mission to combat viruses aimed at destroying the greatest inventions of the world.
Stars: Joe Dekkers-Reihana, Kazimir Sas, Felicity Milovanovich, Jon English
Votes: 18
36. This Is Not My Life (2010)
44 min | Sci-Fi, Thriller
Alec Ross awakes one morning to find that he doesn't know who or where he is and doesn't recognize his wife or children.
Stars: Charles Mesure, Tania Nolan, Miriama McDowell, Tom Cameron
Votes: 620
37. The New Tomorrow (2005)
24 min | Drama, Family, Sci-Fi
After all adult life has been eliminated from Planet Earth due to a deadly virus, the world's youth is left to survive by their own means, methods, and rules.
Stars: Zoë Robins, Abbey-May Wakefield, Cameron Wakefield, Henrietta Steventon
Votes: 90
38. The Games Affair (1975)
24 min | Adventure
Stars: Brent Bullis, Debbie Gowland, Dominic Solia, John Bach
39. Children of the Dog Star (1984)
24 min | Sci-Fi, Thriller
An alien lands on Earth and is taken in by Earth children.
Stars: Sarah Dunn, Jeison Wallace, Hamish Bartle, Roy Billing
Votes: 171
40. Atlantis High (2001– )
25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Rumor has it that Atlantis High was built upon the grounds of the lost city of Atlantis, adding mystique to a school where the extraordinary often happens. Experience Atlantis High along with the school's newest student- Giles Gordon.
Stars: Michael Wesley-Smith, Christopher Parson, Megan Alatini, Robyn Malcolm
Votes: 109
41. Mirror, Mirror (1995–1998)
30 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
When Jo Tiegan is given a mirror as a gift by the elderly owner of an antique shop, she is amazed to see another girl's image in the mirror instead of her own reflection.
Stars: Antonia Prebble, Ben Revell, Jovita Lee, Simon James
Votes: 620
42. The Monster's Christmas (1981 TV Movie)
47 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy
In her bed on Christmas Eve, a little girl reads an illustrated storybook entitled "The Monster's Christmas" to her teddy bear as something sneaks around in the trees outside her window. ... See full summary »
Director: Yvonne Mackay | Stars: Paul Farrell, Lee Hatherly, Paul Jenden, Bernard Kearns
Votes: 95
43. The Haunting of Barney Palmer (1987 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 60 min | Family, Fantasy, Mystery
A 9-year-old boy learns the dark secrets of his family when he is haunted by the ghost of his Great Uncle.
Director: Yvonne Mackay | Stars: Alexis Banas, Ned Beatty, Eleanor Gibson, Meredith Braun
Votes: 44
44. An Awful Silence (1972 TV Movie)
53 min | Sci-Fi
Director: David Stevens | Stars: Davina Whitehouse, David Tinkham, Hazel Cole, Alan Jervis Wilks
45. The Cul De Sac (2016– )
30 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
The Cul De Sac (meaning 'dead end') is a YA drama from New Zealand about a group of teens trying to survive in a world where all the adults have suddenly vanished along with the Internet and electricity and evil forces want them dead.
Stars: Greta Gregory, Molly Leishman, Flynn Steward, Simon Mead
Votes: 166
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