Mystic - The Storm (S1E8)
A storm sees the kids staying over at the stables, Natasha takes a chance in her friendship with Dan, Issie discovers the truth about Hexronn and the gang launch a campaign.
| Runtime (min) | 28 |
|---|---|
| Air Date | 2021-03-23 |
| Genres | Family, Drama, Action & Adventure |
| Network(s) | CBBC |
Storyline
When a severe storm rolls in, the kids find themselves stranded at the stables overnight, creating an unexpected sleepover situation that tests friendships and reveals secrets. Issie continues her investigation into the mysterious horse Hexronn and finally uncovers the truth about his origins and the circumstances that brought him to the island. Meanwhile, Natasha decides to take a risk in her evolving friendship with Dan, navigating the complicated feelings that have been building between them.
The group also rallies together to launch a campaign, channeling their collective energy into a cause that matters to them. The storm serves as both a literal and metaphorical backdrop, forcing the characters into close quarters where tensions, truths, and deeper connections emerge. By the time the weather clears, relationships have shifted and Issie's understanding of the mysteries surrounding her has deepened significantly.
What kids learn
This episode demonstrates how unexpected challenges can bring people closer together and create opportunities for honest communication. The storm forces the characters to rely on one another and work as a team, showing young viewers that difficult circumstances often reveal who your true friends are and what you're capable of when you collaborate.
Issie's persistence in discovering the truth about Hexronn models the importance of asking questions and not accepting surface explanations when something doesn't feel right. Her investigative approach teaches kids that curiosity and determination can lead to important discoveries, and that understanding the full story often requires patience and effort.
Natasha's decision to take a chance with Dan illustrates the courage it takes to be vulnerable in friendships and to express your true feelings. The episode shows that taking emotional risks, while scary, is an essential part of building meaningful relationships. The campaign storyline reinforces that young people can make a difference when they organize around causes they believe in and work together toward a common goal.
Parents' top 5 questions
| Question | Answer |
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| Is the storm depicted in a frightening way that might scare younger children? | The storm serves primarily as a plot device to keep the characters at the stables overnight rather than as a source of intense drama or fear. While there are storm sounds and weather effects, the focus remains on the interpersonal dynamics among the kids rather than creating suspense or danger from the weather itself. Younger viewers who are generally comfortable with weather scenes should handle this episode well. |
| What kind of risk does Natasha take with Dan, and is it age-appropriate? | Natasha's risk involves being more open about her feelings and navigating the transition from friendship to something potentially deeper with Dan. The show handles this in an age-appropriate manner consistent with early teen relationships, focusing on emotional vulnerability and honest communication rather than physical romance. It's the kind of relational development typical for the show's target demographic. |
| What truth does Issie discover about Hexronn? | Issie uncovers important information about Hexronn's background and how he came to be on the island. This revelation connects to the larger mystery arc running through the season and helps Issie understand more about the challenges facing the stables and the horses. The discovery moves her investigation forward and sets up developments for upcoming episodes. |
| What kind of campaign do the kids launch? | The group organizes around a cause that's important to them and relevant to their community, demonstrating youth activism and collective action. The campaign storyline shows the kids taking initiative, planning together, and working toward a shared goal. It's presented as an empowering subplot that highlights how young people can advocate for change when they care about an issue. |
| Does the overnight stay at the stables create any inappropriate situations? | The sleepover scenario is handled in a wholesome, age-appropriate way that focuses on friendship dynamics, conversations, and team bonding rather than anything inappropriate. The overnight setting simply provides an opportunity for characters to interact more deeply and for plot developments to unfold in a contained environment. Parents can expect typical sleepover activities and dialogue suitable for the show's tween audience. |
Writing
Directing
| Season # | Episode # | Episode Name |
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| 1 | 1 | Londoner Issie’s boring new life in New Zealand suddenly gets exciting when she encounters a frightened horse running through the wilderness. |
| 1 | 2 | Issie discovers that rescue horse Blaze has life-threatening injuries. When Tom insists that Blaze is impossible to tame and can't be saved, Issie refuses to give up on her. |
| 1 | 3 | At the stables' Family Fun Day, the kids compete with rivals Dulmoth Park. Issie's visions become hard to ignore and her reckless behaviour endangers her future at the stables. |
| 1 | 4 | Issie looks for Mystic on a remote beach and finds buried treasure, which could be connected to her visions. And secrets are revealed when she and Caleb get trapped together on the beach. |
| 1 | 5 | Issie attends a party at the local marae and humiliates herself by taking her revenge against Natasha too far. Meanwhile, Dan's grandmother may hold the key to Issie's shipwreck vision. |
| 1 | 6 | Issie gets a new vision of Mystic running through the forest along an old railway track and wonders if this might be the clue that will lead her to Blaze's herd. After some encouragement, Issie decides to ride out on Blaze to find the tracks, and Caroline, Caleb, Dan and Natasha join her on the mission. As they journey deeper into the forest, past their favourite swimming hole, the kids make a series of bewildering discoveries and eventually realise they're completely and utterly lost. With one of the gang's future ambitions at stake, they face a race against time to ... |
| 1 | 7 | Issie rides Blaze in the Cross-Country Trials against rivals Dulmoth Park - but is Caroline really fit enough to compete? And who spooked Blaze right before Issie's ride? |
| 1 | 8 | A storm sees the kids staying over at the stables, Natasha takes a chance in her friendship with Dan, Issie discovers the truth about Hexronn and the gang launch a campaign. |
| 1 | 9 | Hexron tries to get Kauri Point's support at the council meeting. Izzie is publicly shamed when her hard past is revealed. Kauri Point relationships are all strained. |
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