H2O: Just Add Water

About H2O: Just Add Water H2O: Just Add Water is an Australian children's television series that aired from 2006 to 2010. The show follows the lives of three teenage girls, Cleo, Emma, and Rikki, who suddenly find themselves transforming into mermaids whenever they come in contact with water. As they navigate the challenges of hiding their secret while also discovering the extent of their newfound powers, they experience adventures filled with friendship, romance, and the magic of the ocean. Explore - About - Making / Production - Actors - Trivia / Interesting Facts - Quotes - Music - Soundtrack About The show is set in the fictional coastal town of Gold Coast, Australia, where the three main characters, Cleo, Emma, and Rikki, discover an enchanted underwater cavern that bestows upon them the ability to transform into mermaids whenever they touch water. The girls must learn to balance their ordinary lives with their extraordinary secret, all while uncovering the mysteries of their newfound abilities and the significance of an ancient moon pool. Throughout the series, the trio faces challenges both on land and in the sea, all while forming unbreakable bonds of friendship. Making / Production H2O: Just Add Water was produced by Jonathan M. Shiff Productions and filmed on location in Australia. The show's captivating underwater scenes and special effects were achieved through a combination of practical effects, CGI, and water tank sequences. The production team worked diligently to create a visually stunning and immersive underwater world that brought the mermaid mythology to life for young audiences. Actors - Cariba Heine as Rikki Chadwick - Known for her fiery and independent nature, Rikki is portrayed by Cariba Heine, who brought depth and intensity to the character's struggles and triumphs. - Phoebe Tonkin as Cleo Sertori - Phoebe Tonkin embodied the role of Cleo, a kind-hearted and artistic mermaid who often found herself torn between her dual identities. - Claire Holt as Emma Gilbert - Claire Holt portrayed Emma, the level-headed and responsible member of the trio, whose intelligence and loyalty helped guide the group through various challenges. Trivia / Interesting Facts - The show's theme song, "No Ordinary Girl," was performed by Kate Alexa and became a popular hit among fans. - H2O: Just Add Water spawned a spin-off series titled "Mako Mermaids," which focused on a new group of mermaids living in Mako Island. - The underwater sequences were filmed in a water tank specially designed to simulate the girls' underwater movements and transformations. Quotes - "With the magic of the ocean, three young friends become mermaids." - Opening narration - "Being a mermaid is not just about having powers, it's also about responsibility." - Cleo - "Water gives life, but it can also take it away." - Rikki Music The show's soundtrack featured a mix of original songs and ambient tracks that captured the mystique and wonder of the underwater world. From atmospheric instrumentals to catchy pop tunes, the music of H2O: Just Add Water added an extra layer of enchantment to the series. Soundtrack - "No Ordinary Girl" by Kate Alexa - "Island Holiday" by Cybele - "The Water is Wide" by Jamie Dunlap - "Under the Sea" by Cleo Massey and Rikki Lee Coulter