Mech-X4
High-schooler pilots robot to protect town from monsters
About Mech-X4
Released: 2016 - 201
Platform: Disney+
Rating: TV-Y7-FV
Run time: 24m
Cast
Nathaniel Potvin, Raymond Cham, Kamran Lucas, Pearce Joza
About Mech-X4
MECH-X4 is a thrilling Science Fiction and Adventure television series that aired from 2016 to 2018. The plot revolves around a high school student named Ryan Walker who discovers that he has technopathy - the extraordinary ability to control technology with his mind. His power mysteriously awakens a 150-foot robot known as MECH-X4, and along with his two best friends and older brother, they become its pilots and defenders of their city against numerous threats.
Making / Production
The series is produced by Disney and was created by Steve Marmel. Marmel, Anupam Nigam, Brian Hamilton, and Michael McGahey served as executive producers. It was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, and various special effects companies were employed to create the robot and the monstrous threats it fights against.
Actors
- Nathaniel Potvin plays the lead role of Ryan Walker. He perfectly embodies the character, making viewers believe in a teenager's struggle to balance normal life with newfound powers and responsibilities.
- Raymond Cham plays Mark Walker, who stands as a supportive big brother figure and helps pilot MECH-X4.
- Kamran Lucas plays Harris, the tech-savvy genius friend who aids the team with his knowledge.
- Pearce Joza plays Spider, a mechanical whiz who helps maintain and repair MECH-X4.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The series is filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, although the show's setting is in Bay City, a fictional Californian city.
- The show was originally called 'MTX!'
- The theme song is performed by Canadian band, Mother Mother.
Quotes
- "The robot chose me for a reason! And until I know why, I have to fight!" - Ryan Walker
- "Dude, we're robot pilots. We have to take some risks!" - Mark Walker
- "If I can fix it, we can fight it!" - Spider
Music, Soundtrack
- The theme song, "Let's Go", is performed by Mother Mother, a Canadian indie rock band.
- The score is composed by Kevin Manthei, who has worked on various animations and video games.
About Mech-X4
Mech-X4 is a sci-fi adventure series featuring a high schooler piloting a giant robot to combat monstrous threats.