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A Date With Some Rocks

Episode 1
March 13, 2025
Written by Martha Hardy-Ward
Directed by David Stubbs

While visiting his dad, Jake finds a seal pelt in a cave hidden among the jagged rocks of Pariwhero. Later, Jake and his dad notice a strange woman playfully wandering the streets.

Starring: Korban Knock as Jake, Dominic Ona-Ariki as Robert, Zeta Sutherland as Jessie, Phoenix Connolly as Cara, Jim Moriarty as Ted

With: none

It Wasn't A Dream

Episode 2
March 13, 2025
Written by Martha Hardy-Ward
Directed by David Stubbs

Jake decides to follow the strange redhead who has been haunting his dreams. His quest takes him along the rocky coast and into the hills.

With: Emerita Vena as Amy, Tepora Samia as Amy's Mother, Gina Lotta Laverty as Sophie, Noam Phillips as Grant, Camilo Ross Jnr Leo'o as Mark

Its Power Is Strong

Episode 3
March 20, 2025
Written by Steph Matuku
Directed by David Stubbs

Jake learns the truth about Cara's selkie nature and resolves to return the skin to the cave. But will he be able to resist the skin's enchantment to set Cara free?

With: Hariata Moriarty as Shop Assistant

Where's Ted?

Episode 4
March 20, 2025
Written by Gavin McGibbon and Martha Hardy-Ward
Directed by David Stubbs

When Ted goes missing, Jake and Jessie must use their smarts to get him back to safety; Robert falls under Cara's allure as she confronts Jake regarding the whereabouts of her seal skin.

With: Kali Kopae as Police Officer

Do The Right Thing

Episode 5
March 27, 2025
Written by Gavin McGibbon and Martha Hardy-Ward
Directed by David Stubbs

Ted desperately searches for Cara to stop her dangerous plan; Jake finally locates Cara's skin but must outrun the local kids in order to keep it; an unlikely ally saves the day.

With: Noam Phillips as Grant, Camilo Ross Jnr Leo'o as Mark, Gina Lotta Laverty as Sophie, Emerita Vena as Amy, Tess Jamieson-Karaha as Hat Shop Assistant, Nova Morris Stubbs as Ted's Daughter, Tiaria Brister as Ted's Daughter

Open Your Mind A Little

Episode 6
March 27, 2025
Written by Steph Matuku
Directed by David Stubbs

Jake takes an injured Jessie back to Ted's shack. Ted reveals his own selkie story and warns that Robert's love for Cara can only end in a similar tragedy.

With: Noam Phillips as Grant, Camilo Ross Jnr Leo'o as Mark, Gina Lotta Laverty as Sophie, Emerita Vena as Amy, Tess Jamieson-Karaha as Hat Shop Assistant, Nova Morris Stubbs as Ted's Daughter, Tiaria Brister as Ted's Daughter

People We Care About

Episode 7
April 03, 2025
Written by Martha Hardy-Ward
Directed by David Stubbs

Robert has hidden the skin and is basking in Cara's affections. Jake and his friends devise a plan to shake him from the grip of the enchantment.

With: Nova Morris Stubbs as Ted's Daughter, Tiaria Brister as Ted's Daughter

The Only Way This Can End

Episode 8
April 03, 2025
Written by Martha Hardy-Ward
Directed by David Stubbs

Cara's wild animal instincts have taken over, and she tears the house apart. Jake makes a perilous sea journey to recover the sealskin from its hiding place and return it to the cave.

With: Emerita Vena as Amy, uncredited as paddleboarder