The Private Life of Plants
Overview
Plants are the foundation of life on Earth, providing sustenance and habitat for all living creatures. Despite their crucial role, their intricate lives often go unnoticed, shrouded in secrecy. This documentary delves into the hidden world of plants, revealing their dynamic nature through a slower lens of time. While they may seem stationary, plants are in constant motion—growing, defending against threats, and competing for resources. By learning to observe them closely, we can uncover the fascinating strategies they employ to thrive, reproduce, and secure their place in the ecosystem.
Episodes
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1
Travelling
Join David Attenborough as he embarks on an astonishing exploration of the plant kingdom. Utilizing cutting-edge timelapse technology, this documentar...
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Metamorphosis
Emma, Cleo, and Rikki, three unique teenage girls, navigate the ups and downs of adolescence. Their lives take an unexpected turn when they stumble up...
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Growing
In this captivating episode, David Attenborough showcases stunning time-lapse footage that illustrates the struggle of emerging leaves as they strive ...
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2
Pool Party
Miriam, the ever-popular girl, is throwing a pool party that the girls are eager to attend. However, the situation becomes precarious when Zane playfu...
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3
Catch of the Day
Rikki, Emma, and Cleo stumble upon a troubling situation when they find sea turtles trapped in fishing nets. As Rikki and Emma try to free the turtles...
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3
Flowering
The vibrant allure of flowers is not merely for aesthetics; their primary purpose is reproduction. To achieve this, pollen from a male flower needs to...
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4
The Social Struggle
David Attenborough explores the remarkable survival challenges within the plant kingdom. Cameras capture the ingenious strategies that plants employ ...
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4
Party Girls
Emma resolves not to host her yearly sleepover party because of recent events. Rikki and Cleo, however, make it their mission to change her mind. At t...
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5
Living Together
In this episode, David Attenborough explores the fierce competition for survival among plants. These organisms frequently depend on animals, fungi, an...
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5
Something Fishy
Kim, Cleo's sister, discovers her diary and mistakenly believes that Cleo and her friends are 'evil mermaids,' prompting her to consider revealing thi...
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6
Surviving
In the concluding episode of his exploration of the plant kingdom, David Attenborough unveils the remarkable strategies plants employ to endure extrem...
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6
Young Love
Emma finds herself in a bind while babysitting her younger brother, Elliot. Things take a turn when Elliot starts to develop a crush on Rikki. Feeling...
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7
Moon Spell
Miss Chatham issues a mysterious warning to Cleo, leaving her puzzled. Meanwhile, Emma falls into a trance during a full moon and struggles to revert ...
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8
The Denman Affair
Lewis receives an exciting job opportunity working alongside a marine biologist, but the girls worry that his enthusiasm might lead him to share more ...
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9
Dangerous Waters
Rikki receives a job opportunity to gather rare fish, and initially, it appears to be a great chance. However, she quickly realizes that the individua...
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10
The Camera Never Lies
Rikki signs up for a short film competition centered around the theme of 'Heroes' and plans to showcase her underwater skills for some stunning footag...
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11
Sink or Swim
Byron reaches out to Emma for assistance in coaching the school's swim team, but she struggles to make a decision given her current circumstances. At ...
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12
The Siren Effect
Under the glow of the full moon, Cleo discovers she has the ability to enchant guys, leaving them in a 'trance.' This newfound power attracts a wave o...
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13
Shipwrecked
Emma extends an invitation to Miss Chathams to spend some time at her home. Meanwhile, Zane catches wind of Miss Chathams expressing her worries about...
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14
Surprise!
As Cleo's 16th birthday nears, she's dreading the idea of her father planning yet another cringeworthy celebration. At the same time, Zane is on a mis...
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15
The Big Chill
Emma is thriving in her role at the JuiceNet cafe, but when she finds herself in charge, she struggles to handle her new coworker, Rikki.
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16
Lovesick
There are whispers that Cleo is seeing someone, and her friends and family are eager to uncover his identity. At the same time, Zane persists in his q...
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17
Under the Weather
As a thunderstorm rolls in, the girls decide to pretend to be ill to keep their secret safe from being revealed at school. However, their act of fakin...
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18
Bad Moon Rising
Zane's search for the legendary 'sea monster' brings him to Mako Island. Meanwhile, the full moon causes Rikki to struggle with her abilities, leading...
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19
Hurricane Angela
Cleo and Kim find themselves in a bind with their cousin Angela, who is eager to go body boarding. When Cleo declines the idea, Angela creates a chaot...
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20
Hook, Line and Sinker
Lewis joins the yearly fishing competition, but when Cleo notices he's having a tough time, she steps in to lend a hand, leading to some chaotic resul...
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21
Red Herring
Emma makes the bold choice to dye her hair red, but being half-mermaid complicates things in unexpected ways. Meanwhile, Zane takes a step forward in ...
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22
Fish Out Of Water
Emma and Cleo grow worried about Rikki's relationship with Zane. In their concern, they pressure Rikki to choose between being with Zane or staying lo...
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23
In Too Deep
Rikki discovers a locket in a jewelry store that resembles the one belonging to Miss Chatham, and she's set on acquiring it.
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24
Love Potion #9
As the school dance approaches, Emma and Cleo eagerly anticipate whether Byron and Lewis will invite them. At the same time, a heated debate unfolds b...
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25
Dr. Danger
Emma's family is gearing up for their yearly vacation, but unfortunately, she can't join them due to the potential dangers involved. Despite her attem...
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26
A Twist in the Tail
Dr. Denman lays a cunning trap for the girls at Mako Island, putting Zane in a difficult position as he grapples with whom he should support.
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Stormy Weather
Following her parents' divorce, Cleo's father insists that she take on more responsibility for her sister Kim, starting with a concert outing. However...
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Control
The girls struggle to manage their newfound powers, and Cleo realizes that Lewis isn't being much help. Meanwhile, a new girl named Charlotte shows up...
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3
The One That Got Away
Rikki makes an effort to steer clear of Zane upon his return, but finds herself in need of his assistance after a mishap involving a speedboat. At the...
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Fire and Ice
Emma decides to host a party to show that she can be just as entertaining as Rikki, but things quickly spiral out of control. At the same time, Lewis ...
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Hocus Pocus
Tensions rise as the Setori face challenges, putting the JuiceNet at risk due to a rival bar. In a bid to save the day, Lewis discovers a book filled ...
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Pressure Cooker
Cleo becomes anxious when she spots her dad spending time with a woman. Upon reaching their home, she discovers that the woman is actually Charlotte's...
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7
In Hot Water
The news of Cleo's dismissal from the Ice Cream Stand leaves everyone stunned, especially when Lewis steps in to take her position. Rikki and Emma are...
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Wrong Side of the Tracks
Zane finds himself intrigued by Rikki's hesitation to share her home address. After some persistence, he finally manages to persuade her to disclose w...
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9
Riding for a Fall
Emma takes Eliot to his horse riding lessons, but his competitive nature pushes him to outshine even the instructor. Meanwhile, Lewis goes on a double...
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10
Missed the Boat
Cleo begins to face difficulties in her studies and seeks assistance from her new tutor. However, things take a turn for the worse when Charlotte, wit...
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11
In Over Our Heads
Desperate for money, Rikki embarks on a quest to find a missing statue that comes with a generous reward. However, she deceives Emma and Cleo about he...
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12
Fish Fever
After Emma accidentally cuts her finger on some coral, she is poisoned and starts to transform into a white-scaled creature. At the same time, Charlot...
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13
Moonwalker
During a full moon night, Lewis, Emma, Rikki, and Charlotte join Cleo’s family for a camping adventure at Mako. As the moon’s influence takes hold...
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14
Get Off My Tail
Cleo chooses to rekindle her friendship with Lewis and fully accept her powers, while Emma is taken aback by the new supervisor, who has ambitious cha...
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15
Irresistable
Zane discovers the legend of Ambergris, a scent that can enchant mermaids, making them fall for the man who wears it. After he purchases the fragrance...
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16
Double Trouble
Lewis finds himself confused after dreaming about Cleo being captured in photographs by strangers. Later, he and Cleo decide to take Eliot and Kim on ...
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17
Moonstruck
On a night with a full moon, the girls are adamant that they don’t require Lewis’s assistance since they’re all together at Emma’s, with Ash s...
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18
The Heat Is On
As the girls mark their first anniversary of becoming mermaids, Cleo plans a festive celebration. Tensions rise when Emma and Rikki have a falling out...
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19
The Gracie Code (1)
Lewis is on a quest to uncover more details about the moon pool when he discovers some old research conducted by Max Hamilton from fifty years back. N...
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20
The Gracie Code (2)
Charlotte confronts Lewis about his frequent outings with the girls, seeking clarity on the situation. Initially, she considers an explanation from Cl...
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21
And Then There Were Four
Driven by her relentless curiosity, Charlotte seeks out Max, who validates her suspicions and guides her to the Moon Pool. Meanwhile, Lewis struggles ...
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22
Bubble Bubble, Toil and Trouble
The girls agree to welcome Charlotte into their group, and the four of them team up to join the volleyball squad in order to prevent failing Physical ...
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23
Reckless
Charlotte is resolute in demonstrating her affection for Lewis, convinced that she can surpass the other three. Ignoring their suggestions, she decide...
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24
Three's Company
Tensions escalate as Lewis' birthday celebration approaches. Charlotte steps in to take charge, pushing Rikki away from the festivities. Yet, when the...
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25
Sea Change
Frustrated by the fleeting bond she has with the girls, Charlotte pressures Lewis to decide between her and his friends. This makes Cleo feel excluded...
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26
Unfathomable
An extraordinary planetary alignment is about to occur, leading to a full moon that will strip mermaids of their powers if they enter the moon pool. C...
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The Awakening
As Cleo and Rikki begin their last year of high school, they befriend a newcomer named Bella and a boy named Will. Meanwhile, they face a mysterious n...
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Jungle Hunt
After Will learns about Mako Island, Bella attempts to throw him off the trail to keep him from uncovering the Moon Pool. Meanwhile, Lewis and the gir...
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Keep Your Enemies Close
Cleo is on the hunt for a position as a dolphin trainer at the marine park. Meanwhile, Rikki takes action by dismissing Nate's band from performing at...
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Valentines Day
Cleo finds herself needing to delay Lewis' romantic intentions as she steps in to assist Kim with her tumultuous love life. At the same time, Don conn...
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Big Ideas
In an effort to attract more customers to the cafe, Zane organizes a dirt bike race. However, Rikki uncovers that it's all a ruse. Determined to set h...
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Secrets & Lies
Bella seeks to connect with Will, but her plans take a turn when she finds him with another girl at his apartment. At the same time, Lewis decides to ...
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Happy Families
Cleo's family, along with Sam, heads to the beach for a picnic, but things get tense when Cleo adamantly avoids the water. Meanwhile, Kim takes advant...
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Kidnapped
On a night of the full moon, Cleo hosts the girls at her place, but Bella finds herself under threat from the water creature. Meanwhile, Will makes th...
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The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Cleo begins to test the moon pool water secretly, unaware that her actions will lead to trouble. Her fish, Hector, ends up caught in a bubble of water...
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Revealed
When Bella gifts Will a unique shell fossil she discovered while swimming, he grows suspicious due to its rarity. Rikki quickly realizes that Will is ...
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11
Just A Girl At Heart
Bella assists Will with his free-diving practice, but she becomes upset when she notices that his fascination lies more with her mermaid identity than...
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Crime & Punishment
At the cafe, Rikki unknowingly accepts fake currency and soon finds herself taken hostage by criminals on a boat. Meanwhile, Bella and Cleo face a tou...
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13
To Have & To Hold Back
Kim tries to sabotage the wedding between Don and Samantha. Meanwhile, Lewis is presented with a chance to pursue his studies in America. Cleo comes t...
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Mermaid Magic
Will takes on an intense challenge from Zane to showcase his free-diving abilities, pushing his limits in the process. Meanwhile, the girls stumble up...
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15
Power Play
Sophie takes Bella's concept for a fundraising concert and pitches it to Rikki, claiming it as her own to boost the cafe's visibility. Meanwhile, Cleo...
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16
The Dark Side
Feeling overwhelmed by the relentless water assaults, Rikki heads to Mako Island during the full moon to face the mysterious entity in the Moon Pool. ...
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17
A Magnetic Attraction
Cleo meets Ryan, a young geophysicist employed by Samantha. Rikki is not pleased to see Cleo discussing the Mako rock with him, and this leads to grow...
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18
Into The Light
Rikki is anxious that Ryan's adventures on Mako Island might reveal their hidden truths, but Cleo and Bella brush off her worries. In her desperation ...
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19
Breakaway
Will takes part in the Free-Diving Championships, but afterward, he decides to step away from the sport and ignore Sophie's impact on his life. Meanwh...
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20
Queen For A Day
Zane appoints Sophie as the new head of staff at the cafe. Meanwhile, Bella discovers she has developed a sneezing allergy that inadvertently activate...
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21
The Jewel Thief
The girls learn that the Mako crystals hold powerful energy, prompting them to launch a rescue operation after Zane, in a fit of jealousy, swipes one ...
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22
Mako Masters
As the girls prepare for their final school exams, they must dodge a surprise water assault in public when the full moon appears sooner than expected....
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23
Beach Party
Bella is excited to invite Will to the end-of-year party, but her enthusiasm fades when she witnesses him asking Rikki instead. This leads to a signif...
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Too Close For Comfort
Don takes on a part-time role at the Marine Park, working on the Pirate ship, where he quickly impresses everyone, putting Cleo's Dolphin show at risk...
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A Date With Destiny
Cleo realizes that a comet is driving fish away from the waters near Mako Island. The girls come up with a plan to reactivate the message in the Moon ...
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Graduation
Sophie and Ryan accidentally harm the Moon Pool while trying to collect the precious crystals. In response, the girls come up with a creative solution...
