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Mystic
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Genre
Created by Amy Shindler and Beth Chalmers
Directed by
Starring
  • Macey Chipping
  • Laura Patch
  • Cathy Downes
  • Phil Brown
  • Kirk Torrance
  • Jonny Brugh
  • Antonia Robinson
  • Max Crean
  • Jacqueline Joe
  • Joshua Tan
  • Harriet Walton
Composer(s)
  • David Long
  • Stephen Gallagher
Country of origin
  • New Zealand
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 1
No. of episodes 13
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • Amy Buscombe
  • Richard Fletcher
  • Simon Crawford-Collins
  • Amy Shindler
  • Beth Chalmers
Producer(s)
  • Trevor Haysom
  • Emily Anderton
  • Hannah Prior
Cinematography
  • Dave Cameron
  • Drew Sturge
Editor(s)
  • Jochen Fitzherbert
  • Gary Hunt
  • Margot Francis
Running time 30 minutes
Production company(s)
  • Libertine Pictures
  • Slim film+television
Release
Original network
Original release 14 July 2020 (2020-07-14) – present

Mystic is an exciting TV show from Britain and New Zealand. It's a teen drama that focuses on environmental themes. The series was created by Amy Shindler and Beth Chalmers. It's based on the popular Pony Club Secrets books by Stacy Gregg. The first book was called Mystic and the Midnight Ride.

The story of Mystic takes place in a beautiful, made-up place called Kauri Point in New Zealand. It follows a girl named Issie Brown. She makes new friends with other teenagers who love horses. Together, they work to protect Kauri Point from a big building project that could harm the area. Macey Chipping stars as Issie. The show first aired in the UK on CBBC and BBC iPlayer on July 14, 2020. After its first season, Mystic was so popular that it was renewed for two more seasons!

Meet the Characters

This section introduces the main actors and the characters they play in Mystic.

  • Macey Chipping plays Issie Brown. Issie has just moved from London to Kauri Point. She finds it hard to make friends and misses her old home. But then, she meets two wild ponies, Blaze and Mystic. This meeting changes everything and makes her want to stay.
  • Laura Patch plays Amanda Brown, who is Issie's mother.
  • Cathy Downes plays Mitch, Issie's grandmother and Amanda's mother.
  • Phil Brown plays Sam Tucker, who is Natasha Tucker's father.
  • Kirk Torrance plays Tom Avery.
  • Jonny Brugh plays Kenny Burford, the mayor of Kauri Point.
  • Antonia Robinson plays Natasha Tucker, one of the teen horse riders in Kauri Point.
  • Max Crean plays Dan Townley, another teen rider from Kauri Point.
  • Jacqueline Joe plays Caroline Burford, one of the teen riders.
  • Joshua Tan plays Caleb Burford, another teen rider.
  • Harriet Walton plays Stella Tarrant, one of the teen riders.
  • Romy Mukerjee as Anisha.
  • Milo Cawthorne as Adam.
  • Katlyn Wong as Corinne.
  • Anais Shand as Dora.
  • Kelson Henderson as Jake.
  • Carrie Green as Miriama.
  • Alison Bruce as Julia.
  • Xander Manktelow as Hamish Tarrant.
  • Madeleine Adams as Bianca, a rider from Dulmoth Park.
  • Annise Boothroyd as Nicole, another rider from Dulmoth Park.

How Mystic Was Made

Making a TV show takes a lot of work! Here's a look at how Mystic came to life.

In October 2018, a group called NZ on Air decided to help fund Mystic. They provided money for 13 episodes, each about 28 minutes long.

The people who found the actors for the show were Gilly Poole, Suzanne Crowley, and Tina Cleary. In March 2020, it was announced that Macey Chipping would play Issie Brown. Laura Patch would play Issie's mother. Many talented New Zealand actors also joined the cast.

Filming for the series began in Auckland, New Zealand, in January 2020. However, filming had to stop for a while because of the COVID-19 pandemic. New Zealand went into a lockdown to keep everyone safe. Macey Chipping even went back to the UK temporarily. Eight episodes were finished before the lockdown, and the remaining five were completed later during the pandemic. After the first season aired, fans were excited to hear that Mystic would have a second and third season!

Episode Guide

Here's a quick look at the first season's episodes of Mystic.

No. Title Directed by Written by Original release date
1 "The Outsider" Peter Salmon Amy Shindler & Beth Chalmers 14 July 2020 (2020-07-14)
Issie moves to Kauri Point and starts seeing a mysterious horse that no one else can see. She visits the stables and tries to find the horse. She also stops someone from trying to take a horse from the stables.
2 "The Bond" Peter Salmon Scott Payne 21 July 2020 (2020-07-21)
Issie's grandmother, Mitch, worries about a building project harming her bees. Issie plans a trip to London to remember her father, but then learns the horse she named Blaze might be harmed if she leaves. She decides to stay in Kauri Point.
3 "The Sacrifice" Peter Salmon Amy Shindler & Beth Chalmers 28 July 2020 (2020-07-28)
Issie fills in for a rider in a competition. Blaze runs away, and Issie uses her special visions to find her. She tells Dan that she sees mystic visions related to horses.
4 "The Tides" Peter Salmon Samuel E. Shore 4 August 2020 (2020-08-04)
Issie goes to the beach to find proof of her visions, and Caleb follows her. Issie feels like an outsider, and Caleb shares a personal secret with her. Issie later finds footage of Natasha letting Blaze go.
5 "The Revenge" Peter Salmon Steph Matuku 11 August 2020 (2020-08-11)
Issie records Natasha admitting she let Blaze go. She tries to expose Natasha, but it goes wrong. Issie and Natasha end up getting into a fight.
6 "The Lost Herd" Aidee Walker Amy Shindler & Beth Chalmers 18 August 2020 (2020-08-18)
Issie has a vision of Mystic and thinks it will lead her to Blaze's herd. She rides out with her friends. They discover their favorite swimming spot is polluted with dead bees.
7 "The Switch" Aidee Walker Stacey Gregg & Kate McDermott 25 August 2020 (2020-08-25)
At the Cross-Country Trials, a rival team tries to cheat. Caroline gets hurt, and Natasha pretends to be her. Issie falls from Blaze during her ride and sees a vision of a girl on a beach.
8 "The Storm" Aidee Walker Amy Shindler & Beth Chalmers 1 September 2020 (2020-09-01)
The riders are stuck in the stables during a storm. They play games, and Caroline overhears Issie asking Caleb about his secret. Natasha tries to kiss Dan, but he doesn't want to.
9 "The Secret" Michael Hurst Amy Shindler & Beth Chalmers 23 March 2021 (2021-03-23)
The story continues as secrets are revealed and friendships are tested.
10 "The Discovery" Michael Hurst Amy Shindler & Beth Chalmers 23 March 2021 (2021-03-23)
Issie and her friends make important discoveries that impact their quest to save Kauri Point.
11 "The Claim" Michael Hurst Amy Shindler & Beth Chalmers 23 March 2021 (2021-03-23)
The group faces new challenges as they try to make their voices heard and protect the land.
12 "The Truth" Michael Hurst Amy Shindler & Beth Chalmers 23 March 2021 (2021-03-23)
The truth about the threats to Kauri Point comes out, leading to big decisions for Issie and her friends.
13 "The Return" Michael Hurst Amy Shindler & Beth Chalmers 23 March 2021 (2021-03-23)
The season concludes with the outcome of their efforts and what the future holds for Kauri Point and its horses.
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