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TV series

Thunderbirds

1965–1966, English, on Associated Television. Created by Gerry Anderson & Sylvia Anderson.

Thunderbirds are Go!

Thunderbirds is a 1960s British science-fiction television series which was produced using a mixed method of marionette puppetry and scale-model special effects termed "Supermarionation". The series is set in the 21st century and follows the exploits of International Rescue, a secret organization formed to save people in mortal danger with the help of technologically advanced land, sea, air and space vehicles and equipment, launched from a hidden base on Tracy Island in the South Pacific Ocean.

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Seasons
2
Episodes
32
Episode length
50 min
Status
Ended in 1966

Worth the Hype

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7.7/10 from 109 TMDB viewer ratings.

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First aired
30 September 1965
Last aired
25 December 1966
Network
Associated Television
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom
Type
Scripted
Rated
TV-G
secret organizationpuppetpuppet showyoung heroesspace adventurescience and technologysupermarionation

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Is Thunderbirds worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 109 TMDB viewer ratings.

How many seasons of Thunderbirds are there?

Thunderbirds has 2 seasons and 32 episodes, about 50 minutes each.

Is Thunderbirds finished?

Yes. Thunderbirds ended in 1966, so you can watch the whole story.

Where can I watch Thunderbirds?

Thunderbirds is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel.

Is Thunderbirds suitable for kids?

Thunderbirds is rated TV-G. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

What shows are like Thunderbirds?

If you liked Thunderbirds, try Thunderbirds Are Go!, Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears, LEGO Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy.

Who created Thunderbirds?

Thunderbirds was created by Gerry Anderson and Sylvia Anderson and stars David Graham, Shane Rimmer, Peter Dyneley.

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