Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: TVNZ 1
Type: Scripted
Rating: 0.0/10
The Amazing Extraordinary Friends
Overview
A teenage boy called Ben Wilson finds out about a superhero insignia which gives him powers. He has difficulty with them, especially flight and using eye lasers at first, but soon learns to control them fairly well. His grandfather is also a superhero, and this is how he comes to acquire the insignia. His mother hates all the superhero business going on for the sake of safety, but his father and stepfather both encourage him, his father being the previous superhero in Ben's position, Captain Xtraordinary or simply Captain X, and his stepfather being the son of a supervillain, The Comedian. The position, it is found out in the show, has been held by many heroes in the past.
This production, originally released in 2007, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 0.0 across its 3 seasons.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Sci-Fi & Fantasy and Action & Adventure.
- • Produced in .
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
David McPhail
Harry / Green Termite
Hannah Marshall
Vicki Van Horton
Carl Dixon
Ben / Captain X
Tyler Jane
Ice
Patrick Morrison
Roy / Nightlite
Robyn Maclean
Shani / Wired
Seasons
Season 1
13 Episodes • Aired 2007-07-07
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 2
13 Episodes • Aired 2008-07-05
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
13 Episodes • Aired 2010-07-10
No season overview provided for this season.