Unveiling the Truth: Mako Mermaids Season 5 - What's in Store!

It has been uncertain for years whether or not there will be a fifth season of Mako Mermaids, the spin-off of the popular TV series H2O: Just Add Water. The spin-off initially premiered in Australia as Mako: Island of Secrets and the latest episode aired in 2016. The show tells the story of Zac, a teenager who becomes a merman after coming into contact with magical water. As Zac adjusts to his new life, three mermaids named Lyla, Nixie, and Sirena become fascinated with human life.

The cast of Mako Mermaids includes Chai Hansen as Zac, Lucy Fry as Lyla, Ivy Latimer as Nixie, Amy Ruffle as Sirena, Isabel Durant as Ondina, Allie Bertram as Mimmi, Gemma Forsyth as Zac's girlfriend Evie, Linda Ngo as Weilan, and Alex Cubis as Eric. Cariba Heine, who starred in H2O: Just Add Water, also makes an appearance in the most recent season. In Australia, Mako: Island of Secrets had three seasons air on TV. On Netflix, the second season is divided into two separate seasons, so season 3 is listed as season 4 on the streaming platform. Despite the delay in releasing a new season on Netflix, fans have continued to wonder if Mako Mermaids season 5 will be made.

Mako Mermaids Is Not Renewed For Season 5

Mako Mermaids has not officially been canceled, but no new episodes have been released since 2016, and there has been no renewal for season 5. H2O: Just Add Water, the predecessor of Mako Mermaids, ended in 2010 after the same number of seasons in Australia, which suggests that a renewal may not happen. However, the creator of Mako Mermaids, Jonathan M. Shiff, stated on social media that he has more material planned for the series. In 2015, Shiff mentioned that the characters would return for a movie after the conclusion of the third season, which is listed as season 4 on Netflix.

If the characters of Mako Mermaids were to return, it is likely that it would be in a made-for-TV movie rather than a full season. There has been no news about a Mako Mermaids movie since Shiff's tweet in 2015, indicating that the project has not been approved by Australian networks or Netflix.

What Would Mako Mermaids Season 5's Story Be?

Content: Both Mako Mermaids and H2O: Just Add Water explore common themes such as the delicate balance between the human and mermaid worlds, jealousy, and power dynamics. The conclusion of Mako Mermaids season 4 not only brings the show's storyline full circle but also connects it to H2O: Just Add Water through the inclusion of Rikki. By the end of the season, Rikki is offered the opportunity to join her friends Bella, Cleo, and Emma from H2O: Just Add Water as part of a pod of mermaids.

Although the confirmation of Mako Mermaids season 5 is still pending, incorporating characters from both Mako Mermaids and H2O: Just Add Water in future storylines would make logical sense. Given that both shows originally aired in the 2000s and 2010s, their target audience tends to have a deep appreciation for nostalgia. The popularity of social media platforms like TikTok has also created a demand for reboots of beloved children's shows. In order to attract viewers who are already emotionally invested in the characters, a new season of Mako Mermaids would be wise to officially reboot the series by bringing back more familiar faces from H2O: Just Add Water.