Series

Thunderbirds

“Thunderbirds are Go!”

★ 7.6(103)196550m2 seasons

Family Action & Adventure Animation Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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Where to watch Thunderbirds

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Good to know

Creator: Gerry Anderson, Sylvia Anderson
Release date: 1965-09-30
Runtime: 50m
Language: English
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 32
Network: Associated Television
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: AP Films

Thunderbirds — trailer

About Thunderbirds

Thunderbirds is a 1965 web series in the Family, Action & Adventure and Animation genres, created by Gerry Anderson and Sylvia Anderson, starring Peter Dyneley, Matt Zimmerman and Shane Rimmer. It spans 2 seasons and 32 episodes, and originally aired on Associated Television. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 103 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Thunderbirds in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Seasons (2)

Season 126 eps · 1965

Season 26 eps · 1966

Cast

Peter Dyneley

Jeff Tracy

Matt Zimmerman

Alan Tracy (voice)

Shane Rimmer

Scott Tracy

Ray Barrett

John Tracy

Sylvia Anderson

Lady Penelope Creighton-Ward

David Holliday

Virgil Tracy (voice)

David Graham

Gordon Tracy / Brains (voice)

Christine Finn

Tin-Tin Kyrano (voice)

Themes & keywords

secret organizationpuppetpuppet showyoung heroesspace adventurescience and technology

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Thunderbirds in Ireland?+

Thunderbirds is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Ireland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Thunderbirds on Netflix?+

Thunderbirds is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How many seasons of Thunderbirds are there?+

Thunderbirds has 2 seasons and 32 episodes in total.

Who stars in Thunderbirds?+

Thunderbirds stars Peter Dyneley, Matt Zimmerman, Shane Rimmer, Ray Barrett and Sylvia Anderson.

When did Thunderbirds come out?+

Thunderbirds is a 1965 web series created by Gerry Anderson and Sylvia Anderson.

What genre is Thunderbirds?+

Thunderbirds is Family, Action & Adventure, Animation and Sci-Fi & Fantasy series.

Who created Thunderbirds?+

Thunderbirds was created by Gerry Anderson and Sylvia Anderson.