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H2O: Just Add Water

2006 – 2010Show3 seasons78 episodesTV-PG

DramaFamily
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic–7.8Rotten Tomatoes–74%

A nostalgic, wholesome drama series about growing up and family.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 78 episodes · best: S2E26 "Unfathomable" 8.6

Episodes

7.6
7.8
7.6

Story

H2O: Just Add Water revolves around three teenage girls facing everyday teen problems with an added twist: they cope with the burden of growing a giant fin and transforming into mermaids whenever they come in contact with water.

Feels like

  • Nostalgic Teen Drama
  • Magical Girl Live-Action
  • Female Friendship Dynamics
  • Light Fantasy Romance
  • Comfort Watch Series
  • Coming-of-Age Journey
  • Underwater Mysteries
  • Wholesome Adventure
  • Early 2000s Aesthetic
  • Accessible Supernatural Fiction

Cast

24 of 29 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Jeffrey Walker, Colin Budds
Written by
Philip Dalkin, Deb Cox, Chris Anastassiades
Produced by
Jonathan M. Shiff, Joanna Werner
Music by
Ricky Edwards, Ric Formosa

Everyone

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Facts

July 7, 2006 · April 16, 2010 · Ended

First aired
July 7, 2006
Last aired
April 16, 2010
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 78 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Drama, Family, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
Australia
Available in
121 countries

Tropes

"Walk on the Wild Side" Episode, Bathtub Mermaid, Beauty, Brains, and Brawn +9

  • "Walk on the Wild Side" Episode
  • Bathtub Mermaid
  • Beauty, Brains, and Brawn
  • Arc Villain
  • Aw, Look! They Really Do Love Each Other
  • Anti-Climax
  • Hollywood Tone-Deaf
  • Clingy Jealous Girl
  • What Did I Do Last Night?
  • Bound and Gagged
  • Freudian Trio
  • The Beautiful Elite

12 of 112 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream H2O: Just Add Water?"

Questions about H2O: Just Add Water

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream H2O: Just Add Water?

NetflixPrimeThe RokuHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVDoveTubi TV

In the United States, H2O: Just Add Water streams on Netflix, Prime, and Dove, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 115 other countries.

Is H2O: Just Add Water worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.3).

Is H2O: Just Add Water okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch H2O: Just Add Water?

31 h

About 31 hours: 78 episodes in 3 seasons of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2006 to 2010.

Can I half-watch H2O: Just Add Water?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching H2O: Just Add Water?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

What tropes does H2O: Just Add Water use?

"Walk on the Wild Side" EpisodeBathtub MermaidBeauty, Brains, and BrawnArc VillainAw, Look! They Really Do Love Each OtherAnti-ClimaxHollywood Tone-DeafClingy Jealous GirlWhat Did I Do Last Night?Bound and GaggedFreudian TrioThe Beautiful Eliteand 100 more

TV Tropes lists 112 tropes for it, including "Walk on the Wild Side" Episode, Bathtub Mermaid, and Beauty, Brains, and Brawn.