Mirror, Mirror II
| Company type | Television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television production |
| Founded | 1997 |
Area served | Australia, New Zealand |
| Products | Television drama series |
Mirror, Mirror II is a collaborative television production from Australia and New Zealand released in 1997. Differing from the original Mirror, Mirror, which followed a continuous storyline, this installment features standalone episodes that are interconnected through a central theme.
Main
- Simon James (Simon Porritt) portrays Daniel McFarlane
- Ben Revell takes on the role of Fergus McFarlane
- Antonia Prebble appears as Mandy McFarlane
- Jovita Shaw plays Constance de Lutrelle
- Zoe Bertram acts as Violette de Lutrelle
- Tina Regtien is cast as Jenny McFarlane
- Simon Ferry performs as Doug McFarlane
- Barry Quin embodies Gervaise de Lutrelle
- Melanie Thompson features as Mai Ling
- Denise O'Connell portrays Aunt Lily
Guests
- Justin Rosniak appears as Silas Pinbody (1 episode)
Plot
The enchanted mirror from the original series now serves as a link between two New Zealand households separated by 130 years: the de Lutrelle family in 1867 and the McFarlane family in 1997, both residing in the same dwelling.
de Lutrelle family
In 1867, Gervaise, Violette, and their daughter Constance live near the goldfields. Having emigrated from France with reduced fortunes, they aspire to regain their noble standing through gold prospecting.
McFarlane family
In 1997, Doug, Jenny, and Doug’s stepchildren share their home with Aunt Lily. Despite hesitation, Doug invites his son Daniel from Sydney to spend the holidays together and rebuild their relationship.
Episode guide
Template:Episode listExternal links
- Mirror, Mirror – Official site from the Gibson Group (creators of the series)
- Mirror, Mirror II listed in the National Film and Sound Archive
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- Articles with short description
- 1997 Australian television series debuts
- 1998 Australian television series endings
- Australian children's television series
- 1990s Australian drama television series
- Australian time travel television series
- New Zealand time travel television series
- Network 10 original programming
- Historical television series
- Television shows funded by NZ on Air
- Australian television series about teenagers
- Television series set in the 1860s
- Television series set in 1997
- Television shows set in New Zealand
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