Thunderbirds (1965)

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.

First aired

1965-09-30

Genres

Family, Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Seasons

2 (32 episodes)

Status

Ended

Created by

Gerry Anderson, Sylvia Anderson

TMDB rating

7.7/10 from 109 votes