Margherita Rebeggiani
Merlinda (voice)
Overview
To save her kingdom, a determined young mermaid princess and her friends must join forces with the creatures that scare them the most — humans.
Seasons
- Status
- Returning Series
- Seasons
- 2 seasons
- Episodes
- 10 episodes
- First aired
- Aug 22, 2024
Cast
12 people
Giulietta Rebeggiani
Sasha (voice)
Veronica Puccio
Nerissa (voice)
Chiara Fabiano
Celia (voice)
Valeriano Corini
Tyler (voice)
Reviews
6 min readThe Tide Comes In, the Tide Goes Out
I’ve always had a soft spot for mermaids—not the sanitized Disney kind, but the older, stranger ones. The ones who lured sailors to their deaths in Homer, or the ones who washed up on shore in medieval bestiaries, half-woman, half-fish, entirely unknowable. Mermaid Magic, Netflix’s latest animated foray into the deep, doesn’t traffic in that kind of mythic dread. But it does something almost as interesting: it tries to make mermaids matter in a world that’s already seen Splash, Aquamarine, and a thousand other underwater adventures.
The question is whether it succeeds—or if it’s just another drop in the ocean.
Created by Iginio Straffi, the mind behind Winx Club, the series arrives with a built-in audience and a reputation to uphold. Winx Club was a phenomenon, a gateway drug for a generation of kids who wanted their magic with a side of friendship drama. Mermaid Magic feels like a spiritual successor, but with a twist: instead of fairies in a magical school, we get mermaids in a kingdom under siege. The premise is simple: a young mermaid princess, Merlinda, must team up with humans to save her underwater realm from an environmental catastrophe. It’s Avatar meets The Little Mermaid, if The Little Mermaid cared more about toxic waste than true love.
The first thing that strikes you about Mermaid Magic is the animation. The underwater world of Mertropia is lush and detailed, a far cry from the flat, plasticky look of some kids’ CG. The mermaids’ tails shimmer with bioluminescent patterns, and the coral reefs pulse with color.
It’s the kind of visual richness that makes you want to pause the show just to take it all in. But here’s the thing: animation this polished demands a story that can keep up. And that’s where Mermaid Magic starts to wobble.
Take the opening episode. Merlinda and her friends—Nerissa and Sasha—are introduced as the mermaid equivalent of a found family, complete with bickering and inside jokes. Their kingdom is dying, poisoned by human pollution, and the only way to save it is to venture into the surface world.
So far, so good. But the moment they meet their human allies, Tyler and Celia, the show hits its first snag. The humans are marine rescuers, which is a neat way to tie the environmental theme into the plot.
But their personalities are so thinly sketched that they might as well be mannequins with dialogue. Tyler, in particular, is a walking cliché: the brooding, handsome guy who’s hiding a tragic past. (Spoiler: his dad died in a boating accident.
Buzz & Rumors
Public reportsInside the Underwater Adventure: The Making of Mermaid Magic (2024)
Netflix’s latest animated fantasy series, Mermaid Magic, has made a splash with its vibrant CGI and a story that bridges the divide between merfolk and humans. latestnetflix.com's read is that Debuting on August 22, 2024, the Italian-Canadian co-production is already turning heads—not just for its premise, but for the creative forces and voice talent behind it.Here’s what we know about the series so far.
A Princess, Her Friends, and a Kingdom in Peril
At the heart of Mermaid Magic is a determined young mermaid princess who must team up with humans—creatures her kingdom fears—to save her underwater realm 
. The series’ official logline teases a classic adventure with a twist: "To save her kingdom, a determined young mermaid princess and her friends must join forces with the creatures that scare them the most—humans" . While details about the plot remain scarce, the premise suggests a blend of environmental themes, friendship, and the clash between two worlds.
The show is created by Iginio Straffi and Joanne Lee, with production handled by Rainbow S.p.A. (the studio behind Winx Club) in partnership with Canada’s Bardel Entertainment . This collaboration likely explains the series’ polished CGI animation, which stands out in Netflix’s growing roster of animated content.
The Voice Cast: A Mix of Familiar and Fresh Talent
Mermaid Magic boasts a voice cast that includes both seasoned actors and rising stars. Leading the ensemble are Margherita Rebeggiani and Giulietta Rebeggiani, whose presence hints at a possible family connection—though their exact roles remain unconfirmed 
. Other key players include Veronica Puccio, Chiara Fabiano, and Valeriano Corini, alongside veterans like Simone Mori and Daniela D’Angelo .
Notably, the cast also features Francesco Prando and Eleonora De Angelis, both known for their work in Italian dubbing and animation . Mirko Cannella, another name on the roster, has lent his voice to several high-profile projects, suggesting Mermaid Magic is aiming for a mix of star power and vocal versatility.
One curiosity: Some sources list Frankie Kevich and Nisa Ward as part of the cast , but their names don’t appear in other official credits . This discrepancy could point to regional dubbing variations or minor roles that haven’t been widely publicized.
Behind the Scenes: A Rainbow-Bardel Collaboration
The series marks another chapter in the long-standing partnership between Rainbow S.p.A. and Bardel Entertainment, which has previously worked on hits like Winx Club and 44 Cats. Rainbow’s Iginio Straffi, a veteran in children’s animation, co-created the show with Joanne Lee, whose background in family-friendly content suggests a focus on storytelling that resonates with younger audiences .
While the exact number of episodes in Season 1 hasn’t been confirmed, the series’ Netflix debut in August 2024 aligns with the platform’s strategy of releasing animated content during peak family viewing periods. The CGI animation, a hallmark of Bardel’s work, gives Mermaid Magic a sleek, modern look that sets it apart from traditional 2D animation.
**What’s Next for Mermaid Magic?**
With the first season now streaming, the biggest question is whether Mermaid Magic will secure a renewal. The series’ premise—mermaids and humans uniting against a common threat—has the potential for expansive storytelling, and its visual style could appeal to fans of H2O: Just Add Water and The Little Mermaid reimaginings.
Rumors about a potential second season are already circulating, though Netflix has yet to confirm any plans. If the show gains traction, it could follow in the footsteps of other Rainbow-Bardel collaborations, which have often run for multiple seasons .
For now, viewers can dive into the first season and see if the series’ blend of magic, adventure, and environmental undertones makes it a lasting hit.
Entertainment rumors and trivia aggregated from public reporting. Treat speculation as unverified unless a cited source confirms it.
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