Thunderbirds Are Go (series)

Thunderbirds Are Go is a 2015 Continuity Reboot of Gerry Anderson's classic Thunderbirds TV show, by ITV and WETA. Where the original was made using puppets ("in SUPERMARIONATION", as the title sequence declared), Are Go uses computer-generated characters, although they still use physical models for the vehicles and locations.

The year is 2060. International Rescue is a secretive organization who rescue people in danger, consisting of the Tracy brothers and making use of five (plus one) powerful vehicles, known as the Thunderbirds. In addition to the usual dangers that come with being a rescue organization, they are also in conflict with a mysterious individual known as The Hood, who seems to be responsible for the loss of their father.


 * Action Girl: Tanusha "Kayo" Kyrano, Chief of Security for Tracy Island. She's based on the original Tin-tin.
 * Darker and Edgier: Not by much, but Jeff Tracy, the boys' father, is missing and presumed dead, and The Hood is somehow involved. That International Rescue needs a Head of Security also says something.  Kayo's Thunderbird, "Thunderbird S" for "Shadow", is literally darker and edgier than the other brightly-colored and rounded Thunderbirds, resembling a stealth fighter jet.
 * Evil Brit: The Hood. Not generally notable for a British TV show, but it is a change from the original Hood (who was from somewhere in Southeast Asia) and also a contrast to the American-accented International Rescue.
 * NGO: International Rescue. They seem to operate under some kind of government regulation (it is implied that they can be forced to give up the Thunderbirds), but they clearly have a great deal of leeway in their rescue missions.
 * NGO Superpower: The Hood wants to get his hands on the Thunderbirds and make use of their technology so that he can be one of these.
 * One World Order: It's not clear to what extent, but International Rescue is in contact with a "World Defense Force".
 * Remake Cameo: Sylvia Anderson, the original voice of Lady Penelope, voices Penelope's great-aunt.
 * Role Reprisal: David Graham returns to voice Parker.
 * Shout Out: To other Anderson works.
 * Jeff Tracy's favorite TV show is Stingray.
 * The "head" of the underwater lab from Episode 1 resembles the cockpit of the Eagle transporters from Space: 1999.
 * Ship Tease: Alan is attracted to Kayo, though he tries (poorly) to hide it.
 * Talking to Himself: Rasmus Hardiker voices both Scott and Alan, and David Menkin voices both Virgil and Gordon.