Mako: Island of Secrets: Season 3: Episode 14: Age Before Beauty

Age Before Beauty is the 14th episode of season 3 of Mako: Island of Secrets.

Synopsis[]

Weilan mistakenly makes tea for Rita using a magic growth accelerator. Can the mermaids cure Rita before Ms. Trumble takes over principal job?

Plot[]

Mimmi helps Ondina come up with an exciting new lesson for the little mermaids using an accelerated growth spell. With the school board undertaking a review of Rita's principalship, Ms Trumble make it no secret that she is out for the job herself. Rita's all but assured to retain the position but after mistakenly drinking tea made from the growth accelerator, Rita begins to age rapidly. Luckily Rita knows the recipe for the reversal potion - she just can't remember the final ingredient. Zac and Evie's attempt to spend a quiet day together keeps getting interrupted. The pair are tasked with delaying Rita's interview with the school board until the Rita's cure can be completed. Caught between two worlds, Rita makes an important decision about her future but a new opportunity surfaces.

Quotes[]

Mimmi: Bad tea.

Credits[]

Dominic Deutscher as Cam Mitchell

Brooke Lee as Carly Morgan

Rowan Hills as David

John O'Brien as Rob Blakely

Barbara Lowing as Ms. Trumble

Emily Robinson as Amaris

Summer Robertson as Ava

Milly Walton as Jewel

Savannah McDaniel as Naia

Kerith Atkinson as Rita Santos

Veridia - Natalie O'Donnell (uncredited)

Taylor Glockner as Chris (MIS) (credit only)

Trivia[]

Ms. Trumble becomes principal of Suncoast High for the next year of school.
After her brief advanced age and senility, Rita realizes her longing for the sea.
Rita decides to teach young hatchlings, after Ondina gives up the job.
Rita's photo album shows her holding a diploma in a cap and gown; suggesting she was a teenager when she was banished and lost her beloved.
This is the final appearance of Rob Blakely, Ms. Trumble, Amaris, Ava, Jewel and Naia.