Episode 1
The Game Begins
Pilot episode in a new adventure. A teenager is playing a video game when lightning strikes, releasing the games's characters into the real world.
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TV series
Ace Lightning
2002NR2 seasons8.7 / 10
Ace Lightning is a children's television series co-produced by the BBC and Alliance Atlantis, which has been broadcast in the United States as well as in the United Kingdom and Australia. The show was filmed in Canada, but the program was set in America. It ran for two seasons, and spawned several books, including a yearbook for the year 2003, an activity book and a companion to the series. A computer game based upon the show was released in 2002. Most of the programme was live-action, although the heroes and villains from the video game were created using CGI. The primary focus of the series is the power of friendship, as well as the battle between good and evil. The series is significant in that until its creation, live action and CGI had not been attempted to such a huge and constant degree within a weekly television serial.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
Ace Lightning premiered September 2, 2002. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Ace Lightning is a children's television series co-produced by the BBC and Alliance Atlantis, which has been broadcast in the United States as well as in the United Kingdom and Australia. The show was filmed in Canada, but the program was set in America. It ran for two seasons, and spawned several books, including a yearbook for the year 2003, an activity book and a companion to the series. A computer game based upon the show was released in 2002. Most of the programme was live-action, although the heroes and villains from the video game were created using CGI. The primary focus of the series is the power of friendship, as well as the battle between good and evil. The series is significant in that until its creation, live action and CGI had not been attempted to such a huge and constant degree within a weekly television serial.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
The Trap Is Set
Ace has been captured and imprisoned by Lord Fear, and his energy is being drained. Mark teams up with a clueless Chuck to rescue Ace. However, soon Samantha becomes part of Lord Fear's plan to destroy Mark and Ace.
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There's No Place Like Home
Running low on power, Ace Lightning is being stalked.
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Behind the Mask
It's Halloween and Mark decides to throw a party.
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Once Upon a Hero
The Rat summons a powerful cyborg who alternates between good and evil.
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Ace's Wild
Ace is infected with venom that turns him into a zombie.
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The Field Trip
Mark's class goes on a field trip to Lord Fear's carnival.
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A Friend in Need
Mark's friend Pete visits from England - and is abducted by Lord Fear.
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The Last Laugh
It's April Fools' Day and Mark is sick at home. So Lady Illusion attempts to play havoc at his expense.
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Daffy Duff
Duff Kent visits a psychiatrist to discuss his encounters with Lord Fear.
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The Not So Great Outdoors
Ace tries to track down Mark in the not-so-great outdoors.
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The Play's the Thing
Lord Fear unexpectedly becomes involved in Mark's school play.
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Game Over
It's the night of the school dance and time is running out for Ace.
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More about Ace Lightning
Cast
Michael RileyAce Lightning (voice)Thomas WanseyMark Hollander
Marc MinardiChuck Mugel
Devon AndersonPete Burgess
Shadia SimmonsSamantha Thompson
Ashley LeggatKat Adams
Adrian TrussDirty Rat (voice)
Brooke D'OrsayFelicity FuryCredits
- Written by
- Alan Grant, Sean Kelly
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 39
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC OneUnited Kingdom
Alliance AtlantisCanada
Themes
video game