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Kevin is stuck in a boring holiday park with his family, when he discovers a video-tape from an obscure 1980s TV show. When he plays the video he accidentally unleashes a strange creature known as the Pooka into the world. The Pooka causes chaos and Kevin gets the blame. His family don’t believe him when he tells them it’s the creature’s fault.
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Kevin is stuck in a boring holiday park with his family, when he discovers a video-tape from an obscure 1980s TV show. When he plays the video he accidentally unleashes a strange creature known as the Pooka into the world. The Pooka causes chaos and Kevin gets the blame. His family don’t believe him when he tells them it’s the creature’s fault.
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Episode 1
While staying at a spooky old hotel, Kevin catches sight of a ghostly boy. And when he and his family go on a ghost-hunt, they make a startling discovery.
Guest stars Ally Ní Chiárain, Patrick McDonnell, Lelde Pujate, Ells Mooney, Emma Dempsey, Sophie Dempsey, Lorena Montes, Daniel Nwambu
Episode 2
Kevin comes face-to-face with the ghostly boy, but he's not at all what Kevin was expecting. Meanwhile, romance brews between Katie and Leo.
Guest stars Patrick McDonnell, Lelde Pujate, Lorena Montes, Daniel Nwambu, Donking Rongavilla, Micáela Gorman, Dean Panter
Episode 3
The Kellys devise an elaborate scheme to rescue Edwin, but nothing goes according to plan. Dad is faced to confront his own secrets.
Guest stars Patrick McDonnell, Lorena Montes, Daniel Nwambu, Donking Rongavilla, Micáela Gorman, Dean Panter
Episode 4
A shocking secret is revealed and the Kellys must now fight for their lives. But help comes from an unexpected source when an old friend reappears.
Guest stars Patrick McDonnell, Lorena Montes, Daniel Nwambu, Donking Rongavilla, Micáela Gorman, Dean Panter
Episode information updated Sep 21, 2026
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