Wicked Science
Australian TV series about teen wizards of science.
Wicked Science is an Australian television series that debuted on 24 February 2004. The series focuses on Toby and Elizabeth, two teenagers who are mysteriously turned into wizards of science after an accident involving a prehistoric rock. The series originally ran on Network Ten from 2004 to 2006, then moved to Disney Channel, and also screened on ABC1 and ABC2.
- field
- Television series
- nationality
- Australian
- known_for
- Teenagers turned into scientific geniuses after a mysterious accident
- debut_date
- 24 February 2004
- original_network
- Network Ten (2004–2006), Disney Channel, ABC1, ABC2
Lore & Background
Wicked Science centers on Toby Johnson and Elizabeth Hawke, two students at Sandy Bay High School. Toby is a regular student, while Elizabeth is mean and disliked. After a ray hits them during an experiment on a prehistoric rock, both acquire scientific superpowers, becoming geniuses. Toby is unhappy with his gift, but Elizabeth wants to use her powers to control the school, making Toby the only one who can stop her. The school descends into chaos with unexplained events.
The main cast includes André de Vanny as Toby Johnson, Bridget Neval as Elizabeth Hawke, Benjamin Schmideg as Russell Skinner, Saskia Burmeister as Dina Demiris, Emma Leonard as Verity McGuire, Brook Sykes as Garth King, Robert van Mackelenberg as Professor Carl Tesslar, Geneviève Picot as Principal Alexa Vyner, and Greta Larkins as Sacha Johnson. Recurring guest Cleopatra Coleman appears as Emma Hellman in eight episodes. The series was fully aired on Disney Channel Asia until 2007.
Reader's Guide
Wicked Science is significant as an Australian television series that blended science fiction with teen drama, airing from 2004 to 2006 on Network Ten before moving to Disney Channel and later ABC1 and ABC2. Its premise of teenagers gaining scientific superpowers from a prehistoric rock accident set it apart from other teen shows of the era. The series explored themes of power, responsibility, and rivalry, with Elizabeth's ambition to take over the school contrasting with Toby's reluctance. The show's legacy includes its international reach, airing on Disney Channel Asia until 2007, and its cast featuring actors like André de Vanny and Bridget Neval. While not widely known outside Australia, it remains a notable example of early 2000s Australian children's television, with a dedicated fan base and continued availability through archives and online platforms.
Did You Know?
- The series debuted on 24 February 2004 on Network Ten.
- Toby and Elizabeth become geniuses after a ray hits them during an experiment on a prehistoric rock.
- Elizabeth is secretly in love with Toby, despite being the main antagonist.
- The series aired on Disney Channel Asia until 2007.
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