The planet is ruled by the Masters, a powerful alien force, which maintains control through their advanced TriPod technology. At the age of 16, humans undergo a crucial procedure that rewrites their minds to align with the aliens' agenda.
In a dystopian 2089, the Masters, an alien race, have enslaved humanity, controlling minds through a process called capping at 16. Two cousins, Will and Henry Parker, venture into the White Mountains to find free humans after uncovering the truth about their world.
1. A Village in England: July, 2089 AD
Aired: Sep 15, 1984A vagrant's enigmatic words uncover the sinister truth behind capping, prompt...
Aired: Sep 22, 1984Two teenage runaways embark on a perilous journey, armed with a cryptic compa...
3. The English Channel: July, 2089 AD
Aired: Sep 29, 1984Two friends, Will and Henry, are arrested and imprisoned in France, but amids...
Aired: Oct 6, 1984In the next episode, three companions venture into a devastated Paris, facing...
5. Chateau Ricordeau, France: July, 2089 AD
Aired: Oct 13, 1984Will's slow recovery from a head injury finds him living with a kind-hearted ...
6. Chateau Ricordeau, France: July, 2089 AD
Aired: Oct 20, 1984Henry and Beanpole embark on a thrilling new journey as Will decides to tie t...
7. Chateau Ricordeau, France: August, 2089 AD
Aired: Oct 27, 1984As Henry and Beanpole press on, Will's prospects of closing the gap hang in t...
8. Chateau Ricordeau, France: August, 2089 AD
Aired: Nov 3, 1984A group of friends embark on a treacherous quest to locate a secret community...
Aired: Nov 10, 1984The weary travelers stumble upon a serene vineyard, where they can momentaril...
10. France: September, 2089 AD
Aired: Nov 17, 1984The group extends their stay at a vineyard to assist with the grape harvest, ...
Aired: Nov 24, 1984The trio's rumbling stomachs lead them to make a rash decision, pilfering foo...
Aired: Dec 1, 1984The boys finally lay eyes on the breathtaking White Mountains rising majestic...
13. The White Mountains: November, 2089 AD
Aired: Dec 8, 1984The perilous journey of the trio to reach the White Mountains comes to a stun...
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