Children of the Dog Star (1984)

Sci-Fi · Thriller

12 year old Gretchen comes to stay on her uncle's farm for the holidays, but shortly after her arrival strange things start to happen. Gretchen has a passion for science and a talent for all things mechanical, which is why the old brass weathervane fascinates her. But the brass daisy rod has a complex and terrifying significance, and Gretchen and her new friend Ronny discover its links with the far distant Sirius, the Dog Star.

IMDb rating: 7.0 (187 votes)
Episode average: 6.5 -0.5 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (1984)

6.52 avg 6 episodes 6.5 → 6.3 24 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	The Brass Daisy	6.5	6
2	Power Stop	6.7	7
3	Swamp Light	6.5	6
4	Alien Summons	6.7	7
5	Kolob	6.4	5
6	Alien Contact	6.3	7