Spellbinder (1995)

In the mesmerising series, Spellbinder, we follow the extraordinary journey of teenager Paul Reynolds, who, in the wake of a school prank gone astray, finds himself inadvertently stranded in a parallel universe. This is a world where the rhythmic pulse of the industrial revolution never echoed, a place where the gears of progress stand still, frozen in time. Here, the formidable Spellbinders hold the reins of power, their grip cemented by the manipulation of fear and ignorance, a world where shadows whisper tales of danger and dread. Paul, instantly recognised as an interloper, is accused of being a foe of the mighty Spellbinders, plunging him into a vortex of perilous challenges. Bewildered and alone, he grapples with a gripping fear of the unknown, struggling to understand where he is and how to navigate his way back home. However, amidst the chaos, Paul finds an ally in the form of a local village girl, Riana. This unlikely duo, bound by their shared circumstances, must pool their resources to outsmart the Spellbinders. Riana's intimate knowledge of this world and her survival skills, combined with Paul's technological acumen from a 1990's upbringing, form their greatest weapon against the oppressive regime. In this sweeping fantasy adventure, they must also confront the power-hungry Ashka, a formidable adversary whose ambitions threaten to shatter their fragile alliance. Can they unmask the truth and illuminate a path to freedom, or will they fall prey to the deceptive realm of the Spellbinders? In Spellbinder, bravery, friendship, and cunning are the only keys to survival in a world where nothing is as it seems.

Spellbinder is a family show featuring Zbych Trofimiuk and created by Mark Shirrefs.

Spellbinder is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Tubi TV.

It is also possible to buy Spellbinder on Amazon Video.