BYUtv Premieres Powerful, Fantastical New Zealand-Set Family Series "Secrets at Red Rocks"

8-episode book adaptation combines wild coastal landscapes, ancient Celtic folklore and contemporary drama

PROVO, Utah , Feb. 13, 2025 -- BYUtv, the home of inspiring family entertainment - streaming free and available on cable and satellite - today announced its premiere of "Secrets at Red Rocks," a powerful live-action adaptation of the award-winning novel by author Rachael King. Set in New Zealand, "Secrets at Red Rocks" follows the journey of Jake, an eccentric boy struggling to find belonging whose life is profoundly impacted by his discovery of mythical selkies who shapeshift from seal to human form. All eight episodes will be released digitally on March 9, streaming for free on the BYUtv app and BYUtv.org, after which two episodes per week will air on BYUtv beginning March 13.

With a curious mind and a love of animals and the great outdoors, Jake finds it hard to fit in. Between constant bullying at school and feeling overlooked in his own household, Jake's determined to make the most of his holiday to his father's house in Wellington and finally find a place he belongs. Things take a turn when while exploring the rugged coastline, Jake discovers a special sealskin that leads him into the mysterious, fantastical world of the selkies. Packed with oceanic adventure, "Secrets at Red Rocks" brings forward timeless messages of belonging and the importance of family, while also showing the value of inner strength and bravery in the face of frightening adversity.

"We are thrilled to bring Rachael King's captivating novel to life for families across the U.S.," said Andra Johnson Duke, head of content at BYUtv. "This beautifully imaginative story explores themes of faith, sacrifice and forgiveness that resonate deeply with viewers of any age. We remained true to the spirit of the original work while translating it to the screen, creating a visually stunning and emotionally resonant series that will captivate audiences with its blend of action, mythology and family drama."

Filmed in Wellington, New Zealand, "Secret at Red Rocks" is produced by Libertine Pictures in partnership with BYUtv, Sky New Zealand and WildBrain. The cast includes Korban Knock as "Jake," Dominic Ona-Ariki as Jake's father "Robert," Phoenix Connolly as "Cara," Jim Moriarty as "Ted," and Zeta Sutherland as "Jessie," with animatronic seals created by Weta Workshop.

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BYUtv provides families more than 2,000 hours of uplifting and compelling programming they can enjoy together. The Emmy-winning network's content is trusted, contemporary and clean, yet clever and sophisticated enough to inspire children and parents alike. BYUtv's diverse portfolio of original, co-produced and acquired content includes scripted and unscripted dramas and comedies, competition shows, concert specials and collegiate sports pregame and postgame coverage. BYUtv is available in approximately 40 million homes in every state of the country on DISH Network, DirecTV and more than 130 major cable systems. A digital pioneer, BYUtv was the first U.S. television network to stream all its content live and free of charge over the internet. Today, BYUtv has more than three million YouTube subscribers and three billion views and is available live and on-demand on multiple digital platforms at no cost, including Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Vizio, Samsung, LG, Sony, Xfinity X1, Xbox, Windows, digital apps for iOS and Android, and BYUtv.org. Based in Provo, Utah, BYUtv is part of BYU Broadcasting, which is owned by Brigham Young University.