Isis

The Secrets of Isis is the syndicated title of a live action CBS television series produced by Filmation in the 1970s originally titled Isis that appeared during the Saturday morning cartoon lineup. The show was also aired in various countries around the world. As indicated on commentary in the 2007 DVD release of the series, and supported by examining broadcast premiere dates, The Secrets of Isis was the first weekly American live-action television series whose lead character was a female superhero, debuting September 6, 1975 and predating the weekly debuts of both The Bionic Woman and Wonder Woman.

Isis (1975-1976) is an American live-action superhero series created by Marc Richards for CBS, produced by Filmation and aired in the Saturday morning cartoon lineup. JoAnna Cameron plays Andrea Thomas, a mild-mannered teacher who transforms into the heroine Isis when she is called to help people in danger. Brian Cutler plays Rick Mason, and Ronalda Douglas plays Rennie Carol, with Albert Reed Jr. as Dr. Barnes supporting the heroine's double life. Each episode is a self-contained case of the week, with the heroine confronting a threat and then returning to her ordinary life. The series spans two seasons and twenty-two episodes, and its tone is earnest, bright and gently playful, aimed at younger viewers. It was notable as the first weekly American live-action series with a female superhero lead, arriving before Wonder Woman and The Bionic Woman. Fans of Wonder Woman and The Bionic Woman will find resonance in its 1970s heroine adventure format.

Remembered fondly as a pioneering female-led superhero series, though its production values and writing are modest by later standards.

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Created by

Marc Richards

Release Date

1975-09-06

Episode runtime

30 min

Rating

6.7 / 10 (28)

What is Isis about?

A schoolteacher secretly transforms into the superheroine Isis to help people in trouble, in a 1970s Saturday morning live action series.

What is Isis like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Isis as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.

Is Isis violent?

Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Isis as mild.

What did critics think of Isis?

Remembered fondly as a pioneering female-led superhero series, though its production values and writing are modest by later standards.

Which shows are like Isis?

Shows with a similar feel include Wonder Woman (1975), The Bionic Woman, and Shazam!.

How long is Isis?

Isis: 2 seasons, 22 episodes.

Is Isis still running?

No, Isis has ended.