---
title: "Supercar"
year: 1961
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/supercar-1961"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 551
imdb_id: null
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 39
runtime_minutes: 30
community_rating: 7.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Supercar (1961) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/supercar-1961

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Supercar is a television series first released in 1961. Catalogued under Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy. Produced and broadcast by Associated Television. Current status: Ended. Spans 2 seasons and 39 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A futuristic prototype car takes a test crew on daring land, sea, and sky missions."

### Why Watch
- Inventive vehicle that operates on land, underwater, and in the air
- Early work by Gerry Anderson with distinctive 1960s British animation

### Caveats & Content Note
- Animation style reflects its 1960s production and may feel dated
- Episodes are brief and limited in number
- Tone & Suitability: Its light‑hearted adventure tone is family‑friendly, though the period animation may feel dated to some viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, adventure, sci-fi, retro

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/supercar-1961#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Gerry Anderson
- **Networks / Studios**: Associated Television

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sylvia Anderson**
- **Cyril Shaps**
- **David Graham**
- **George Murcell**
- **Graydon Gould**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is Supercar?
Supercar is a prototype vehicle that can travel on land, dive underwater, and fly through the air.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The series follows Mike Mercury and the test crew at Black Rock Laboratory.

### Q: When and where is the series set?
It is set in 1962 at Black Rock Laboratory in the Nevada Desert.

### Q: Who created the series?
Directors include Bill Harris, Des Saunders, Alan Pattillo, Gerry Anderson, and David Elliott, with voice actors such as David Graham, Graydon Gould, Sylvia Andersonová, George Murcell, and Cyril Shaps.

### Q: What genre does Supercar belong to?
It is an action‑adventure science‑fiction series presented in animated form.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Supercar — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/551)
- [Supercar (1961) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/50272-supercar/prehled/)
- [Supercar (1961 - 1962) - další díly](https://www.sms.cz/serial/supercar/serie)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*