

He also faces consequences when, in frustration, he mocks Fermat’s stuttering. When Alan acts irresponsibly, Dad rebukes him with “You put everyone in danger when you act selfishly.” Later, Alan arrogantly ignores his father’s instructions-and his friends’ better judgment-which creates problems that he regrets. In fact, no one even knows who the Thunderbirds are, so it’s clear they aren’t in it for personal glory.

The Tracys perform good deeds without respect for politics or compensation. To the rescue comes Alan, aided by a pretty peer (Tin-Tin) and a brainy sidekick (Fermat), as well as the aristocratic, pink-clad superspy Lady Penelope and her manservant, Parker. An old nemesis, The Hood, plans to lure the Tracy men into a trap, seize control of the compound and use the family’s state-of-the-art vehicles to commit crimes, framing the Thunderbirds in the process.

Little do they know that Alan will soon get his chance to prove he has the right stuff. It seems the youngest son, 15-year-old Alan, resents his father’s mandate to stay in school and grow up a little more before becoming a crack-shot rescue hero. These selfless Good Samaritans are named for their five impressive Thunderbird vehicles ranging from reconnaissance rockets to an orbiting space station. It’s the headquarters for the Thunderbirds, a heroic international team of young pilots (Tracy and his sons) committed to saving the world one disaster at a time. It’s not just some picturesque piece of retirement property. Somewhere in the South Pacific lies a secret island, home to the luxurious compound built by billionaire former astronaut Jeff Tracy.
