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Duration
60 minutes
Series Info
Season 1 Episode 1 of 6

Quick Summary

Darrell Miklos, a professional treasure hunter, sets out to decipher a mysterious treasure map. The map was devised by his childhood hero, Gordon “Gordo” Cooper, a former NASA astronaut. Miklos’s aim is to follow the clues and uncover the hidden riches.

About This Program

"The Treasure Map from Space" is a programme presented as a single episode, falling within the adventure‑type genre. It centres on a contemporary treasure‑hunting narrative that draws on the legacy of early space exploration, positioning the story as a blend of modern questing and historic inspiration. In the episode, treasure hunter Darrell Miklos sets out to decipher and pursue a so‑called “treasure map” that was devised by his childhood idol, former NASA astronaut Gordon “Gordo” Cooper. Miklos’s mission hinges on translating the clues left by Cooper, whose experience as an astronaut lends the map an unusual, almost otherworldly quality. The plot follows Miklos as he attempts to piece together the cryptic directions and trace the path laid out by the legendary spacefarer. The programme’s focus remains tightly on the interplay between Miklos’s determination and Cooper’s legacy. It highlights how a figure from the early days of space travel can inspire a present‑day adventurer to chase a mystery that bridges the terrestrial and the cosmic. By anchoring the narrative in the relationship between a modern treasure seeker and a historic astronaut, the episode underscores the enduring allure of exploration, whether it be across continents or beyond Earth’s atmosphere.

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Cooper's Treasure broadcasts on DMAX at 12:00pm, Monday, 9 February 2026. (Subtitles)

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Runtime60 mins