Swamp Thing (2019): Season 1

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The CW | DC Universe | Season Premiere Date: May 31, 2019

Summary: Abby Arcane (Crystal Reed) returns to her Louisiana hometown to investigate what appears to be a swamp-borne virus and meets biologist Alec Holland (Andy Bean) and later on, Swamp Thing (Derek Mears) in this latest live-action series for DC Universe.

[Premiered originally on DC Universe on 31 May 2019 and to begin airing on The CW on 6 Oct 2020]

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure, Fantasy, Horror

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Glenn Garvin

Oct 12, 2020

While Swamp Thing is determinedly derivative—or rip-off-ish, if you prefer—its extraordinary execution makes it a lot of spooky fun to watch. Read full review

Collider Vinnie Mancuso

May 24, 2019

Swamp Thing, at least in its first two episodes, not only ups the ante, it’s also a triumph on pretty much every level, a nasty, gleefully disturbing bit of body horror on the Louisiana bayou that evokes everything from John Carpenter‘s The Thing to executive-producer James Wan‘s work with the Trench in Aquaman. ... But the real miracle here is that Swamp Thing still manages to feel like a human show. Read full review

Jacob Oller

May 31, 2019

Sometimes the plot can’t find its balance between silly schlock and seriousness. ... But even these tropey elements can’t bring down dialogue that knows when to alternate between breezy and sweltering or stop punchy jump scares from peppering its scenes with periodic spikes in blood pressure. Read full review

Dan Fienberg

May 30, 2019

It's a decent enough origin story carried by a surprisingly good ensemble cast and the assertive direction of Len Wiseman. Read full review

Tim Surette

May 30, 2019

Through two episodes, Swamp Thing isn't perfect, but it's more than capable of filling the hole in superhero television that's looking for a blend of horror and fantasy. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Brian Tallerico

May 30, 2019

The best elements of “Swamp Thing” feel deeply inspired by John Carpenter’s “The Thing,” and there are even a few flashes of icky body horror that brought the master of that, David Cronenberg, to mind. In between those visual flourishes is a show that would fit in fine on The CW, complete with flat dialogue and dull characters. Read full review

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MarshallCavalli

Aug 15, 2019

This the best series on DC's streaming platform. They got the origin down and the characterization is truly well done for the show with this kind of budget. Please go and watch it, because it is seriously that awesome.

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Victorrabelop

Jun 13, 2019

I fell in love with this Pilot episode. I think it's one of the best TV show this year, there's so much potential. I loved the storyline and how they make it thrilled. You get into the characters really quickly. They should make a second season and not cancelled this masterpiece.

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Thejaywhip

May 31, 2019

For a TV Show it's got a great vibe. A lot of variant horror elements melded into a pot that seems to work. The movies Seven and The Ring (sometimes the atmosphere reminds me of this), as well as your standard creature feature elements...with a little bit of Stranger Things here and there.For a TV Show it's got a great vibe. A lot of variant horror elements melded into a pot that seems to work. The movies Seven and The Ring (sometimes the atmosphere reminds me of this), as well as your standard creature feature elements...with a little bit of Stranger Things here and there. To top it off the Swamp atmosphere is just cool. I'm really glad they went with keeping things as real as possible with real make-up, sets, and suits. The CGI where needed is minimal and it really helps create this amazing atmosphere. I can't wait for the next episode.… Expand

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mrmonster

May 31, 2019

At times, the pilot was slow and a little boring, but those scenes were well worth it when they led up to the show's gruesome and captivating horror. This is shaping up to be a great show.

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ComandanteCobra

Oct 15, 2021

Interesting and different from other superheroes tv series.
A little on the horror side, good fx, good villains that have their agenda, mystery and a little supernatural. Sometimes it feels a little cheap here and there (romantic dialogues for example are not the best) but it is really anInteresting and different from other superheroes tv series.
A little on the horror side, good fx, good villains that have their agenda, mystery and a little supernatural. Sometimes it feels a little cheap here and there (romantic dialogues for example are not the best) but it is really an interesting show with potential to grow. I hope they do a season two.… Expand

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Ascospore

Jun 2, 2019

Pretty clumsy pilot - cliched, with bland protagonists, some lousy writing and wooden acting.

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coffi

May 31, 2019

Lazily written, cliched, tell don't show, exposition filled garbage. The only reason this is scoring so highly is because it has so few reviews that I'm convinced are all fake.

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  Air Date: May 31, 2019
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