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Swamp Thing1990

Name: Swamp Thing
Genre: Sci-Fi Horror, Body Horror, Monster & Creature, Supernatural
Released: 1990-07-27
Rating: 6.4

Created by Joseph Stefano

6.4

Crypt Score

Blended from 2 sources

IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.3

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Year

1990

Seasons

Network

USA Network

Status

Ended

Box Office

🏆 1 nomination

The premise

Swamp Thing: The Series, is a science fiction, action/adventure television series based on the DC Comics character Swamp Thing. It debuted on USA Network on July 27, 1990 and lasted three seasons for a total of 72 episodes. It was later shown in reruns on the Sci Fi Channel.

Horror Vault's take

Born from a swamp and a scientific catastrophe, Swamp Thing is a tragic, plant-human hybrid creature who serves as a reluctant guardian of the Louisiana bayou. Over three seasons, he faces a parade of villains, supernatural threats, and moral dilemmas that force him to question what it truly means to be human. Rooted in the beloved DC Comics mythology, the series blends creature-feature thrills with surprisingly thoughtful storytelling. The murky, atmospheric setting gives the show a consistently creepy edge that sets it apart from typical early-90s action fare.

Content: Mild Violence, Monster Imagery, Sci-Fi Body Horror Themes

Episode Guide

🏆 Best Episode Overall

S1.E1 · The Emerald Heart

6.0

⭐ Highest Rated This Season

S1.E1 · The Emerald Heart

6.0

★ 5.8 avg· 11h 0m total· Jul 1990 → Apr 1991

S1.E1 · The Emerald HeartPremiere
6.0
Jul 27, 1990 · 30 min · Dir: Fritz Kiersch
11-year-old Jim Kipp and his mother, Tressa are spending some time at her mom's house in the swamps of Houma. Jim is introduced to the mysteries and the danger of the swamp while Tressa struggles to bond with Jim.
S1.E2 · The Living Image
6.0
Sep 7, 1990 · 30 min · Dir: John McPherson
Dr. Arcane attempts once again to obtain the bio-restorative formula from the Swamp Thing. However, this time Arcane has a helper, and the Swamp Thing knows her as his late wife, Linda Holland.
S1.E3 · The Death of Dr. Arcane
6.0
Sep 14, 1990 · 30 min · Dir: John McPherson
Arcane has unleashed his latest mutant monster into the swamp to eat everything it sees and if this test trial works, then more will be released. To ensure that the Swamp Thing does not interfere, he takes a hostage and bargains for immunit
S1.E4 · The Legend of the Swamp Maiden
5.0
Sep 21, 1990 · 30 min
Jim and Oboe sneak out on a midnight visit to the swamp to find the Swamp Maiden, who appears only once a year. Despite warnings from the Swamp Thing, they, along with a visitor from the newspaper, come to learn the meaning of "looks that k
S1.E5 · Spirit of the Swamp
6.0
Sep 28, 1990 · 30 min
Veteran actor Roscoe Lee Browne plays an "Ogun", a voodoo priest whom Arcane employs to destroy the Swamp Thing.