Season 1 – Swamp Thing

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May 2019

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Abby Arcane returns home to Marais, Louisiana, to investigate a deadly swamp-borne virus, where she develops a bond with disgraced scientist Alec Holland. After Holland tragically dies, Abby discovers the mysteries of the swamp and that Holland may not be dead after all when a mysterious creature claims to be him.

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Critics Consensus

By leaning into the horror of it all, Swamp Thing swims deep into the trenches of this strange world and returns with a scary good TV show.

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Brian Lowry

CNN.com

Oct 2, 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.

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Brian Tallerico

RogerEbert.com

May 31, 2019

There are like four shows competing for air in this swamp, and right now, only one of them is interesting.

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Daniel Fienberg

The Hollywood Reporter

May 30, 2019

Based on the first two episodes sent to critics, though, it's a decent enough origin story carried by a surprisingly good ensemble cast and the assertive direction of Len Wiseman.

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Jonathan Roberts

The New Paper (Singapore)

Oct 21, 2020

2.5/5

The horror is good. However, the sad attempts at grown-up swearing are not.

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Emma Stefansky

Thrillist

Oct 8, 2020

Swamp Thing is an oddity that feels kind of like a miracle.

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Shelby Elpers

Tell-Tale TV

Oct 7, 2020

3.75/5

By the end of its first episode, Swamp Thing proves itself as a top contender on the list of shows people should watch this spooky season.

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Brian H

@Brian0965 Oct 11, 2026

DC is incompetent! They cancel great shows like this and greenlight TRASH!!

Craig B

@Boundsy Sep 25, 2026

Swamp Thing is a very solid and dark tale from the DC Universe. In a way, it was disappointing it ended after just the one season, with the producers scrambling to tidy up loose ends when they were made aware there would be no second season. That said, realistically this should only ever have been a one-off 'maxi' series.

Will G

@Kingofthepixies Dec 19, 2025

I loved the movies and was looking forward to seeing this. Unfortunately I found the background music too intrusive and I couldn't watch it due to that.

Brooks M.

@MarvelDC616 Jul 10, 2025

Need more swamp thing

Jackson M

@Nshvlleindie Jul 18, 2024

The famous pre-mature cancellation wasn't deserved, but it's still not a compelling show. The foundational story is actually pretty solid but the casting's not great. Allison Reed's too young and doe-eyed to be taken seriously, and the lead actor's just too plain to be interesting.

Qasim R

@RT84584345 Apr 7, 2023

It's good show.Don't know why its get cancelled.

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Toa Fraser

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Deran Serafian

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Greg Beeman

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E.L. Katz

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Len Wiseman

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Carol Banker

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Episode 1

Aired May 31, 2019

Pilot

Abby Arcane finds a mysterious creature when she investigates a deadly virus in the Louisiana swamps.

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Episode 2

Aired Jun 7, 2019

Worlds Apart

As Sheriff Lucilia Cable unsuccessfully searches for Alec, Abby theorizes it was more than an accident and retrieves his video journals from Daniel Cassidy; Abby and Matt follow one of her patients into the swamp, where Abby encounters Swamp Thing.

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Episode 3

Aired Jun 14, 2019

He Speaks

Driven to cure the worsening epidemic in Marais, Abby searches Alec's lab for a cure when her friend, Harlan, becomes stricken with the "green flu"; Swamp Thing uses his strange new powers to intervene, but he is desperate to find his humanity.

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Episode 4

Aired Jun 21, 2019

Darkness on the Edge of Town

Swamp Thing senses a growing darkness within the swamp and starts to understand his role in the struggle for balance between growth and decay; Abby must accept that the things she has witnessed in Marais are evidence of supernatural forces at play.

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Episode 5

Aired Jun 28, 2019

Drive All Night

Haunted by the ghost of her childhood friend who re-emerges from the swamp, Abby is forced to confront both her past with the Sunderlands and the dark forces at play in Marais.

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Episode 6

Aired Jul 5, 2019

The Price You Pay

Increasingly alienated from humanity after being hunted by sheriff's deputies and animal trackers, Swamp Thing struggles to understand his strange condition; Matt learns the truth about Alec Holland; Avery pressures Woodrue to deliver results.

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Episode 7

Aired Jul 12, 2019

Brilliant Disguise

Still taking on the human appearance of Alec Holland, Swamp Thing guides Abby to an area of the swamp blighted with the encroaching rot, but when her life is threatened, he must use his still-developing powers to save her; Maria meets with Nathan.

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Episode 8

Aired Jul 19, 2019

Long Walk Home

After a harrowing journey of survival through the swamp, Avery comes face to face with Swamp Thing, who rescues the injured man; after recovering, Avery vows to return with Woodrue to help find a cure, but they may not be able to be trusted.

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Episode 9

Aired Jul 26, 2019

The Anatomy Lesson

After being captured and taken to a Conclave facility, Swamp Thing is experimented on by Jason Woodrue, who makes an incredible discovery; Abby and Liz track down the secret facility to free Swamp Thing.

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Episode 10

Aired Aug 2, 2019

Loose Ends

Still reeling from the revelation of the truth behind his existence, Swamp Thing goes on the offensive against Ellery's mercenary team hunting him; Abby comes up against Jason Woodrue, who has crossed the line to save his wife's life.

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