"SeaQuest DSV" (1993) TV series 1993-1996

Creator:

Rockne S. O'Bannon

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3

Release Date:

12 September 1993 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Family | Adventure | Sci-Fi

Tagline:

Beneath the surface lies the future.

Plot:

By the mid-21st Century, humankind has colonized the oceans and formed the UEO--the United Earth Oceans--as a military organization to police it...

Plot Keywords:

Dolphin | Submarine | Sea | U Boat | Futuristic

Awards:

Won 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 win & 5 nominations

Cast

Jonathan Brandis	...	Lucas Wolenczak / ... (57 episodes, 1993-1996)
Don Franklin	...	Commander Jonathan Ford (57 episodes, 1993-1996)
Ted Raimi	...	Lt. j.g. Timothy O'Neill (57 episodes, 1993-1996)
Roy Scheider	...	Captain Nathan Bridger (47 episodes, 1993-1995)
Marco Sanchez	...	Sensor Chief Miguel Ortiz (44 episodes, 1993-1995)
Peter DeLuise	...	Dagwood / ... (35 episodes, 1994-1996)
Michael DeLuise	...	Tony Piccolo / ... (34 episodes, 1994-1996)
Kathy Evison	...	Helmswoman Lonnie Henderson / ... (34 episodes, 1994-1996)
Edward Kerr	...	Lt. James Brody (28 episodes, 1994-1996)
Frank Welker	...	Special Vocal Effects (28 episodes, 1993-1995)
John D'Aquino	...	Lt. Benjamin Krieg / ... (24 episodes, 1993-1995)
Stacy Haiduk	...	Lt. Cmdr. Katherine Hitchcock (23 episodes, 1993-1994)
Royce D. Applegate	...	Chief Manilow Crocker (23 episodes, 1993-1994)
Stephanie Beacham	...	Dr. Kristin Westphalen (23 episodes, 1993-1994)

Also Known As:

SeaQuest 2032 (USA) (new title)

Runtime:

60 min (59 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Australia:PG

Filming Locations:

Epcot Center, Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA

Company:

Amblin Entertainment

Trivia:

The external CGI shots of the submarine were created and edited on Commodore Amiga computers with Lightwave 3D and Video Toaster softwares.

Goofs:

Factual errors: Lucas Wolenczak is a magna cum laude graduate of Stanford University. Stanford University doesn't award cum laude, magna cum laude, or summa cum laude distinctions. Even if they did, Lucas would most likely have been a summa cum laude since his GPA record was never broken.

Quotes:

Lucas: This thing is wrapped tighter than Krieg's wallet.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Saved by the Bell: The College Years: A Thanksgiving Story (#1.10)" (1993)

Soundtrack:

Knight of Shadows

Another show ahead of its time

Sci-fi shows are often unappreciated in their time because the subject matter is too foreign for the general public to accept. Only years later do we realize that an innovative show has gone before its time. With the recent re-runs of DSV on sci-fi I realized how much potential the show had. Exploring the oceans is as exciting as exploring space. I especially enjoyed the episode where they uncovered an air pocket which preserved much of our ancient history only to have nations fight over who owned the artifacts. I've read opinions of people who thought the acting was sub-par and the plots stupid. Let me counter by stating that even the most successful sitcom is absurd in its premise and if the laugh tracks were not in place I doubt many people would even realize something funny was going on. Sci-fi makes you think. It tries to broaden your horizons. I realize that the masses prefer being spoon fed entertainment that they can watch while chasing the kids or cleaning the house but if you take a few minutes to watch these episodes perhaps you will see the value of such entertainment. As for me, I enjoy science fiction and this show was definitely worth my time.