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“The moment that impressed me in the pilot was at the end... AC and McCaffery are at the beach... McCaffery gives him his first lesson—a copy of Shakespeare's 'Henry IV'... This moment sets up the tone for the rest of the season.” ScienceFiction.com · 14 years ago

: McCaffery, an Atlantean mentor disguised as a lighthouse keeper.

The , often referred to by its working title Mercy Reef , is a famous "lost" superhero project developed by Smallville creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. While never aired on television as a series, it became a cultural curiosity after becoming the #1 most downloaded TV show on iTunes following its digital release in July 2006. Feature Overview Aquaman.2006.Pilot.avi

: The pilot follows a 20-something Arthur "A.C." Curry (played by Justin Hartley) who runs a dive shop in the Florida Keys. After a mysterious jet crash in the Bermuda Triangle, A.C. discovers his true heritage as the lost Prince of Atlantis and must confront a shapeshifting Siren named Nadia.

: Tom Curry, A.C.’s adoptive father and Coast Guard officer. Adrianne Palicki : Nadia, the Siren villain. “The moment that impressed me in the pilot was at the end

: Boasting a significant $7 million budget for a single episode, the pilot featured extensive underwater filming in Florida and high-end visual effects by Entity FX. The Legacy of "Aquaman.2006.Pilot.avi"

“The pilot was found comparable in quality to Smallville, with suggestions that Aquaman was indeed worthy of a place on The CW's schedule.” Wikipedia This moment sets up the tone for the rest of the season

Reviewers often debate whether the show could have matched the longevity of Smallville .