Aquaman.2006.pilot.avi Guide

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

: McCaffery, an Atlantean mentor disguised as a lighthouse keeper. Aquaman.2006.Pilot.avi

: The idea was sparked by the high ratings of the Smallville Season 5 episode "Aqua". Although Alan Ritchson played Aquaman in that episode, the creators chose to recast the role with Justin Hartley for the pilot to establish it as its own standalone universe. Cast & Crew : Justin Hartley : Arthur "A.C." Curry / Orin. The , often referred to by its working

“Nowadays, it would be unheard of for a DC show not to get the green light, but it was 2006, and this felt more like Laguna Beach with superpowers...” Reddit · r/badMovies · 1 year ago : The idea was sparked by the high

“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

: 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.

“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