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Swamp Thing
1990·Show
Swamp Thing fingerprint
High energy, striking style, light on feelings.
Energy
Scary and fast-paced
Fast from start to finish.
- Scare7
- Fast Pace7
- Tension6
Heart
Emotionally reserved
- Wonder6
- Melancholy5
- Hopefulness5
Humor
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Dark Humor4
- Wit & Wordplay3
- Physical Comedy3
World
Fantasy and mystery
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
- World Immersion8
- Dialogue Centrality6
- Rewatchability6
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Intrigue8
- Direction7
- Acting7
Style
Functional look and sound
- Cinematography7
- Music Composition7
- Visual Stylization7
Energy
HighScary and fast-paced
Fast from start to finish.
Swamp Thing is scary and fast-paced.
All energy traits
- Scare7Frightening moments and scares.
- Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
- Tension6Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Adrenaline5High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Violence5Physical conflict and intensity.
Related traits
- Uncanny8Eerie, unsettling strangeness.
- Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
- Grotesque5Macabre, distorted imagery.
Heart
LowEmotionally reserved
It keeps its emotions at a distance.
All heart traits
- Wonder6Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Melancholy5Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Hopefulness5Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Nostalgia5Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Pathos4Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Catharsis4Emotional release and payoff.
- Family Dynamics4Relationships and generational ties.
- Wholesome3Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Coming of Age3Personal growth and self-discovery.
- Romance2Love stories and emotional connections.
Related traits
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Bleakness6Grim, stark outlooks.
Humor
LowA little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect a little humor.
All humor traits
- Dark Humor4Humor from taboo or grim topics.
- Wit & Wordplay3Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Physical Comedy3Slapstick and visual gags.
- Satire & Parody3Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Situational Comedy2Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Absurdist Humor2Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Cringe Humor1Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Related traits
- Eccentricity5Oddball tone and quirks.
World
MediumFantasy and mystery
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around fantasy and mystery. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
All world traits
- World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
- Rewatchability6Invites repeat viewing.
- Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
- Ambiguity4Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Fantasy7Mythic worlds and magical systems.
- Mystery7Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.
- Psychological6Inner worlds and mind games.
- Tech & Humanity6Human stories in a tech world.
- Social Commentary5Perspectives on society and norms.
Craft
MediumSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Intrigue8Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting7Performance craft and presence.
- Character Depth7Rich, complex characterization.
- Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
- Non-linear Narrative2Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Fast Pace7Quick tempo and momentum.
- Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
All style traits
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Music Composition7Score and musical identity.
- Visual Stylization7Distinctive aesthetic signature.
- Sound Centrality7Sound design as core element.
- Editing6Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Music Centrality6The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
Related traits
- Spectacle6Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.
- Grotesque5Macabre, distorted imagery.
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About
Scientist Alec Holland invents a growth substance that could end world hunger, but a plantation owner obsessed with immortality tries to steal it and causes an accident that turns Alec into a human-plant mutant, protector of the bayou.
Superhero HorrorBayou MysteryHuman-Plant HybridMonster TransformationEco-HorrorDark FantasyVisceral ActionGothic Atmosphere
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Questions about Swamp Thing
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Is Swamp Thing worth watching?
61
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Swamp Thing rated?
ViolenceDisturbing imagery
Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.
How many seasons does Swamp Thing have?
1 season
It has 1 season with 5 episodes of about 30 minutes each.
Is Swamp Thing based on a true story?
No. It's adapted from a comic.
When did Swamp Thing air?
S1
It ran from 1990 to 1991 and has ended.
What language is Swamp Thing in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
What tropes does Swamp Thing use?
Adaptational AttractivenessWouldn't Hurt a ChildDemoted to ExtraBig BadCanon ForeignerUnrelated in the AdaptationDisney DeathModesty BedsheetScenery CensorToplessness from the BackAdaptation Species ChangeRapid Agingand 5 more
TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for Swamp Thing, including Adaptational Attractiveness, Wouldn't Hurt a Child, Demoted to Extra.