Sea Quest

Reminiscing  

Anyone else remember SeaQuest DSV? This show was set in 2018 after another world war and colonization of the sea had begun.

I re-watched Sea Quest recently and I understand why it was ended in the middle of the third season. The first two seasons spent too much time on the paranormal, mostly poor writing, and didn't have enough actual science. The third season completely changed the parameters with a new focus on peacekeeping and war. The writing was much better in the third season, but I can see how fans from the beginnin...g might be turned off, ultimately making it a loser during sweeps.

I loved the show as a kid and only really appreciate the flaws now. I still think it would an interesting concept if it was tried again if they can put it far enough into the future to be believable. I'd like to see an exploration and science basis, but perhaps the peacekeeping and geopolitics would make for better drama.

Check it out on Netflix, but be warned - season 3 episode 11 'Brainlock' is out of order (it actually aired out of order) and feels like jumping the shark. Watch it after episode 4 and before episode 6 to keep the timeline intact.