Ep 6. The Enemy Below (1)
- TVY7
- December 3, 2001
- 21 min
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7.6 (1,007)
Aquaman, the Atlantean king, finds himself in a perilous situation when Orm, his power-hungry half-brother, threatens to wage war against the surface world. In order to prevent this catastrophic event, Aquaman sets out to reason with Orm but instead finds himself imprisoned by his own people. Meanwhile, the Justice League becomes aware of the growing tension between Atlantis and the surface world and begins to investigate.
As tensions rise, the Justice League races to determine Orm's true motives and prevent a war between the two worlds from breaking out. They soon discover that Orm has formed an alliance with none other than Black Manta, a notorious pirate and enemy of the Atlanteans. Together, they plan to use a powerful weapon to sink the entirety of the surface world, allowing Atlantis to rule over the remaining land.
With time running out, Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the rest of the League must confront Black Manta and Orm head-on. However, they quickly realize that defeating the duo is easier said than done. As the battle rages on both on land and under the sea, the League must come up with a plan to stop the villains and prevent the impending war.
The episode also focuses on the strained relationship between Aquaman and his people. As the rightful king of Atlantis, Aquaman struggles to balance his loyalty to his people with his desire to prevent a war. His half-brother Orm, on the other hand, seeks to become the sole ruler of Atlantis and will stop at nothing to achieve his goals.
Overall, "The Enemy Below (1)" is a thrilling episode that showcases the Justice League's ability to work together to prevent a catastrophic event. The episode also delves into the complex relationship between Aquaman and his people, and the struggle he faces as a leader torn between two worlds. Fans of the series will not be disappointed by the action-packed, high stakes episode.