Ep 2. The Mudworm

The Man from Atlantis Season 1 - Episode 2: The Mudworm

In this episode, Mark Harris (played by Patrick Duffy) finds himself once again exploring the depths of the ocean in search of answers to his mysterious past. But when he comes across a strange creature known as the mudworm, things take a dangerous turn.

The mudworm is a monstrous creature, unlike anything Mark has encountered before. It's huge, slimy, and covered in long, sharp spines that can easily tear apart a submarine or any unlucky victim who gets too close. At first, Mark is fascinated by the mudworm and begins to study it in hopes of discovering something new about the ocean's ecosystem. But soon he realizes that the creature is more dangerous than he ever imagined.

As Mark tries to avoid the mudworm's attacks, he discovers that the creature is causing unusual seismic activity on the ocean floor. Mark realizes that the mudworm's behavior is not natural and might be linked to human activity. He teams up with a marine biologist, Dr. Elizabeth Merrill, to investigate the cause of the mudworm's behavior and put an end to its dangerous rampage.

Dr. Merrill is skeptical of Mark's claims about the mudworm's intelligence and behavior but quickly realizes that he is telling the truth when she witnesses the creature's destructive power. Together, they come up with a plan to lure the mudworm away from populated areas and into a trap that Mark designed.

The trap is a risky plan that involves Mark swimming out into the open ocean to create a false signal that the mudworm will follow. Dr. Merrill and the rest of Mark's team stay on the surface, waiting for the signal to lure the mudworm away. When the mudworm finally arrives, Mark's team activates the trap, and the mudworm falls into a deep trench, unable to climb out.

Mark and Dr. Merrill are able to safely leave the trench, and the mudworm is once again contained. Mark thinks that the mudworm's behavior might be linked to somebody polluting the ocean, but they are not sure. Mark promises to keep investigating and find a way to prevent similar situations from happening again.

Overall, this episode is a thrilling adventure that showcases Mark's bravery and intelligence as he faces off against a dangerous creature and works to protect the ocean and its inhabitants. With strong performances from the cast and impressive underwater cinematography, "The Mudworm" is a must-see for fans of the show.