Ep 3. Hawk of Mu
- October 18, 1977
Man from Atlantis season 1 episode 3, titled "Hawk of Mu," follows the aquatic hero Mark Harris as he discovers an underwater city ruled by a malevolent queen. Mark is sent by the Foundation for Oceanic Research to investigate a strange underwater signal. While on his mission, he encounters an underwater city but quickly realizes it's not abandoned when he's confronted by a group of warriors.
Mark realizes that the warriors serve a tyrannical queen, who uses the city's powerful technology to capture and control ships passing overhead, ensuring her dominance over the seas. He learns that the Queen plans to use her advanced technology to take over the surface world. As Mark tries to navigate this new city, he is aided by a young girl named Beva. Through Beva, he learns more about the Queen's past and her plans for the future.
Meanwhile, C.W. Crawford is still in the lab working on a cure for Mark's inability to speak. The two are communicating only through a specialized device, which has the added advantage of being able to "hear" the underwater sounds that Mark can detect with his advanced hearing.
As he navigates through the intricate city, Mark faces many challenges, including trying to rescue Beva from the Queen's clutches and stopping her from using her technology to take over the world. Along the way, he uses his advanced aquatic abilities, including his superhuman strength, agility, and ability to breathe underwater, to combat the Queen's forces and protect the innocent.
As with previous episodes, "Hawk of Mu" is full of action, adventure, and high-stakes drama. The episode showcases the unique world that the Man from Atlantis inhabits and gives viewers a glimpse into the technology and society of a lost underwater civilization. Additionally, the episode further develops Mark's character as he learns more about his own abilities and begins to see the impact that his actions have on the world around him.
Overall, "Hawk of Mu" is a compelling episode that showcases the series' strengths and adds another layer to the show's mythos. With its mix of sci-fi and action, the show continues to offer a unique take on the superhero genre, making it a must-watch for fans of both.