The Pirates of Dark Water 1991
What is The Pirates of Dark Water?
The Pirates of Dark Water is a television series first released in 1991. Catalogued under Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1991
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 21
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 25, 1991
- Networks
- ABC, FOX, Syndication, Fox Kids
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 21 episodes and an average 30-minute runtime.
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The Pirates of Dark Water is a television series first released in 1991. Catalogued under Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy. Produced and broadcast by ABC, FOX, Syndication. Current status: Ended. Spans 2 seasons and 21 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A young prince sets sail to stop a world‑consuming darkness by gathering magical treasures.”
- High‑stakes treasure quest across a vivid world
- Memorable crew of diverse characters
- Distinctive animation style
- Limited episode count; the story remains unresolved
Watch it if you enjoy animated quests with a blend of fantasy adventure and quirky companions.
Suitable for older children and teens, featuring fantasy peril and mild action without graphic violence.
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Season 1 · 13 episodes
- E1 The Quest Mytharc Feb 25, 1991
- E2 Dishonor Core Feb 26, 1991
- E3 Break Up Core Feb 27, 1991
- E4 Betrayal Core Feb 28, 1991
- E5 Victory Core Mar 1, 1991
- E6 Andorus Core Oct 12, 1991
- E7 A Drop of Darkness Core Oct 26, 1991
- E8 The Beast and the Bell Core Nov 2, 1991
- E9 Panacea Core Nov 9, 1991
- E10 King Niddler Core Nov 16, 1991
- E11 The Collection Core Nov 23, 1991
- E12 The Little Leviathan Mytharc Nov 30, 1991
- E13 The Darkdweller Mytharc Dec 7, 1991
Season 2 · 8 episodes
- E1 The Dark Disciples Mytharc Nov 8, 1992
- E2 The Ghost Pirates Core Nov 15, 1992
- E3 The Dagron Master Core Nov 22, 1992
- E4 The Game Players of Undaar Core Nov 29, 1992
- E5 The Pandawa Plague Core May 2, 1993
- E6 Sister of the Sword Core May 9, 1993
- E7 The Soul Stealer Mytharc May 16, 1993
- E8 The Living Treasure Mytharc May 23, 1993
Frequently asked questions
When did the series originally air?
It premiered in 1991 and ran through 1993, with a second season of eight episodes airing in syndication from 1992 to 1993.
How many seasons and episodes are there?
The show has two seasons; the second season consists of eight episodes.
Who are the main characters?
The story follows Ren, a young prince, accompanied by Ioz the pirate, Tula the eco‑mage, and Niddler the monkey‑bird.
What is the central quest?
Ren must locate the Thirteen Treasures of Rule to stop the spreading Dark Water.
Who provided the voice cast?
Voice actors include Jodi Benson, Hector Elizondo, George Newbern, Frank Welker, and Tim Curry.
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