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
How long to binge?
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. Status: Ended. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
- E1 The Quest Feb 25, 1991
- E2 Dishonor Feb 26, 1991
- E3 Break Up Feb 27, 1991
- E4 Betrayal Feb 28, 1991
- E5 Victory Mar 1, 1991
- E6 Andorus Oct 12, 1991
- E7 A Drop of Darkness Oct 26, 1991
- E8 The Beast and the Bell Nov 2, 1991
- E9 Panacea Nov 9, 1991
- E10 King Niddler Nov 16, 1991
- E11 The Collection Nov 23, 1991
- E12 The Little Leviathan Nov 30, 1991
- E13 The Darkdweller Dec 7, 1991
Season 2 · 8 episodes
- E1 The Dark Disciples Nov 8, 1992
- E2 The Ghost Pirates Nov 15, 1992
- E3 The Dagron Master Nov 22, 1992
- E4 The Game Players of Undaar Nov 29, 1992
- E5 The Pandawa Plague May 2, 1993
- E6 Sister of the Sword May 9, 1993
- E7 The Soul Stealer May 16, 1993
- E8 The Living Treasure 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.