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Swamp Thing S1E3 — The Death of Dr. Arcane

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Swamp Thing•Season 1•Episode 3

The Death of Dr. Arcane

6.6/10 · 44 votesSep 14, 199030 min

Ranked #2 of 22 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

Arcane has unleashed his latest mutant monster into the swamp to eat everything it sees and if this test trial works, then more will be released. To ensure that the Swamp Thing does not interfere, he takes a hostage and bargains for immunity.

Directed byJohn McPherson

Written byJoseph Stefano

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Seasons3

Cast5

Dick Durock

Dick Durock

Swamp Thing

Mark Lindsay Chapman

Mark Lindsay Chapman

Dr. Anton Arcane

Kari Wührer

Kari Wührer

Abigail

S

Scott Garrison

C

Carrell Myers

Crew2

J

John McPherson

Director

J

Joseph Stefano

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Death of Dr. Arcane" is episode 3 of Swamp Thing season 1. It scored 6.6/10 from 44 votes, ranking #2 of 22 episodes this season (season average 6.4). Directed by John McPherson and written by Joseph Stefano, it aired on September 14, 1990.

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