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* [[TheOtherDarrin Other Darrin, The]]: In the pilot mini-series, Niddler was voiced by [=Roddy McDowall=] and spoke perfectly clear English. When the show switched to syndication however, FrankWelker took over the part and Niddler started to speak with [[SpeechImpairedAnimal a squawking voice with bird screech accents]].
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* [[TheOtherDarrin Other Darrin, The]]: In the pilot mini-series, Niddler was voiced by [=Roddy McDowall=] and spoke perfectly clear English. When the show switched to syndication however, FrankWelker Creator/FrankWelker took over the part and Niddler started to speak with [[SpeechImpairedAnimal a squawking voice with bird screech accents]].
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** "A Drop Of Darkness"- Bloth won't kill Wren until after he's performed Wren's supposed wedding (albeit, the woman who arranged this promised Bloth the compass and treasures in exchange for this).
** "The Game"- Bloth helps Wren defeat the Korb monsters hunting them after they are no longer chained together as payback for Wren not abandoning him when he had the chance to earlier in the episode (and just after said chains had beeen broken).
** "The Dark Dweller"- Bloth captures Wren just after the latter has lost Tula to the dark water and is in the midst of a HeroicBSOD. Does he throw him to the Constrictus? [[WhyDontYouJustShootHim Heck no!]] [[spoiler: Instead he keeps Wren around as a ship slave because he "would rather watch Wren die a thousand deaths by guilt..."]]
** "The Game"- Bloth helps Wren defeat the Korb monsters hunting them after they are no longer chained together as payback for Wren not abandoning him when he had the chance to earlier in the episode (and just after said chains had beeen broken).
** "The Dark Dweller"- Bloth captures Wren just after the latter has lost Tula to the dark water and is in the midst of a HeroicBSOD. Does he throw him to the Constrictus? [[WhyDontYouJustShootHim Heck no!]] [[spoiler: Instead he keeps Wren around as a ship slave because he "would rather watch Wren die a thousand deaths by guilt..."]]
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** "A Drop Of Darkness"- Bloth won't kill Wren Ren until after he's performed Wren's Ren's supposed wedding (albeit, the woman who arranged this promised Bloth the compass and treasures in exchange for this).
** "The Game"- Bloth helpsWren Ren defeat the Korb monsters hunting them after they are no longer chained together as payback for Wren Ren not abandoning him when he had the chance to earlier in the episode (and just after said chains had beeen broken).
** "The Dark Dweller"- Bloth capturesWren Ren just after the latter has lost Tula to the dark water and is in the midst of a HeroicBSOD. Does he throw him to the Constrictus? [[WhyDontYouJustShootHim Heck no!]] [[spoiler: Instead he keeps Wren Ren around as a ship slave because he "would rather watch Wren Ren die a thousand deaths by guilt..."]]
** "The Game"- Bloth helps
** "The Dark Dweller"- Bloth captures
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** Later in the series, he turns down a pirate ghost captain's amorous advances by bluntly stating that he prefers his women live.
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* IHaveYouNowMyPretty: The ghostpirate captain captures Ioz for this purpose, stressing her appreciation for his looks several times and going so far as to say that while being a ghost may be unpleasant, the sex will make it better.
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* IHaveYouNowMyPretty: The ghostpirate captain captures Ioz for this purpose, stressing her appreciation for his looks several times and going so far as to say that while being a ghost may be unpleasant, unpleasant [[GettingCrapPastTheRadar the sex will make it better.]]
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** "The Dark Dweller"- Bloth captures Wren just after the latter has lost Tula to the dark water and is in the midst of a HeroicBSOD. Does he throw him to the Constrictus? [[WhyDontYouJustShootHim?Heck no!]] [[spoiler: Instead he keeps Wren around as a ship slave because he "would rather watch Wren die a thousand deaths by guilt..."]]
*** Also in the same episode, when Bloth forces Ioz to battle one his pirates, he decides to "be a fair man" and tosses him a sword...all Ioz has to do is past the pirate.
*** Also in the same episode, when Bloth forces Ioz to battle one his pirates, he decides to "be a fair man" and tosses him a sword...all Ioz has to do is past the pirate.
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** "The Dark Dweller"- Bloth captures Wren just after the latter has lost Tula to the dark water and is in the midst of a HeroicBSOD. Does he throw him to the Constrictus? [[WhyDontYouJustShootHim?Heck [[WhyDontYouJustShootHim Heck no!]] [[spoiler: Instead he keeps Wren around as a ship slave because he "would rather watch Wren die a thousand deaths by guilt..."]]
*** Also in the same episode, when Bloth forces Ioz to battle one his pirates, he decides to "be a fair man" and tosses him a sword...all Ioz has to do is get past the pirate.
*** Also in the same episode, when Bloth forces Ioz to battle one his pirates, he decides to "be a fair man" and tosses him a sword...all Ioz has to do is get past the pirate.
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** "The Dark Dweller"- Bloth captures Wren just after the latter has lost Tula to the dark water and is in the midst of a HeroicBSOD. Does he throw him to the Constrictus? [[WhyDontYouJustShootHim? Heck [[WhyDontYouJustShootHim?Heck no!]] [[spoiler: Instead he keeps Wren around as a ship slave because he "would rather watch Wren die a thousand deaths by guilt..."]]
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* EvenEvilHasStandards: Bloth, surprisingly enough, although it could double as OnlyICanKillYou in some cases. Notable examples include:
** "A Drop Of Darkness"- Bloth won't kill Wren until after he's performed Wren's supposed wedding (albeit, the woman who arranged this promised Bloth the compass and treasures in exchange for this).
** "The Game"- Bloth helps Wren defeat the Korb monsters hunting them after they are no longer chained together as payback for Wren not abandoning him when he had the chance to earlier in the episode (and just after said chains had beeen broken).
** "The Dark Dweller"- Bloth captures Wren just after the latter has lost Tula to the dark water and is in the midst of a HeroicBSOD. Does he throw him to the Constrictus? [[WhyDontYouJustShootHim? Heck no!]] [[spoiler: Instead he keeps Wren around as a ship slave because he "would rather watch Wren die a thousand deaths by guilt..."]]
*** Also in the same episode, when Bloth forces Ioz to battle one his pirates, he decides to "be a fair man" and tosses him a sword...all Ioz has to do is past the pirate.
** "A Drop Of Darkness"- Bloth won't kill Wren until after he's performed Wren's supposed wedding (albeit, the woman who arranged this promised Bloth the compass and treasures in exchange for this).
** "The Game"- Bloth helps Wren defeat the Korb monsters hunting them after they are no longer chained together as payback for Wren not abandoning him when he had the chance to earlier in the episode (and just after said chains had beeen broken).
** "The Dark Dweller"- Bloth captures Wren just after the latter has lost Tula to the dark water and is in the midst of a HeroicBSOD. Does he throw him to the Constrictus? [[WhyDontYouJustShootHim? Heck no!]] [[spoiler: Instead he keeps Wren around as a ship slave because he "would rather watch Wren die a thousand deaths by guilt..."]]
*** Also in the same episode, when Bloth forces Ioz to battle one his pirates, he decides to "be a fair man" and tosses him a sword...all Ioz has to do is past the pirate.
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* BackFromTheDead: Tula is devoured by the Dark Water. She does not die, however, as the Dark Dweller has different plans for.
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* BackFromTheDead: Tula is devoured by the Dark Water. She does not die, however, as the Dark Dweller has different plans for.BareYourMidriff: Tula's outfit.
* DisneyDeath: Tula is devoured by the Dark Water. She does not die, however, as the Dark Dweller decides to use her as bait for Ren.
* GoldMakesEverythingShiny: Several outfits have gold decorations.
* LongHairIsFeminine: Tula's hair goes to her waist.
* PinkMeansFeminine: Tula's outfit is pink.
* ShinyMidnightBlack: Tula's hair.
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** Ioz and Tula had a fair amount of it, too, though with far more [[BelligerentSexualTension sniping]]. But again, the series ended before anything could happen in that regard.
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Short-lived but fantastic 1991-1993 HannaBarbera cartoon series which switched off between syndication and {{ABC}}. It began as a five-part miniseries which aired on FoxKids as simply "Dark Water".
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Short-lived but fantastic 1991-1993 HannaBarbera cartoon series which switched off between syndication and {{ABC}}.Creator/{{ABC}}. It began as a five-part miniseries which aired on FoxKids as simply "Dark Water".
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* OffModel: The fact that two companies on opposite sides of the spectrum worked on this (Creator/{{Madhouse}} and KennedyCartoons)[[hottip:*: Fellow studios TamaProductions, WangFilmProductions, FilCartoons and BigStar also had a hand in this]] makes it it more jarring than it should have been.
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* OffModel: The fact that two companies on opposite sides of the spectrum worked on this (Creator/{{Madhouse}} and KennedyCartoons)[[hottip:*: KennedyCartoons)[[note]] Fellow studios TamaProductions, WangFilmProductions, FilCartoons and BigStar also had a hand in this]] this[[/note]] makes it it more jarring than it should have been.
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* PardonMyKlingon: ''"Noy Jitat!"'' seems to be a version of "damn", and is often shortened to the adjective ''jitatin'' (probably "damned") as in "that jitatin monkey-bird".
* PardonMyKlingon: ''"Noy Jitat!"'' seems to be a version of "damn", and is often shortened to the adjective ''jitatin'' (probably "damned") as in "that jitatin monkey-bird".
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* OurDragonsAreDifferent
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* PardonMyKlingon: ''"Noy Jitat!"'' seems to be a version of "damn", and is often shortened to the adjective ''jitatin'' (probably "damned") as in "that jitatin monkey-bird".
* PardonMyKlingon: ''"Noy Jitat!"'' seems to be a version of "damn", and is often shortened to the adjective ''jitatin'' (probably "damned") as in "that jitatin monkey-bird".
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* WhatHappenedToTheMouse: The Lugg Brothers just sort of disappear after leaving Zoolie's gamehouse with Konk in the miniseries. Konk is later delivered to Bloth in a barrel by some woman, and the Lugg Brothers are never seen or mentioned again.
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* WhatHappenedToTheMouse: The Lugg Brothers just sort of disappear after leaving Zoolie's gamehouse with Konk in the miniseries. Konk is later delivered to Bloth in a barrel by some woman, and the Lugg Brothers are never seen or mentioned again.
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* EverythingsBetterWithMonkeys: Niddler, a monkey-bird.
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* FreakyFridayFlip: Bloth switches bodies with Ren (and Konk with Niddler) thanks to a powder by Morfo, it has to be noted however that their voices stay the same so the audience has Ren bellowing ''Curse my eyes!'' through the entire episode.
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* FreakyFridayFlip: Bloth switches bodies with Ren (and Konk with Niddler) thanks to a powder by Morfo, Morpho, it has to be noted however that their voices stay the same so the audience has Ren bellowing ''Curse my eyes!'' through the entire episode.
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* CoolBoatCombatTentacles: Morpho's left arm is a tentacle, he uses it for fighting and strangling people.
* CoolBoat: The Maelstrom, Bloth's huge ship made of bones.
* CoolBoat: The Maelstrom, Bloth's huge ship made of bones.
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* BigNo: Episode 3, Tula after Ren is knocked out.
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* BigNo: Episode 3, Tula after Ren is knocked out. Also, episode 13 when Tula falls into the Dark Water.
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* BackFromTheDead: Tula is devoured by the Dark Water. She does not die, however, as the Dark Dweller has different plans for.
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* AbnormalAmmoAbnormalAmmo: Guns filled with Dark Water.
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* LargeAndInCharge: Bloth, bigger than all.
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* HalfHumanHybrid: Morpho is half human, half sea creature.
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* ItWasAGift: Ren's sword plays an important role in the show. It once belonged to his father and was given to Ren by Jenna, his caretaker.
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It was notable because it was one of the first children's series to have an in-depth, epic storyline. Alas, the production costs were too high, and the art quality suffered a noticeable drop on its second ChannelHop. Ultimately, it was canceled 21 episodes into its run (only eight of the thirteen treasures had been collected). All 21 episodes were released on DVD on August 31, 2010, listed as [[http://www.wbshop.com/Pirates-of-Dark-Water-The-Complete-Series/1000161863,default,pd.html?cgid The Complete Series]].
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It was notable because it was one of the first children's series to have an in-depth, epic storyline. Alas, the production costs were too high, and the art quality suffered a noticeable drop on its second ChannelHop. Ultimately, it was canceled 21 episodes into its run (only eight of the thirteen treasures had been collected). All 21 episodes were released on DVD on August 31, 2010, listed as [[http://www.wbshop.com/Pirates-of-Dark-Water-The-Complete-Series/1000161863,default,pd.html?cgid The Complete Series]].
Series]]. Additionally, in 1991 Marvel Comics released a comic book series based on the show.
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* OffModel: The fact that two companies on opposite sides of the spectrum worked on this ({{Madhouse}} and KennedyCartoons)[[hottip:*: Fellow studios TamaProductions, WangFilmProductions, FilCartoons and BigStar also had a hand in this]] makes it it more jarring than it should have been.
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* OffModel: The fact that two companies on opposite sides of the spectrum worked on this ({{Madhouse}} (Creator/{{Madhouse}} and KennedyCartoons)[[hottip:*: Fellow studios TamaProductions, WangFilmProductions, FilCartoons and BigStar also had a hand in this]] makes it it more jarring than it should have been.
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* ImpossiblyCoolWeapons: Most of them look like they were designed by Kit Rae.
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* WhiteHairedPrettyBoy: Ren's hair is so pale (especially in contrast to his [[DarkSkinnedBlond skin]]) that he verges on being a [[NeutralGood heroic example]] of this trope.
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* WhiteHairedPrettyBoy: Ren's hair is so pale (especially in contrast to his [[DarkSkinnedBlond skin]]) that he verges on being a [[NeutralGood heroic example]] example of this trope.
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Short-lived but fantastic 1991-1993 cartoon series which switched off between syndication and {{ABC}}. It began as a five-part miniseries which aired on FoxKids as simply "Dark Water".
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Short-lived but fantastic 1991-1993 HannaBarbera cartoon series which switched off between syndication and {{ABC}}. It began as a five-part miniseries which aired on FoxKids as simply "Dark Water".
* FreakyFridayFlip: Bloth switches bodies with Ren (and Konk with Niddler) thanks to a powder by Morfo, it has to be noted however that their voices stay the same so the audience has Ren bellowing ''Curse my eyes!'' through the entire episode.
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* FreakyFridayFlip: Bloth switches bodies with Ren (and Konk with Niddler) thanks to a powder by Morfo, it has to be noted however that their voices stay the same so the audience has Ren bellowing ''Curse my eyes!'' through the entire episode.
* FridgeLogic: Why is the person pretty much the least knowledgeable about ships always told to take the wheel?
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* HannaBarbera
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* HeyItsThatVoice: Including Jodi Benson as Tula, Hector Elizondo as Ioz (although JimCummings replaced him in Season 2), George Newbern (Superman from ''JusticeLeagueUnlimited'', [[FinalFantasyVII Se]][[KingdomHearts phi]][[DissidiaFinalFantasy roth]]) as Ren, the late Brock Peters as Bloth, TimCurry as Konk and FrankWelker as Niddler (who replaced [=Roddy McDowall=]).
** And Kate Mulgrew (''Series/StarTrekVoyager'''s Captain Janeway) as the captain of the GhostShip in Season 3.
** And Kate Mulgrew (''Series/StarTrekVoyager'''s Captain Janeway) as the captain of the GhostShip in Season 3.
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* HeyItsThatVoice: Including Jodi Benson as Tula, Hector Elizondo as Ioz (although JimCummings replaced him in Season 2), George Newbern (Superman from JusticeLeagueUnlimited, [[FinalFantasyVII Se]][[KingdomHearts phi]][[DissidiaFinalFantasy roth]]) as Ren, the late Brock Peters as Bloth, TimCurry as Konk and FrankWelker as Niddler (who replaced [=Roddy McDowall=]).
** And Kate Mulgrew ([[StarTrekVoyager Captain Janeway]]) as the captain of the GhostShip in Season 3.
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* HeyItsThatVoice: Including Jodi Benson as Tula, Hector Elizondo as Ioz (although JimCummings replaced him in Season 2), George Newbern (Superman from JusticeLeagueUnlimited, ''JusticeLeagueUnlimited'', [[FinalFantasyVII Se]][[KingdomHearts phi]][[DissidiaFinalFantasy roth]]) as Ren, the late Brock Peters as Bloth, TimCurry as Konk and FrankWelker as Niddler (who replaced [=Roddy McDowall=]).
** And Kate Mulgrew([[StarTrekVoyager (''Series/StarTrekVoyager'''s Captain Janeway]]) Janeway) as the captain of the GhostShip in Season 3.
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Short-lived but fantastic 1991-1993 cartoon series which switched off between syndication and {{ABC}}. It began as a five-part miniseries which aired on the Fox network as simply "Dark Water".
Ren is the prince of a fallen kingdom, and he has to find the [[CosmicKeystone Thirteen Treasures of Rule]] to restore it to its once pristine glory. Rounding out his "[[RagtagBunchOfMisfits unlikely but loyal crew of misfits]]" are [[{{Whatevermancy}} ecomancer]] Tula, roguish Ioz, and the monkeybird Niddler.
However, Ren learns that his quest is far more urgent than simply personal career advancement; [[SealedEvilInACan the menacing substance called dark water]] that consumes everything it touches is spreading and it threatens to destroy the world. Only the thirteen treasures can stop it and Ren must find them before it is too late.
It was notable because it was one of the first children's series to have an in-depth, epic storyline. Alas, the production costs were too high, and the art quality suffered a noticeable drop on its second ChannelHop. Ultimately, it was canceled 21 episodes into its run (only eight of the thirteen treasures had been collected). All 21 episodes were released on DVD on August 31, 2010, listed as [[http://www.wbshop.com/Pirates-of-Dark-Water-The-Complete-Series/1000161863,default,pd.html?cgid The Complete Series]].
Notable for being created by David Kirschner, who was also the producer of the original Film/ChildsPlay movie. No relation to the Japanese horror film ''Film/DarkWater'' ([[ForeignRemake or its US remake]]). Also no relation to CandleCove. Also no relation to [[strike:[[SpritualSequel Gothic 5]]]] {{Risen}} 2: Dark Water (which shares a pirate themed setting).
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* TheMessiah -- Ren
* ActionGirl -- Tula, during the FiveEpisodePilot miniseries
* TheEmpath -- Tula, after given girly 'ecomancer' powers (which happened in the first episode after the miniseries)
* JerkWithAHeartOfGold -- Ioz, who wouldn't even be that nice without Ren.
* PirateGirl -- Tula
* SmallAnnoyingCreature -- Niddler, the [[MixAndMatchCritters monkeybird]] (anyone else notice he's like a cross between [[Disney/{{Aladdin}} Abu and Iago]]?). It should be noted that in the original broadcast version of the pilot mini-series, Niddler was a more serious character and there was actually a hint that the Monkeybirds would be used to explore themes of racism. This was dropped ''completely'' from the character and species after the {{Retool}}, along with recasting the voice actor from Roddy McDowall (who used his normal voice) to Frank Welker, who... [[HellIsThatNoise didn't]]. Moreover, when the miniseries became the first five episodes of the regular series, all of Niddler's lines were re-recorded by Frank Welker for continuity purposes.
** And most of Konk.
* BigBad -- Bloth.
** But even more so [[spoiler:The Dark Dweller]].
* TheDragon -- Mantus.
** Morpho serves [[spoiler: The Dark Dweller]] in this fashion. He later assists Bloth as a MadScientist [[spoiler: while still working for the Dark Dweller]].
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!!Other tropes this series provides examples of:
* AbnormalAmmo
* AbsurdlySpaciousSewer: The tunnels inside the ''Maelstrom'' are literally large enough to hide a small civilization, ''and'' a giant sea monster.
* AdventureTowns: Adventure Islands, to be specific.
* AmazonBrigade: "The Living Treasure"
* AnnoyingYoungerSibling: Ioz has a younger sister Solia, depending on the interpretation she is either this or the follower of the RuleOfCool.
* BigNo: Episode 3, Tula after Ren is knocked out.
* ChainedHeat: Ren and Bloth in one episode.
* CoolBoat
* TheCorruption
* CallARabbitASmeerp
* ChannelHop: The FiveEpisodePilot was a miniseries that aired on the Fox network (called simply "Dark Water", with Niddler originally voiced by [=Roddy McDowall=]), then that and eight new episodes showed on ABC, then the next (and final) season showed up as part of a syndicated block.
* DarkSkinnedBlond: Ren. Heck, most of the characters are pretty dark-skinned yet hair colors tend to run the gamut.
* DoomedHomeTown: Octopon.
** [[spoiler: It gets undoomed in the first season finale and shows signs of being a viable seaport again in the second season.]]
* DumbMuscle: Most of Bloth's crew, but especially the Lugg Brothers.
* EldritchAbomination: The source of the Dark Water.
* EvilAlbino: Bloth is pretty pasty. The Pale/White Warriors from the second episode are a subversion, as they were aggressive but not evil. They were also much taller and more muscular than any of the other characters.
* FantasticRacism: Monkeybirds were used and the first miniarc even went so far as to show the slavemarkets. While it was swept under the rug later on Niddler does mention on occasion that he can't enter certain pubs because monkeybirds aren't allowed there and characters in general seem to consider Niddler a lesser being even before he has a chance to prove himself as the SmallAnnoyingCreature.
* FighterMageThief
** Ren = Fighter
** Tula = Mage
** Ioz = Thief
*** Unusual because Ren (despite being the fighter) is quick, agile and tricky rather than particularly strong, while Ioz seems to be the physical powerhouse (and is the MightyGlacier in the video game). Also Tula has her thief-ly moments as well, and was trained as a warrior (though this doesn't really come up much after the miniseries and in the AmazonLand episode).
* FiveEpisodePilot
* {{Flanderization}}: In the first episode, Niddler is concerned about getting something to eat because Bloth starves him. It doesn't come up in the rest of the miniseries after he is free from Bloth. After the network jump, Niddler possesses an all-consuming desire for food.
* FoodAsBribe: Niddler loves minga melons and can be bribed into doing almost anything with the promise of them.
* FunctionalMagic
* FreakyFridayFlip: Bloth switches bodies with Ren (and Konk with Niddler) thanks to a powder by Morfo, it has to be noted however that their voices stay the same so the audience has Ren bellowing ''Curse my eyes!'' through the entire episode.
* FridgeLogic: Why is the person pretty much the least knowledgeable about ships always told to take the wheel?
* GettingCrapPastTheRadar: Ioz smacks Tula on the rear in the first episode. Also see PardonMyKlingon below.
* GottaCatchThemAll: The 13 treasures of Rule.
* HannaBarbera
* HighFantasy
* IHaveYouNowMyPretty: The ghostpirate captain captures Ioz for this purpose, stressing her appreciation for his looks several times and going so far as to say that while being a ghost may be unpleasant, the sex will make it better.
* ImColdSoCold: Tula lowers Ren's body temperature to the point where he dies so he can [[OurGhostsAreDifferent fight a gang of ghosts.]] [[spoiler: [[UnexplainedRecovery He gets better.]] ]]
* IslandBase: many.
* HeyItsThatVoice: Including Jodi Benson as Tula, Hector Elizondo as Ioz (although JimCummings replaced him in Season 2), George Newbern (Superman from JusticeLeagueUnlimited, [[FinalFantasyVII Se]][[KingdomHearts phi]][[DissidiaFinalFantasy roth]]) as Ren, the late Brock Peters as Bloth, TimCurry as Konk and FrankWelker as Niddler (who replaced [=Roddy McDowall=]).
** And Kate Mulgrew ([[StarTrekVoyager Captain Janeway]]) as the captain of the GhostShip in Season 3.
* {{Jerkass}}/JerkWithAHeartOfGold: Ioz. More the first.
* MadeOfEvil
* {{Mordor}}: Any place contaminated by Dark Water.
* MurderWater: The titular Dark Water.
* NoGuyWantsToBeChased: Ioz. So much so that one of the dislikes on his official character sheet is 'independent women'.
* OffModel: The fact that two companies on opposite sides of the spectrum worked on this ({{Madhouse}} and KennedyCartoons)[[hottip:*: Fellow studios TamaProductions, WangFilmProductions, FilCartoons and BigStar also had a hand in this]] makes it it more jarring than it should have been.
* OpeningNarration
* OrphanedSeries
* OrganicTechnology: Making a submarine from a baby leviathan! ''Starfish as shuriken''. etc.
* OceanPunk
* [[TheOtherDarrin Other Darrin, The]]: In the pilot mini-series, Niddler was voiced by [=Roddy McDowall=] and spoke perfectly clear English. When the show switched to syndication however, FrankWelker took over the part and Niddler started to speak with [[SpeechImpairedAnimal a squawking voice with bird screech accents]].
* OurDragonsAreDifferent
* PardonMyKlingon: ''"Noy Jitat!"'' seems to be a version of "damn", and is often shortened to the adjective ''jitatin'' (probably "damned") as in "that jitatin monkey-bird".
** Also ''Chonga'' and ''Chongo-longo''.
** "Naja dog" seems to be the strongest as is said less frequently.
* PocketProtector: Ioz is saved from a crossbow bolt by a stolen golden goblet in the second episode.
* RoyalsWhoActuallyDoSomething
* SayMyName: Often.
* SealedEvilInACan: [[spoiler: The Dark Dweller in the backstory. Unlike other sealed evils, he actually managed to ''free himself'' and the Dark Water]].
** [[spoiler: Kiroptus, one of the servants of the Dark Dweller]] was also sealed in the backstory. And like [[spoiler: The Dark Dweller]], he managed to free himself [[spoiler: with a little help from [[UnwittingPawn Ren]]]] - only to be sealed again by the end of the one episode he appeared.
* SecretLegacy: Ren discovering he is a prince.
* ShipTease: Ren and Tula had a few moments, but the series came to an end before anything could really go anywhere.
** Ioz and Tula had a fair amount of it, too, though with far more [[BelligerentSexualTension sniping]]. But again, the series ended before anything could happen in that regard.
* TheStarscream: Yellow-wing, possibly Konk.
* TranslationConvention: The [[PardonMyKlingon odd-sounding swears]] and plant names and whatnot are meant to give the impression aren't actually speaking English, but we hear English for our own benefit.
* {{Unreveal}}: Cartoon Network aired a brief segment during commercial breaks in which they were asked about the ending of the show. It then cut to the opening sequence of the show until we finally see... that it has been taped over.
* WhatHappenedToTheMouse: The Lugg Brothers just sort of disappear after leaving Zoolie's gamehouse with Konk in the miniseries. Konk is later delivered to Bloth in a barrel by some woman, and the Lugg Brothers are never seen or mentioned again.
* WhiteHairedPrettyBoy: Ren's hair is so pale (especially in contrast to his [[DarkSkinnedBlond skin]]) that he verges on being a [[NeutralGood heroic example]] of this trope.
* YouAllMeetInAnInn: The first time the entire cast meets, it's in an inn.
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Short-lived but fantastic 1991-1993 cartoon series which switched off between syndication and {{ABC}}. It began as a five-part miniseries which aired on the Fox network as simply "Dark Water".
Ren is the prince of a fallen kingdom, and he has to find the [[CosmicKeystone Thirteen Treasures of Rule]] to restore it to its once pristine glory. Rounding out his "[[RagtagBunchOfMisfits unlikely but loyal crew of misfits]]" are [[{{Whatevermancy}} ecomancer]] Tula, roguish Ioz, and the monkeybird Niddler.
However, Ren learns that his quest is far more urgent than simply personal career advancement; [[SealedEvilInACan the menacing substance called dark water]] that consumes everything it touches is spreading and it threatens to destroy the world. Only the thirteen treasures can stop it and Ren must find them before it is too late.
It was notable because it was one of the first children's series to have an in-depth, epic storyline. Alas, the production costs were too high, and the art quality suffered a noticeable drop on its second ChannelHop. Ultimately, it was canceled 21 episodes into its run (only eight of the thirteen treasures had been collected). All 21 episodes were released on DVD on August 31, 2010, listed as [[http://www.wbshop.com/Pirates-of-Dark-Water-The-Complete-Series/1000161863,default,pd.html?cgid The Complete Series]].
Notable for being created by David Kirschner, who was also the producer of the original Film/ChildsPlay movie. No relation to the Japanese horror film ''Film/DarkWater'' ([[ForeignRemake or its US remake]]). Also no relation to CandleCove. Also no relation to [[strike:[[SpritualSequel Gothic 5]]]] {{Risen}} 2: Dark Water (which shares a pirate themed setting).
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[[AC: Incomplete Cast:]]
* TheMessiah -- Ren
* ActionGirl -- Tula, during the FiveEpisodePilot miniseries
* TheEmpath -- Tula, after given girly 'ecomancer' powers (which happened in the first episode after the miniseries)
* JerkWithAHeartOfGold -- Ioz, who wouldn't even be that nice without Ren.
* PirateGirl -- Tula
* SmallAnnoyingCreature -- Niddler, the [[MixAndMatchCritters monkeybird]] (anyone else notice he's like a cross between [[Disney/{{Aladdin}} Abu and Iago]]?). It should be noted that in the original broadcast version of the pilot mini-series, Niddler was a more serious character and there was actually a hint that the Monkeybirds would be used to explore themes of racism. This was dropped ''completely'' from the character and species after the {{Retool}}, along with recasting the voice actor from Roddy McDowall (who used his normal voice) to Frank Welker, who... [[HellIsThatNoise didn't]]. Moreover, when the miniseries became the first five episodes of the regular series, all of Niddler's lines were re-recorded by Frank Welker for continuity purposes.
** And most of Konk.
* BigBad -- Bloth.
** But even more so [[spoiler:The Dark Dweller]].
* TheDragon -- Mantus.
** Morpho serves [[spoiler: The Dark Dweller]] in this fashion. He later assists Bloth as a MadScientist [[spoiler: while still working for the Dark Dweller]].
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!!Other tropes this series provides examples of:
* AbnormalAmmo
* AbsurdlySpaciousSewer: The tunnels inside the ''Maelstrom'' are literally large enough to hide a small civilization, ''and'' a giant sea monster.
* AdventureTowns: Adventure Islands, to be specific.
* AmazonBrigade: "The Living Treasure"
* AnnoyingYoungerSibling: Ioz has a younger sister Solia, depending on the interpretation she is either this or the follower of the RuleOfCool.
* BigNo: Episode 3, Tula after Ren is knocked out.
* ChainedHeat: Ren and Bloth in one episode.
* CoolBoat
* TheCorruption
* CallARabbitASmeerp
* ChannelHop: The FiveEpisodePilot was a miniseries that aired on the Fox network (called simply "Dark Water", with Niddler originally voiced by [=Roddy McDowall=]), then that and eight new episodes showed on ABC, then the next (and final) season showed up as part of a syndicated block.
* DarkSkinnedBlond: Ren. Heck, most of the characters are pretty dark-skinned yet hair colors tend to run the gamut.
* DoomedHomeTown: Octopon.
** [[spoiler: It gets undoomed in the first season finale and shows signs of being a viable seaport again in the second season.]]
* DumbMuscle: Most of Bloth's crew, but especially the Lugg Brothers.
* EldritchAbomination: The source of the Dark Water.
* EvilAlbino: Bloth is pretty pasty. The Pale/White Warriors from the second episode are a subversion, as they were aggressive but not evil. They were also much taller and more muscular than any of the other characters.
* FantasticRacism: Monkeybirds were used and the first miniarc even went so far as to show the slavemarkets. While it was swept under the rug later on Niddler does mention on occasion that he can't enter certain pubs because monkeybirds aren't allowed there and characters in general seem to consider Niddler a lesser being even before he has a chance to prove himself as the SmallAnnoyingCreature.
* FighterMageThief
** Ren = Fighter
** Tula = Mage
** Ioz = Thief
*** Unusual because Ren (despite being the fighter) is quick, agile and tricky rather than particularly strong, while Ioz seems to be the physical powerhouse (and is the MightyGlacier in the video game). Also Tula has her thief-ly moments as well, and was trained as a warrior (though this doesn't really come up much after the miniseries and in the AmazonLand episode).
* FiveEpisodePilot
* {{Flanderization}}: In the first episode, Niddler is concerned about getting something to eat because Bloth starves him. It doesn't come up in the rest of the miniseries after he is free from Bloth. After the network jump, Niddler possesses an all-consuming desire for food.
* FoodAsBribe: Niddler loves minga melons and can be bribed into doing almost anything with the promise of them.
* FunctionalMagic
* FreakyFridayFlip: Bloth switches bodies with Ren (and Konk with Niddler) thanks to a powder by Morfo, it has to be noted however that their voices stay the same so the audience has Ren bellowing ''Curse my eyes!'' through the entire episode.
* FridgeLogic: Why is the person pretty much the least knowledgeable about ships always told to take the wheel?
* GettingCrapPastTheRadar: Ioz smacks Tula on the rear in the first episode. Also see PardonMyKlingon below.
* GottaCatchThemAll: The 13 treasures of Rule.
* HannaBarbera
* HighFantasy
* IHaveYouNowMyPretty: The ghostpirate captain captures Ioz for this purpose, stressing her appreciation for his looks several times and going so far as to say that while being a ghost may be unpleasant, the sex will make it better.
* ImColdSoCold: Tula lowers Ren's body temperature to the point where he dies so he can [[OurGhostsAreDifferent fight a gang of ghosts.]] [[spoiler: [[UnexplainedRecovery He gets better.]] ]]
* IslandBase: many.
* HeyItsThatVoice: Including Jodi Benson as Tula, Hector Elizondo as Ioz (although JimCummings replaced him in Season 2), George Newbern (Superman from JusticeLeagueUnlimited, [[FinalFantasyVII Se]][[KingdomHearts phi]][[DissidiaFinalFantasy roth]]) as Ren, the late Brock Peters as Bloth, TimCurry as Konk and FrankWelker as Niddler (who replaced [=Roddy McDowall=]).
** And Kate Mulgrew ([[StarTrekVoyager Captain Janeway]]) as the captain of the GhostShip in Season 3.
* {{Jerkass}}/JerkWithAHeartOfGold: Ioz. More the first.
* MadeOfEvil
* {{Mordor}}: Any place contaminated by Dark Water.
* MurderWater: The titular Dark Water.
* NoGuyWantsToBeChased: Ioz. So much so that one of the dislikes on his official character sheet is 'independent women'.
* OffModel: The fact that two companies on opposite sides of the spectrum worked on this ({{Madhouse}} and KennedyCartoons)[[hottip:*: Fellow studios TamaProductions, WangFilmProductions, FilCartoons and BigStar also had a hand in this]] makes it it more jarring than it should have been.
* OpeningNarration
* OrphanedSeries
* OrganicTechnology: Making a submarine from a baby leviathan! ''Starfish as shuriken''. etc.
* OceanPunk
* [[TheOtherDarrin Other Darrin, The]]: In the pilot mini-series, Niddler was voiced by [=Roddy McDowall=] and spoke perfectly clear English. When the show switched to syndication however, FrankWelker took over the part and Niddler started to speak with [[SpeechImpairedAnimal a squawking voice with bird screech accents]].
* OurDragonsAreDifferent
* PardonMyKlingon: ''"Noy Jitat!"'' seems to be a version of "damn", and is often shortened to the adjective ''jitatin'' (probably "damned") as in "that jitatin monkey-bird".
** Also ''Chonga'' and ''Chongo-longo''.
** "Naja dog" seems to be the strongest as is said less frequently.
* PocketProtector: Ioz is saved from a crossbow bolt by a stolen golden goblet in the second episode.
* RoyalsWhoActuallyDoSomething
* SayMyName: Often.
* SealedEvilInACan: [[spoiler: The Dark Dweller in the backstory. Unlike other sealed evils, he actually managed to ''free himself'' and the Dark Water]].
** [[spoiler: Kiroptus, one of the servants of the Dark Dweller]] was also sealed in the backstory. And like [[spoiler: The Dark Dweller]], he managed to free himself [[spoiler: with a little help from [[UnwittingPawn Ren]]]] - only to be sealed again by the end of the one episode he appeared.
* SecretLegacy: Ren discovering he is a prince.
* ShipTease: Ren and Tula had a few moments, but the series came to an end before anything could really go anywhere.
** Ioz and Tula had a fair amount of it, too, though with far more [[BelligerentSexualTension sniping]]. But again, the series ended before anything could happen in that regard.
* TheStarscream: Yellow-wing, possibly Konk.
* TranslationConvention: The [[PardonMyKlingon odd-sounding swears]] and plant names and whatnot are meant to give the impression aren't actually speaking English, but we hear English for our own benefit.
* {{Unreveal}}: Cartoon Network aired a brief segment during commercial breaks in which they were asked about the ending of the show. It then cut to the opening sequence of the show until we finally see... that it has been taped over.
* WhatHappenedToTheMouse: The Lugg Brothers just sort of disappear after leaving Zoolie's gamehouse with Konk in the miniseries. Konk is later delivered to Bloth in a barrel by some woman, and the Lugg Brothers are never seen or mentioned again.
* WhiteHairedPrettyBoy: Ren's hair is so pale (especially in contrast to his [[DarkSkinnedBlond skin]]) that he verges on being a [[NeutralGood heroic example]] of this trope.
* YouAllMeetInAnInn: The first time the entire cast meets, it's in an inn.
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