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The , often referred to by its working title Mercy Reef , is a famous "lost" superhero project developed by Smallville creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar. While never aired on television as a series, it became a cultural curiosity after becoming the #1 most downloaded TV show on iTunes following its digital release in July 2006. Feature Overview

“The moment that impressed me in the pilot was at the end... AC and McCaffery are at the beach... McCaffery gives him his first lesson—a copy of Shakespeare's 'Henry IV'... This moment sets up the tone for the rest of the season.” ScienceFiction.com · 14 years ago Aquaman.2006.Pilot.avi

“Nowadays, it would be unheard of for a DC show not to get the green light, but it was 2006, and this felt more like Laguna Beach with superpowers...” Reddit · r/badMovies · 1 year ago The , often referred to by its working

: McCaffery, an Atlantean mentor disguised as a lighthouse keeper. AC and McCaffery are at the beach

: Boasting a significant $7 million budget for a single episode, the pilot featured extensive underwater filming in Florida and high-end visual effects by Entity FX. The Legacy of "Aquaman.2006.Pilot.avi"

Reviewers often debate whether the show could have matched the longevity of Smallville .