Atlantis

2013 • BBC
4.5
253 reviews
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Season 1 episodes (13)

1 The Earth Bull
10/9/13
Season-only
When Jason goes in search of his father, he washes up on the shores of a strange and mysterious land. But it seems the newcomer has chosen the wrong time to arrive in the fabled realm of Atlantis, and Jason soon finds himself at the mercy of a deadly ritual, from which there is no escape.
2 A Girl by Any Other Name
10/9/13
Season-only
When an old man needs help to find his missing daughter, it soon becomes clear that it will not be an easy task; she has been taken by the Maenads, fanatical worshippers of the god Dionysus. With the hopes and life of the old man fading, it is a race against time that Jason cannot turn his back on. But just when their perilous task seems at an end, he comes face-to-face with a stranger named Medusa.
3 A Boy of No Consequence
20/9/13
Season-only
After crossing a young nobleman, Jason and his friends find themselves at the mercy of King Minos who declares Poseidon will decide their fate: they are to become bull leapers. To survive they must jump the charging beast. With their lives on the line, it's up to Jason to pull his motley team together in this ultimate test of bravery.
4 Twist of Fate
22/9/13
Season-only
Whilst hunting in the mountains, the boys stumble across an abandoned baby. Jason refuses to leave the child to die and insists he return home with them to Atlantis. But this charitable act has far reaching implications and our gang soon find themselves embroiled in a complicated web of secrets and lies. With their own lives now on the line as well as the child's, it seems they may well pay the ultimate price for interfering with fate....
5 White Lies
29/9/13
Season-only
When a secret messenger brings unexpected news from outside the city, Ariadne tries to search for the source without raising suspicion from the Queen. This proves an impossible task, especially with the revelation that it is Ariadne's exiled brother Therus who has sent for her. He is eager to expose the truth behind his exile, and Ariadne must decide if her loyalties lie in Atlantis, or with her royal sibling.
6 The Song of the Sirens
1/10/13
Season-only
Desperate to win over Medusa's heart, Hercules pays a visit to a powerful witch. But events take a malevolent turn when Hercules realises he has unleashed a potent but toxic enchantment that threatens to turn his hope into unbearable grief. With a bitter chain of events rapidly unfolding, it is up to Jason to undo history, but a deadly trap has been set for him, with far-reaching consequences.
7 The Rules of Engagement
8/11/13
Season-only
When Jason learns of Ariadne's betrothal to Heptarian, he is heartbroken. With nothing to lose, he enters into a brutal fighting tournament to honour the nuptials with a bevy of terrifying contestants, including the undefeated Heptarian. Eager to beat the husband-to-be, it's up to Jason's friends to guide him through the contest where there are more than just broken hearts at stake.
8 The Furies
15/11/13
Season-only
The boys gain an unexpected addition to their workforce with the arrival of Pythagoras's feisty younger brother, Arcas. Charged with escorting a valuable cargo across the desert, the gang travels with a ramshackle caravan of strangers and their journey takes a spooky turn. As danger closes in and a secret is exposed, our heroes are forced to confront some hard truths as they fight for their lives.
9 Pandora's Box
29/11/13
Season-only
Romance is in the air for Hercules and Medusa until she is kidnapped by a cruel moneylender, Kyros. In exchange for her life, Kyros demands that Hercules retrieves a precious and powerful artefact from the Underworld - a task which can only mean certain death. With one day to fulfil the ransom, Hercules and his loyal friends face a race against time. Will they return with the artefact, or be forced to walk among the dead forever?
10 The Price of Hope
6/12/13
Season-only
After the tragic events surrounding Medusa's disappearance, the boys visit the inventor Daedalus with the hope of a cure. But an impatient Hercules acts on information from the unscrupulous Crios and sets off in search of his love. His decision soon sees the boys running for their lives as they become the prey in a brutal manhunt. With hopes of an escape fading, their courage is tested to its limit, until a lifeline comes from an unexpected source.
11 Hunger Pangs
13/12/13
Season-only
Penniless and starving, Jason cannot believe his luck when he finds an abandoned feast. Temptation takes over and he helps himself to the bounty, but his gluttony comes at a price as he begins to behave strangely. As things spiral out of control, it falls to Hercules and Pythagoras to save their friend before Heptarian and the palace guards bring his exertions to heel for good.
12 Touched by the Gods - Part One
20/12/13
Season-only
Jason is reminded of his promise to Circe and her grim warning should he fail to honour their pact. He has no choice but to act - he must kill the queen. Infiltrating the palace will not only be mortally dangerous but also impossible. The heroes set out at dark, but soon Jason's intentions unravel. As the alarm is raised, it will take more than just courage to save his life - he needs the help of someone on the inside.
13 Touched by the Gods - Part Two
27/12/13
Season-only
Minos' health continues to fade as Pasiphae's scheming reaches its zenith. She sentences Ariadne to a gruesome execution. Jason is her last hope and he'll need all the help he can get if he is to save her life. Just as the odds seem stacked against Jason, a shocking revelation is made that exposes the past and changes the course of the future forever.

About this show

Thrilling fantasy drama set in a time of legendary heroes, mythical creatures and gods. When Jason sets out in a submarine to find evidence of his missing father, he is pulled through a mysterious gateway and wakes up far from home on the shores of an ancient land. A mysterious place; a world of bull leaping, of snake haired Goddesses and vast palaces - this is the city of Atlantis. Aided by the studious young Pythagoras and the overbearing Hercules, Jason embarks on an epic adventure which sees him brush shoulders with Medusa, come face to face with the Minotaur and do battle with the dead.

Season 2 is split into two volumes and is priced accordingly.

Ratings and reviews

4.5
253 reviews
Pippa Wharmby-Hancock
9 June 2015
Have watched both series and know the plot pretty well. One error made in the description is that it is supposed to say snake haired gorgon not snake haired goddess. In response to what Tia McGrath had said it is an amazing replacement for those who loved Merlin
Al Probert
26 November 2013
This is brilliant for a Saturday night in front of the goggle box. It's a bit naff at times, plot holes galore, iffy SFX here and there...but...as far as saturday night telly goes...it's a cracker! Take it for what it is people, a brilliant made for tv fantasy. I think it's brilliant and funny, my girlfriend thinks Jason's fit...so, we both look forward to each sat night (puts her in a good mood!).
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Ellie
7 September 2016
Messed up series. I liked Merlin, so i was hoping this show would fill that void, but it was utter rubbish from the first episode.