"Deep Water" is the tenth episode of Thunderbirds Are Go! season 3. It was broadcast on May 18, 2019, in the United Kingdom.
Plot[]
When two scientists notice acidic waters are bleaching the Supreme Barrier Reef, Gordon launches in Thunderbird 4 to discover the cause. Under the water, he finds a sunken cargo ship containing dangerous acidic materials - which could pose a threat to the entire ocean.
Cast[]
Regular Cast[]
Guest Cast[]
- Helen Shelby - Jennifer Saunders
- Robby Shelby - Marcel McCalla
Quotes[]
Gordon: "International Gordon, Rescue here!"
Gordon: "Okay, I'm gearing up! And the crowd goes wild..."
Parker: "Once again, it's International Rescue's secret weapon Parker to the rescue..."
International Rescue Equipment Used[]
- Thunderbird 4
- FAB 1 (Cameo)
Gallery[]
Title Card
"Reef's looking real good."
"Be specific. What do you mean, no?"
"It's really, really acidic, like off the charts!"
"We have a situation."
"International Rescue, Gordon here."
"I'm gearing up... and the crowd goes wild..."
Thunderbird 4 launch sequence
"We'll make this quick."
"Your brothers might say that it's your job to rescue people, not repair a reef."
"Once again, it's International Rescue's secret weapon Parker to the rescue...."
"Mom did the design, I'm more of the nuts and bolts guy."
"It sounds as if you're heading towards disaster."
"Do be careful, Gordon."
"No sweat. I'm almost there..."
"Slight road block."
"He's in for a bumpy ride."
"He can still make it, right?"
"Gordon, say something..."
"Thank you, neutralizing fog."
"Naturally, I feel that way about all you Tracy boys."
"It's certainly clear who Bertie's favorite is!"
Trivia[]
- This is the first season 3 episode to be written by Len Uhley, and his final contribution to the series.
- This episode contains two firsts for Gordon; first solo launch sequence and first time Gordon has appeared without other members of his family.
- When Gordon activates the hand scanner, a riff from The March of The Thunderbirds by Barry Gray can be heard.
- This episode continues from Rigged for Disaster, as Lady Penelope expressed desires to convert the derelict oil rig.
Stingray
- A model of Stingray from the eponymous TV series appears during Gordon's launch sequence.