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Latest episodes

Part 12: Mission

March 18, 2020 · 15 min

Deeper into the ocean than anyone has ever been, the crew's feelings of fear and resentment return. The apparent end to the trench, and the crew's terrifying ordeal, has given way. And as they struggle to understand the full consequences…
Part 11: Lull

March 11, 2020 · 12 min

Despite its grand ambitions, the Virgil expedition has been marred by catastrophic setbacks and tragedy. But after a breathtaking discovery and a good night’s rest, the crew’s feelings of fear and resentment quickly fade. With the bottom…
Part 10: Progress

March 4, 2020 · 15 min

Suspended in the black void of The Bottomless Pit, the crew of the Virgil submarine once again contemplate resuming descent. Marcus argues that the mission is the priority, but Marion and Sam are strung out and afraid of venturing into…
Part 9: Leader

February 26, 2020 · 16 min

With the Captain unconscious, and morale at an all time low, Marcus attempts to unite the crew under new leadership. Sam relies on gallows humour to lighten the mood, while Marion attempts to focus on work. Nevertheless, a feeling of…
Part 8: Control

February 19, 2020 · 11 min

Without contact from Mission Control, and no way to manually ascend to the surface themselves, the crew of the Virgil submarine are essentially trapped in The Bottomless Pit. Still numb with shock, Marion tries her best to remain calm, but…

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Part 7: Autonomy

February 12, 2020 · 11 min

The worst has happened, and now a decision must be made. As the Virgil submarine hovers in the darkness, her crew debate their next move. Lacking confirmation from Mission Control, Marion and Marcus clash over whether they should return to…
Part 6: Scream

February 5, 2020 · 13 min

The crew of the Advantage expedition have successfully captured a new species of deep sea animal, a lifeform unlike anything they have seen before. But there is no time to celebrate. Marion, Marcus and Stephen must rush to determine…
Part 5: Specimen

January 29, 2020 · 13 min

There is something in the abyss. Dr Stephen Frame has encountered a lifeform so astounding that he struggles to accurately describe it to his colleagues. Marion and Marcus are thrilled, Charlie and Sam less so, as pursuing the animal will…
Part 4: Calm

January 22, 2020 · 15 min

After an exciting first day, Marion, Marcus, Sam and Stephen look forward to exploring the so-called Bottomless Pit and collecting samples with the Virgil’s super manipulators. Marion is especially excited to fill the bio boxes in her lab…
Part 3: Descent

January 15, 2020 · 12 min

The Advantage expedition has only just begun, but it is already facing its first challenge. The Virgil is falling into The Bottomless Pit at an uncontrollable speed. Neither Beckett Station nor the adaptive AI can arrest the submarine’s…
Part 2: Launch

January 8, 2020 · 13 min

The company-backed submarine Virgil has begun its journey to the descent point, where the unexplored Antarctic trench, dubbed The Bottomless Pit, awaits. Old friends Dr Marion Straker and Dr Stephen Frame prepare to spend two days aboard…
Part 1: Stasis

January 1, 2020 · 14 min

At Beckett Station in Antarctica, Global energy company Advantage prepares for an expedition unlike any other. A crew of five will spend two days aboard the state-of-the-art submarine Virgil, as it slowly descends to the bottom of a newly…

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Down is a 24-part science-fiction series from Definitely Human about an expedition into a newly-discovered Antarctic trench, dubbed The Bottomless Pit. The company-backed research submarine Virgil is elegant, state-of-the-art, and capable of withstanding enormous pressures. The same cannot be said for her crew. DOWN is a Definitely Human production. Visit www.DefinitelyHuman.co.uk to see full credits and check out our other shows. You can follow us on Twitter @HumanDefinitely for updates, and support us on Patreon at www.Patreon.com/DefinitelyHuman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.