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Ben 10: They Lurk Below

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Our heroes ride a jet belonging to Grandpa Max's old Friend, Donovan Grand Smith, who owns an underwater resort. At the entrance, they receive a warm welcome from Donovan himself, though they also meet with his grandson, Edwin, who didn't seem to be excited about their guests. Later, when Edwin, Ben, and Gwen secretly enter the Undersea Manta Ray, a giant submarine, they encounter strange aliens that threatened to destroy the whole resort. The kids help each other, and Donovan gets closer to his grandson! Will the aliens destroy everything or will the group find a way to defeat all of them? Read full recap »

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Writers:: Thomas Pugsley Greg Klein

Director:: Sebastian O. Montes

Stars:: Meagan Smith (Gwen Tennyson); Dee Bradley Baker (Stinkfly/Wildmutt); Tara Strong (Ben Tennyson/Upgrade); Paul Eiding (Grandpa Max); Fred Tatasciore (Ripjaws); Richard Horvitz (Grey Matter)

Recurring Role:: Fred Tatasciore (Employee)

Guest Star:: Kath Soucie (Edwin); Tom Kane (Donovan)

Think Back: In this episode, Stinkfly couldn't swim, but in "The Krakken," he could swim just fine. edit »
Look Closely: During the speedboat chase, while Ben and Gwen are riding on the same speedboat, Ben's hands keep switching back and forth from being on Gwen's shoulders to being around her waist. edit »
Listen Closely: Once again, another Stargate sound effect is used, this time the noise the androids emit is the same sound effect as when the Gou'ld rings are preparing to come down to beam someone on or off a ship. edit »
Listen Closely: Grandpa Max's voice sounded a bit masked behind something. edit »

Omnitrix Malfunctions - Ripjaws-Grey Matter edit »
This is the last time Ben turns into Ripjaws onscreen. In his final three appearances, it was an off-screen transformation each time. edit »
Ben and Gwen never argue in this episode. edit »
Main Ally Bios:
Donovan Grand Smith - Donovan is one of Grandpa Max's old friends. He is a successful hotel tycoon with 15 resorts worldwide. His 16th hotel was an underwater resort in the center of the Bermuda Triangle, however, it was destroyed before opening to foil the plans of aliens taking residence in the area. He also made an offer with Grandpa Max that would have resulted in both of them being rich. He also doesn't know of Grandpa Max's plumber days. At the end of the episode, Donovan mentioned that he planned to build a new 16th resort on the moon. Unlike Grandpa Max, Donovan tries to mold his grandson, Eddie, in his own image.

Edwin Grand Smith - Edwin is Donovan Grand Smith's grandson. Like Ben, Edwin is brave and resourceful: when facing the Bermuda Triangle aliens, Edwin displayed virtually no fear, and even saved Ben by lancing one of the aliens with an oar. Edwin is also rather mischievous, much like Ben. For example, although it was his grandfather's prized possession, Edwin took the Undersea Manta Ray out for a joy ride. Despite all of the above, his grandfather strives to make Edwin more like himself. Edwin played a critical role in defeating the aliens of the Bermuda Triangle by wiring the hotel's energy source to cause an implosion, at the expense of the hotel. edit »
Main Allies: Donovan Grand Smith & Edwin Grand Smith. edit »

Grandpa Max: Twenty-eight years on the job and I never found out who was behind the Bermuda Triangle. Now they're coming for us! edit »
Grandpa Max: Well, so much for your one-of-a-kind resort, Donovan.
Donovan: Yeah. Well, it just gives me more time to focus on my next one. It's going up on the moon. Max, how about you and the kids be my first guests?
Grandpa Max, Ben, & Gwen: No, thanks.
(they all laugh) edit »
Edwin: Hey, what happened to your cousin?
Gwen: He must have gone to the bathroom.
Edwin: Oh. Wait, there's no bathroom on this thing.
Gwen: (nervously) Just drive! edit »
Donovan: Oh, Max. It's too bad you didn't take me up on my offer 30 years ago when we were both dead broke. You wouldn't have had to spend your life unclogging drains and fixing toilets while I traveled the world.
Grandpa Max: You'd be surprised. Being a plumber can have its moments. edit »
Donovan: The official grand opening's only a week away. Just a few special V.I.P.s like you are getting a sneak peek. Sure beats that old rusty bucket of bolts you sleep in, doesn't it, Max? edit »

Edwin: Appearance
Edwin resembles a younger Bruce Wayne from The Batman. edit »
Bermuda Triangle: Mysterious Occurrences
The mysterious disappearances of airships and boats that occur in the Bermuda Triangle have been exaggerated in this episode, demonstrating that underwater aliens have been attacking the water surface. edit »

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herculehastings
member since: Aug 11, 2006
They Lurk Below
The Bottom Line: "Cleverly plotted"
One of the better episodes of the series. ...Continue »
09/02/08 05:56pm | report abuse
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tenn99_23
member since: Mar 21, 2008
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The Bottom Line: "Exciting"
exciting episode ...Continue »
03/23/08 03:42pm | report abuse
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trm6
member since: Feb 18, 2006
They Lurk Below
The Bottom Line: "Well written"
The Tennysons visit an underwater resort, where they discover Bermuda Triangle aliens trying to take the place down. ...Continue »
01/20/07 08:35am | report abuse
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UltimatePyro9
member since: May 30, 2006
They Lurk Below
The Bottom Line: "Adventurous"
A fun swim in the ocean. ...Continue »
09/08/06 10:21pm | report abuse
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MacGyvrGenius
member since: Jul 21, 2006
They Lurk Below
The Bottom Line: "Adventurous"
A great episode of the Branua triangle and underwater robots! ...Continue »
07/25/06 09:34pm | report abuse