Descent
DESCENT is a five-part comedy sci-fi series from creators Millie Holten, Madi Savage, and Ella Lawry, following three self-described ‘scientists’ on a perilous mission to the bottom of the ocean to find the mysterious and mad… Eel City.
Whilst oceans rise and the planet around them burns, three scientists dedicate their lives to finding a new home for humanity under the sea. Armed with decades of research pointing to this habitable undersea metropolis, they embark on a historic mission to prove its existence.
But down there, in the dark, they’ll find they are not alone …
Episodes
Episode 1 - The Hunt For Eel City
A lovely day at the beach is ruined as a submarine breaches the surface of the water, and an eel screams bloody murder. A five-part, genre-bending science fiction comedy series for YouTube following three self-described 'scientists' on a perilous mission to the bottom of the ocean, desperate to find a new home for humanity and save everyone from climate doom. As the crew of the UHM Hope submarine descends deeper into the uncharted abyss, they are forced to confront unforeseen dangers and encroaching madness in their search for the mysterious long-fabled Eel City.
Episode 2 - Don't Catch Feelings
As the submarine lowers, sunlight dims and the water pressure rises. It‘s not long before chaos takes over. Millie lands a date with a siren, and Madi gives her a violent makeover in preparation. Dressed in Ella‘s skin, Sneaky Eel exits the bathroom with a clear goal - stop any humans from reaching Eel City. A five-part, genre-bending science fiction comedy series for YouTube following three self-described 'scientists' on a perilous mission to the bottom of the ocean, desperate to find a new home for humanity and save everyone from climate doom. As the crew of the UHM Hope submarine descends deeper into the uncharted abyss, they are forced to confront unforeseen dangers and encroaching madness in their search for the mysterious long-fabled Eel City.
Episode 3 - The Slap
Halfway there and the crew are hosting an evening of shanties with some lovely sea creatures. Millie shows off a cool pipe she ripped from the wall and everyone loves it. Jealous of the attention, Madi slaps Millie across the face. Outraged by this violence (particularly towards their beloved), Ella (S.E) locks Madi in jail. A five-part, genre-bending science fiction comedy series for YouTube following three self-described 'scientists' on a perilous mission to the bottom of the ocean, desperate to find a new home for humanity and save everyone from climate doom. As the crew of the UHM Hope submarine descends deeper into the uncharted abyss, they are forced to confront unforeseen dangers and encroaching madness in their search for the mysterious long-fabled Eel City.
Episode 4 - Get Busy Livin' or Get Busy Eel
Sneaky Eel and Millie revel in their undisturbed alone time together, growing closer as they watch movies, plan novels, and giving each other tattoos, determined to figure out who this eel could be! A five-part, genre-bending science fiction comedy series for YouTube following three self-described 'scientists' on a perilous mission to the bottom of the ocean, desperate to find a new home for humanity and save everyone from climate doom. As the crew of the UHM Hope submarine descends deeper into the uncharted abyss, they are forced to confront unforeseen dangers and encroaching madness in their search for the mysterious long-fabled Eel City.
Episode 5 - 12 Angry Eels
Madi, Ella, Millie, and Sneaky Eel enter the grand Eel Court, summoned by the Eel King and his council. Distrustful and demanding death, the council is swayed only by Wise Eel, who argues for Sneaky Eel’s judgment, allowing the crew to stay. A five-part, genre-bending science fiction comedy series for YouTube following three self-described 'scientists' on a perilous mission to the bottom of the ocean, desperate to find a new home for humanity and save everyone from climate doom. As the crew of the UHM Hope submarine descends deeper into the uncharted abyss, they are forced to confront unforeseen dangers and encroaching madness in their search for the mysterious long-fabled Eel City.