Damon

Suspicious and controlling—he views Ara’s errand as a potential threat to the order he upholds, and his interception of the note is a power play to maintain dominance.

Neutral and professional, with no visible reaction to the note’s contents. Damon’s emotional state is one of detached efficiency, as if he is merely fulfilling a bureaucratic duty.

Calm and detached, with an undercurrent of fanatical conviction. His paternal tone is a facade for his manipulative control, and he shows no remorse or hesitation in enforcing the Atlanteans’ dehumanizing practices.

Feigned benevolence masking cold, institutional cruelty. Damon’s emotional state is one of calculated control, where his outward calm and reassuring tone serve to mask the dehumanizing nature of his actions. He is fully aware of the horror he is inflicting but frames it as a necessity, revealing a deep-seated belief in the righteousness of his mission and the Atlantean cult’s ideals.

Suspicious and alert, masking a simmering frustration at the facility’s instability—his loyalty to Zaroff’s vision is tested by the unpredictability of the power disruption.

Desperate and frustrated, but his defiance reveals a deep-seated moral conflict. He is torn between his loyalty to Atlantis and his duty to save lives, which Zaroff is actively undermining.

Suspicious and frustrated, but constrained by his loyalty to Zaroff, which forces him to suppress his instincts to act independently.

Not applicable (off-screen, referenced derisively).

Not directly observable, but implied to be one of quiet frustration or resignation, given Zaroff’s dismissive tone and the Doctor’s later attempts to rally the Atlanteans.

Frustrated and defensive, torn between his loyalty to Zaroff and the guilt of his actions. His revelation about the fish-people is tinged with a sense of justification, but his physical reaction to the gas shows his vulnerability.

Frustrated and hostile, transitioning to desperate panic as he realizes the Doctor is turning the tables on him.

Authoritative yet slightly defensive, masking frustration over resource constraints and loyalty to Zaroff's vision for Atlantis.

Defensive and frustrated—he resents Ramo’s criticism of Zaroff but is also under pressure to resolve the escapees’ threat, making him vulnerable to Ara’s misdirection.

Suspicious and defensive, his loyalty to Zaroff’s vision clashing with his awareness of Ramo’s growing opposition. His distraction by Ara’s lie reveals his prioritization of immediate threats over ideological debates.

Damon is pragmatic yet deeply compassionate, his emotional state a mix of professional focus and genuine care for those around him. He channels his energy into providing medical aid and coordinating rescue efforts, using his role as a way to cope with the larger crisis and offer hope to the survivors.

A deep, exhausted compassion, tempered by the grim reality of their situation. He is not given to despair like Thous or cynicism like Jacko, but there is a weariness in his voice that suggests he has seen too much death and suffering. His focus on the rescue efforts and the main shaft reveals a man who is still fighting, even if he knows the battle may be lost. There is a quiet hope in his actions, but it is tempered by the knowledge that time is running out.

Fiery and determined, with an undercurrent of grief that fuels his rejection of the old ways and his push for a new beginning.