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Edward Couch is a minor character in AMC's The Terror. He is a mate on HMS Erebus.

In The Show[]

Couch first appears in episode 1 when he stands behind Sir John when the latter gives his speech.

His next appearance is in episode 5 when he and Capt. Fitzjames are inspecting the sailors.

He isn't seen with the sailors in episode 7 heading to the mainland which can show that he possibly dies at Carnivale in episode 6.

In The Book[]

Unlike in the series, Couch is one of the last surviving officers of the expedition who is placed in third in command of the last remaining survivors as they make their way to mainland Canada.

Trivia[]

  • 2 spoons and a fork belonging to Couch were recovered from Erebus Bay and Cape Victoria in 1859.
  • Like other characters in the show, Couch served in China during the Opium War.
  • A skull that bears a resemblance to Couch was recovered from Erebus Bay in 2018.
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