Doom Patrol
Doom Patrol

Doom Patrol

2023TV ShowEndedEnglish

The Doom Patrol’s members each suffered horrible accidents that gave them superhuman abilities — but also left them scarred and disfigured. Traumatized and downtrodden, the team found purpose through The Chief, who brought them together to investigate the weirdest phenomena in existence — and to protect Earth from what they find.

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IMDb7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes84%
Metacritic72/100
Google Users89%
Director: Greg Berlanti, Geoff Johns, Jeremy CarverGenres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

The Doom Patrol, a group of outcast metahumans, are brought together by a mysterious leader and tasked with protecting a world that wants nothing to do with them. Each member grapples with their traumatic past and bizarre superpowers, leading to dysfunctional but ultimately heroic adventures. As they face strange villains and personal demons, they form an unlikely family bound by shared trauma and a desire for acceptance.

Critical Reception

Doom Patrol has been widely praised for its unique blend of dark humor, emotional depth, and surreal storytelling. Critics lauded its willingness to embrace the absurd while still delivering compelling character development and genuine emotional stakes. The series is celebrated for its diverse and inclusive cast, its inventive visuals, and its unapologetic embrace of the weird.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its offbeat humor and emotional resonance.
  • Lauded for its strong performances, particularly Brendan Fraser.
  • Celebrated for its unique visual style and willingness to embrace the bizarre.

Google audience: Audiences have responded very positively to Doom Patrol, frequently highlighting its dark humor, heartfelt character arcs, and the surprising emotional depth beneath its outlandish premise. Many viewers appreciate its unique take on superhero tropes and its commitment to showcasing characters who are imperfect and relatable.

Fun Fact

Brendan Fraser's portrayal of Cliff Steele/Robotman was a comeback role that earned him significant critical acclaim and fan adoration, with many citing it as a career highlight.

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TMDB Reviews

4 reviews
Myles

Myles

Wow, DC finally found a way to transform weird into great. The cast is very committed and is rewarded with an awesome performance.
MovieGuys

MovieGuys

What to say about Doom Patrol? Candidly I couldn't get into it. For me it's extroverted, almost exhibitionist "weirdness" felt overcooked. Worse still I couldn't see much in the way of an actual story to balance things out. Indeed, I ge...
Avaya

Avaya

i have come to enjoy this show a whole lot, i like really like Jane the most and even medal face he is funny.
emmit

emmit

Okay so I tried this show not knowing what to expect and I was pretty happy with the results of what I got there was plenty of adventure and action and even laughs but my only concern is that the show that does contain alot of language sex ...