Doom Patrol
DC Universe | HBO Max | Release Date: February 15, 2019
6.4
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Generally favorable reviews based on 167 Ratings
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HassanSJun 26, 2020
How to describe Doom Patrol. Well, I suppose the easiest way is to ask, Have you ever wanted to watch a comic in TV format while on ACID?
The good news is that Doom Patrol delivers that experience without having to take the Acid. I wasHow to describe Doom Patrol. Well, I suppose the easiest way is to ask, Have you ever wanted to watch a comic in TV format while on ACID?
The good news is that Doom Patrol delivers that experience without having to take the Acid. I was pleasantly surprised by the Doom Patrol. I went in blind personally. Then as I watched I realized the cast was top-notch, the acting was fantastic, and the stories were as wild as you can imagine, then a bit further. The comic characters are fleshed out to a level, I believe no other TV is close to, nor even major Comic Movies are even close to. Every character is downright someone you can feel with, and every character is completely flawed, exactly how they would be in real life. I can't believe we are getting this quality of the show on TV. Absolutely stunning. My 1 issue with the show. Cyborg's suit. It needs to be fixed soon, cause every time I see him on screen, it feels like a super low budget Day time drama.… Expand
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10
SamskwanchJan 8, 2021
First, most of the bad reviews are from people who thought this was going to be an action packed avengeresque series. The main battles you will see here are the heroes against there own hang ups. And for that the show is beautiful and fresh.First, most of the bad reviews are from people who thought this was going to be an action packed avengeresque series. The main battles you will see here are the heroes against there own hang ups. And for that the show is beautiful and fresh. Second, the world is so bizarre and weird you never know what is going to happen, lots of wtf moments in this one. I for one am absolutely bored with the supper hero genre but Doom Patrol has got me hooked.… Expand
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9
ScienceAdvisorMay 24, 2019
It starts strong, flounders a bit through the middle, then ends on a truly epic note over the last few episodes. To put it simply, this is my new favorite show and I am eagerly waiting for season two. Tyduk and Bowlby are the standout starsIt starts strong, flounders a bit through the middle, then ends on a truly epic note over the last few episodes. To put it simply, this is my new favorite show and I am eagerly waiting for season two. Tyduk and Bowlby are the standout stars of this season and both deserve awards for their performances.… Expand
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10
BaraboodanMay 30, 2019
By far The most fascinating comic book adaption on television. All the characters and side characters are fleshed out. And the finale leaves you wanting more .
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9
mrmonsterMay 25, 2019
Doom Patrol is absolutely incredible. I would say that it's DC's Daredevil, but even that might not be doing justice to how amazing this show really is. It alone makes DC Universe worth the monthly fee.
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10
09havocwormJul 3, 2019
This show is perfect. This is the best show DC has done. The acting and story are really good. There is not a bad episode. It is totally worth the subscription to DC Universe. I highly recommend this show.
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LibraRageJul 27, 2019
Characters don’t mesh well and plot drags and drags. Cyborg (annoying character) looks to be wearing cheap cosplay. CGI really noticeable and annoyingly poor quality.
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malociteSep 24, 2019
An excellent cast is wasted on nonsensical scripts that meander all over the place before finally getting to a conclusion so uninteresting you may think you missed the finale. You didn't. That sound you're hearing is just silence. IfAn excellent cast is wasted on nonsensical scripts that meander all over the place before finally getting to a conclusion so uninteresting you may think you missed the finale. You didn't. That sound you're hearing is just silence. If you're looking for a show that has flashbacks and flashforwards, and flash sideways, and then an episode with a groundhog day feel for some reason, and then more diversions into nothing, this is the show for you.… Expand
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Mandirigma88Nov 5, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very poor writing. Even worse acting. Terrible story lines. The entire show seems like it was written by a 7th grader with tourettes syndrome. Literally every other word is the F bomb. It feels sorry, forced, and cliché. I'd rather go to a bad, blind, dentist than watch this garbage.… Expand
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DubeauMay 29, 2019
I really like Doom Patrol. The story is about unwilling heroes. This isn't a jam packed action series. On the contrary, it's emotional, funny and psychological. It's not has bizarre as Legion, but it has it's own set of strange things andI really like Doom Patrol. The story is about unwilling heroes. This isn't a jam packed action series. On the contrary, it's emotional, funny and psychological. It's not has bizarre as Legion, but it has it's own set of strange things and events. Not all the actors are convincing but Alan Tudyk is simply amazing in it. I also like that B. Fraser found something on TV. I give it a 82%. I can't wait to see another season.… Expand
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masterluJul 4, 2020
Doom patrol had lots of potential but weirdly it has 2 major flaws. it is a super hero show with lots of interesting characters but they rarely ever use any of their powers! Most episodes when you think there will be a super powered battle,Doom patrol had lots of potential but weirdly it has 2 major flaws. it is a super hero show with lots of interesting characters but they rarely ever use any of their powers! Most episodes when you think there will be a super powered battle, the patrol spends most of their time simply staring at the threat. they stumble from one adventure to the next without much cohesion or super powered action. The other flaw (and this is somewhat personal taste) is that too much stuff is unexplained! very weird things simply happen without explanation. SPOILER: eg. the patrol is eaten by giant roach and so kill roach by cutting thru stomach from inside out but now are somehow miniature size when they emerge! I understand the show's theme is outcasts from society trying to find their place and in this sense it is moving but if that is all you want then they could have simply done a show about unpowered handicapped human beings and how they deal with society.… Expand
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R_I_C_OJul 8, 2020
A DC version of the X-men but way wackier and none of the jokes land. All the characters are pretty boring and all their adventures are outlandishly stupid. One character has a cool power but she seldom uses it because she has something likeA DC version of the X-men but way wackier and none of the jokes land. All the characters are pretty boring and all their adventures are outlandishly stupid. One character has a cool power but she seldom uses it because she has something like 64 personalities. It’s difficult to imagine someone cool like green lantern or Batman ever showing up in this show. I only got 4 episodes in so maybe they eventually do, still I doubt they could save this pile.… Expand
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10
AdrianVeidtFeb 24, 2021
What a bizarre group, it's still nice how they handle black humor in an eccentric way. Great episodes, and it strays from the generic tone.
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ShaManaJul 3, 2020
It's spectacularly absurd and I love it. There are ups and downs, not every ep lives up to the potential, as an overall package it's a great show.
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CoreGamer1408Jan 24, 2021
The writing was obnoxiously predictable and dumb. Rolls eyes when the "Nazi" villain "mad scientist" was introduced. Get this folks this guy can give anyone super powers, but doesn't give any to his extensions who are his basically his onlyThe writing was obnoxiously predictable and dumb. Rolls eyes when the "Nazi" villain "mad scientist" was introduced. Get this folks this guy can give anyone super powers, but doesn't give any to his extensions who are his basically his only defense. They don't even have guns/knives ffs. Yeah I get casting is limited due to Cyborg's cannon identity. That is the best actor they could find for the role? Give the powers to his dad he is a better actor for sure. Show is better (and I use term better very loosely) when Cyborg is not any of the scenes. Got season one boxset as gift. Think I will tap out trade boxset in and move on. Hoping for one good intro season before things turned to crap like Westworld. Nah they jumped straight to default crap mode. This is the crap you have on in the background when you are doing other stuff like watching paint dry or something?… Expand
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Snowden111Feb 10, 2020
This is a very weird show with weird characters and a weird plot. But also amazing at the same time. While having weird characters they are also very intriguing and very likable, you want them to succeed. The plot while also being very weirdThis is a very weird show with weird characters and a weird plot. But also amazing at the same time. While having weird characters they are also very intriguing and very likable, you want them to succeed. The plot while also being very weird is also very intriguing and you want to know what happens next. It stalls and falls flat a little bit when the story changes to the "yeti" storyline. But overall this show is very good, wickedly funny and very entertaining. Watch this show.… Expand
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8
greenisgoodOct 14, 2019
MORE OF THIS PLEASE !!! TL;DR - Every single time I thought that this show could not get any weirder it proved me wrong and kept chugging along into such fascinatingly weird plot-lines, couple that with good character writing and you haveMORE OF THIS PLEASE !!! TL;DR - Every single time I thought that this show could not get any weirder it proved me wrong and kept chugging along into such fascinatingly weird plot-lines, couple that with good character writing and you have Doom Patrol S01. Any complaint that I have with the show is in the territory of nit-picking and in light of the garbage fire blandness that CW produces I cannot as a comic book fan and as a patron of good/weird imagination nit pick this show or label it as anything other than Fascinating and Entertaining.

I was so close to have given up on DC Live action after the horrendous Titans and all of the positive feed back that Show has received, 'Doom Patrol' saved me and my hope for Good Writing in a Comic Book based Show. From the first episode they start off strong with Alan Tudyk's introduction and followed by Brendan as a foulmouthed race car driver, this show had me in it's embrace.
Every episode that follows introduced us to new characters and gave us writing strong enough for me to care for each and every one of our leads since it is hard to pin down a single person in the show as a lead. It will be mistake to single out any aspect of the show as better than another as everything is was well paced from character interactions/bonding to motivation's and character growths.

This Pilot Season does it right by giving the viewers a show driven by the actors playing their parts to such delightful charm that you sympathize/empathize and connect with every single person even the one's that were there just for an episode or two. Now this is not to say that the it does anything groundbreaking or reinventing but does so with heart and soul. And I wish just like Marvel/MCU found it's niche this Show and it's style of Comic Book/Character Driven content will also find a good niche to enjoy the perfect blend of Body Horror/Dark Tonality/Imagination/Wit and Comedy this show pulls off so effortlessly that any complaints I have with some of the dialogue and other things is such a microscopic issue that it can be overlooked completely.… Expand
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8
GregnatorOct 10, 2019
Doom Patrol has a great cast of actors, no denying that.
The first two episodes really got me interested, but unfortunately, it got boring fast.
Episode 8 with Danny Street was AMAZING. It was fun to see how they brought "Danny the gayDoom Patrol has a great cast of actors, no denying that.
The first two episodes really got me interested, but unfortunately, it got boring fast.
Episode 8 with Danny Street was AMAZING.
It was fun to see how they brought "Danny the gay genderqueer cross-dressing street" from the comics to the screen.
Embracing the silliness was done perfectly, and I do like their take on Mr. Nobody.

Around episode 7 and 8, it gets good again, the final episode was somewhat of a let down for me personally though.

Beard hunter was disgusting, and over the top for me.

Overall good first season, hopefully, they can adjust their course a little bit and perfect their flaws and it should be great!
Those complaining about "SJW" stuff, clearly have no idea what they're talking about.
If Danny the Street makes you uncomfortable, that's on you for not knowing who it is.… Expand
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FranciscoooAug 17, 2019
Série maravilhosa, uma ótima live action, espero que O DC Universe venha logo para o Brasil. Parabéns Dc
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10
vandodiassOct 21, 2019
The show is very nice, most inflence from hqs. Best fotography, best song, best casting.
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10
pur__0_0__Mar 31, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I began watching Doom Patrol after I finished Titans on Netflix, as I learnt of this show through one crossover episode. Earlier I was a bit hesitant to watch it, since I didn't know any of these superheroes. However, when I began watching it and learnt Cyborg was in it, I thought maybe I won't be so lost after all.

And now I think this is my favourite TV show of all time. The continuous fourth wall breaking is interesting BECAUSE of being overdone, the fact that the story doesn't progress at all in the first 13 episodes is hilarious, the characters are given depth and we can understand it very well why they cannot get over their past and learn to live in the present because of their depression and arrogance.

Although Season 2 was a bit underwhelming and rushed with a very unsatisfying ending, you can very well understand it happened because of the sudden COVID lockdown. I hope after the pandemic ends the season will be continued and a proper ending will be given, although I don't mind if they start directly with a Season 3.

My favourite character in the series was Robotman (Cliff Steele). Whenever he is around we know something interesting or funny will happen. Plus he looks so cool. His fight with Jesus in the last episode and when he got a rat in his circuit left me in splits. I hope to see more of this in future. I recommended this show to all my friends and they all liked it. I'd recommend you to see it too if you are above 18.… Expand
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Jorge_SalvajeJun 20, 2020
If you don't have any knowledge of the Doom Patrol it don't is a problem, why it explains so good the characters and the history. You only need to seen the series to know about the Doom Patrol.
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CornissaJul 13, 2020
Still the best superhero series! Keep up the good work! Wonderful cast, super acting!
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NutersSep 5, 2020
Fantastic level of kooky and magnificent dark humour. A must watch for someone looking for something a bit more out there and less generic.
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Ahab_GaddisSep 10, 2020
Great new direction for super hero show. It's less about fighting bad guys and more about them being losers having to fix themselves. It gives me Doctor Who vibes with introducing new and strange people and things in the world episodicallyGreat new direction for super hero show. It's less about fighting bad guys and more about them being losers having to fix themselves. It gives me Doctor Who vibes with introducing new and strange people and things in the world episodically (sentient nonbinary street that teleports around the world for one) but also a larger story arc threading it all. The slight lack of budget this show has for what it really should adds to its charm as misfits with superpowers.… Expand
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HawkflameJan 25, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simply put, this is the most creative, original, invigorating new superhero series I’ve seen since the first season of Daredevil. It’s Wild and well acted with some of the best visual storytelling I’ve seen on TV in some time.… Expand
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Karen001Feb 23, 2021
Its an awesome and unique show...its the superhero world...with a dash of realism..
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Danoka29May 30, 2022
If you're looking for a show that's dark, edgy, and completely different from anything else on television, then you need to watch Doom Patrol. This show is based on a DC Comics series of the same name, and it follows a group of superheroesIf you're looking for a show that's dark, edgy, and completely different from anything else on television, then you need to watch Doom Patrol. This show is based on a DC Comics series of the same name, and it follows a group of superheroes who have all been scarred in some way, either physically or emotionally. The stories are complex and often heartbreaking, but they're also full of hope and ultimately very uplifting. The cast is phenomenal, and the special effects are top-notch. If you're looking for a show that will make you think, feel, and laugh, then you need to watch Doom Patrol.… Expand
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FearmoonSep 29, 2021
How can people didn't love this show? It is so freaking fun! Can you IMAGINE the team like this would be in Marvel? Hell No!
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HeywoodyDec 13, 2022
The first season resembles a soap opera aimed at younger boys. Lot's of cursing about feelings and trauma, but in a shallow way that doesn't resonate or ignite the characters. And since there is almost no super hero action, the characterThe first season resembles a soap opera aimed at younger boys. Lot's of cursing about feelings and trauma, but in a shallow way that doesn't resonate or ignite the characters. And since there is almost no super hero action, the character development and story arcs drive the show. So, if they work for you...but for me, I got tired real fast. Nothing innovative or new, and enormous amounts of repetitive filler disguised as slowly unravelling drama. Wasted cast. How is this show 3 seasons?… Expand
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UhsealSep 27, 2021
Best show in a while. Interesting, whimsical and so funny! I can’t recommend this show enough to people who want something new and exciting with great complex characters
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JerminatorDec 13, 2021
I love that this show really leans into the weirdest corners of the DC universe. And the cast is amazing.
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jonatha1Jan 12, 2023
Rasparam o tacho da bizarrice do universo DC e de alguma maneira deu muito certo.
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