Jupiter's Legacy

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: May 7, 2021
Metascore
45

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 17
  3. Negative: 5 out of 17

Critic Reviews

  1. Salon
    Reviewed by: Melanie McFarland
    May 7, 2021
    30
    There are a few reasons to root for "Jupiter's Legacy" notwithstanding its wince-worthy shortcomings. Duhamel and most of the cast turn in decent performances, especially considering the material they're working with.
  2. Decider
    Reviewed by: Joel Keller
    May 7, 2021
    30
    While it’s a valiant try at starting a new superhero franchise, Jupiter’s Legacy can’t wrangle its sprawling mythology well enough to make a coherent and cohesive first episode.
  3. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Daniel Fienberg
    May 7, 2021
    30
    This eight-episode drama is one of the weakest and most forgettable entries in the busy genre. It’s a derivative bore, without even visual inspiration to compensate.
  5. IndieWire
    Reviewed by: Ben Travers
    May 7, 2021
    25
    Unconvincing in its high-falutin talking points as it is with its wigs and wirework.
  6. Rolling Stone
    Reviewed by: Alan Sepinwall
    May 7, 2021
    20
    It is a stultifying mess of a show on pretty much every level. It’s meant to be viewed with utmost seriousness, yet it feels like a parody where someone forgot to insert the jokes.

Awards & Rankings

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#21 Most Discussed TV Season of 2021

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User Score
6.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 74 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 74
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 74
  3. Negative: 18 out of 74
  1. MrMuppe
    May 8, 2021
    3
    This is Netflix attempt at creating their own Superhero thing after loosing the Marvel shows, that is oh so clear.
    However this show makes    This is Netflix attempt at creating their own Superhero thing after loosing the Marvel shows, that is oh so clear.
    However this show makes only a few things right while everything else wrong.

    That good thing.
    The origin part is actually good, if that had been the entire show it could have easily been a 7 or 8.

    The bad.
    Attempt at a dysfunctional family. This is for me a big question, let along the question of why every single superhero waited about the same amount of years before having said kids. There is no reason for it and there to much focus on it. Oh and the drama is just bad drama as if ripped from some random show.
    The daughter. This character is bad, so bad. I started skipping her scenes because I did not want my eyes to roll out of my head. It is a painful attempt to pretend to be edgy. She comes of at a brat playing a rebel without a cause.
    Those damn kids. Ya, the kids are on a general basis annoying, and those attempt at edgy parties are annoying. Ya, basicly the kids are annoying though not everyone as annoying as the daughter character.
    More drama close to zero action. This is a superhero show with almost no action. The focus is so heavy on the bad drama that the writters busy smelling their own farts almost forgot to add any action at all. There is a way to balance these things, just look at almost every other superhero show out there and you will see.    … Full Review »
  2. MauriceT
    May 8, 2021
    1
    This show is absolute garbage. The makeup is amateurish. The costumes are hokey. The dialogue sounds like it was written for 7 yr olds. AndThis show is absolute garbage. The makeup is amateurish. The costumes are hokey. The dialogue sounds like it was written for 7 yr olds. And it's boring.… Full Review »
  3. marconeves
    May 8, 2021
    10
    I LOVED it. The 1929 storyline is far superior than the comic storylines. I'm also glad they toned down the woke aspect. Critics areI LOVED it. The 1929 storyline is far superior than the comic storylines. I'm also glad they toned down the woke aspect. Critics are naturally annoyed by that. In my opinion, this story, lore, universe and characters are far better than The Boys. GREAT show. Thank you, Mark Millar!… Full Review »
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