Titans (2018)

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Season #: 4, 3, 2, 1
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6.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 273 Ratings

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  1. pardogato
    Feb 4, 2019
    3
    A promising attempt to upgrade Teen Titans into a mature series that fails to deliver a strong storyline compensating mediocre writing with unnecessary violence, angryism and cliched visuals. The series suffers also from production basic mistakes such as continuity in digital filtering, which generate a constant distraction. Take as example Raven’s hair which changes from purple to gray toA promising attempt to upgrade Teen Titans into a mature series that fails to deliver a strong storyline compensating mediocre writing with unnecessary violence, angryism and cliched visuals. The series suffers also from production basic mistakes such as continuity in digital filtering, which generate a constant distraction. Take as example Raven’s hair which changes from purple to gray to green and to blue between the same scene cuts. Unengaging and forgettable.… Expand
  2. ViniciusBrito
    Mar 9, 2019
    5
    Could have been much better, there a few nice moments, a few nice catchs, but overall i don't really think that it did reached even close to what they wanted. There are a lot of predictable and convinient moments, there are really dumb stuff that happens, and so many side stories, but the fact is that the Robin side story was actually more interesting than the main one, this is really aCould have been much better, there a few nice moments, a few nice catchs, but overall i don't really think that it did reached even close to what they wanted. There are a lot of predictable and convinient moments, there are really dumb stuff that happens, and so many side stories, but the fact is that the Robin side story was actually more interesting than the main one, this is really a situation. Really weak ending by the way.… Expand
  3. JJTruemper
    May 28, 2019
    4
    So much potential, but it is wasted.

    Some parts are cool, but i'm usually left feeling angry and confused by the characters motivation. "Why did that character kill that person?" I would ask my self only to realize it was put in to be edgy. "Why would a character say something like that?" I would ask myself only to realize it again is to be EDGY.
  4. Skepticboredom
    Feb 4, 2019
    1
    What's with DC being so broody lately?
    They mixed up Grayson and Todd. Dick Grayson did leave Wayne manner eventually, very true, in order to pursue his own ambitions in crime fighting and was one of the founding members of the Titans. Jason Todd was a psychopath that eventually became the red hood.
    They got Raven wrong, putting her in some Christian home. They almost portray Starfire    What's with DC being so broody lately?
    They mixed up Grayson and Todd. Dick Grayson did leave Wayne manner eventually, very true, in order to pursue his own ambitions in crime fighting and was one of the founding members of the Titans. Jason Todd was a psychopath that eventually became the red hood.
    They got Raven wrong, putting her in some Christian home.
    They almost portray Starfire as some mutant hooker.
    But, at least they got Beastboy to be the same game obsessed weirdo he is.    … Expand
  5. CritiqueKid
    Feb 20, 2019
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So i am about half in the show and i have a big list of complains. But, lets start with the things i liked:
    -I thought the character development was done pretty good
    -The acting was overall good, there were some bad lines but i don't think that was the fault of the actors

    Now to the stuff i DIDN'T like:
    -The story is pretty predictable and not something new
    -The writers clearly have never picked up a comic book and only saw The Dark Knight and The Punisher because Robin is a **** killer in this serie, and his excuse for being a killer is that Batman made him one... BATMAN. DOES. NOT. KILL. PEOPLE.
    -The writing overall is pretty bad, lines are corny, reactions are not very logical and characters behaviour is inconsistent during the entire serie.
    -The CGI is horrible. I don't expect TV series to have great CGI but this was VERY bad. It felt like they ran out of time and had to make in in 20 minutes.
    -There a lot of dumb **** in the series. Let me give you an example (SPOILER WARNING): In ep 3 we see Rachell going to a monastery. There see meets this sister who tells her stuff (not important). Later on we see Rachel have an oubreak of that darkness inside her. This ONLY happens thru the entire series when she gets EMOTIONAL. So the sister decides to LOCK HER UP for her safety. She snaps and blows up the monastery. She just locks her up without thinking even twice about how her powers trigger.

    Quick recap: The show is badly writen, they don't understand how the characters work, the acting is fine but it's not enough to make this serie good for more then a couple moments.    … Expand
  6. esreveRReverse
    May 28, 2020
    0
    Show basically no one asked for like titans go, if anything they just need to continue teen titans. At least it got it right and was enjoyable.

    Stop trying to makes these live action, there is a reason why certain superheroes/groups work in DC and that is cause they are cartoon
  7. sgtfalcon
    Jan 12, 2019
    3
    This show had potential; unfortunately, the writes ruined it. The story is super slow. The lighting is terrible. The actors seemed to have done a good job despite the terrible writing.
  8. dcfanNL
    Jan 14, 2019
    0
    This made me feel horrible, all the actors don't even match with the original…. beastboy for example is Green why did they not even take the time to make him green, also Starfire Looks like a prostitute come on guys… dc fans want to see there child dream come thru what you did was basically going to a chinese restaurant and took there clothing and chef, and with starfire there is nothingThis made me feel horrible, all the actors don't even match with the original…. beastboy for example is Green why did they not even take the time to make him green, also Starfire Looks like a prostitute come on guys… dc fans want to see there child dream come thru what you did was basically going to a chinese restaurant and took there clothing and chef, and with starfire there is nothing left te say other then that she looks look she is going to give us a good time thru the screen.

    you killed everyones hopes with this, hope they will change the cast    … Expand
  9. kevinbrown
    Jan 15, 2019
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I've watched the whole season: 'pathetic' is the word I'd use.

    The last episode was obviously the best because it focuses mainly on Grayson's relationship with Batman, which was the only interesting thing of the entire show.

    It's boring, painfully long, nonsensical, irrelevant, over the top... All that build-up to have a tiny glimpse of Batman at the end... Oh wait actually no, it was an hallucination... So what's the point?
    It's always the same thing on every episode, the same f*cking existential questions over and over again...

    The structure is weak; why in the hell the scene about Hawk confessing he's been raped was cut off ??! The camera directly skips this sequence of the scene to bring us back in the same scene when he's just done talking? Are you kidding me??

    I couldn't count the numerous flashbacks sequences. "15 years ago, 4 years ago, 2 days ago, 5 months ago, 2 years ago, 2 weeks ago..." like wtf is it going to stop turning around and get to the effin point??

    The only good time I had while watching this show was seeing Dawn naked - - Oh speaking about it, how in the universe does someone can have passionate sex right after killing his rapist? Although Dawn was hot, I just can't figure out yet.    … Expand
  10. o8356948
    Jan 15, 2019
    0
    The story is pretty weak from start to finish, I have seen Darker stuff in cartoons, simply because everything is so overly melodramatic you can't take anything seriously, from the Space Hooker to the goth emo girl to a violent version of Robin and a bad cg beastboy everything in this screams: this is an edgy 12 year olds fanfic that somehow got a budget.
  11. Fiedler10
    Jan 15, 2019
    0
    All in all a really weak TV Show. Very often scenes do not make sense. Everything is based on a terrible script. And most sadly there are dozens of logic errors which are really frustrating.
  12. Jainthecrib
    Feb 12, 2019
    1
    For those who see all of the 8 or higher ratings, ignore them, if you look through the accounts that made them you will see that 90% of them have only reviewed one or two things. the two things are Titans and/or Aquaman, usually only Titans, see where I'm going with this? Only trust the reviews that give in-depth analysis as to why they think the show is good or bad, not the ones that justFor those who see all of the 8 or higher ratings, ignore them, if you look through the accounts that made them you will see that 90% of them have only reviewed one or two things. the two things are Titans and/or Aquaman, usually only Titans, see where I'm going with this? Only trust the reviews that give in-depth analysis as to why they think the show is good or bad, not the ones that just give a half baked praise a sentence long.… Expand
  13. Zen42
    Jan 14, 2019
    1
    Good points:

    Characters generally good, but Starfire needs a new wardrobe. Hawk and dove are largely pointless so far. More Donna Troy please. Raven is awesome, but I'm biased as she's one of my favourite DC characters. The stars of the show are really doing their best. Bad points: The storyline is so dragged out it feels like a slog. The final episode could have been done    Good points:

    Characters generally good, but Starfire needs a new wardrobe. Hawk and dove are largely pointless so far. More Donna Troy please.

    Raven is awesome, but I'm biased as she's one of my favourite DC characters.

    The stars of the show are really doing their best.

    Bad points:

    The storyline is so dragged out it feels like a slog. The final episode could have been done in a paragraph, its almost entirely just filler and stupid filler at that.

    By now you'll know that the series is much darker than most hero series, its not just dark it's pitch black. Now if you take the punisher for example it fits this kinda feel because it's the punisher and that's what he does. Robin does not kill people, he just doesn't, it's one of the core things about him and batman. To remove that means they have in effect created an anti-hero who doesn't fit anywhere and it just doesn't feel right.

    Frankly its not fun to watch. Back to the punisher, I'm ok with how dark it was because it fits how castle feels. He's on a mission to get revenge while carrying a soul filled with grief, he's not going to be cheery, and nobody expects it. But you want to follow him because you feel like he's got the (kinda) moral high ground.
    The titans on the other hand have always had some humor, its not always dark and dismal with them and it's been forced that way and for the life of me I don't know why. I honestly don't care what happens to robin because as far as I can see he is a murdering psychopath with all the morallity of an ally cat.

    So many moments where you think WTF are they doing.

    What on earth made them dress Starfire like that?

    The whole series storyline could fit on a pamphlet, now that's fine if the rest is spent developing the characters, but it's not really. There is some but I watched the whole series over 3 days, I finished it 10 mins ago and I'm struggling to name a part where I went 'oh that's interesting'

    Summary:

    Not for kids
    If you looking for fun this isn't it
    The writer's seem confused and from reading other reviews so are the audience.

    At the moment the series is like a very drunk friend. From what you can see there is glimmers of the awesomeness you know. But at the moment it's trying to punch you and has been sick on your shoes. Let's see if it can sober up for series 2.    … Expand
  14. Veem
    Jan 13, 2019
    4
    Although it is a step forward from the other DC series, ultimately it fell short in many aspects. The writing is quite lazy at times and too predictable. It goes out of the way to appear edgy and grit but ultimately it feels insincere and forced -- showing more violence and blood is not enough. Last, in this show there are too many side-plots, flashback, alternative futures... I feel likeAlthough it is a step forward from the other DC series, ultimately it fell short in many aspects. The writing is quite lazy at times and too predictable. It goes out of the way to appear edgy and grit but ultimately it feels insincere and forced -- showing more violence and blood is not enough. Last, in this show there are too many side-plots, flashback, alternative futures... I feel like the show is afraid to tell its own story… Expand
  15. Shabaal
    Apr 25, 2019
    2
    40~50 minutes per episode for a superficial emotional series with lacks of acting and an above average script is such a crime against your life. Believe me.
  16. Azraehl
    Mar 26, 2019
    0
    The acting talent isn't too terrible but the writing is abysmal. This show has a lot of potential but the script writer/story writer and director need to be canned IMMEDIATELY.
  17. Rudyger
    Jan 17, 2019
    4
    Just like all the other super heroes tv shows (Either Marvel or DC), I expected to dislike this show and not go further than a couple episodes. Surprisingly, I enjoyed it at first, until episode 8. Then the show goes into an incredibly boring and convoluted third act, going absolutely everywhere and nowhere at the same time. I have never seen such an anticlimatic third act in a TV show. ItJust like all the other super heroes tv shows (Either Marvel or DC), I expected to dislike this show and not go further than a couple episodes. Surprisingly, I enjoyed it at first, until episode 8. Then the show goes into an incredibly boring and convoluted third act, going absolutely everywhere and nowhere at the same time. I have never seen such an anticlimatic third act in a TV show. It took me one night to watch the first 8 episodes, then 4 days to finish the last 4 ones. I won't watch season 2. By the way, the show is really annoying when it purposely don't want to show important characters like Batman or the Joker. It looks so cheap...… Expand
  18. gnick666
    Oct 29, 2018
    0
    I've registered an account here, just to share how badly I think of this series... Too much SJW content, not even remotely true to it's origins...
  19. thereality
    Oct 14, 2018
    0
    sorry but how the characters were betrayed as were sh*t not only pysic, just look at robin and starfire killing people, wtf
  20. radziu93
    Jan 12, 2019
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Show was actually pretty good, but episode 11 ruined it for me.. I don't even call it a season finale, because it wasn't. How the **** they came to the idea to make season 1 endind into season 2 opening?? Doing riddiculous cliffhangers like these will only make the show worse. They doesn't actually explain anything, just beacuse they want season 2 opening to be better. That's not how you build good show. Really dissapointing, would not recommend… Expand
  21. MarceloPaz
    Oct 15, 2018
    3
    I do not like the way the characters are, it's very artificial, it could have been worked better and have made them more natural to the story, unfortunately the DC always misses the hand, has great stories but can not turn them into great movies or series.
  22. Chris725364
    Oct 27, 2018
    0
    The show would be better off without Starfire her character doesn't make sense and has bad costume design..... Raven is okay, weak acting in a few spots, but decent overall, beast boy.... we only saw like 10 seconds of him, but his interesting I guess.... his a petty thief who chooses an interesting animal to steal with and Robin.... At this point, the show would be an 7 or a 8 if it wasThe show would be better off without Starfire her character doesn't make sense and has bad costume design..... Raven is okay, weak acting in a few spots, but decent overall, beast boy.... we only saw like 10 seconds of him, but his interesting I guess.... his a petty thief who chooses an interesting animal to steal with and Robin.... At this point, the show would be an 7 or a 8 if it was just about him.... His a brutal robin, but he seems interesting.... With every episode of this show that I watch, my opinion of this show just gets lower, and lower : /… Expand
  23. NDC01
    Dec 27, 2018
    10
    The series proved DC’s progress in film making,I realy enjoyed it but it’s better that it has a better ending at season 1,probably they have a big plan for season 2 :)
  24. Dubeau
    Feb 1, 2019
    7
    I am not a follower of the Titans comics. I was surprised by the almost dark horror style of the show. The story so far isn't that bad but very slow to unveil itself. The acting is spotty but at least some of the main characters are solid. It's more a question of experience then anything but you do get some experience actors after a while. I really do like the Robin actors. They do bringI am not a follower of the Titans comics. I was surprised by the almost dark horror style of the show. The story so far isn't that bad but very slow to unveil itself. The acting is spotty but at least some of the main characters are solid. It's more a question of experience then anything but you do get some experience actors after a while. I really do like the Robin actors. They do bring some grounds up to the fantastic side of the show. The action gets better with time. You do feel the director isn't used to make a dynamic action scene, and so, the choices of camera and angles can be poor at first. The music was a fun part. Fitted to the character and I like it. The last 2-3 episode are very strong. I give it a 70%. I think it can only evolve in a positive manner. That was a nice introduction.… Expand
  25. SuchiB14
    Jan 27, 2019
    10
    I didn't know what to expect when i started watching this, but **** it surprised me. This is a better and darker approach by DC.
  26. Wolfman313
    Oct 12, 2018
    9
    Better than most of the cw shows. In please ignore the comic book purist and the people who are afraid of a dark storyline because the mcu told them to. Just enjoy it for what it is or hate it for what it is, just don't expect for it to be the teen Titans cartoon. Because it isn't, it was never advertise as so.
  27. nikoziko
    Oct 13, 2018
    1
    This **** is actual trash never thought something could top the mediocrity of all the dc cw shows but this totally did lmao
  28. ShaMana
    Dec 22, 2018
    1
    Episode 11, the writes all sat down toghether and discussed. "F**k it! Our story is booring as hell, do you know whats interesting? Lets reset everything and use, Batman!". When you use incredibly cheap tricks to retain your audience, the whole show its not worth its existence. Do not recommend.
  29. NHN
    Dec 27, 2018
    10
    Their adaptation is awsome! Wish we see more characters at season 2 it will be so interesting.
  30. Skeletor71
    Oct 26, 2018
    8
    I really like how they're doing the character development. Not the same old same old. It's very well thought out. Can't wait to find out where they're taking it.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 2 out of 8
  1. CNN
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Oct 12, 2018
    70
    Titans is a superhero hybrid -- a live-action series that essentially weds the CW's DC Comics-inspired fare with the gritty, premium-cable approach of Marvel's Netflix dramas. That's not a bad formula, and it yields an entertaining, heavily serialized show.
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  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Mike Hale
    Oct 11, 2018
    70
    The superhero Sturm und Drang and personal melodrama that Titans offers is attractively packaged and reasonably entertaining in the early episodes. ... If you’re partial to the more serious end of the comic-book spectrum, you may already be watching “Black Lightning” on CW, “Jessica Jones” and a few others on Netflix, “Legion” on FX, “The Runaways” on Hulu and “Gotham” on Fox. “Titans” may deserve to join the list, but it’s a big ask.
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  3. Rolling Stone
    Reviewed by: Alan Sepinwall
    Oct 11, 2018
    20
    Thwaites doesn’t have anything near the gravitas required to pull off this self-righteously vicious approach. If you’re going to say “Fuck Batman,” that’s your right. But you’d better back it up with more than what Titans has to offer, or you just seem like a frustrated poseur who wants to seem much tougher and cooler than you can ever hope to be.
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