Twisted Metal

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Season 1
  • Network: Peacock
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 27, 2023
Season #: 2, 1
User Score
6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 73 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 73
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 73
  3. Negative: 18 out of 73
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  1. Darrenblack35
    Jul 27, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Twisted Metal is a wild ride of explosive action, dark humor, and twisted characters that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The show is based on the popular video game series of the same name, where drivers compete in a deadly demolition derby using vehicles armed with weapons and gadgets. The show follows John Doe (Anthony Mackie), a mysterious driver who joins the Twisted Metal tournament to win a chance to have his wish granted by the sinister Calypso (Michael Sheen). Along the way, he teams up with Robyn (Stephanie Beatriz), a rebellious mechanic who has her own reasons to enter the competition.

    The show is a blast from start to finish, with amazing stunts, spectacular effects, and creative car designs. The show does not shy away from the violence and gore of the game, but also balances it with witty dialogue, hilarious moments, and surprising twists. The show also explores the backstory and motivation of each driver, giving them depth and personality.

    The chemistry between Mackie and Beatriz is one of the highlights of the show. They have a great dynamic as they bicker, banter, and bond throughout their journey. Mackie brings charisma and charm to his role as John Doe, while Beatriz delivers sass and sarcasm as Robyn. They are both badass and likable, and you can't help but root for them.

    Twisted Metal is a must-watch for fans of the game and anyone who enjoys a good action-comedy. It is one of the best video game adaptations ever made, and a refreshing addition to the genre. I give it a 10 out of 10 rating, and I can't wait for season 2.    … Expand
  2. ozymandias79
    Jul 30, 2023
    7
    This is better than most of the rubbish considered "modern entertainment". Give it a chance. Btw, Sweet Tooth, A+++
  3. ButokaKai
    Jul 30, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. If you're looking for a horrible Death Race reboot this isn't it. Season 1 of Twisted Metal goes over the characters of the long-lasting Playstation car battle royale series. The main character John Doe gives off your everyman trying to make it finally in life after living a life of pain and loneliness. "Quiet" gives off your war-torn "badass" who's been through hell. The absolute highlight of the show is the pure craziness that is Sweet Tooth. In not making this a 500% serious gore fest and giving you backstory with corny comedy it brings the show to a broader audience. If you're looking for the premises of the game...the ending of Season 1 brings you towards that. Overall a great experience with some low points and a lot of funny high points.… Expand
  4. Nobilis1984
    Jul 29, 2023
    5
    They just promised themselves more.
    John and Quiet are a good duo. It just feels like this road trip lasts forever. There are some lengths creeping into the episodes and that pulls the show down tremendously.
    Positively stands out Sweet Tooth who with his special style represents the humorous part of the series.
    There's no more like 5/10 in there.
  5. UncleWillard
    Jul 28, 2023
    7
    I remember playing this on the PS1, I think the last PS I had (might have gotten a 2), and loving it. It was simple, arcade fun. The show embraces that spirit. Reminds me of other post-apocalyptic shows, but with more humor. Anthony Mackie is perfectly cast. I'm having fun with it and they releases all the episodes as it should be.
  6. Gumdrop
    Jul 30, 2023
    10
    No, it's not the most faithful adaptation of Twisted Metal and no, it's not wall-to-wall cart combat. But it's still a really fun show.
  7. vgmkyle
    Jul 28, 2023
    7
    Still better than anything to come out to Netflix this year. Peacock IMO has more content and better licensing than overrated, overpriced, self-indulgent Netflix. Twisted Metal, unlike anything on Netflix, is actually a fun and enjoyable viewing.
  8. burningasoline
    Jul 29, 2023
    9
    Harold best character so far in the series with the clown sweet tooth and the looser of Outlaw.
  9. ARBO2k9
    Jul 28, 2023
    8
    Overall I really liked it. It's funny and violent. It's not the story I was expecting but I am totally ok with that if Season 2 delivers.
  10. Elthor
    Jul 31, 2023
    3
    For an action/comedy it's largely unfunny and boring... and occasionally unpleasant.
    I guess if you are a fan of the video game you might go for it. Of course it's not a game, so I guess you'd still find it dull.
  11. twistsanny
    Aug 1, 2023
    7
    The pacing is just all off, and the show feels artificial and amateurish. I am however willing to give it a 7 because there are a ton of very well done scenes. There's no excuse for the messy direction, editing and writing though, especially at the start. But hey, what else is there? What other vehicle combat show is there competing with this one? None. So yeah it's fine I guess, I am entertained.
  12. vityatsoi
    Aug 2, 2023
    7
    the show is actually very good, it's funny, LOVED all the main and secondary characters. which is crazy because i always hate at least somebody. loved the backstories. i totally wasn't expecting that since the trailers looked awful. yes, the show is probably very cheap and it is campy but it actually works, since the whole world went insane. also, hell yeah ball pit. also, hell yeah faith no more.
  13. YankeeP
    Aug 2, 2023
    10
    This is top tier television with a good bit of nostalgia. I can’t wait for season two
  14. kozzy420
    Jul 29, 2023
    1
    Terrible tv show, after The Last Of Us showed us how good tv series based on videogames can be. Horrible jokes, the pacing is terrible, acting is horrible, its one of hte worst videogame adaptions ever. Should have not made this or got a creator who doesn't give a damn and goes all out crazy (Miike style moveis or like Starship Troopers).

    Hope this gets cancelled and we don't get a    Terrible tv show, after The Last Of Us showed us how good tv series based on videogames can be. Horrible jokes, the pacing is terrible, acting is horrible, its one of hte worst videogame adaptions ever. Should have not made this or got a creator who doesn't give a damn and goes all out crazy (Miike style moveis or like Starship Troopers).

    Hope this gets cancelled and we don't get a season 2, this is terrible top 5 worst tv shows of all time.    … Expand
  15. Quixomatic
    Jul 27, 2023
    1
    Absolute garbage, the people in charge must not have even heard of the games before coming up with this dumpster fire of a show.
  16. ItsButterBaby
    Jul 30, 2023
    2
    Generic post-apocalyptic road trip story. Bad dialogue. Highly sentimental. Toneless backstories. Dull set pieces. Brutally slow. Buncha tropes masquerading as IP specific. No wonder writers fear AI.
  17. IIISabot
    Aug 2, 2023
    3
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In typical Hollywood fashion the show starts out strong then quickly transitions into a collection of filler soap opera episodes about a bunch of side characters nobody cares about. Twisted metal is supposed to be about cars, guns, and gore. It's not a love story. Don't waste your time. It's twisted metal meets Hollywood cookie cutter formula writing.… Expand
  18. FrazzleSnazzle
    Jul 29, 2023
    8
    Played Twisted Metal on PS1 as a kid and am thrilled to see a solid live action adaptation. By seasons end I felt there had been plenty of vehicular combat, goofiness blended with creepiness, and easter eggs for longtime fans to have me excited for a second season. The dialogue suffers at times as they try to force jokes but then a rocket with a pink trail whizzes by and I remember whatPlayed Twisted Metal on PS1 as a kid and am thrilled to see a solid live action adaptation. By seasons end I felt there had been plenty of vehicular combat, goofiness blended with creepiness, and easter eggs for longtime fans to have me excited for a second season. The dialogue suffers at times as they try to force jokes but then a rocket with a pink trail whizzes by and I remember what this is. Bababooey.… Expand
  19. jdramosl
    Jul 31, 2023
    10
    Great show! It has the dark humor, great characters and overall feels like the games were back then. I’m looking forward for season 2.
  20. titan2287
    Aug 2, 2023
    10
    Will Arnett is excellent as the psychopathic clown killer, Sweet Tooth. I do hope there's a second season.
  21. kuehnau
    Jul 30, 2023
    0
    Another video game franchise used to try and garner views without any consideration for the fans that made the series popular to begin with.

    If you never played the games you'll probably enjoy it. For me, besides using iconic characters, this wasn't twisted metal. I won't give the second season a chance if it happens. I'm tired of people riding the coattails of popular IPs just to so    Another video game franchise used to try and garner views without any consideration for the fans that made the series popular to begin with.

    If you never played the games you'll probably enjoy it. For me, besides using iconic characters, this wasn't twisted metal. I won't give the second season a chance if it happens. I'm tired of people riding the coattails of popular IPs just to so blatantly ignore it.    … Expand
  22. bennitori
    Jul 28, 2023
    3
    If you are looking for a faithful adaption of the Twisted Metal franchise, this isn't it. There is very little car combat, and most characters are unrecognizable compared to their in-game counterparts. The show does have some good ideas. But most of those ideas are drowned out by annoying dialogue, unlikable characters, and sex jokes. And most of the good ideas that do work, are the ideasIf you are looking for a faithful adaption of the Twisted Metal franchise, this isn't it. There is very little car combat, and most characters are unrecognizable compared to their in-game counterparts. The show does have some good ideas. But most of those ideas are drowned out by annoying dialogue, unlikable characters, and sex jokes. And most of the good ideas that do work, are the ideas that have nothing to do with Twisted Metal. When this show is trying to be its own show, it can work. But that begs the question of why didn't they just take those good ideas, and use them to make a completely original show? An original show that probably would've been much better than this adaption? If you're a Twisted Metal fan, you can skip this one. If you're not, and you want to see Zombieland meets Madmax, then you might enjoy it. But this show is clearly trying to be something that it's not.… Expand
  23. imthenoob
    Jul 30, 2023
    2
    Watched the first two episodes, I may watch 2 more to see if it picks up but I am not a fan. Mackie proved very quickly he is not a leading man. The comedy often misses and the show relies far too heavily on it. Even with a relatively short run time of roughly 30 minutes, the episodes still feel needlessly long. The story and the characters are both boring, cliche, and predictable. ItWatched the first two episodes, I may watch 2 more to see if it picks up but I am not a fan. Mackie proved very quickly he is not a leading man. The comedy often misses and the show relies far too heavily on it. Even with a relatively short run time of roughly 30 minutes, the episodes still feel needlessly long. The story and the characters are both boring, cliche, and predictable. It doesn't tread any new ground.… Expand
  24. Eienkei
    Aug 9, 2023
    9
    I am a big fan of the original game from 90s, I was quite skeptical of this series given the terrible trailer but this series is fun as hell!
    I watched the entire series in two sittings & now I want more!
  25. Daigoust
    Aug 3, 2023
    10
    This show surprised me, exceeded my expectations! I was expecting a really poor and weak production, but they managed to please me. Of course, they push the limits on some things, but, for me, that's expected from an adaptation of a game about cars destroying cars. I really enjoyed it and I hope they renew it for many seasons! I want to see Calypso!
  26. Kurrjur
    Aug 14, 2023
    9
    I expected this to be awful, but was pleasantly surprised by the dark humor, adding a story to a show about a game with no story, the over the top violence, and top tier acting. Sweet Tooth was portrayed perfectly!
  27. TooHigh2Die
    Aug 25, 2023
    7
    Is it Last of Us quality? No... but I was actually shocked at how well it was done and while the 1st and last episodes are easily the best episodes of this series and it's also helped by the infamous Sweet Tooth.
  28. Ska-Tea
    Aug 2, 2023
    5
    There is this thing about Video Games and adaptations which makes us believe it will hurt the source material. The Source is Not the best in terms of narration and its all about shooting eachother with your car.

    However, Upon watching the show, the acting would be on par with a typical Syfy original series. I believe it's on par with shows like Z Nation, which might have a cult    There is this thing about Video Games and adaptations which makes us believe it will hurt the source material. The Source is Not the best in terms of narration and its all about shooting eachother with your car.

    However, Upon watching the show, the acting would be on par with a typical Syfy original series. I believe it's on par with shows like Z Nation, which might have a cult following if given a chance, but overall this show is already starting at low expectations. My advice, play the games again and understand you're getting what you deserve, just more back story than you might have asked for.    … Expand
  29. Drchamp0309
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    They did an amazing job. All the easter eggs, cameos.... everything. Also a lot of today's shows don't follow the original content ( i.e Witcher, Disney Remakes ). So tons of respect to the makers of the series for showing the respect to the OG content. Can't wait for more easter eggs and cameos! Also maybe a new game finally, since now Twisted Metal is in the spotlight again!
  30. 6GHOST6FACE6
    Aug 29, 2023
    9
    Marvelous! As a hardcore fan i'm so surprised! they make full season as introduction to characters and world! I really appreciate for such passion and love that they gave to my favorite game series!!

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Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 22
  3. Negative: 5 out of 22
  1. The Guardian
    Reviewed by: Graeme Virtue
    Mar 21, 2024
    60
    It all feels very brash and attention-seeking, like the TV equivalent of a lime-green hatchback doing late-night doughnuts in a supermarket car park. But, if you can tune in to Twisted Metal’s motormouth wavelength of childish exuberance, it is certainly a fun ride.
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  2. The Telegraph
    Reviewed by: Ed Power
    Mar 21, 2024
    80
    Twisted Metal the TV show is brought to the screen by the producers of the Deadpool movies starring Ryan Reynolds, and holds true to its pixelated predecessor’s manic qualities. .... Mackie and Beatriz have a matey chemistry and their characters’ cautious friendship gives the series its emotional core.
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  3. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: Kathryn VanArendonk
    Jul 28, 2023
    30
    Its general mode of operating is to put in whatever seems cool and fun and silly and sick and leave out anything that does not meet those parameters. Yes to: guns, cars, sardonic needle drops, wisecracks, blood, sex, flash, grime, the sound of tires on pavement, shit that looks dope. No to: quietness, finicky world-building, thinking too hard about the limitations of the human body, complex motivations, depth, taking stuff too seriously, man.
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