DOOM PATROL - The Best Superhero TV Series
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In this video, Owen explains why Doom Patrol is his favourite superhero TV series, and how the show brings to life the essence and the significance of comic books in a way truly unlike anything seen before.
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I am constantly amazed by this show. It's able to be hilarious, heart-warming, absurd, psychologically deep, endearing, depressing, and inspiring every episode.
@dcmarvelcomicfans9458
3 жыл бұрын
The show is a masterpiece this should be used as an example of what comic book shows can tell us in terms of Storytelling and faithfulness to the source material this was proven with Shazam and the Raimi Spider-Man trilogy
@burningwolf_9679
3 жыл бұрын
it's the only TV show that makes me laugh at it's random and weirdness and cry at it's amazing, heartbreaking drama
@CUBETechie
2 жыл бұрын
I mean Mr nobody is amazing maybe because the actor make such brilliant job. It has a very specific Humor and is still dark and serious. It is very pleasent to watch. At some point I was thinking should I quit? Okay I watched one episode of another series then come back (Legends of tomorrow loose at some point )
@CUBETechie
2 жыл бұрын
@@burningwolf_9679 yes it combines so much it's sad that so many arrowverse get bad at some stage.
Couldn't agree more. This show broke a lot of ground other comic book shows were too conservative to broach. The Danny the Street episode alone was incredible for representation and LGBTQ positivity without being preachy or try-hard
@dcmarvelcomicfans9458
3 жыл бұрын
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@ianr.navahuber2195
3 жыл бұрын
@@dcmarvelcomicfans9458 yeah. not to mention how Larry is written. a perfect example of how Gay characters should be written. especially how larry finally becomes at peace with his sexuality mor or less at the danny patrol or frances patrol episode BUT that doesn't mean his character arc is "complete", if anything, it just started
@hunn20004
2 ай бұрын
I think Mr.Negative mans mental karaoke was entirely unnecessary and pointless, when just having him say "I don't sing" twice would have carried the entirety of the scene...then there's the goon squad that's so "look at me, I'm generic bad guy" when any normal military squad would start "neutralising on sight" ...also An entire episode was being sacrificed to stall the story so they'd get a comic book... honestly, the B plot was more interesting, and Negative man is being reduced from "crippling trauma and isolation from deadly radiation" to " "crippling trauma and isolation from gay"...that's his entire character now... And he's supposed to be free and happy and let go, and not remember that not only did he push away his gay lover, but also his family. A LA gay coomer drag millennial wrote this episode AND it was so preachy
Honestly, this is still thus far the only live action superhero adaptation to truly capture just how fucking weird comic books can be.
This video was great! You should change the name to Great Patrol ... because it’s great ...
@OwenLikesComics
3 жыл бұрын
You should change your name to Great Friend Patrol ... because you're a great friend ...
@shanelorrison5224
3 жыл бұрын
This is genuinely adorable. (Not sarcasm or smart-ass)
@ShibuNub3305
3 жыл бұрын
This is the best thing.
Doom Patrol is my favorite live action show.
finally someone giving this top 5 superhero show some love.
Hi. Just watched the entire 3 seasons of Doom Patrol. What you've said about the series is spot on. It blends weirdness and emotion well enough to make this likable. Can't wait for season 4
It's funny that the Doom Patrol series does not escape its absurd history, the last time I saw something like that was with Superman Christopher Reeve and Spiderman Tobey Maguire.
@OwenLikesComics
3 жыл бұрын
Good comparisons, I think what all of those three do so well is wear the sheer absurdity of their concept on their sleeves. It's done in such an earnest and genuine way that makes you appreciate them even more.
@dcmarvelcomicfans9458
3 жыл бұрын
Don't forget about Shazam
@TheEnigmaticBM39
3 жыл бұрын
@@dcmarvelcomicfans9458 and aquaman
@ricardomaza6172
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheEnigmaticBM39 And Guardians of the Galaxy? Its absurdity taken to the stars. This movie changed the MCU. Just look at the next Thor that came out. It freed the creators to go all nuts with the comic sources. P.S.: thou i still love Doom Patrol even more.
Yes! Doom Patrol is easily one of DC's best live action efforts. Great video, Owen!
@OwenLikesComics
3 жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more, thank you!
I can remember when the Doom Patrol was introduced in an early episode of Titans, there was something about them that made me want more and I was glad we got this series. I don't think I went back to Titans after season 1 but I'm always waiting on the newest drop of our favorite misfits in Doom Manor
I am glad that Doom Patrol is getting more attention Most people stopped caring about the show by the time Season 1 was over and that's really sad
Doom Patrol is a masterpiece..I can definitely say it's the best Live Action DC Show..The performances are solid along with the genuine creativity in the writing..All of these concepts can also be utilised perfectly for either a Metal Men show or An Animal Man Show if they ever get made
Okay I'm going to go watch the tv series now.
@OwenLikesComics
3 жыл бұрын
Please do, I hope you enjoy it!
@nihil_holly
3 жыл бұрын
Smart decision!
@znjjnj1853
3 жыл бұрын
The best superhero series I've ever seen
@MissyFaith1971
2 жыл бұрын
You won't regret watching the show! It is a great show.
Owen Doom Patrol is what I wanted Titans tv show to be 1. Focus and develop all the main characters. 2. Has one villain for a season or utilize them to work in characters on self-contained stories. 3. Embraces the source material ( specifically the camping weird and silly aspects of the comic) 4. It's storytelling is Well written and tacos very dark social issues which requires the rated R to be necessary (not used for swearing boobs Gore and sex) 5. The tone it's more of a drama with some comedic moments. 6. The characters are fully develop and overcome their inner demons.
@xanderg.1070
3 жыл бұрын
Indeed, especially since Titans tv series is based on the new teen titans of the 80s where it had the same points that you said. As much as I enjoy the show itself, I think what really held the show back was 1. The over saturation of the R rating tone. I get they wanted this show to be mature and dark since Titans comics had dark storylines like Terror of Trigon, Church of Blood, Titans of Tomorrow, and Titans Hunt(Rebirth), but it was never about being dark, edgy or cool, it was about these teenagers facing their own inner struggle as they become adults. Being mature and dark is more than just gore, sex, dirty jokes, and swear words, it’s the message that you are trying to tell to the audience that makes it mature and dark. 2. Personally I would rather for the show to focus on the original founding members(Robin, Kid Flash, Aqualad, Wonder Girl, Speedy, and Omen) then bring in the characters of the 70s run and mostly the 80s. Cuz this show could’ve been a great opportunity to show the audience the true long history of Titans/Teen Titans and mainly not be something resembling the 2003 cartoon. Now I love the cartoon, but I’m getting sick and tired of every TT media trying to incorporate the cartoon. And with the titans tv show, it feels like the cartoon but have a darker tone and if it was rated R. 3) Focus on the main characters first(within at least the first two seasons) and then add new characters. Also I would personally start their antagonists with lesser known villains such as Mister Twister, Ding Dong Daddy, and the Fearsome Five first than bring their most popular villains such as Deathstroke, Trigon, and Blackfire. Hell, HIVE would be the perfect main antagonists of the whole show, since they have a long history with the titans(they’re actually the reason why Deathstroke and the Titans are eternal enemies in the first place).
@dcmarvelcomicfans9458
3 жыл бұрын
@@xanderg.1070 👏👏👏
This is literally one of my favorite shows ever. It needs way more fans.
doom patrol praise is the best kind of praise. thank you for this. this show has so many great moments but i have to say the moment when dorothy sang pure imagination was genuinely one of the most heart warming moments i have ever watched on tv. so good.
Doom Patrol is a masterpiece show for people that have mental or physical disabilities it's great there a show that talks about it outside of legion TV series.
Imagine if Doom Patrol ran into Legends of Tomorrow through the multiverse? The heartfelt weirdness would be over 9000 and then some!
@ianr.navahuber2195
3 жыл бұрын
especially if the legends pick theird weirdest teammates Like Nora Dahrk / Fairy Godmother, Firestorm (Jax and Prof. Stein), Ava (whose backstory is a manufactured clone that they mass product in the future as a sort of "perfect person for anyone to buy"), Constantine (alcoholic wizard who has faced god knows many horrors, sometimes self inflicted), and Sarah Lance (trained as perfect assasin who has died like thrice). Also ATOM (who has survived being straned in the prehistoric times, in hell and in space)
I love doom patrol its one of my all time favorite shows and i am so happy this show actually exists and tells a great story about these characters and tells a great message of healing and we are all human which is fantastic. :)
@dcmarvelcomicfans9458
3 жыл бұрын
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@TevyaSmolka
3 жыл бұрын
@@dcmarvelcomicfans9458 ;)
Doom Patrol is great, it quickly became my favorite live action TV show. I am very grateful for the playlist, this show really deserves the praise.
Finally , this show is getting the proper recognition it deserves
The first time I ever saw or heard of the Doom Patrol is in the Teen Titans animated series where Beastboy and the titans have to save and then join forces with the doom patrol to stop the Brotherhood of Evil.
@slothbaby2104
3 жыл бұрын
same
One of the things I appreciate about doom patrol is that it's willing to acknowledge it's Root's "koff koff" arrow
I didn't know a superhero show of misfit rejects could cover the subject of trauma so well
This show is my favorite and I'm so glad you and other youtubers are giving it love. I love how perfectly it blends the incredibly weird with the beautifully heartfelt seamlessly
Doom Patrol is good, Robotman is my favorite character.
@OwenLikesComics
3 жыл бұрын
Negative Man is mine, but good choice!
@dcmarvelcomicfans9458
3 жыл бұрын
👍
Just finished the series today and man it’s an absolute 9/10 the whole way through
Thank you for this thoughtful and heartfelt contribution to Praise Patrol. I only discovered Doom Patrol late last year (through a friend, who gave me the Negative Man karaoke segment when i was in a very vulnerable space) and I've greatly appreciated this series. I enjoyed your review and recap of what sets this series apart on TV as well as in comics.
Owen likes comics I don't know if you will read this ? But can you do a video on the Arrowverse. I know that those shows aren't perfect & somtimes they are even cringy to many , but they hold a special place in my heart as well as many others . At the time when DC movies weren't able to get their cinematic universe properly set up , their TV division they did that as well pay respect to many previous DC shows and I would like you to say something about them both the positive things and the negative things about those shows. They don't exactly have the highest of budgets but they still have a passion put into them. BTW great video.
It is the greatest superhero show probably tbh still. So underrated.
It’s truly incredible how accurate to the source material Doom Patrol is compared to every other comic adaptation out there. Danny the Street, Flex Mentallo, Mr Nobody etc are all things I previously thought were unadaptable but this show proved me wrong.
I recently discovered this channel. I am glad I did. Great stuff!
@OwenLikesComics
3 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard!
Daredevil is the best Marvel tv show. Doom Patrol is the best DC tv show.
honestly the most underrated show out there surprised more people don't know about this show
Doom patrol the original X-men
@flareinc7413
3 ай бұрын
Yes!
For me it's tied for first place favorite current tv shows with the boys, but unlike the boys, I own a lot of Doom patrol comics and like you I am amazed at how well they've brought it to the screen. Truly an example of a " perfect " comicbook tv show that I hope we can enjoy for many years to come. Way better than anything Marvel is putting out in my opinion,but let's see how the Disney+ shows turn out,but being a bit of a dc fanboy, I doubt those shows are going to take first place for me.
Legends of Tomorrow wishes it could be as wonderfully weird as Doom Patrol.
@dcmarvelcomicfans9458
3 жыл бұрын
Legends is more Goofy and stupid compare to Doom Patrol
I've been looking for a video on this show, I'm surprised more people haven't talked about it
I really hope DOOM PATROL Slowly gets more media attention. so far it has been able to kill it with their 2 seasons. and I hope it gets more seasons to come
I’m just saying imagine a Doom Patrol Adult Swim Show???
Doom Patrol festered the same amount of attention as Invincible
Amazing Video! It summarizes everything I love about the show so beautifully. You've really outdone yourself this time bro!
@OwenLikesComics
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
A perfect video essay for a perfect TV series. Awesome job, Owen!!!
@OwenLikesComics
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
My favourite live action superhero show!
Doom -patrol was great. Sadly it makes me even more disappointed in "Titans" because I actually read the comics and enjoyed the source material more. Thanks Dc for making two good projects.
@mpumi7819
3 жыл бұрын
I think titans are much better than Doom patrol
Personally, and objectively speaking, I still consider Netflix's Daredevil to be the best live action superhero tv series, but doom patrol is definitely up there in my top 5, only rivaled by The Punisher and The Boys. What's holding it back is that it's season 2 wasn't able to get a proper ending and release its 10 and last episode for the season. Depending on how well season 3 of it is, that may very well change, and doom patrol definitely has a shot.
Love Grant Morrison, also creates my favorite version of Klarion
If only Titans could I've been as good,but regardless doom patrol is really good
@dcmarvelcomicfans9458
3 жыл бұрын
The fact that Titans has terrible writing too many villains and too many characters that full underdevelop and doesn't even focused on it's four mime characters baffling to me
@whysosnappy8016
3 жыл бұрын
The fact that Titans is getting a Season 3 and Swamp Thing didn't even get a Season 2 really pisses me off
@danielasarmiento3101
3 жыл бұрын
Basically Doom patrol is the live action teen titans (2006) series everybody wanted
@whysosnappy8016
3 жыл бұрын
@@danielasarmiento3101 Exactly
@dcmarvelcomicfans9458
3 жыл бұрын
@@whysosnappy8016 facts
Robot man looks really cool in the tv series
Personally I think the women own this show on performance alone, not to take away from the others who do an exceptional job. I think this show delivers the best version of Cyborg, even better than the comic version, but it does help due to the character focus of the series, it's just weird that he's in this show... Larry is probably my worst of the main characters, I find him very bland and one note in comparison to the others but he is still a good character. The thing where this show struck gold was getting Jeremy Carver as showrunner, I was worried at first because I haven't read Doom Patrol and I knew Carver from when he took over on Supernatural, and he added a goofy sense of humour which I wasn't a fan of, however upon watching Doom Patrol and learning more about them I realized Grant Morrison's run was the comic reference for this series, so the things I didn't like from Carver previously really helped when adapting Doom Patrol, his style plus Morrison's is an amazing blend that helps the show.
Daredevil is my favourite superhero show but man Doom Patrol is a close second
Well.... Saying it had 2 Full seasons deserves an asterixis. Season 2 got an episode cut because of Covid. And losing even one episode of this amazing show really hurt :(
Doom Patrol se 1 & 3 were fantastic, but we didn't really adore se 2. Our favourite DC tv show (including Peacemaker)
My next binge watch
Loved the video Owen, is there anything you'd want to see with Doom Patrol for its third season?
Yay!!! S01E04 has my FAVORITE ?Scotsman? ? ?Irishman? ? Oh, bloody hell, it's Crowley!!! The DOOM Patrol team is a great ensemble. So far, they are each written and acted superlatively. I heard Crowley do the opening to a diary/report, and paused the episode to say, again, thank you for turning me on to Doom Patrol. :)
Love the video! Would you consider doing a video on Krypton in the future? Felt like it was an incredibly underrated series that was cancelled before it's prime.
From one Owen to another, this video was fantastic! I love your channel and continuing to see you’re channel continue to grow.
@OwenLikesComics
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
I feel like the answer is the show simply just does away with making stuff too grounded or real, it just embraces the insanity from the original comic and comics in general.
I definately agree with you mostly but I think that's just one problem: It's not a show about super-heroes per say, the campy and the fantastic is there but as the video points out it's a show about the misfit super-hero. I think to make THE perfect super-hero show would be to apply this formula into something like the classic DC characters in the same fashion as the New Frontier or All-Star. Said that, the show still my favorite comic book adaptation in over 10 years.
@dcmarvelcomicfans9458
3 жыл бұрын
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@mchlfx
3 жыл бұрын
In that case, Spectacular Spider-Man. At least in terms of classic superhero tropes such as the secret identity and the mad scientist. The only classic superhero thing both shows are lacking is an ape who can talk.
Wait... At 5:37... THAT’S CICADA FROM LEMMINO’S VIDEOS
It’s funny seeing Starro at 0:00 after that new The Suicide Squad Trailer
Subbed just bc this video. Doom Patrol is the greatest tv-series ever ❤️💙💙💜💛
My characters characters are crazy Jane robot-man and Negative Man
New video on the ending pls!!!
Robotman and Cyborg feels like too much overlap. I'm not the only one who thinks that, right?
People like us gotta stick together
Owen I love this video thank you for making it can you please make a similar video with the boys TV show
@OwenLikesComics
3 жыл бұрын
A video on The Boys is 100% coming next year.
@dcmarvelcomicfans9458
3 жыл бұрын
@@OwenLikesComics that's great! keep me updated.
yes. #doomPatrol is fire. true bright fire. gr8 vid. -jc
The show is pure and utter genius.
Doom Patrol in my humble opinion is the best comic tv show, its so good on so many levels
Doom Patrol is amazing and sensational
Anything by Morrison is great
New sub here Vee sent me! I'm enjoying your content glad I subbed.
@OwenLikesComics
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Leon. I really appreciate it!
It's really not debatable. ❤💯👏🏽
cant wait for s4 lol
I personally don’t like season 2 but I can agree on season 1 being a masterpiece
Doom patrol!!! 👍👍👍🇻🇳🌍
Owen since the TV show Black Lightning is going to be ending on it's 4 season can you make a video on it.
@OwenLikesComics
3 жыл бұрын
Haven't seen it, I'm afraid.
@dcmarvelcomicfans9458
3 жыл бұрын
@@OwenLikesComics highly recommend it well-written explores dark themes and has flawed and likable black lead characters.
@whysosnappy8016
3 жыл бұрын
@@dcmarvelcomicfans9458 How does Black Lightning stack up when compared to other DC Shows like Watchmen and Doom Patrol ?
@Chuckles_The_Echidna
3 жыл бұрын
@@whysosnappy8016 It was a CW show so it probably looks really bad compared to Doom Patrol
I would definitely put Umbrella Academy and other shows above this one. Its still a pretty good show though
Thought I was the one who enjoyed this show.
Titan is the best show ever season 3coming
Have you seen legion
@paulakroy2635
2 жыл бұрын
@MortalGamerDC1 85 bad take
Doom Patrol is definitely one of my favorite live action shows, topped only by Daredevil of course!
@whysosnappy8016
3 жыл бұрын
Have you seen Legion ? It's also pretty good
The show's Cyborg is a lot better than Ray "I don't want to say booyah" Fisher.
Bread Hunter could defeat Thanos
:D
It’s definitely not the best not even close. It’s beaten out by many others
Of course there is always one gay character. On series knowadays 🤔 Interesting.
@danielasarmiento3101
3 жыл бұрын
Trust me they did this with negative man , because the grant Morrison comic version is way weirder than the TV show
@whysosnappy8016
3 жыл бұрын
@@danielasarmiento3101 Oh boy ! The entire concept around Rebis is so weird It would have been much difficult for the TV Show to adapt Rebis I am glad that they went with the standard Negative Man
Like the show, generally like this channel, but this was weak and substance-less. "Not only is this a good show, but it's a good show" ×20
@OwenLikesComics
3 жыл бұрын
I guess you can't hit a home run every time 🤷♂️ Sorry about that
It starts awful that much I can tell you, cuz I just litterally just watched the first episode and here I am looking it up hoping it gets better, cuz the first episode is really really bad. Like were supposed to feel bad for cliff/robotman but the first scene that we see him hes cheating on his wife and were supposed to feel bad for what happend? No the only person I felt bad for was his daughter. Rita's an ass, jane is an ass rebel teen cliche, the only one that's normal and or likeable is Larry and the doc.
@unknown-iy2we
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah that changes at the end of ep 14
Bruh you clearly haven’t watched the boys i mean doom patrol is good but not the best
@OwenLikesComics
3 жыл бұрын
Of course I've watched The Boys, I love it and it's probably my other favourite show right now. I'll probably make a video on it next year when the new season drops.
I am considering checking this out but because it's on HBO I am nervous and I'm not trying to waste my time. Hoping for an HONEST ANSWER please... Is this show another woke SJW disaster or did they manage to stay away from ruining their show with all that nonsense?
@pablocageao6508
2 жыл бұрын
It has lgtbiq+ representation but it blends with the story (which is great and hilarious) quite nicely and making a lot of sense thematically
This is damning with faint praise when you consider the competition!...still too woke for my taste
I started collecting comics in the 60s before I was even in 1st grade. I was never much for DC but I did read the less popular stuff - Doom Patrol, Metamorpho, Metal Men and Challengers of the Unknown. You actually like the Doom Patrol show? Imho, it's a disaster, a total mess. Crazy Jane is the only char who is not totally annoying. The plots are awful. Are the writers constantly tripping on some bizarre new drug? Worst superhero show ever. Well, maybe not as bad as the crap on network TV. Titans is a lot better. Even the childish MCU movies are better. The NetFlix stuff was far superior.
It’s good but overrated in my opinion.
This show is mediocre at best. Its sad that media is in such a shit state that mediocre is a high bar, and gets labeled as "perfect".
I highly highly disagree
Ok I usually like the content on your channel but I have to call you out on this one. Doom Patrol is not the best Superhero series and not a Superhero series. It is needlessly coarse, lewd, gross, depressing and pointless. The characters don’t save the world; they fix their own messes.