[TV] Doom Patrol Appreciation Thread

[j9ac9k]

I really do hope the comics take some things from the show and implement them, specifically Larry's story arc. This show is definitely doing wonders for the Doom Patrol! I defintely see alot of new fans being made because it's such a quality show, myself included.

If they do decide to adapt Larry's arc, I hope they don't just copy what was on the show. That story made sense since this is the first season and this is how we're finding out about Larry and his origin. Comic book Larry has been around for decades already - finding out now that he had a wife and family just to match the tv show doesn't feel right to me. If they decide that Larry's a closeted man, that's fine with me but I'd rather they craft a story that better suits the character as he is in the comics.

[failo.legendkiller]

Because i’ve been to the desert on a horse with no name
Pure gold!

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This show is turning out to be something really great. If one of the side benefits of the over-saturation of superheroes in pop culture now is that we get to have goofy as **** shows like this and Legends of Tomorrow, then I say bring it on.

If only Titans had a tenth of the self-awareness and humor that this show has, it would be so much better.

[byrd156]

This show is turning out to be something really great. If one of the side benefits of the over-saturation of superheroes in pop culture now is that we get to have goofy as **** shows like this and Legends of Tomorrow, then I say bring it on.

If only Titans had a tenth of the self-awareness and humor that this show has, it would be so much better.

And if the writing, directing, acting, editing, lighting and literally every other aspect of filmmaking was at-least decent in Titans then that would mean something. Titans needs more than just humor and self-awareness. It needs a complete overhaul.

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And if the writing, directing, acting, editing, lighting and literally every other aspect of filmmaking was at-least decent in Titans then that would mean something. Titans needs more than just humor and self-awareness. It needs a complete overhaul.

I don't think it's quite that bad. The actors they've got are solid and the shows are generally well put together, but the tone was so ridiculously self-serious that the show never clicked for me the way Doom Patrol is.

[byrd156]

I don't think it's quite that bad. The actors they've got are solid and the shows are generally well put together, but the tone was so ridiculously self-serious that the show never clicked for me the way Doom Patrol is.

It's pretty bad.

[ross61]

Titans is fine as is. Hell it has even has great reviews too. I only see this sentiments on this forum. You don’t have to put down Titans to uplift Doom Patrol. Makes it seems like you’re overcompensating. Both shows are great.

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Titans is fine as is. Hell it has even has great reviews too. I only see this sentiments on this forum. You don’t have to put down Titans to uplift Doom Patrol. Makes it seems like you’re overcompensating.

I'm not disparaging anyone who likes Titans. It's just not for me due to the tone. However, given that Doom Patrol is a spinoff of Titans, comparisons between the two are going to be inevitable.

[j9ac9k]

I hope Doc Magnus shows up sometime.

And I hope he's played by Pierce Brosnan... (yes, double the Bond, double the fun)

[failo.legendkiller]

I enjoyed Titans too. At first i was on the fence but after some epidodes i’ve learned to appreciate that show.
Some episodes and characters are better than others but, all in all, is likeable.
Bored is right about the tone of the show, it’s maybe a too dark but I don’t mind at the moment.
For the first time in my life I felt something for Hawk & Dove, loved the Doom Patrol episode and desperately want to see more Donna Troy. Her character seems much closer to my beloved Donna than anything written in comics since damn N52.
There are some flaws but I like this show, maybe cause I had low expectations. Doom Patrol is better anyway.

[Lee Stone]

I hope Doc Magnus shows up sometime.

And I hope he's played by Pierce Brosnan... (yes, double the Bond, double the fun)

Wouldn't that be great?

I have a long list of characters (and places) I want to see in Doom Patrol.

[byrd156]

Titans is fine as is. Hell it has even has great reviews too. I only see this sentiments on this forum. You don’t have to put down Titans to uplift Doom Patrol. Makes it seems like you’re overcompensating. Both shows are great.

Titans has no real arc or character to it. It's just Dick and co. traveling the country because Raven's poorly put together plot. Her mom was loyal to Trigon so how the hell was she sent away in the first place? Seriously remember how important Dick's partner was? How she barely met him and then died and that was it? There's so much in this show that goes nowhere.

[Dzetoun]

Titans has no real arc or character to it. It's just Dick and co. traveling the country because Raven's poorly put together plot. Her mom was loyal to Trigon so how the hell was she sent away in the first place? Seriously remember how important Dick's partner was? How she barely met him and then died and that was it? There's so much in this show that goes nowhere.

Titans had some problems, no doubt. However, it was also the “shake down cruise” for the entire DC Universe project, from production to promotion to distribution. It isn’t at all surprising that there were some rough patches, or that Doom Patrol was able to learn from the Titans experience and avoid some of the obvious issues. I think maybe we should give the Titans team the benefit of the doubt and see if they learn from their experience as they enter the second season.

[Agent Z]

Wouldn't be a DC thread if we weren't putting down one of their products.

Any way, I find it amusing that Batman and Mr Nobody both hate rock n roll.

[El_Gato]

Another solid episode! This show just continues to be amazing. Loved the new personality we got to see of Crazy Jane. Persuasion is a cool power!