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Krypton

2018 – 2019Show2 seasons20 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureDrama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic535.9Rotten Tomatoes80%69%

A wondrous, spectacular drama series about fantasy and the future.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 20 episodes · best: S1E10 "The Phantom Zone" 8.1

Episodes

7.6
7.6

Story

There's more to the legend.

Set two generations before the destruction of the legendary Man of Steel’s home planet, Krypton follows Superman’s grandfather — whose House of El was ostracized and shamed — as he fights to redeem his family’s honor and save his beloved world from chaos.

Feels like

  • Superman Prequel Lore
  • Sci-Fi Political Drama
  • Alien World-Building
  • House of El Redemption
  • DC Comics Adaptation
  • High-Stakes Family Honor
  • Visual Spectacle
  • Apocalyptic Backdrop
  • Serialized Adventure

Cast

24 of 68 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ciarán Donnelly, Marc Roskin, Metin Hüseyin
Written by
David Kob, Lina Patel, Nadria Tucker

Everyone

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Facts

March 21, 2018 · August 14, 2019 · Ended

First aired
March 21, 2018
Last aired
August 14, 2019
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 20 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
26 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

Dress Hits Floor, Red Shirt Army, Evil Versus Evil +9

  • Dress Hits Floor
  • Red Shirt Army
  • Evil Versus Evil
  • Palm Bloodletting
  • Death's Hourglass
  • Crapsack World
  • Make Wrong What Once Went Right
  • The Coup
  • Alternate Timeline
  • Invasion of the Baby Snatchers
  • Heroic Lineage
  • The Place

12 of 113 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Krypton?"

Questions about Krypton

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Krypton?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Krypton from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 13 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Krypton worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 53).

Is Krypton okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Krypton?

15 h

About 15 hours: 20 episodes in 2 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2018 to 2019.

What tropes does Krypton use?

Dress Hits FloorRed Shirt ArmyEvil Versus EvilPalm BloodlettingDeath's HourglassCrapsack WorldMake Wrong What Once Went RightThe CoupAlternate TimelineInvasion of the Baby SnatchersHeroic LineageThe Placeand 101 more

TV Tropes lists 113 tropes for it, including Dress Hits Floor, Red Shirt Army, and Evil Versus Evil.