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Doom Patrol

2019·Show
46Episodes in4Seasons·TV-MA
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic727.8Rotten Tomatoes98%76%
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IMDb7.7Metacritic727.8Rotten Tomatoes98%76%
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Very funny, big heart.

Energy

Violent

  • Violence7
  • Tension6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and dark humor

  • Absurdist Humor10
  • Dark Humor8
  • Wit & Wordplay7

World

Family, the mind, and fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Novelty9
  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout score and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Music Composition8
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

All good things are doomed.

The Doom Patrol’s members each suffered horrible accidents that gave them superhuman abilities — but also left them scarred and disfigured. Traumatized and downtrodden, the team found purpose through The Chief, who brought them together to investigate the weirdest phenomena in existence — and to protect Earth from what they find.
Surreal Superhero DramaTrauma-Informed NarrativeAbsurdist Dark ComedyFound Family DynamicsPsychological Horror ElementsUnconventional Character ArcsVisually Bizarre & StylizedEmotionally Raw & VulnerableMetafictional Storytelling

Crew

Directed by:
Christopher Manley, Omar Madha, Kristin Windell
Written by:
Shoshana Sachi, Eric Dietel, Tanya Steele
Produced by:
Jennifer Lence, Carl Ogawa, Gideon Amir
Composed by:
Clint Mansell, Kevin Kiner

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Doom Patrol

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Doom Patrol legally?

HBO Max

Doom Patrol is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Doom Patrol worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 72). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Doom Patrol rated?

TV-MAViolenceNuditySexual contentStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, strong language, drug use, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes.

How many seasons does Doom Patrol have?

4 seasons

It has 4 seasons with 46 episodes of about 49 minutes each.

Is Doom Patrol based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

Do critics and audiences agree on Doom Patrol?

Critics85
Audiences77

Not quite. Critics rate Doom Patrol higher (85) than audiences (77). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Doom Patrol air?

It ran from 2019 to 2023 and has ended.

What language is Doom Patrol in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Doom Patrol?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Doom Patrol in 82 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Doom Patrol use?

Concepts Are CheapMusical EpisodeLemony NarratorRequired Secondary PowersPrecision F-StrikeBig Fancy HouseNote to SelfEpic FailTime Traveler's DinosaurSelf-Inflicted AmnesiaWeirdness CensorNow Allowed to Hugand 150 more

TV Tropes lists 162 storytelling tropes for Doom Patrol, including Concepts Are Cheap, Musical Episode, Lemony Narrator.