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Doom Patrol

2019 – 2023Show4 seasons46 episodesTV-MA

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic727.8Rotten Tomatoes98%76%

A dreamlike, eccentric drama series about family and the mind, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Episodes

4 seasons · 46 episodes · best: S1E14 "Penultimate Patrol" 9.0

Episodes

8.4
8.0
7.7
7.1

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Surreal Superhero Drama
  • Trauma-Informed Narrative
  • Absurdist Dark Comedy
  • Found Family Dynamics
  • Psychological Horror Elements
  • Unconventional Character Arcs
  • Visually Bizarre & Stylized
  • Emotionally Raw & Vulnerable
  • Metafictional Storytelling

Cast

24 of 262 · most episodes first

Crew

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

Everyone

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Facts

February 15, 2019 · November 9, 2023 · Ended

First aired
February 15, 2019
Last aired
November 9, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 46 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
82 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

Concepts Are Cheap, Musical Episode, Lemony Narrator +9

  • Concepts Are Cheap
  • Musical Episode
  • Lemony Narrator
  • Required Secondary Powers
  • Precision F-Strike
  • Big Fancy House
  • Note to Self
  • Epic Fail
  • Time Traveler's Dinosaur
  • Self-Inflicted Amnesia
  • Weirdness Censor
  • Now Allowed to Hug

12 of 162 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Doom Patrol?"

Questions about Doom Patrol

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Doom Patrol?

HBO Max

In the United States, Doom Patrol streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 72 other countries.

Is Doom Patrol worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 72).

Which season of Doom Patrol is best?

Season 1, with an IMDb average of 8.4. Season 4 is the weakest at 7.1. The highest-rated episode is Penultimate Patrol (season 1, episode 14) at 9.0, and the lowest is Casey Patrol (season 4, episode 4) at 6.2.

How long does it take to watch Doom Patrol?

38 h

About 38 hours: 46 episodes in 4 seasons of about 49 minutes each, aired from 2019 to 2023.

Will Doom Patrol make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly absurd humor (10 of 10) and dark humor (8 of 10).

Is Doom Patrol plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

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 tropes for it, including Concepts Are Cheap, Musical Episode, and Lemony Narrator.