Doom Patrol Season 1: 8 Ups And 1 Down

A consistent issue that pops up with most comic book properties is an unwillingness to delve into the more absurd, cheesy origins that the franchise was founded on. Unless it's something like LEGO Batman that thrives on its character's quirky history, the creatives behind these modern comic adaptations would rather stick to what they know audiences will accept.

But not Doom Patrol! DP wears the pride of its inception on its sleeve, firmly showcasing the crazy shenanigans and its many other-worldly personalities. Can you think of any show that would include someone like the Beard Hunter or Flex Mentallo AND do them justice? A key component of why this works so well is that DP may include characters that would fit right in with something more parody-like, but the show never treats them like they're just there to be laughed at. They're treated like people, so you can emphasize and laugh with them.

This gradual acceptance of the fantastical and crazy carries over from the characters themselves to you, making it feel like you're really part of the team's many misadventures. The showrunners could've easily played it safe and made something more standard, but it's this commitment to the weirdness that makes Doom Patrol really special.