Grief and trauma have become staples of superhero entertainment, with stories from both the DC and Marvel universes digging into the ways that pain and loss influence not only the human experience, but also the superhuman experience as well. It would be wrong to say that HBO Max's Doom Patrol started this trend but it certainly is no exaggeration to say that the series may do it the best.
It is this destabilization that not only allows the series to continue telling truly bonkers stories over its first six episodes and, thus, set up for another massive world-ending threat in a way that feels genuine while still sticking to the series' tried and true formula, but also allows the series to continue the healing journey of its characters.
❤️ doompatrol
mgomezthinker Just how we like it 😌
OMG DOOM PATROL
This would be a great show to crossover with Legends of tomorrow if they bring it back