Superheroes have not only invaded movie theaters. For a few years, many television series have also been produced around some characters that until now have only had a leading role on paper. The clash between Marvel and DC Comics has now also been transferred to streaming platforms. The territory for the MCU characters is Disney Plus, while the platform for DC's heroes is none other than HBO Max, which is under the umbrella of Warner Bros, which owns DC Entertainment. In this post we will tell you all the series of DC characters that you can see at the moment on HBO Max.
DC Universe live action series
Although there is much more to come, these are all the live action series that you can watch on Warner's streaming platform right now:
The Flash (2014)
With a total of 8 seasons, T It is one of the most successful DC series. The series explores the superhero's life from his early days, when, working as a forensic police officer, he is struck by lightning at the same time a particle accelerator explodes, gaining superhuman speed after several months in a coma. The series itself share universe with Arrow . In fact, Barry Allen appears for the first time in the second season of that series.
Super Girl (2015)
It can also be said that the series dedicated to the Kryptonian Kara Zor El it is a complete success. On this occasion, Supergirl It narrates the life of Kara, Superman's cousin and one of the last survivors of her planet. Supergirl is an adaptation of the original comic by Otto Binder and Al Plastino. share too continuity with Arrow and already has a total of 6 seasons. It originally aired on CBS, but now you can watch it on HBO Max.
preacher (2016)
This drama is based on the counterpart comic from Vertigo, an editorial within DC Comics. tells the life of Jesse Custer, a reverend and preacher who discovers that God has abandoned his functions, delegating part of his power to him. Preacher It has a total of 4 seasons.
Legends of Tomorrow (DC's Legends of Tomorrow) (2016)
It is another series of arrowverse, conceived as a spin off de T y Arrow . This series began with a time traveler, Rip Hunter, who tries to unite a group of heroes and villains to avoid a totally dark and bleak future. The series was renewed multiple times, reaching a total of 7 seasons. However, in early 2022, Warner Bros decided to cancel it.
Kryptonian (2018)
Originally produced for Syfy, this series focuses on some of Superman's ancestors, specifically Seg-El, The Man of Steel's grandfather. The series itself explores the superhero's family in a rather interesting way, as well as defining the relationship with the Zod family. Krypton has two seasons, because Syfy canceled it in 2019.
Doom Patrol (DC Doom Patrol) (2019)
This other series is based on Doom Patrol by Arnold Drake and Bob Haney. It's kind of like 'DC's X-Men', only with a few caveats. The series shows us a series of characters with totally misfit superpowers and guided by a scientist who coincidentally is in a wheelchair. Doom Patrol was released directly in 2020 on HBO Max, and already has a total of 3 seasons. DC Entertainment and Warner Bros Television have already assured that a fourth season is going to be worked on.
watchmen (2019)
Damon Lindelof dared to adapt the work of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons in a series that was the focus of all eyes. And it cannot be said that it went wrong. The series obtained in 2020 a total of 11 Emmy Awards, becoming the first adaptation of a comic to win one of these awards. Many consider this to be one of the best series of the decade. And surely, Lindelof too, because he decided to stand after achieving success. For this reason, Watchmen has remained in a 9-episode miniseries.
Batwoman (2019)
This other series too share universe with Arrow . narrates the adventures of Kate Kane, the new hope of the streets of Gotham. The series worked, although it had many setbacks. The pandemic influenced its first season, which had to be shortened. Then, in the middle of 2020, the protagonist, Ruby Rose, decided to leave the series. The relief was taken by Wallis Day. After that, the series was renewed for a third season, but it ended up being canceled shortly after the last episode aired, in April 2022.
Stargirl (2020)
This series follows the character from Johns and Lee Moder's comics. The events of Stargirl take place about ten years after the battle between the Justice Society of America and the Injustice Society, in which the former were practically destroyed.
The series chronicles the life of Courtney Whitmore, a high school student who discovers the Cosmic Staff shortly after learning that her stepfather was Starman's classmate. She is thus born Stargirl, a superheroine who forms a group of young people to stop the villains present in her society and recover the legacy of the Justice Society.
This series has a total of two seasons to date and has been renewed for a third.
Superman & Lois (2021)
At the moment, one of the most recent additions to the HBO Max catalog. On this occasion, the series shows us a somewhat different face from the relationship between clark kent and lois lane, who face the difficulty of juggling their jobs with raising their two children, who could inherit their father's powers.
Superman & Lois has to date a total of 2 seasons, although it has been renewed for a third.
The Peacemaker (2022)
Without a doubt, one of the series that few people imagined would be so successful. She is based on the DC Comics character of the same name. The series is a spin off de film The suicide squad (2021) and is also the first television series set in the DC Extended Universe.
The series chronicles the life of Christopher Smith (Peacemaker) after the events of Suicide Squad. It is a comedy in which we see further how this highly selfish character always tries to 'achieve peace' at any cost.
DC Universe animated series
You can also find on HBO Max some animated works also inspired by DC characters. They are the following series:
Robot Chicken – DC Comics Special (2012)
Robot Chicken is a adult animated series from Adult Swim. You have 11 seasons and hundreds of episodes. All the chapters of this series by Seth Green and Matthew Senreich are made using the technique stop motion. The episodes last about 10 minutes and are always parodies and satires full of black and absurd humor.
In the fifth season, the special episode was dedicated to the characters of DC Comics. Then, starting with the seventh season, there were more special episodes digging a little deeper into the DC universe.
Justice League Action (2016)
Originally created for Cartoon Network, this animated series has a single season of 52 episodes. It narrates the adventures of Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman and other superheroes who eventually form part of the Justice League.