Yet another streaming service has entered the game. HBO Max is here, boasting a mighty impressive library thanks to its built-in HBO originals and everything under the WarnerMedia umbrella. But its 2020, so we know the main question right off the ahem bat is, “where are the superheroes?” There’s good news, then some bad news, then a bit more good news!
The good: HBO Max has arobust slate of DC Comics movies availableat launch, includingJoker,Man of Steel, theDark Knightsaga, andWonder Woman. (Plus, in a year,Zack Snyder’s Justice Leaguewill arrive.) The bad: HBO Max is sorely lacking in the DC TV department, at least for now. HBO Max’s lack of DC TV can largely be attributed to Netflix’s hold on theArrow-verse and the existence of DC Universe, which—again, for the time being—will remain a separate entity. The good, again: Some of the shows available are pretty good! When the streamer launches on May 27, you can finally catch up on:
Doom Patrol: DC’s delightful crew of superpowered misfits got their first live-action show thanks to DC Universe andit absolutely ruled. StarringBrendan Fraseras Robotman,Matt Bomeras Negative Man,Diane Guerreroas Crazy Jane,Joivan Wadeas Cyborg, andApril Bowlbyas Elasti-Woman. The entirety ofDoom Patrolseason 1 will be available to stream on May 27, with season 2 beginning on June 25.
Watchmen:Damon Lindelof’s sequel to the landmark comic by writer Alan Moore and artistDave Gibbonsis, somehow, equal parts trippy puzzle box and scathing social satire. Led by the mightyRegina Kingas vigilante Sister Night, the series picks up 30 years after the comics, compiling characters both old and new into a bold, brazen story that is easily one of the best things to hit HBO in years.
Batwoman: Season 1 of The CW series starsRuby Roseas Kate Kane, Gotham City’s red-headed protector and cousin to the now-missing Bruce Wayne. As you might have heard, Rose departed the series before season 2, but the series remains committed to recasting the role and continuing onward, so that’s something intriguing to look forward to! Season 1 ofBatwomanis available at launch.
Beware theBatman: If the idea of Batman teaming up with a young female swordsmaster and martial artist sounds interesting to you, then this short-lived Cartoon Network/Adult Swim series could be worth checking out. All 26 episodes are streaming now on the service.
TeenTitans: HBO Max is streaming all five seasons of the Cartoon Network series that made lesser-known DC characters like Beast Boy, Raven, and Starfire into generational favorites.
If you’re still looking for more DC TV goodness, here’s where you can stream every other series:
Arrow: All eight seasons onNetflix; Season 8 onThe CW.
The Flash:All six seasons onNetflix; Season 6 onThe CWandfuboTV.
Supergirl: All five seasons onNetflix; Season 5 onThe CWandfuboTV.
Legends of Tomorrow: Four seasons onNetflix; Season 5 onThe CWandfuboTV.
Black Lightning: All three seasons onNetflix; Season 3 onThe CW.
Superman & Lois: Coming to The CW in 2021.
Titans: Seasons 1 & 2 onDC Universe.
Swamp Thing: Season 1 onDC Universe.
Stargirl: Season 1 streaming weekly onDC UniverseandThe CW.
Harley Quinn: Seasons 1 & 2 onDC Universe.
Batman: The Animated Series: Seasons 1 & 2 onDC Universe.
Young Justice: Seasons 1, 2, and 3 onDC Universe.
