TITANS NYCC Trailer Assembles The Team As Surprisingly Positive First Reviews Land Online
Following its premiere at New York Comic-Con last night, DC Universe has released a new trailer for Titans which brings Robin, Starfire, Beast Boy & Raven together. We also have the first round of reviews.
Following the show's NYCC premiere and the news that it's already been renewed for a second season, DC Universe has debuted a final trailer for Titans.
This latest look at the series places the focus on Raven and seemingly confirms that her demonic daddy is going to be the primary antagonist. We also get shots of Beast Boy transformed into a tiger, Robin and Starfire getting it on, and more OTT violence.
In related news, the first reviews and reactions to the first 3 episodes are now online, and many of them are quite a bit more positive than you might have expected. Check 'em out and be sure to come back later for our thoughts on the show.
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i09:
Even if grimdark murderverses aren’t your thing, Titans is worth checking out because it’s trying in earnest to be something you don’t quite expect and, in a world that’s being increasingly dominated by cookie cutter, live-action comic book adaptations, it stands out.
Comic Book:
There are certainly things in Titans that won't work for everyone. The show can be a bit a cheesy at times, and you might wonder if it's taking itself to seriously. There are also just a few kinks in the scripts -- slight pacing issues and a couple of lines that fall completely flat -- but they are few and far between. For every moment that I thought about groaning, there are at least seven at which I laughed, cheered, or silently pumped my fist.
DC Universe would have been better off omitting Robin’s famous — no, make that infamous — “[frick] Batman!” scene from Titans‘ eagerly anticipated first trailer. Sure, it garnered a lot of attention at Comic-Con International, but at the cost of the streaming service’s first original series being viewed as edgy simply for the sake of edginess. And make no mistake, there is some of that, with F-bombs dropped right and left, implied threats of castration, underscored with a pair of shears, and at least two antagonists burned to a crisp. But, thankfully, there’s more to Titans than that.
Cnet:
After watching the first three episodes at New York Comic-Con, I find myself intrigued but shocked by the level of violence right out the gate. The series is aimed squarely at the PG-13 to R-rated audience level. People get shot, burned, beaten and stabbed -- often by the characters who are supposed to be the heroes. That may very well be the point, as they're introduced at a seemingly broken point in their life.
Collider:
Titans is the absolute zenith of the post-Nolan, post-Dark Knight era of “mature” comic book storytelling, a show with both the grittiness and enjoyability factor of sandpaper. It’s Riverdale with zero self-awareness. Gotham without a whiff of fun. It’s Arrow if The CW allowed for gratuitous, minutes-long shots of dudes getting beaten with a stick. All put together, Titans lands just about as gracefully as The Flying Graysons.
Titans may not be perfect, but there’s some mighty cool stuff on hand. My better judgment tells me the series is finding its footing right now, and it could very well blossom into being one of the finer superhero shows around. I can only imagine what’s possible for future seasons if the producers are able to get their hands on characters like Superboy, Terra and Deathstroke, though it does matter how much red tape stands in their way. For now, I just really want to see what lies beyond the three episodes I’ve had the privilege of viewing – and you should, too.
Hypable:
Step aside, haters and naysayers — Titans is a fantastic, complex, and kick-ass show that’s decidedly not for the CW or Saturday morning cartoon crowd.
DCTV Podcasts:
Overall, Titans will be a series to catch when it debuts next week. It’s a maturer interpretation of the iconic group while also not making them unrecognizable. If you’re looking for a new kind of DC series that hasn’t been done before, then this will be a perfect choice. The series has compelling leads who are all portrayed as damaged, but powerful heroes that you will want to follow week after week.
DC Universe’s inaugural foray into scripted television with Titans stumbles initially, but finds its way to come into its own. There will be criticisms of it’s gritty tone, there’ll be those who say it’s “unnecessary” — which may be deserved — but if you tune out the noise, you’ll see Titans could stand as one of DC Comics best superhero adaptations.
Newsarama:
The Titans trailer featured the expletive heard ‘round the world and led to many writing it off from that reveal. The beloved teen superteam just didn’t seem to mesh with a DC media approach that’s looked increasingly dark and dour outside of the CW’s Supergirl and The Flash. But the series premiere paints an at least slightly more nuanced portrayal that could find its footing if fans can work through its warts.
GV Nation:
All in all Season one of Titans is worth the watch. It has action, heart, grit, and love all wrapped up in one awesome bow. Like I said it does have some flaws but overall this is a great flagship show for the DC Universe and it#s one helluva ride.