Yes, you should watch it. Not everyone should but you should, Don.
Here’s why. I know you’re a comic/superhero fan, and while the show has flaws, it is very good at giving a fresh look at beloved characters. It’s also a kinda fresh take on DC characters, as the vibe diverges from most of the existing stuff that’s been done. I think the closest in overall vibe was Titans. It isn’t exactly the same feel, but the pacing and attempt to show more of the personalities than the powers hits in a very similar way.
Think of it as a live action elseworlds.
Do be aware that it isn’t going to be comic canon accurate. I don’t think they intended it to be, and it’s okay guy projects to not be based in comic canon. In this case, I believe that’s part of why it works for those that enjoy it.
Secondary to all of that, the thing I’ve enjoyed most is that there’s no origin story being the center. It’s mentioned, and related, but they didn’t waste time retelling the premise that nobody really needs. That’s very refreshing for me. I prefer it when film makers of comic characters don’t waste my time with shit I can look up on Wikipedia, and get to a story. Even if said story isn’t great, or the movie kinda sucks, I’m happier than I would be with a perfect retelling of an origin story. Just give me a montage or a five minute flashback when something diverges from canon significantly, I can maintain suspension of disbelief just fine.
Hell, I think all of my favorite comic based shows and movies work that way, with the exception of some of the MCU stuff. Not all of it, I did love cap’s first movie and Iron Man despite a big chunk of both being origin stories. But in those, they had some major issues to deal with to set up the MCU as a whole, and in the case of Cap, to set up the long sleep effects for the viewer.
So, yeah, you should watch it. You might end up not finishing it, though it isn’t all out yet. But I think you’ll enjoy it based in what you’ve said about comics and related media in the past.
Edit: also, the Ryan Reynolds GL movie had some great moments, they just screwed up the plot and some of the movie side of things. Reynolds did a solid job in the role, if not the best possible. And I liked the suit.
Here’s my take.
Yes, you should watch it. Not everyone should but you should, Don.
Here’s why. I know you’re a comic/superhero fan, and while the show has flaws, it is very good at giving a fresh look at beloved characters. It’s also a kinda fresh take on DC characters, as the vibe diverges from most of the existing stuff that’s been done. I think the closest in overall vibe was Titans. It isn’t exactly the same feel, but the pacing and attempt to show more of the personalities than the powers hits in a very similar way.
Think of it as a live action elseworlds.
Do be aware that it isn’t going to be comic canon accurate. I don’t think they intended it to be, and it’s okay guy projects to not be based in comic canon. In this case, I believe that’s part of why it works for those that enjoy it.
Secondary to all of that, the thing I’ve enjoyed most is that there’s no origin story being the center. It’s mentioned, and related, but they didn’t waste time retelling the premise that nobody really needs. That’s very refreshing for me. I prefer it when film makers of comic characters don’t waste my time with shit I can look up on Wikipedia, and get to a story. Even if said story isn’t great, or the movie kinda sucks, I’m happier than I would be with a perfect retelling of an origin story. Just give me a montage or a five minute flashback when something diverges from canon significantly, I can maintain suspension of disbelief just fine.
Hell, I think all of my favorite comic based shows and movies work that way, with the exception of some of the MCU stuff. Not all of it, I did love cap’s first movie and Iron Man despite a big chunk of both being origin stories. But in those, they had some major issues to deal with to set up the MCU as a whole, and in the case of Cap, to set up the long sleep effects for the viewer.
So, yeah, you should watch it. You might end up not finishing it, though it isn’t all out yet. But I think you’ll enjoy it based in what you’ve said about comics and related media in the past.
Edit: also, the Ryan Reynolds GL movie had some great moments, they just screwed up the plot and some of the movie side of things. Reynolds did a solid job in the role, if not the best possible. And I liked the suit.