‘Titans’ Trailer: Robin Says “F– Batman” In Brutal And Bloody Introduction To DC Universe
For DC Comics fans who thought the DC Extended Universe movies were not dark enough, it looks likeTitansis just for you. The new series exclusively available on the DC Universe streaming service has released its first trailer, and boy it’s a doozy. We’re talking violence, strong language, adult content — oh and Robin (Brenton Thwaites) saying “F— Batman.” So edgy.
Titans Trailer
Robin has a chip on his shoulder, and it’s the fact that he will always be under the shadow of Batman. So what’s a Boy Wonder to do? Apparently the answer is “go full Punisher” and start shooting criminals left and right before curb stomping one criminal’s face into the ground. Yeah,Titanssays, this isn’t your childhood Robin. This one isgritty.
The trailer followsTeagan Croft’s Raven as she seeks out Thwaites' Dick Grayson for help from her overwhelming dark powers, pushing him back into the vigilante life. We also see glimpses ofAnna Diopas Starfire, firing off an energy pulse, and a couple of shots of Beast Boy (Ryan Potter) in action.
The whole trailer screams “I double marathonedRiverdaleandThe Punisheronce and I am EXTREME.” It’s teen soap meets the brutal antihero violence that is so popular nowadays, all done on a television production budget. Basically, everything you want in aTeen Titanslive-action remake, right? To be fair, these characters are older than the teens we’re used to seeing — hence the DC Universe series dropping “Teen” from the title.
Perhaps I’m being too harsh on it and should give the series the benefit of the doubt. It’s co-created byGreg Berlantiafter all, who masterminded the brilliant and fun CWArrow-verse that spawned great series likeThe Flash, Supergirl,andLegends of Tomorrow. Berlanti co-created this series alongsideAkiva Goldsmanand DC Comics stalwartGeoff Johns.
Here is the synopsis forTitans:
TITANS follows young heroes from across the DC Universe as they come of age and find belonging in a gritty take on the classic Teen Titans franchise.
