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All the TV shows are getting tons of attention right now, and rightfully so, but I don't think enough people are talking about how well DC is doing on the short form web series front.
They have five shows that are currently running or recently concluded -- two for adults, three for kids.
First up is
Justice League: Gods and Monsters Chronicles
Set in the same universe as the film that released last summer, from the brilliant minds of Bruce Timm, Alan Burnett, and Sam Liu. Season 1 consisted of 3 episodes, while season 2 was expanded to 10 episodes. Season 2 is expected this summer. The show itself is a dark, alternate take on the classic DC trinity of Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman. Intended for adults, it's very violent and mature in tone. These aired on Machinima's channel.
Next is
Vixen
Set in the Arrowverse, on the same Earth as Flash, Arrow, Constantine, and Legends of Tomorrow and adjacent to Supergirl's Earth and the 90s Flash's Earth. Season 1 is set during Arrow season 3/Flash season 1, specifically in between the 14th and 15th episodes of Arrow season 3. It consists of 6 episodes which combine to run about 30 minutes, and has been renewed for a second season of similar length to air at the end of summer. The character herself recently appeared on Arrow and has been rumored to be making further appearances on other Arrowverse shows.
And now the ones for kids
Batman Unlimited
Set in the same universe as the direct to video film series (which is still ongoing), based on the toy line. This series has Batman teaming up with various other DC heroes and utilizing various different weapons and vehicles. Clearly meant to sell toys, but is actually a pretty cool little film/TV series in its own right. There are 22 episodes, no word on if there will be more.
DC Super Friends
This one is clearly aiming for the youngest audience of any of them. The animation is the cheapest looking and it's the lightest in tone. But there are still some references for comic book fans in there. There are 15 episodes, no word on any possible future ones.
DC Super Hero Girls
This one is marked specifically as season 1 and the most recent episode hit just 3 days ago, so there could be more of these. So far there are 13 episodes. It's set in a high school for kids with super powers and focuses mostly on female DC characters such as Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, and Batgirl. The animation falls somewhere in between Batman Unlimited's highs and DC Superfriends' lows.
And now the shows in development, all at Machinima
DC's Hero Project
This is a competition show in which filmmakers try to make Starman videos based on challenges given to them by DC's Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns.
#4Hero
A modern take on the cult classic DC series Dial H for Hero, it's a live action show that stars a young woman who obtains semi-useful super powers for short times based on social media trends. Said to be an action-comedy.
Static Shock
The popular Milestone Comics character who once had his own DC Animated Universe Show has a live action show in development. Jaden Smith has been heavily rumored to be playing Virgil Hawkins AKA Static, but Warner Bros has not confirmed anything pet.
Personally, I really like all of this short form factor stuff. It gives them a chance to explore characters and concepts that might by too risky for a standalone film/TV series. I hope they do more stuff in the Arrowverse, whether animated or live action. The Question, Doctor Fate, Swamp Thing, and Plastic Man are characters I'd really love to see.
We certainly wouldn't ever get something like Gods and Monsters Chronicles, #4Hero, or Vixen if they hadn't started exploring short form series.
They have five shows that are currently running or recently concluded -- two for adults, three for kids.
First up is
Justice League: Gods and Monsters Chronicles
Set in the same universe as the film that released last summer, from the brilliant minds of Bruce Timm, Alan Burnett, and Sam Liu. Season 1 consisted of 3 episodes, while season 2 was expanded to 10 episodes. Season 2 is expected this summer. The show itself is a dark, alternate take on the classic DC trinity of Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman. Intended for adults, it's very violent and mature in tone. These aired on Machinima's channel.
Next is
Vixen
Set in the Arrowverse, on the same Earth as Flash, Arrow, Constantine, and Legends of Tomorrow and adjacent to Supergirl's Earth and the 90s Flash's Earth. Season 1 is set during Arrow season 3/Flash season 1, specifically in between the 14th and 15th episodes of Arrow season 3. It consists of 6 episodes which combine to run about 30 minutes, and has been renewed for a second season of similar length to air at the end of summer. The character herself recently appeared on Arrow and has been rumored to be making further appearances on other Arrowverse shows.
And now the ones for kids
Batman Unlimited
Set in the same universe as the direct to video film series (which is still ongoing), based on the toy line. This series has Batman teaming up with various other DC heroes and utilizing various different weapons and vehicles. Clearly meant to sell toys, but is actually a pretty cool little film/TV series in its own right. There are 22 episodes, no word on if there will be more.
DC Super Friends
This one is clearly aiming for the youngest audience of any of them. The animation is the cheapest looking and it's the lightest in tone. But there are still some references for comic book fans in there. There are 15 episodes, no word on any possible future ones.
DC Super Hero Girls
This one is marked specifically as season 1 and the most recent episode hit just 3 days ago, so there could be more of these. So far there are 13 episodes. It's set in a high school for kids with super powers and focuses mostly on female DC characters such as Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, and Batgirl. The animation falls somewhere in between Batman Unlimited's highs and DC Superfriends' lows.
And now the shows in development, all at Machinima
DC's Hero Project
This is a competition show in which filmmakers try to make Starman videos based on challenges given to them by DC's Chief Creative Officer Geoff Johns.
#4Hero
A modern take on the cult classic DC series Dial H for Hero, it's a live action show that stars a young woman who obtains semi-useful super powers for short times based on social media trends. Said to be an action-comedy.
Static Shock
The popular Milestone Comics character who once had his own DC Animated Universe Show has a live action show in development. Jaden Smith has been heavily rumored to be playing Virgil Hawkins AKA Static, but Warner Bros has not confirmed anything pet.
Personally, I really like all of this short form factor stuff. It gives them a chance to explore characters and concepts that might by too risky for a standalone film/TV series. I hope they do more stuff in the Arrowverse, whether animated or live action. The Question, Doctor Fate, Swamp Thing, and Plastic Man are characters I'd really love to see.
We certainly wouldn't ever get something like Gods and Monsters Chronicles, #4Hero, or Vixen if they hadn't started exploring short form series.
