“Titans relies too much on violence to make an impact in its first episode, but there's definite potential.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Character development
- Dick Grayson Redemption Arc
- Solid Set Design
- Clear concise origin narrative
- Strong plot progression
- Darker horror tone
Points of Contention
- Pacing issues
- Overcrowded Cast
- Melodramatic Moments
- Limited integration with season arcs
Professional Reviews
21 reviews from 2 critics74 Jesse Schedeen 20 reviews · avg IGN “Titans is juggling a few too many characters right now, but the series also makes the most of the team's dark legacy.”
“Titans is juggling a few too many characters right now, but the series also makes the most of the team's dark legacy.”
All 20 Jesse Schedeen reviews, aggregated above
“Titans reaches new heights in 'Jericho,' as the series flashes back to the origins of the team's feud with Deathstroke.”
“Titans gets a major boost this week as Iain Glen's scenery-chewing Bruce Wayne takes center stage.”
“The weird thing about Titans (apart from the fact that it's a series where Robin says 'F*** Batman!') is that the series often seems more interested in laying the groundwork for spinoff series than it does cementing its own lineup and status quo.”
“"Koriand'r" provides a winning blend of plot progression and horror as Titans approaches the climax of Season 1.”
“At this point, most of the initial concerns about Titans have faded.”
“Overall, "Conner" is a solid episode of superhero TV.”
“For the second time so far in Season 2, Bruce Wayne is the best part of an episode.”
“While the cast may be growing more and more unwieldy, tonally, Titans is transitioning towards a better place.”
“Donna Troy introduces another memorable DC character to the series, even if the larger narrative is slowing.”
“This week's Titans makes the most of guest star Jason Todd, but there are a couple rough patches along the way.”
“Most concerning is that this episode doesn't do enough to tie the coming Deathstroke and Cadmus conflicts together.”
The episode delivers strong guest performances and a clear narrative hook while struggling with inconsistent tone and limited focus on the main ensemble. Titans continues to find its footing with compelling storytelling despite these shortcomings.
“Titans is juggling a few too many characters right now, but the series also makes the most of the team's dark legacy.”
“Titans continues its slow burn in Episode 3, but at least it gives us a lot more Starfire.”
“"Hank and Dawn" derails Titans' storytelling momentum but succeeds in fleshing out Hawk and Dove.”
“Titans predictably stumbles as the series returns to the present and resumes trying to juggle too many characters.”
“Titans' second season finale does right by Dick Grayson and Deathstroke, but that's about it.”
“"Fallen" is a misfire for Titans, as the series fails to take advantage of its new prison storyline.”
“Titans' slow pace is beginning to weigh on the series as "Asylum" takes our heroes on an unwelcome detour.”
“The end result is a disappointing and anti‑climactic finish to what had been a promising first year for Titans.”
