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- Peacock
- Jul 27, 2023
- Peacock
- Jul 27, 2023
Summary John Doe (Anthony Mackie) teams up with a car thief (Stephanie Beatriz) to deliver a mysterious package in a post-apocalyptic world that includes an ice cream truck driving killer clown (Will Arnett) in this comedy-action series based on the Playstation video game of the same name.
- Peacock
- Jul 27, 2023
- Peacock
- Jul 27, 2023
Summary John Doe (Anthony Mackie) teams up with a car thief (Stephanie Beatriz) to deliver a mysterious package in a post-apocalyptic world that includes an ice cream truck driving killer clown (Will Arnett) in this comedy-action series based on the Playstation video game of the same name.
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Based on 22 Critic Reviews
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 22 Critic Reviews
55
50% Positive
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
27% Mixed
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
23% Negative
5 Reviews
5 Reviews
Twisted Metal the TV show is brought to the screen by the producers of the Deadpool movies starring Ryan Reynolds, and holds true to its pixelated predecessor’s manic qualities. .... Mackie and Beatriz have a matey chemistry and their characters’ cautious friendship gives the series its emotional core.
The show’s plot, especially, is total nonsense, sending Mackie racing across a decent chunk of the country with a ticking clock that never seems to meaningfully tick. There are ideas, images, and jokes worth seeing here, to be sure. But it’s a long trek to get to them.
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Based on 77 User Ratings
7.1
70% Positive
54 Ratings
54 Ratings
9% Mixed
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21% Negative
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User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 77 User Ratings
7.1
70% Positive
54 Ratings
54 Ratings
9% Mixed
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
21% Negative
16 Ratings
16 Ratings
They did an amazing job. All the easter eggs, cameos.... everything. Also a lot of today's shows don't follow the original content ( i.e Witcher, Disney Remakes ). So tons of respect to the makers of the series for showing the respect to the OG content. Can't wait for more easter eggs and cameos! Also maybe a new game finally, since now Twisted Metal is in the spotlight again!
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SEASON 1
This show surprised me, exceeded my expectations! I was expecting a really poor and weak production, but they managed to please me. Of course, they push the limits on some things, but, for me, that's expected from an adaptation **** about cars destroying cars. I really enjoyed it and I hope they renew it for many seasons! I want to see Calypso!
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SEASON 1
Quite decent. Both as colorful and as deep as a shimmering oil slick on a sweltering stretch of abandoned blacktop, Twisted Metal lacks the budget and ingenuity to consistently live up to the game’s sense of unrelenting mayhem. But its limitations make room for a solid character-based story to develop around stars Anthony Mackie and Stephanie Beatriz.
It all feels very brash and attention-seeking, like the TV equivalent of a lime-green hatchback doing late-night doughnuts in a supermarket car park. But, if you can tune in to Twisted Metal’s motormouth wavelength of childish exuberance, it is certainly a fun ride.
There might have even been a better version of this show that wasn’t scared to really center Stu as the lead, a normal guy in a sea of abnormal weirdos. In that version, the writers wouldn’t have been so tied to a protagonist like John who thinks he’s charming but is really just bland. And it could have allowed other supporting players from the series to pop in and out. Instead, we’re stuck in a car with John and Quiet, wondering when this road trip is going to end.
It’s shallow enough to feel disingenuous, and the flatness of the characters doesn’t help. A horrific, ’80s-set origin story for Sweet Tooth becomes just another excuse for gratuitous gore.
John and Quiet squabble in painfully contrived fashion, resulting in reheated monologues about trust and vengeance that would play poorly in any context but are particularly galling here, padding the runtime of an otherwise interminably wacky series.
There is this thing about Video Games and adaptations which makes us believe it will hurt the source material. The Source is Not the best in terms of narration and its all about shooting eachother with your car.
However, Upon watching the show, the acting would be on par with a typical Syfy original series. I believe it's on par with shows like Z Nation, which might have a cult following if given a chance, but overall this show is already starting at low expectations. My advice, play the games again and understand you're getting what you deserve, just more back story than you might have asked for.
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SEASON 1
They just promised themselves more.
John and Quiet are a good duo. It just feels like this road trip lasts forever. There are some lengths creeping into the episodes and that pulls the show down tremendously.
Positively stands out Sweet Tooth who with his special style represents the humorous part of the series.
There's no more like 5/10 in there.
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