TV series

Krypton

2018–2019 · 2 seasons

A somber, mythic sci-fi drama with political intrigue and family honor, set on a grand alien world.

Tagline: There's more to the legend.
Overview: Set two generations before the destruction of the legendary Man of Steel’s home planet, Krypton follows Superman’s grandfather — whose House of El was ostracized and shamed — as he fights to redeem his family’s honor and save his beloved world from chaos.
How it feels: Dark, tense, earnest and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Family, power, betrayal, identity
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
power
betrayal
identity
justice
Places: space
big city
Era: far-future
Audience: teen
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild