Jupiter's Legacy Season 1 Review (TV Show vs. Comic)

[@streetough]

THIS is the review I was looking for. You're the one that put me into this comic

[@JJ123Cool]

Shout out to my boy Danny

[@lamo1724]

Same! I was waiting to hear what @dannymalt thought about the show. I have to admit, this was my least favourite of his Sunday Service, so watched season 1 just for this review xxx

[@irvingramirez2335]

Wish his invincible stuff never got deleted they would’ve been the most viewed

[@iamjabby3688]

Been here since The Boyz. Dannymalt is awesome

[@KvotheofAdemre]

100 agree

[@ko-ts2420]

I glad how they handled Brandon’s character in the show because in the comic he was winny dickhead but in show he’s just a kid trying to make his father proud and to me that’s a compelling arc and I’m excited for the future of his character especially in season 2.

[@supremeio5930]

I think he could go the way he did in the comic still but this way it's more compelling.

[@bisurker]

I actually dissagree. I thought the winny Jaden Smith-esqueness really fit someone who's kind of just been handed the world on a silver platter. It makes the fact that he was able to be manipulated so easily really believable.

[@ko-ts2420]

@@bisurker nah she was just spoiled

[@Lucifer_isthereal_god]

It is far more compelling then in the comic I watched the show first and the comic disappointed me because Brandon was actually my favorite character in the show. Although I do like the comic more then the show in many regards.

[@sethwho7913]

@@Lucifer_isthereal_god Ya I feel the same way with Chloe actually being one of my least favorite people so I was kind of mad when they chose her over him I just hope it doesn't happen in the show.

[@mojotv3836]

I thought the season was a great slow burn. I really found the characters interesting as well as their perspectives on how they see the world. I also found the family relationship aspect relatable with the exception of superhero powers. I can't wait for the next season.

[@PaKePo]

They took forever with crazy Sheldon's arc. Edit: 5:15 *EXACTLY.*

[@jefferickson5833]

Danny = "Comics have too little backstory. TV show has too much backstory." I suppose they could have dialed back some, but I really liked it. Definitely can't wait for more seasons.

[@dannymalt]

I was looking forward to more backstory. They delivered a bit, but somehow they didn’t get the right balance of moving things along too. But I’m looking forward to season 2.

[@redrider3]

Honestly i enjoy the slow pace. Character building is important. I cant understand the bad reviews... On the ither hand i liked bvs and many people not...

[@twistedcastles3613]

@@dannymalt After watching the old man make up on Jared Padalecki in the Supernatural finale this was a step up lol. I thought it was okay for the make up to kind of look off because these are no ordinary 100 year olds. Thank you, you introduced the comics to me I watched your videos to get ready for the show.

[@langleymneely]

I was taken aback by how slow it was AND how abruptly it ended, though I still enjoyed it. I discovered that they are not calling it Season 1, Season 2, etc. The first 8eps are considered the first half of the season, or the way they call it: Volume 1. I am hoping this means we get the other half sooner rather than a year or more from now like traditional seasons. I too was pleasantly surprised by how Invincible put its twist/revelation right up front in the first episode. I really think Jupiters Legacy would have benefited from similarly putting the stories big turning point (no spoilers) at the end of Volume 1. I get that they want to have the status quo of certain characters stay on the series as long as they can but I am afraid the show won’t find enough of an audience in Volume 1 to justify getting to the twist/reveal in Volume 2. I actually think the actors are great, they are just hindered by the slow pace of the series and its writing. Matt Lanter as Skyfox and his son Hutch are particular stand outs IMO. I also enjoyed the fleshing out of the island and how the 6, and the world, got their powers. I am really curious if non book readers will take to the story so far with out the huge turning point to hook them in? The dual timeline story telling reminds me of The Godfather saga. Its the story of a family legacy over the course of 20th century America and its ups and downs. Its not on par with Godfather obviously but that’s how I have been describing it to potential watchers. Its The Godfather through a superhero lens. For me the best parts of the present day story arc take place years in the future, AFTER the turning point/reveal. Little Jason is the breath of fresh air that the entire story pivots around in a positive way. I would think you would want to get to that asap? I don’t personally need Jupiters Legacy to be a drawn out 7 season tv show. I think the story works best as a limited series event or miniseries that gets in, tells its story & gets out. In all I still enjoyed it but I agree it was a bit too uneven pacing wise. Cheers!

[@twistedcastles3613]

I think Jupiters legacy is hindered by the fact the comics arent done yet and the show is kind of slowing things down , I felt the comic moved way to fast. We barely knew the characters when the climax happened in the first Volume so it felt like pure shock value. I think slowing it down will make the action pay off. Maybe not a 7 season show but a solid 4/5 season show with seasons divided into 2 parts, so about 16 episodes a season. I agree with you they need to get to the big twist in season 2, if the show goes there soon I think it still has a chance to gain traction.

[@nomadjoker2760]

I love the way you break down comics, it's concise and refreshing i know you don't get crazy viral views but i appreciate your content

[@lasagnasoda]

YOU ARE THE GUY WHO PUT ME ON TO THIS BOOK THANKS FOR THAT

[@daviddiaz529]

Narrative pacing is what stood out the most. There are 2 stories being told at the same time and could have been shuffled around to make the story tighter. The subtext had something going for it. Certain plot points were rushed. However, I liked this one and only season. It's sad because I think the show needed a 2nd season. There was alot to explore in this series.

[@richardabia9735]

The actor of Walter did PERFECTLY !!!

[@Lucifer_isthereal_god]

Watched the whole show, then I watched all your videos of the comics now I'm watching this. Love your work man keep it up.

[@TheGreatDevlin]

I had no interest in this franchise until finding your channel this year. I'll read Sandman as you cover it.

[@notworththeeffort830]

what really grinds my gears is Blue Bolts power rod...its like they forgot it wasn't used to teleport, it just redirected energy! just Sky Fox fan made one can teleport

[@chriswave1992]

I'm glad they changed certain things. The comic was kinda all over the place. Hopefully they explain things better too.

[@young_steve7944]

to be i liked how in the show they slowed it down and add a little more character Development

[@subarashiossan6312]

"Mommy hears everything" one of my favorite lines from this series. Thanks for covering awesome stuff!

[@copacdagod5095]

Also I found the sister/daughter very annoying, she was more likeable in the comic to me.

[@Bmega81]

The actor that plays Walt is great in my opinion. Ben Daniels does a great job.

[@Farmeryeti]

I actually thought the past stuff was more interesting than the current day stuff. I got a lot more out of fleshing out the pre-powers days of Sheldon and the Union than having the current day goings on from the comics go at the glacial pace it did. I didn't particularly mind since it's clear they're going for a different way of getting the plot out but I'd be lying if I said I was entirely happy with how it was handled.

[@superg50zero32]

A couple of mistakes they did was the origin story of the six was just too long, it could of been told in 5 episodes. Which brings me to how short the season was, 12 episodes would've been good to get everything fleshed out. The wigs and makeup were kind of distracting but it didn't take me out of the story, I actually liked the costumes with the alien symbols on them. All in all I liked it but I didn't love it so hopefully they come back with a season 2 to make it better.

[@AlvaroChuquiureZadig]

I really liked the 2nd story the quest to the island, i think it actually gave me enough background on the main chars and all.

[@DazzlingMrScratch]

So happy you talked about this. You got me into the comic, which I absolutely adored, and I really enjoyed how things were switched up on the show. You should also do a full season review talk about Invincible.

[@dannymalt]

Know that I want to, but I don’t think I can make the time to get to it. I captured most of my thoughts in my initial first 3 episode video, although there are definitely a few things I would have liked to comment on the overall season, like the epic Nolan / Mark final fight.

[@kezziahvalentino2450]

As someone who's got no preconceived notion or biases prior to watching this show, I loved it. I may just like Trashy shows but if that's the case then why did I like Invincible?

[@iiizaiii9107]

I remember recommending this and now It’s a show

[@alankohn6709]

I've watched through your reviews for this series of comics and I am preferring the TV series because it is taking a different take on the overall plot. I think Millar is a really interesting writer but he tells stories like an over caffeinated kid. You are given a very interesting premise which is fleshed out in places but it's told like "then this happened and boom pow crash then this other guy flew in and blasted..." he also likes to throw shock value items in cause he can 'Wanted' being the worst example of this trait.

[@JJ123Cool]

Eyy my guy, I've been waiting for your review

[@TheRealfrost-qf9tm]

Wow so after Danny bring em to the light they get a show we need Danny

[@werew0lfyLycan]

Totally agree on the slow pacing... I think the comic had me more engaged in it. This was way too much backstory. Hopefully they’ll build it up in the next season.

[@perezchris1010]

Thanks dude because of you I'm so hype and excited to watch this I can't thank you enough

[@pyrolee17]

this show was fantastic, its a blend of super heroes and classic pulp adventure. It shows a world where Heroes are a byproduct of something and have no formal way of education for the next generation since the previous generation has no idea what to do. The writing and acting is absolutely top notch, everyone was crushing their roles and work so well off each other. This is one of those rare shows that expand on their source material adding to the already established interest. the Visuals are hit a miss, the adventure end look absolutely amazing, but the super hero fights are ehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh i have seen better. Overall this show gets a solid A- or 8/10 from me as i cant wait to see where this series goes if it gets more seasons, i just wish it dident come out so under the radar.

[@bboiblack1948]

any particular reason Umbrealla Academy and Watchmen don't get mentioned? Just seems odd that it's only invincible/TheBoys..

[@signsofbias9640]

Love your work Dan.

[@darkeblue]

Thanks for introducing us to this comic!

[@Testsubjex]

If they make Kick ass a show with it being like more faithful to the comic book with more gore and stuff and hopefully we get Maybe kick ass 2 done properly we can actually see them fo to war in Times Square would be so fire

[@AgentMoray]

As a POC I notice lack of representation in comics, but sometimes it absolutely makes sense. For instance in a comic set in the 1920s - 1960s America. I just don't see how one could avoid the race issues and having a hero be called the N-word and how that would turn him/her into being somebody who just wouldn't be interested in being a hero, but would rather take on the civil rights movement. So if you race swap characters from the time, you need to address issues from the time. It's called worldbuilding.

[@kylet275]

Are you going to do a review of the full Invincible tv series?

[@doomguydemonkiller]

Hey Dannymalt, just a fan request, would you one day please cover great Batman stories like Batman the Long Halloween or Batman the Court of Owls. Those would be awesome

[@dannymalt]

That’s something I plan on doing. Especially Long Halloween, that’s being adapted with an animated movie in 2021. But Batman is what got me into comics, so I really want to go through some of the classic Batman stories.

[@doomguydemonkiller]

@@dannymalt thank you, can't wait!

[@adak-nibal221]

I was waiting for that Danny Malt review

[@misomiso8228]

Will you be doing your video of Jupiters Legacy: Requiem issues 1-6? I found it INCREDIBLY confusing; it was difficult to follow who was the child of who and the art style just made it a bit worse. BUT i found issue #6 was quite good and brought a lot of strands together.

[@dannymalt]

I will. But I might wait until the entire series ends, I think they are going up to issue 12. I might change my mind tho and do the first half early.

[@misomiso8228]

@@dannymalt Yes think there will be 12 issues. I just reread it and it makes a lot more sense on the reread it, though it's still confusing. For example at the end of issue #5 it looks as though Chloe has been killed, but she hasn't as she's very tough to kill. I really liked the 'Barney' twist, but I also think that the family were introduced quite badly in the first issue so it's always confusing as to what is going on. Equally Millar clearly put up some flags so they could be completed at the end of the series - the basketball playing son of Brandon, mention of 'Jules' as Otto's cousin etc. The Enemy is also confusing. I think the 'King' is dead teleported into the black hole, but we don't really know what's going on with that third planet yet either!!!! Apologies long post. TLDR will look forward to you vid.

[@emperorg9910]

I like the changes that they have made so far.

[@klydejohnson7520]

Danny are u gonna do the Jupiter’s Requiem the first issue comes out June 16

[@dannymalt]

Didn't know it was so soon. I'll get to it.

[@copacdagod5095]

Is it me or is this show like a really good CW show? Acting: meh, makeup: meh suites and action meh. Once again I like the show, it just seems like a well budgeted CW show.

[@DonZaliaz]

That's a contradiction in terms. Really Good CW show. Has there every been one that hasn't devolved into teen drama obsessed with relationships over plot.

[@copacdagod5095]

@@DonZaliaz I liked Flash, but I lost interest but I can honestly say while I was watching it it wasn't that kind of show. And I also watched iZombie which I loved and that never became that kind of show at least in my opinion.

[@luis10589]

You should have done this kind of video for each episode of the boys and invincible. Please do this. Your great, your videos are awesome.

[@weebtakuduelist3044]

Will you do a review of the last episode of Invincible?

[@notworththeeffort830]

or just "Danny reacts to Ambers reaction to Mark saying hes Invincible"

[@johnw7565]

My man. I've been waiting for this.

[@curtismorris5236]

I really liked it. Iqas expecting season one to end a certain way(no spoilers) but pver all ot was good. Can't wait for aeason 2

[@Jeremiahthe5th]

You’re awesome Danny!!

[@a.b.8606]

The adaption was not phenomenal, however I believe that both Chloe and the Utopian were channeled in a manner that was highly acceptable

[@LionXAnimations]

Hi Danny. I was wondering what was the specific reason some of your videos got taken down. Was it because of you showing the comic book panels or something like that?

[@spiderjerusalem4009]

Can't wait for your sandman

[@kinginthefort3928]

Can’t wait for you to hit 30k subscribers,

[@vanhammersmith8718]

Lol, was just finishing your series on jupiter's legacy when l see you post your review on the tv show

[@senorzorro1958]

😂 I binged watched it as soon as it came out. Meh. I like that Hutch used his Power Rod as a weapon for big man's heart!

[@alexandersessions7457]

I miss your invincible series. I wont watch anyone else's coverage. Just gonna watch the show

[@rodneysoles3384]

First off always loved your reviews... the boyz are my favorite...you are spot on with this show...they are dragging the shit out of that going to the island back story....fell asleep a few times...get on with the action please...

[@samhmpx9228]

I think that the past will stay throughout and we’ll have the Jupiter’s circle Events play out through the next few seasons and the slower pace that their taking in this season I think makes since to see why people did what they do later on without anyone being completely good or evil and like the evil therapist said shades of grey

[@michaelharmon8960]

Hope they remake the WANTED movie they completely gutted everything that made the comic fun outta that movie

[@thecustomizer2008]

I don’t like how they changed the suits for Blue Bolt and Flare

[@leyenda6149]

Danny4President!

[@Mike-ul1xn]

I like how the show made Brandon more complicated and less douchey, and they gave the younger generation of heroes legit reasons for eventually turning on Utopian.

[@singingchef23]

I thought their reasons were weak. In fact they come across as completely weak. I compare them too soldiers and cops who risk their lives all the time. They know going out the door it might be their last every day. But these kids are self entitled wannabes. Acting all terrified by death, did you think you would always make it home? Who trained them? It's a horrible concept for them to behave I think it makes them useless.

[@kingj9664]

@@singingchef23 Can you tell me that doesn't represent the youth of today

[@Mike-ul1xn]

@@singingchef23 Cops and soldiers are authorized to match levels of force though. Utopian demands that they constantly jump into gun fights with a night stick. I understand why they're frustrated.

[@kofiweedston42o]

Every comic you've done has been made into a film of some sort.. great content #dirtyheelz approved

[@paoweezysvlogs3278]

Literally watched ur comic book version before watching the Netflix version.. im a bit disappointed in the Netflix live adaptation but it's watchable.. just really slow paced

[@retror.d.1630]

I don’t agree at all with his review of the characters and the show. I think they blew it out the park and I was left satisfied with this amazing show. The actors did an amazing job.

[@TheFanOrTheMask]

I think Brainwave is the standout actor by far, so do disagree with you on that. Great vid though - I’m surprised that Brainwave name hasnt been stopped by Star Girl DC, because they also have a character called Brain Wave with the same powers

[@jwraper1498]

Definitely going to check it out!

[@unbothered78]

Had to wait till I finished the series but thanks for the video.

[@iamjabby3688]

I dont like the netflix series. 1)The flashback was too stretch. 2)They talk about the code but they didnt built Utopia character properly to make it compelling. 3)They should have just stick with the comic book and should have made it fast paced. 4) They killed Anna Akana

[@antarchy1]

What, you didn't like how they spent 10 minutes talking about how the rich guy prefers his boiled eggs? Shocking. I'm glad to hear they barely covered the comics. I was concerned Image was losing a step. I hope Netflix spends its money more wisely in the future. Maxx, Spawn, and Monstress all need current adaptations, based on the comics not a writer's room's fancies.

[@dannymalt]

Actually the egg thing was in the comics, lol

[@antarchy1]

@@dannymalt Ugh. Does the fact that the rich guy lost his money actually play a part in the plot of the books?

[@dannymalt]

@@antarchy1 I think that was added in, I remember him always being rich.

[@antarchy1]

@@dannymalt I think I need to read the books. I'm having a hard time understanding anyone's motivation. Blackstar wants utopian to kill him so he violates his code. The rich guy, I assumed, went evil for greed after going broke. His brother waits 90 years to make a power grab. His daughter starts banging the villain's son because hit and runs turn her on. It's just a murky and nonsensical show.

[@Mako2401]

Thank you for the review!

[@FirstnameLastname-my7bz]

Very well done. Thank you.

[@jr_xtreme8940]

I feel like they banked everything on being renewed for S2 that they forgot to actually keep their audience invested thru S1

[@wiersandlines]

Are you certain you can't Re-upload the invincible content? Other creators are out there doing the same exact thing you did and idk how they're getting past the strikes. Maybe the lawyers are cool with it now that the show is out, which is dumb because the only reason I watched the show is because of your videos.

[@blacksuede]

Good stuff keep the content coming we love the work!

[@cent1130]

Actually I prefer watching the 1st generation storyline in the 1920 and their journey to the island. I liked their storyline and how much it was flushed out. For the present day storyline, I don't understand how the villains just now decided to go to the extreme and kill off the heroes....well except for Blackwater

[@notworththeeffort830]

Brainwave's sending out mass hypnotic suggestion, tapping into all the villains subconscious, also who the F is Blackwater?!

[@dancing_with_data]

What happens to Blue Bolt in the comics? Is he not there in the present day? What happens to him? It's weird no one even mentions him or seems to remember him at all.

[@georgestevens2937]

In the comics they never say what happened to blue bolt or the fitz. It’s just kinda assumed they died or retired..

[@joshuagraham2843]

Good thing they didnt rush killing off jupiter he was about to become ned stark

[@Jizzargo]

Very disappointing they canceled it before they could make it really good

[@smackyay]

Agree. It had potential

[@bigfunnyfilms7548]

The first and last episodes could have been the first two ones and then we could have moved on to more stuff from the comics.

[@jasonbarkley4586]

I'm glad they dont get to" it " its would be a little to Game of Thrones to early they should take their time to that "part"

[@georgestevens2937]

Fuck that. Jupiter’s legacy is just game of thrones with superheroes and HBO should’ve done the show instead

[@SilverPhantom6005]

It's a shame their pacing was SO SLOW. I had no problem with them blending aspects from Jupiter's Circle, I actually enjoyed that. But MY GOD they spent so too much time just getting them to the damn island. I bet you if they actually paced it to get to the big Utopian fight they would have kept the audience invested enough to get the go-ahead for a season 2.

[@sneakyking]

Not gonna watch as it's on Netflix. Gonna watch the heck out of this review though!

[@DiegoMartinez-ur7gi]

From what I’ve herd form you and see also from what I’ve read myself it seems like invincible is what a comic adoption should be

[@cyrusmorris9599]

They also blended a lot of stuff from Jupiter Circle into it, we got to see the origin rather than saving that for a prequel. I also didn’t like how they race and gender swapped so many people, without really having any relevance other than to checkboxes for the Twitter mob.

[@dylan6386]

I think people should be optimistic about this show, if they take some of the criticisms they’ve gotten I think they could have great show, but I like the amount of extra content, I just think the story structure of the Netflix show was a odd

[@dylan6386]

I think it’s good in comparison to shows like the flash but not so much invincible and the boys

[@ultraversestudios5059]

What's the next comic book Netflix is going to make into a series?

[@dannymalt]

I’m covering Sandman now, and I covered Sweet Tooth, they’re doing both of those. I’m curious what their next Mark Millar book will be tho.

[@HeyVagabondMusic]

@@dannymalt rumor has it, (not an Umbrella Academy ref) Superior is up to bat for the Millar-verse. I'm intrigued to see if they tease any interlocking continuity, building an actual connected world, or if they'll keep things isolated. I hope we get more the the later, with nods and Easter egg type references to properties. I love a shared universe, but singularly focused series are just as precious.

[@lopezland8436]

I liked brain wave when he showed his evil side every once in awhile

[@Alatoic01]

it was good, but to slow, and its not like there is hundreds of comics to tell the story, all of Jupiter legacy could be told in 3 or 4 seasons of 8/10 chapter each. hope they give more steam to the story by next season.

[@klydejohnson7520]

I hope they do wanted the movie was so different then the comic

[@Serjohn]

it should have been a cartoon

[@jpmcpheemcphee2695]

I fast forwarded to the origin story, because it seemed like they focused to much on the daughters problems

[@attackofthecopyrightbots]

had the exact reaction and i didnt even finish the comic

[@TheMak445]

While it looked good and the actors did a good job, but overall I disliked the changes and instead of kicking off with a bang like the comic, it went with an extended whimper.

[@nishchayjain1121]

Dannymalt, I get how you feel, but why don’t cover manga. Like Attack On Titan, My hero academia and lot of stuff in manga. The art styles are great too.

[@dannymalt]

I don’t read Manga, although I’m sure I’d like it. ComicStorian had a sister channel that did Manga called Mangastorian that got shut down, so I think manga companies are more strict with that stuff.

[@nishchayjain1121]

@@dannymalt but you can watch anime due. I mean, DBZ was a great anime that you watched. Well if you can watch Death note, Attack on Titan and My hero academia.

[@nishchayjain1121]

@@dannymalt or why not read Dragon Ball Multiverse, it’s a fan manga and it was fun, like the drama, gore and it’s so great. It was made by salagir, gogeta jr and asura. If you want to.

[@1misticointolerante]

Requiems jupiter....when....???

[@samuelfrancis1816]

Disney= Marvel Warner Bros=Dc Netflix= Jupiter legacy

[@ParanoidTheMarvin]

I did enjoyed the character development, but entire season 1 felt like a prequel for the Volume 1.

[@kingovmyself]

I didn’t care for it. Your whole review is spot on for my own opinion. I’ll stick to the comics if this is what we get. Also, why is it that Mark Millar makes the most compromises on his work? Idk what was worse, this or The Wanted adaptation.

[@unbothered78]

Josh Duhamel is doing a good.

[@cerda8112]

U turned me on to the comic love 💕

[@21broadway]

The show is sooooooo slllloooooowwwww. I had to switch to 1.25speed then by episode 5, I had to go 1.5speed and still felt it was to slow! Similar to Wandavision, just a whole lot of nothing going on. Glad I didn't have to wait for 1 a week though.

[@Makta972]

Or maybe you have the attention span of a 4 Year old boy...