finally, Static Shock.

[@SAWhowhatnow]

i love the passion in Phil's voice when he talked about how quality in cartooning meant nothing. the man obviously loves his work and believes in it as art

[@randallflagg3700]

Gotta love the Pulp Fiction poster right behind his head

[@16ktsgamma]

Samurai Jack anyone.

[@laserbeamlightning]

THAT’S WHY HE’S THE GOAT THE GOOOOOAAAATTTT

[@hellishhybrid1839]

The old DC cartoons of the 90s and 00s were surprisingly deep, mature, intelligent shows that rarely talked down to their audience and treated topics seriously in a nuanced way.

[@hcook1023]

I actually watched Batman the Animated Series on the dorm lobby TV years ago, we ended up with a crowd of 20 guys watching We actually started up Justice League and that scene where Aquaman cuts off his and was badass

[@BaithNa]

The good times, before DC media was aimed at either babies or edge lord teenagers.

[@triggatrey2112]

@@hcook1023you guys should start a reaction channel, sound like you got a cool group

[@puterboy2]

Now we have Arcane to take the place of that legacy.

[@wonder_platypus8337]

I grew up in a fairly racist house and I honestly think watching Statoc Shock helped me break out of those views before they were deeply rooted enough to stick. I loved this show.

[@kingjoeblack5]

Like… how racist we talking?

[@lifeisadrag7705]

@@kingjoeblack5 Does it matter...?

[@kingjoeblack5]

@@lifeisadrag7705 nothing matters. But it is interesting…

[@randallflagg3700]

@@kingjoeblack5 - Fairly, aka "to a moderately high degree." So, probably not _KKK_ or _5 Percenters Muslims_ level racist, but somewhere in the middle.

[@laserbeamlightning]

@@kingjoeblack5commenting cause I’m curious too

[@matheus5230]

This show is HUGE here in Brazil. Perhaps the most popular DCAU show of them all, honestly. A staple of the childhoods of many kids in the 2000s in the TV program Bom Dia & Cia.

[@selfimprovement5873]

In Brazil? Fascinating.

[@MadameTamma]

I read that Static creator Dwayne McDuffie was invited to a comic convention in Brazil a few years back. When he arrived, he saw more cosplayers of Static than anyone else. Tickets were sold out to hear him talk about his creation. He was so shocked and overwhelmed to find out how huge the fan base was for his work he broke down and cried.

[@Jorgelhus]

Our mixed race pool, the rampant violence, the fact that the cartoon wasn't afraid to show middle class and lower class and the amazing team of dubbers for this show are all factors for it's success

[@iamwaffles965]

​@MadameTamma, that's pretty amazing. I've never heard that story before

[@JohnSmith-io3ii]

Hearing about great shows like Static and I think Teen Titans getting canceled originally because of the lack of toy sales really make me angry. I remember being a kid back then and I looked for Static toys and never saw them in the store to buy. If they even made toys for some of the shows back then they weren't readily available for purchase. Honestly I don't even remember commercials for Static toys.

[@jay15951]

Right like half of these shows that grt canceled for lack of toy sales I'm always like who fucked up, this show has massive potential for toys.

[@speake7777777]

There was actually a video game that got scrapped before release. Beta versions of the ROM used to exist online

[@MadameTamma]

The reason for their cancellation is a lot dumber than just toy sales if you believe what Paul Dini had to say about it in that IGN article that came out a few years ago. According to what he said in the article, a lot of Superhero cartoons get cancelled too early often when the studios run analytics and discover that the ratio between boy viewers and girl viewers swings more in the direction of a girl fan base. They want girls to watch their shows, but only if there's MORE boys than girls in the audience. This is because toys made for boys (think action figures), and toys made for girls (things like Plushies) are different, so if they're banking on having a more boys audience then the marketing team will focus on making more boys toys from the get go. If it's discovered that there are more girls who like it, then they would feel like they'd have to scrap their current toy line and marketing all together and do a shift towards girls, and don't think it's worth the trouble to do so. Also shows made for girls come with a stigma, and there are some writers that don't want that. So they'd rather not continue at all rather than have to make what would then be marketed as a "girls show", even if the shows themselves come across as pretty gender neutral.

[@BaithNa]

You're thinking of Young Justice. Teen Titans had like 5 seasons and the toys sales were so good it got a spin off that has lasted 15+ years now.

[@ChartreuseDan]

Taken in context we can assume it wasn't that children and parents weren't buying static shock merchandise, it was just that manufacturers and toy stores weren't. Boardrooms full of aging, [brightest shade on the gradient] yuppie leftovers still in the throes of [not pepsi] withdrawal ruining everything for everyone; very much still the theme at the turn of the millennium (hopefully this version will get past google-bot's delicate sensibilities)

[@Nightman221k]

The episode where Virgil met his mom in the past always breaks my heart.

[@BrokenNooby64]

Shoutout to the Batman Beyond crossover episode lol.

[@Future_Vantas]

"He says his name's Beyonce"

[@TheVeritas1]

@@Future_Vantas I was ROFL when Batman (McGinnis) took Static's joke literally.

[@Future_Vantas]

@@TheVeritas1 There's also a more somber note when Static asks about Robin. Sucks considering how well Virgil and Tim got along in the first crossover.

[@DAVEREVIEWS-MOVIES]

A good show with a really great character

[@ericevanson7162]

Man I got the chance to meet Phil LaMarr a couple months ago and I definitely should’ve talked to him more about how amazing this show was

[@Phantomwolf10]

I understand perfectly. I met him a couple years ago I was able to tell him how he made John Stewart my favorite green lantern. He has a lot of fans I didn't want to take up too much of his time

[@tylerbertram7065]

Static Shock is such a cool and underrated show. I love the way it tackled issues such as racism, religion, classism, gang violence, school shootings, and so on without coming across as preachy or talking down to the audience like they are stupid, it such of an one of a kind show that we don't see much anymore.

[@HappyAxolotl24]

I dont know why, but your little into and music gives me goosebumps. It's like im feeling nostalgic for something i never experienced

[@milkiassamuel780]

Such a great show. Even though I sadly never grew up with the show as a kid, I got to watch it, and I LOVED IT Virgil is such a great, lovable character that inspired a whole generation, and as a member of the black community, Static Shock really felt like it was a show made with passion and genuine understanding of struggles but still knew how to engage with kids, teens and adults so well and Virgil is a character I felt like I could relate to. Sure, the show can often get preachy, but they still tell important, valid and good messages that should be heard and never forgotten. Im happy this series gave people a look into the Milestone comics universe that would become a part of the DC Universe. Thank you, Mr. Dwayne McDuffie, for allowing a show this great to be made and beloved to this day. Rest in Peace, Legend!

[@5lim.0]

The fact this show opened up with the teen hero being handed a 🔫 is crazy

[@DarthNinja65]

@@5lim.0 It's crazier in the original comic. Virgil actually tries to shoot Francis/Hotstreak but couldn't go through with it.

[@Intr0vertical]

Today i learned you were asian. Lol i always just assumed you were a white british guy

[@rainbowsomeone]

I suspected but I think this is the most obvious confirmation lol

[@lifeisadrag7705]

Okay so it's not just me lmao- no disrespect or anything

[@Firebreakerhayes6904]

Wait he's British 😱

[@ZelphTheWebmancer]

He beat the Bri'ish allegations

[@suyinege8529]

when did he mention that

[@Kennyselman]

I mean, early 2000's, we lost Megas XLR for the same reason...and that was America's answer to Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann (which yes, must be said as its full title, thank you) a mecha show about mecha shows. Any toys? No. Reason it was canceled? No merch, because none was ever made. And seriously, it was set in Jersey City, WTF, people WANT that place be be destroyed, a shirt that says "0 days since Jersey City attacked by giant monster" held by as a sign by Megas? Instant buy. Static shock has like, 2 toys lines, and they were rarely on sale, and never sold in Walmart (which hated em because Black People) sol no sales there too.

[@TheBigYC]

Megas was hilarious.

[@Zetaforce-uv8el]

What is sad is that its spiritual successor Motorcity was cancelled after one season.

[@WaallyOne]

STATIC SHOCK BABY! The part with Virgil's mom actually brought a tear to my eye. I actually like the 4th season, since I was around static's age when it was released and I got angry too, it's easy to see it as a betrayal of the "happy" theme but it's an evolution of a kid growing up, especially a black kid

[@persona-fister3212]

I have been waiting for this video for some time my goat 🐐 🙌 😤

[@Draqua]

I love Phil LaMarr's Pulp Fiction poster, positioned just over... head

[@justinrodriguez5957]

I think the reason one may find this show refreshing now is that while it does contain a little bit of naivete due to being a kids show it contains a very real lesson about always lending a hand to help others regardless of belief. An original character that preaches and embodies the neccesity of community in a world where the most vocal and the media is insistent on people placing themselves in silos when in truth that is the last thing most want in this world.

[@Grizabeebles]

In some ways it feels like the Arrowverse in general (but especially Flash and Black Lightning) were pushing back against the optimism of Static Shock decades later. The idea of Virgil's mom recieving a direct warning the night she dies and then going out anyway *because its the right thing to do* seems to only come up as a tragic flaw rather than a high ideal.

[@leithaziz2716]

I think the lesson we struggle the most to believe in is that there's worth in ideals and integrity. The world doesn't have to reward you for your kindness (nowadays, people might even demean you or call you stupid), but you are not wrong to stick to how you value life. I think this is why characters like Superman and Batman have kept their appeal for so long. A story might not be realistic, but maybe there's still wisdom to be found in it if you perceive it as an ideal of how things should be. Technically none of this is real, but it leaves an impact, and that's gotta count for something.

[@TheVeritas1]

What an excellent comment. Static Shock is a great antidote to all the forces in media that create division for nefarious ends.

[@kb6900]

The miles morales before miles morales

[@Firebreakerhayes6904]

He was doing his own thing

[@hcook1023]

​@@Firebreakerhayes6904 Exactly Static Shock was popular in his own right, most kids didn't even know it was in the same universe as the rest of the DC shows

[@Firebreakerhayes6904]

@@hcook1023 yeah I know that I was taking about the whole static was miles before miles topics thing been going on in the fandom. Static was his own hero not a legacy hero of a fully already been active for years

[@hcook1023]

@@Firebreakerhayes6904 sorry I was agreeing Also the Ultimate Spiderman had a real send off almost to Death of Superman levels

[@BaithNa]

Miles is partially based on Static, that's why he randomly has electric powers.

[@Edoric85]

I wish they had Static and Gear join the Justice League in the show. (Yeah, I know Static joins later, but we never get to see that).

[@JFatzDaKeyz]

Well canonically he joins as an adult, and the show wouldn't have had the same appeal if he was an adult the entire time. Him learning how to be a hero as a teen and balancing his life is the biggest selling point

[@hcook1023]

I think the reconned characters to make them adults during that time because even Supergirl and StarGirl were 20ish not 15

[@dontmatter966]

Static was such a great show. As a kid I didn't think too much of the lessons, but the episode with the gun PSA hit me hard. It wasnt static heavy at all, and the PSA was done with extreme taste As an adult i can say static is an oddity and a unicorn in the world of superhero cartoons

[@Rockmanbalboa]

Here in Brazil, the show is very loved, and achieved something that Dwayne McDuffie wanted, for the character to be loved despite where you're from or the color of your skin, i remember static being talked about by people in my class, he was quite big, i believe also because the societal situations showed on the show, were lived by most of us Brazilians, and the character expressed a lot of things i believe teenager's were passing through, and he had a lot of reruns together with jl, jlu, teen titans, og ben10 and much more.

[@BaithNa]

Never forget that Dwayne Mcduffie was the GOAT and Bruce Timm never produced a single good product since he passed away.

[@captainoftheneverdie21]

Everyday makes me miss McDuffie more and more. Static Shock was just... chief's kiss

[@gabrielrussell5531]

Richie was supposed to be gay, but being the early aughts they couldn't say it outright.

[@onyxeyes3561]

So glad to finally get a static video!

[@AndreNitroX]

I can’t describe the effect this show had on me as a kid, it was awesome action but also made me feel enlightened

[@ZombieCrazyLegs]

All these years later and i would be hard pressed to give another example of a show that tackled social issues as well let alone better.

[@mr101aaa]

Static Shock is formative TV for me, always happy to see a Static Shock video online

[@TheVeritas1]

THANK YOU for shining the light on Static Shock, a really great and underrated show. I checked it out because I enjoyed the original Static comics. Thanks to Dwayne McDuffie working on the show, it perfectly captured the spirit of its source material. Static Shock deals with very real and heavy topics, but maintains Virgil Hawkins' compassion, hope, and genuine heroism. Static Shock proves the old saying "They don't make them like this anymore."

[@dazzlethestar151]

Such an amaxing show, deserves more appreciation.

[@OrashiTV]

The praise that ATLA gets, the DCAU also deserves! Batman the Animated Series, JLU, and Static Shock were special. . .

[@travit666]

7:13 his name is anansi the spider. An African trickster god

[@mrtoast3319]

I hate that Static never got its chance. It could have been DC's Spiderman couterpart.

[@Jaredvaneducation]

So good. This is the first video I’ve watched from you, and I’ve always held a special place in my heart for static. You did an incredible and inspiring take. Thank you.

[@FFmaxxx]

Sooo a couple things - it's so interesting how the mom stuff turned out. When i was a kid in the early 2000s ,dwayne mcduffie was online alot. I got his aim name and i used to message him after school online while i was drawing. He was super accessible and open. He regretted killing the mom off, since she was alive in the comics. I also think he regretted it because of the stereotype of single parent black families. But as a kid that was shocking to me to hear but as an adult..i totally get why he felt that way now. - its funny how much of a positive light static and Virgil was in people's lives in the cartoon, in the comics he wasnt as positive. They always dealt with hard issues but that's not always how Virgil dealt with them. In the comics Richie was gay and static at first couldn't understand. Him and his friends were throwing gay slurs, he didn't realize how much that just Richie and grew to change his ways. That comic came out in like 96/97... very much something that can still be of value today.

[@omoefeasiemo3601]

I wish there was a static movie

[@bignate5368]

There was a movie in the works back in 2020. Michael B Jordan was gonna produce it but if you keep up with anything DC you know a lot of changes happend over there and now who knows if a movie is still in the plans 😢

[@nokiahmotorz01]

I loved Static as a kid. He was my favourite superhero back then and it meant so much to me when he showed up in Young Justice, even if his backstory there is different. I really hope he shows up more in media, he’s so underutilised

[@unitedstatesofamericareal]

this might be one of my favourite videos of yours...

[@Comicbroe405]

I bet this would be called "woke" if it came out today 🤔

[@omoefeasiemo3601]

Yes exactly

[@TheNekoGentleman]

I guarantee you that if the episode on homelessness was redone today in ANY other superhero show, even an adult or a live action one, with minimal changes, the grifters would be screaming about it for weeks. And don't get me started about the one with guns. And yet, they are genuinely some of the best examinations of both issues in the medium.

[@nicholassgobero]

I've come to realize that when people call things woke it tells more about who they are rather than about the thing they called woke

[@DamianQualshy]

@@Comicbroe405 if it would've been written 1:1 as back then, no it wouldn't

[@JaeTheGent]

it wouldn't be made today

[@CaptainCJ97]

Im shocked this never got a video game. I remember as a kid i really enjoyed it amother thing I like about the show The static's designs outfit especially his last one is really good plus the enemies is too

[@guga5708156]

Static Shock is AMAZING, loved watching it while growing up

[@remyheart27]

Loved that show as a kid. Feel I took it for granted

[@vzerby]

A massively underappreciated show that I'm always glad to get attention in any form. As you had said there was unlocked memories from a parallel universe of yourself I felt I had that sort of revelation akin to that feeling as you broke down each seasons focus. This really made me want to want it all over again.

[@queenbean3760]

This show was my favorite! So glad you hear your thoughts on it.

[@blackrippin]

Having an actual show about Ghanaian super hero blew my mind as a kid. I remember running to grab my parents to make them watch it with. Static will always be one of my favorite DC heros.

[@jordanloux3883]

Back when you could make a show that talked about racism, classism, and more without being called 'woke'

[@Kcitz_]

Because they didn’t bake it into a character they made it into the story

[@jordanloux3883]

@@Kcitz_ What does that even mean?

[@TheOriginalKaudecus]

They weren’t hood rich recidivists masquerading as sophists

[@jordanloux3883]

@@TheOriginalKaudecus English?

[@TheHeadNinjainComics]

You mean before 'woke' was seen as a bad thing? Because it was definitely woke. Which is a good thing.

[@ktz009]

Overdue for a live action movie

[@hcook1023]

I don't think they would be able to pull it off today

[@RavenCloak13]

Maybe back then. Not now. Reminder that their was this old KZbin video of "Live-action Disney Channel Stars Static Shock" with over a million views that wanted the dudes in High School Musical to play Vergil and Richie. You don't even need me to tell you who specifically and yeah, it would have worked.

[@logicaloverdrive8197]

5:15 I hate this shit so much because that's got a lot of those classic 2000s bangers canceled. Still thinking of you, Sym-Bionic Titan.

[@rosegirl3220]

The Christmas episode made me cry so much when I was a kid

[@PerfectDarkly]

In hindsight especially, such a tragedy and an insult how many great cartoons from the 90s and 2000s had their early cancellations dictated almost entirely by toy companies. When Toys R Us, possibly _the_ largest toy seller in history, eventually ended up going bankrupt anyway, it's just like "What did all of these amazing serial media even die for then?"

[@ladybuzzkillington2072]

Static Shock was my jam as a kid. I thought he was the coolest. Looking forward to you're take

[@tcrump212IsLmbrJck_t]

10:30 is that WORF?!

[@DarthNinja65]

Yes

[@mast3rharo]

Damn I love Static. I'm a big fan of Spider-Man and Superman too. It's okay for people to be Good People. We need Good People.

[@fobbles_]

Resilience is not found in individualism, but manifested through community. Holy shit that is… an amazing truth

[@AchanCham_]

Phenomenal video. The show is a gem. I'm not sure if there are too many psychological or other values to be taken from it, but if even just for fun I think you should watch some episodes of "Fillmore!" (Red Robins Don't Fly and The Reflection Unseen being my suggestions).

[@raviamodernepic]

Good ol' KidsWB mornings ❤

[@marqusmedina5983]

Still love this show

[@popstarprincess123]

Someone tell him They still don’t It’s toys r us on steroids Infinity train anyone? All those other cartoon network shows and especially pilots that die because the merchandise doesn’t fly off the shelves even though most of the time it doesn’t exist before the cancellation It can be the most watched show or be a cult icon doesn’t matter to the studios YOUNG JUSTICE

[@DaniG._.German]

Even though Static was canceled, the ending made sense. 99% of the Bang Babies lost their powers. The last Bang Babies standing were Virgil, Ritchie and that Abomination (Hotstreak & Ebon). If there was a season 5, the criminals would be normal, possibly equipped with futuristic weapons (maybe Intergang), and the Abomination plotting against Static and Gear every now & then. Season 4 was a perfect conclusion. However, I wish we got to see Static(Virgil of the present) in the JLU. We got that cowboy, the knight, and that guy who piloted a mecha, whose names I can't remember. Even the Creeper was a JLU member. Static should've been in the JLU.

[@DjPrimeVideos]

This show is really good. It was one of the only shows my mom would allow me to watch without interruption because she was on that "crazy christian" train but i still loved her regardless. Seeing the episodes about Vergil missing his mother hits real close to home now.

[@laserbeamlightning]

One summer my family and I painted the house together. If it wasn’t painting it was this show. Ah the memories

[@rishavrai99999]

In india, i had no idea that this show is about racism in America... It felt like this show is about acceptance

[@bgjazz55]

Loved this! Static Shock was an incredible show that i will always appreciate!

[@kingdragoonmk10]

Its Shows like Static shock that showed me a Ideal that Humbles me as I see myself fall short of its virtue, and yet makes me want to be better, that even if I can't reach their level, I can atleast work to be a better version of myself in relation to that ideal... I sorely miss such good natured and optimistic shows , in a world so seemingly consumed by Nihilism and Grey's ... But I still see a precious few still trying to be that light in the dark.

[@sharkguy6427]

i could never quite explain why i loved this show so much as a kid, but this articulates it so well

[@MrGoobermania]

This show was incredible. A revival of this show would worry me but I never want this show to be forgotten.

[@jackieec]

I just watched it after so long of not seeing it as a kid. And I loved it so much. ❤

[@ShadeofIce]

I absolutely love Static. Easily my favorite super hero show and super hero.

[@vice2792ocl]

If you had given me a picture of fresh prince of bel. And static shock. I would say they're the same expect one has super powers. And if i remember right Will had a picture of the old comic on set in his room

[@anotherdarkjedi2094]

I loved watching this show. For a long time it was Saturday morning cartoons. It had no right to be as deep and awesome as it was. The crossovers were a nice touch to

[@fobbles_]

I saw a video essay of “The Boy Scout” archetype and how a lot of people think it’s flat, but the author of the video said it’s the constant overcoming of wrong that’s the super power. I think it’s a little deeper. I think it’s simply altruism itself is enchanting. And showing how easy and hard it can be for each person is eye opening. Just like Static Shock

[@cla_bla]

Day-um! I was literally thinking of starting this show as YT popped open!

[@TommyLupkey]

Thank you for making a Static Shock video!

[@JujuToobootie]

My love of comics (and all things nerdy) stem from 2 sources: _Static Shock_ & my Dad (who I also call "Pops" like Virgil did. This is unintentional tho.😅) In 3rd grade (so maybe around 2001) I remember begging my Mom for a blue bathrobe, so I could "suit up" with Virgil. Every Saturday morning @ 10AM, you wouldn't have to look for me, because I was locked in while Static was on. He was one of the first superheroes I can recall seeing on TV that I could relate to. His skin looked like mine. And as a black child living in the inner city, he faced issues that I would later face as I got older. He was intelligent & resourceful (bro made his first superhero fit out of sweatpants, a T-shirt, sneakers and bathrobe & STILL had the drip). And if I remember correctly, he got the pass from Batman. If Batman says you're solid, then you're solid. Speaking of issues, this show was not afraid to lean into the hard topics & address it in a medium where an 8 year old could understand it, and not feel like he was being talked down to. They focused on things that divide us, and showed us a path to unity. It's not the problem that's the problem. It's how we as a society approach finding a solution that's a problem. I could go on about the impact this show had on my earlier formative years. My apologies for the long comment, but that's how much I loved this show even 20 years later. Put some respect on his name: Virgil Oved Hawkins⚡

[@diegodreossi1458]

A true classic!

[@MadameTamma]

Static has one of my favorite superhero origins. He is given the option to join a gang, receive protection and possible revenge from his bully and almost takes it, but once confronted with what he would have to do, his upbringing kicks in. He was raised by a family that puts a lot of emphasis on helping the community but also knowing full well the dangerous of their environment, like the gangs they share their streets with. So he goes into mature, responsible mode and that leads to a string of correct decisions. (What to do with the gun, where he should go, how to get out of there, etc.) and that informs how he handles dangerous situations as a superhero going forward. Making sure people in need get to where they need to be. He's a kind hearted kid with streets smarts.

[@jodeci8609]

i see static i am shocked

[@SMunro]

Implicit, i can see why the toy sales fell through. It has two core powered heroes. A lot of civilians. Thats harder to market than buying a hundred kenner storm troopers of each type and have them stand round like they are on the death star wsiting for a visit from the Emperor. I suggest creating a scifi setting. A bulky spaceship with ten crew. And ti can transform into the central hub for a space station. This space station is a construction platform for a stanford torus.. that provides you with a toy set that can be expanded on slowly as the torus is 3-D printed. That provides you with a space station work crew who assemble a space station over time. And they can mine a nearby asteroid where an alien plant grows- turning out to be sentient. And a few word droids, and crew in uniform or space suits.

[@FLAMEandICE_]

A trend that will never get old to me is when u have time travel episodes like this and the main character gets to see someone that haven't seen in a long time due to their heroic demise, but even when telling them what happened, they still choose to go out a hero not for the glory but because its the right thing to do which helps the main character in more ways in one

[@_BlockDeNotas]

I still would like videos focused on those "still relevant today" episodes, the one about racism, homelessness, school shootings... Static was a great show and whenever I see something about it, I get really excited I remember this show with so much love

[@jordanhall8739]

Static shock was one of my favorite shows growing up. I actually heard that it was canceled because WB wouldn’t push for companies to make merch and toys not just lack of sales.

[@wethefreeproductions]

Virgil always had that thing I wanted more than super powers in how his father was.

[@DKdusk]

Static shock is a classic in Brazil

[@ZeroOmega-vg8nq]

i miss static. such a good kid in vergil that we all deserve to have as a friend. people from all walks of life LOVED static not because of his skin but because he was a hero

[@juliagoodwin9510]

I miss this show. I really do.

[@jessepoe1481]

Paused it after the intro…. Thinking I needa watch this now

[@DeedeedollieF]

In the 2000’s i watched it on the Saturday cartoon lineup on the CW. You had to wake up earlier enough to watch all your favorites like pokemon, yugioh, justice league, sabrina the teenage witch, and static shock. There was no internet to watch them, just on Saturday morning my guy

[@hemig2869]

I now know that I was definitely spoilt by being there when this was airing. Was one of my favourite shows as a kid

[@JamesWilson-wx3le]

Static shock I just love the show. I got up every Saturday morning and watch it on the wonder Brothers channel you know

[@pedrocatoira2695]

Almoçar assistindo um vídeo sobre super choque aiai 🇧🇷👍

[@tcrump212IsLmbrJck_t]

Static Shock will AWLWAYS BE THAT GIRL.🎉

[@1496blake]

As a Hispanic, static has and will always be my favorite black superhero.

[@travit666]

0:26 I caught the reruns and stuff like that and then a couple years ago I rewatched the entire series on KZbin cuz someone had the entire series segmented into like 5 minute parts for each episode so it was a fucking slog to get through but it was pretty worth it it's probably easier to find and stream now I like that it was a part of the DCAU I also like they incorporated the other characters from Justice League and all that into episodes and crossovers I wish the comics would do that more and then corporate static into the main universe take this version of static and put him into the main DC universe write him how he is in the show and you'll be good or just make a continuation comic of the show

[@Rixec2]

Static Shock was taken from us too soon, but its impact always remains.

[@speake7777777]

This was one of my favorite shows when it originally aired. One of the things that always stood out to me was that the hero was written as a person first, and a superhero second. He is not a flat archetype like that Batman, or the Teen Titans. Virgil has its own hopes and dreams, and they are different from the goals that Static pursues he was one of the only superheroes I can think of from that era that actually managed a work life balance, and that might make him the most powerful one.

[@jaikal5357]

Can't wait for peacemaker. I became a father like right after it came out and definitely made me sad for his backstory plus it was hilarious

[@bluestthings]

I missed most of this when it first ran catching episodes here or there on... I think it was on FOX Kids? But I ended up watching most of it some years later when it ran on Cartoon Network after school and really loved the show. I really should rewatch it someday. The positivity would be nice.

[@Demi-kid]

Im so glad im not alone. I was at the right age of 8 but damn i even knew this show was great. Still my favorite super hero.