The Weird Brilliance of DOOM PATROL | PRAISE PATROL

They're not your average Super-Team.
In my video for Praise Patrol, I look at Seasons 1 and 2 of Doom Patrol, and analyze how it uses the dichotomy of "normal and abnormal" to lend a voice to those cast out and othered by society, through the lens of a team of superpowered misfits.
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro
2:45 Cliff Steele and Physical Disability
4:17 Victor Stone and Disability through the eyes of a parent
5:55 Rita Farr, Image, and Ableism
8:27 Jane, Trauma, and Mental Illness
11:06 Larry Trainor, Identity, and Sexuality
16:03 Outro
Music:
All Emotions - ELFL
Bathtub Explorations - Casey Wilcox
Big Shoes - Eight Bits
Homeless Soul - Fleurs Douces
Sunset Drive - Future Joust
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[@MattDraper]

This video is so cool! You should change the name to So Cool Patrol ... because it’s so cool ...

[@ForEveryKindofGeek]

Thanks so much, Matt!

[@ianr.navahuber2195]

@@ForEveryKindofGeek I could actually see "So Cool Patrol" as the name of one of the future episodes

[@DarthAzabrush]

"I'm having a full blown psychotic break here and your solution is to give me ecstasy? Fuck it I'm in!" Next scene... "YAY! I'M A ROBOT! DOIN' THE ROBOT!"

[@scottodrowsky9835]

Our boy Cliff! 🖤🖤🖤🤖🖤🖤🖤

[@youtubesucks1821]

Honestly the best character in the show personality wise. Backstory wise it would have to be Larry, his is the most interesting

[@adamgrunther1367]

Diane Guerrero deserves an Emmy for this show. She is one of the best actors I have ever seen in a comic book show.

[@ForEveryKindofGeek]

HARD AGREE. She's been a tour-de-force throughout, especially with season 2. Hopefully she picks up an award for that sooner or later.

[@SM-BSW]

She gives a performance on par with Tatiana Maslany in Orphan Black. Both are amazing!

[@GabesEdtiz]

@@SM-BSW or James McAvoy from split

[@GabesEdtiz]

@Steven Pounsett debatable but yes I do agree she’s amazing

[@GabesEdtiz]

@Steven Pounsett actually it’s 24 but still I see where you’re coming from. They are actually both equally talented imo

[@AngelichuXD]

I’m glad doom patrol is actually growing in popularity I’m so worried it would get canceled.

[@ForEveryKindofGeek]

Totally there with you, but at the same time I think the DP series is in a really great place. It's built its own identity and it's gotten a massive amount of critical praise, so I'm hoping it stays around for a good long while.

[@ianr.navahuber2195]

@@ForEveryKindofGeek agreed. I hope the series is able to keep it going for more seasons. i still feel sad that HAPPY (another series based on Morrison's works) got cancelled despite being as good as DOOM PATROL in a different way

[@catalandustin51]

Season 3 teaser trailer just dropped today

[@WhiteHeavenRuckus99]

True. It better have 5 seasons before it get canceled

[@tappajavittu]

Season 4 confirmed, I really hope Doom Patrol will run into 2023 when it's Doom Patrol's 60th anniversary.

[@GoodLaw]

Im a damaged broken person but watching this show gives me hope and shows me how to heal.

[@bluesheepwolfie307]

Did this show make me cry over being accepted as a queer person? Yes. Did this video make me tear up because it reminded me of the accepting nature of the Danny community? Also yes. Lovely video!

[@radityaprabhaswara9046]

I cried in the scene of larry and his son in the barn and the revelation of what his son went through and what he did to get back at larry, larry is just so....masterfully written

[@youtubesucks1821]

Yes I find myself always wanting more when they're done with him. I don't really care much for Rita's backstory or Cliffs but they are great characters. Jane's underground is always awesome to see. It's not just that Larry is gay, it's that he was gay in a time when that was not ok. That's part of what makes it interesting. Being gay nowadays is just accepted so that would be boring. But doing it at that time where he had a whole family to cover it up is just interesting to see

[@GilbyMinaj]

My favorite DC show. Season 3 is epic so far 😍 🔥

[@barneyrubble736]

Great overview of Doom Patrol. Jane is still my favorite, although every character is extremely powerful in their portrayal. :)

[@ForEveryKindofGeek]

Couldn't agree more; every character gets their chance to shine, but Diane Guerrero's on a whole other level in this show.

[@upsetstudios1819]

How the hell does this video only have 17 comments? How the hell are only a few people talking about this show? I don't get it, but thank you so much for making it. This playlist made my day

[@ForEveryKindofGeek]

Thanks so much!!

[@Ran2Chaos]

Love this show and the message about ‘Normalcy’

[@ajdeacon5945]

I don't need to say this, your videos are always great. I've been a giant fan of the Doom Patrol since I discovered them in Highschool when I was at one of my lowest. When the show came out, I was so scared that the story of the team and the characters weren't going to be as expressive or come out in a tone similar to Titans. But I've never experienced something like Doom Patrol in television outside of animation. I cried in various episodes, even in the Pilot when Cliff begins to walk again, and even into Season 2. I championed the show and begged anyone who could watch it to do so, I loved your videos on the show and Way’s comic run, and thank you so much for making me want to go back and rewatch the series.

[@ForEveryKindofGeek]

I couldn't agree more, AJ. I've never come across a show with such a perfect balance of weirdness and heartfelt sincerity. Can't help but feel if more titles and shows embraced DP's philosophy, we'd be better off.

[@ianr.navahuber2195]

@@ForEveryKindofGeek another series that did it was HAPPY (which is based on another morrison comic book that sadly got cancelled)

[@eddiemorales2214]

this makes me want adaptation of the invisibiles and animal man

[@im2sxc4yall]

The Weird Brilliance of Doom Patrol. The Weird Brilliance: The Perfect Words to Describe Doom Patrol.

[@terrancemoore496]

Thank you Doom Patrol! Currently binging Season 2.

[@ianr.navahuber2195]

I will try to comment as Spoiler Free as possible, because I love when i am able to talk about this show whenever I can: SORRY FOR WALL OF TEXT I just want to talk about this show, feel free to ignore my comment (Although Kinda sad No mention of Niles or Dorothy was made in the video) - Gotta love how Cliff's crux of his character arc are about how "By becoming less human, he became a better person" and how "He damages himself more by trying to cling to his past, sadly repeating his worse mistakes". Especially about what he said in Therapy Patrol under the influence of Admiral Whiskers. I hope future episodes are able to explore more about his relationship with his wife, his once friend Bump and ESPECIALLY his relatiosnhip with his own Old Man (his Dad). Also hope he and Larry get a focus episode because that brief moment they shared in Sex Patrol made me realize those 2 are so similar yet so different i wish i could see them interact more together. ALSO hope Cliff gets to interact more with Flex Mentallo, given they have experienced something similar in the show, it would be interesting - It was so Ironic that Vic started the series as the "most well-adjusted member of the team" and has slowly gotten more traumatized across the series. It would be interesting to see how this affects Vic in later seasons. especially given Mr. Nobody is most likely coming back with the Brotherhood of Dada (which might get combined with elements of the The Brain's Brotherhood of Evil), and how Ronnie is still out there - I really wonder where Rita's story will go on on future seasons. especially given she has tried to become a heroine, but is still struggling with her own issues sometimes making her fail at the worst moments. Especially considering season 3 is apparentlyintroducing madame rogue from the brotherhood of evil. which, if the teen titans 2003 cartoon is any inspiration, she can basically serve as Rita's ultimate dark reflection. Also I hope Rita and Jane get a focus episode together because it will be interesting seeing them interact. especially given how jane was traumatized by her father and rita by her mother. giving a nice contrasts between the sources of ther struggles - Jane's and Kay's story arcs might be the most difficult to exactly wonder where they will go from here. Especially given who Miranda is. But that's probably the most interesting aspect of it. - Man. Larry Trainor's story could easily go the Rebis route from Grant Morrison's run, OR Positive Man route from Gerard Way's run. AND that's not to mention how it could be explored alongside what the show has done with Larry trying to fix things with his family. Not to mention whatever the lore the series might use for The Negative Spirit. Also i hope Larry gets more interactions with Jane and Cliff I also hope to see more about Danny (who, given them transforming into a wheel in season 2, might hint at them becoming Danny the Ambulance from Gerard Way's run) or Flex Mentallo (who I hope appears more. the show could intrdouce Cassie Brinke as his sister to keep everything tied together)

[@TheGrafton12]

Hopefully season 3 has given some answers to you

[@catalandustin51]

Season 3 trailer just dropped

[@ForEveryKindofGeek]

yessir

[@rubymcshane2536]

Love this video, but I wish the background music was a bit quieter, I found it a bit distracting from what you were saying.

[@cristinaf3844]

I love that you use the theme music as the bed track to your voice. Your narration style and voice are so great!

[@ForEveryKindofGeek]

Thanks!

[@OwenLikesComics]

Brilliant video, mate. I seriously loved this!

[@ForEveryKindofGeek]

Thanks so much, Owen! Glad you enjoyed it. And speaking of brilliant Doom Patrol videos...

[@chaoticboy9428]

Such a heartwarming video for such a heartwarming show ❤️ can't wait for season 3

[@Namkhey101]

Amazing job with this video, keep it up!

[@ForEveryKindofGeek]

Thanks!

[@PTFforever]

This video really captures the essence of what makes doom patrol my favorite show. Thanks so much 💚

[@ForEveryKindofGeek]

Thanks so much for commenting! Glad you enjoyed the video, always excited to find another fellow DP fan

[@t0rip0ri]

Really nice video :) Doom Patrol has a special place in my heart.

[@ForEveryKindofGeek]

Thanks!

[@williammansfield9711]

Great show.

[@dorine_]

This video was extremely well made, thank you so much for it

[@ForEveryKindofGeek]

Thanks so much!! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@ForEveryKindofGeek]

This video's part of the #PraisePatrol collab series put together by the awesomely talented Critical Rants! You can check out the rest of the videos in the playlist here: kzbin.info/aero/PL_AMrAN6oFu5Tw_Kj9guzJRiNEMtijmUp

[@ianr.navahuber2195]

Praise Patrol. Another combination of words that could easily be a title in the show.

[@AverageGeekHome]

Who the hell gave this video a dislike!?

[@zolarenard2246]

This show is simply UNIQUE in an amazing way. Why? Because when we thought we had seen everything in movies and TV shows, we were proven wrong. And this is coming from me, a movie & tv series addict 😁 Baphomet is a talking magical horse head... Just saying 🤣😁

[@davidkoblentz]

great video, the show is all about the relationships, it is all about the humanity, the cloak is the "super hero" trope. I challenge anyone to not get emotional on the first episode... and the first ep of season 3 is the same.. I am damn right in again... this is about people, period. Cyborg was the weak link until now (imo) but this season he has at last come into his own, although his tech is the one thing on the show that looks stupid... Rita... fuckin Rita .... is the BEST ! she deserves awards

[@jackhummer8344]

Thank you for using proper pronouns for Grant Morrison at the beginning of the video, by the way. And great video. Doom Patrol was my favorite superhero show of 2019 and it truly is something special.

[@ForEveryKindofGeek]

Thanks so much! Totally agree, Doom Patrol was, and is, something truly special for Superhero TV and media in general. Here's to many more weird, wonderful seasons!

[@jackhummer8344]

@@ForEveryKindofGeek I'm still hoping to see the Brain and Monsieur Mallah as antagonists in future seasons, especially their love for each other from the comics.

[@RetroIsaac]

Oh wow, I had no idea. Been wanting to get into their works since watching this show. Glad I saw this comment.

[@Noah-ns3xc]

@@jackhummer8344guess you got your wish

[@carolinemacrae6227]

I've been rejected from the beginning. But I think what we are in this life and the challenges we are subjected to, has something to do with unresolved issues from previous life, or even the beginning of this one. The laws of attraction. If your ability is misused 8t is a game changer when it gets taken from you. 7nderstanding it will make the person in question a better person and wiser.

[@dswynne]

17:15 - The point is that there is no "normal" but what YOU make of it. What's normal for you isn't normal for ME. It's about being a freely expressive individual capable of embracing one's autonomy. But when you push for "normalization", for the sake of conformity, that's where you get into trouble, even if said conformity is all wrapped in "sunshine and rainbows".

[@raidenstark315]

Doom patrol is the axe cop of dc comics

[@adamgrunther1367]

Marvel Fan: WandaVision stands out as comic book show far more than DC could ever dream of. Doom Patrol: Hold my fucking beer.

[@ForEveryKindofGeek]

I don't wanna be the "one's better than the other" guy, especially since Wandavision's still coming out, but regardless, Doom Patrol is a tough act to follow. 'Nuff said on that.

[@cognitivedissonance8406]

I love both shows

[@ianr.navahuber2195]

@@cognitivedissonance8406 i do too. they both have something to offer. by that account I also love legends of tomorrow and i think legends of tomorrow x doom patrol crossover would be one of the greatest things ever

[@JS-eu1co]

@@ianr.navahuber2195 it a crossover that make sense and they can make the plot more outlandish and it would work for both shows

[@KhaosAdmiral]

@@ianr.navahuber2195 I'd pay good money to see that crossover because I just wanna see how fucking insane these 2 shows are fucking weird in the best way possible and combined we could see something special.

[@PrimateSoul]

Havent all except Cyborg been on the team decades?

[@ForEveryKindofGeek]

Yep, although the timeline on the show’s still a little wonky. Jane’s definitely left a few times and Clif kept to himself for almost a decade. I’d say they’ve known each other for decades but the team’s a recent development

[@drkpocoyo]

yesss ! hail the doom patrol !

[@bobbycracky]

i identify with cliff which is ironic cause i kinda hate him i have this habit of trying to "fix "things i grew yp with a mother from glasgow scotland and i was THE white kid (for the records cyborg was my favorite), i dont think doom patrol is weird i think its the normal people are afraid to confront

[@willow_rosie]

Oh My God Finally Someone talking about this G E M

[@thesmilyguyguy9799]

=-D

[@redjacc7581]

the music is wayyyyyyyyyyyyyy to loud................cannot hear your voice clearly.

[@saierwe]

Looks like a very dumb show, there are no decent super heroe shows to watch, so much potential in the genre and no one takes it to a serious quality level