The DC universe is massively shifting from its roots after the entry of James Gunn and Peter Safran at the office. The duo is hellbent on scrapping the loosely connected universe and bringing every medium, including shows, movies, and games into a cohesive universe.
Many DC products have been already axed, as they didn’t stand in line with the director’s grand vision, and Doom Patrol is no exception. Even though many fans came to love this show, they seemed to understand the reasoning behind the cancellation.
James Gunn cancels HBO Max’s Doom Patrol
Doom Patrol was initially released to boost subscribers for the DC universe and later shifted to HBO Max. And following the reshuffle in the studio and the change in leadership, many products which were attached to the previous regime have suffered cancellation and Doom Patrol is no exception.
After the entry of James Gunn and Peter Safran at the helms, the duo is adamant about turning DC’s tides in the correct direction. And fans who were already suspecting the cancellation of their beloved show have come true. HBO Max officially announced its cancellation and stated,
“While these will be the final seasons of Titans and Doom Patrol, we are very proud of these series and excited for fans to see their climactic endings,”
Although the ongoing Season 4 will be the last one for the show, the showrunners were already aware of this and preplanned a conclusive ending for season 4 without leaving any cliffhanger and fulfilling the characters’ story.
Fans upset over Brendan Fraser’s removal from DC
Although the cancellation of the show seemed reasonable to the fans, they were more downcast because of the exit of Brendan Fraser from DC after the final season. It isn’t the first time that a Brendan Fraser starring DC property was canceled, considering the cancellation of Batgirl.
Following James Gunn’s motive, who is adamant about scrapping the old scattered universe and creating a more cohesive DC universe, Doom Patrol’s cancellation appears reasonable. The director also shared his good wishes for the cast and crew of Doom Patrol moving forward, as he tweeted,
The decision to end the series precedes us. But I certainly wish the best for the talented group of creators, actors, and the rest of the crew that produced both shows. https://t.co/jdqDc9TqU1
— James Gunn (@JamesGunn) January 26, 2023
While the actor has earned an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of the gay, 600-pound reclusive teacher in The Whale, fans are disappointed by his exit from DC after the completion of the fourth season. But fans hope that the actor will get to win his first academy award in the upcoming future.
The first half of Doom Patrol season 4 is available to stream on HBO Max.
Source: James Gunn’s Twitter
