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Titans

Titans is an American live-action superhero television series based on the DC Comics team Teen Titans.

Updated July 27, 20261 min readCited sources

Titans is an American live-action superhero series based on DC Comics' Teen Titans. It aired from 2018 to 2023 across four seasons.

What it is

Titans follows a group of young heroes from the DC Universe as they come of age and form a team. The series presents a darker, more mature take on the Teen Titans concept, focusing on characters like Dick Grayson, Rachel Roth, Kory Anders, and Gar Logan.

Production and release

Created by Akiva Goldsman, Geoff Johns, and Greg Berlanti, Titans premiered on October 12, 2018, and concluded on May 11, 2023. The first two seasons streamed on DC Universe, while seasons three and four moved to HBO Max. The series ran for 49 episodes across four seasons.

Cast and reception

The central cast includes Brenton Thwaites as Dick Grayson/Robin, Anna Diop as Kory Anders/Starfire, Teagan Croft as Rachel Roth/Raven, and Ryan Potter as Gar Logan/Beast Boy. Titans was noted for its gritty tone and emphasis on character arcs, often described as a darker live-action superhero series.

In short

  • Live-action adaptation of DC's Teen Titans.
  • Four seasons from 2018 to 2023.
  • First two seasons on DC Universe, later on HBO Max.
  • Darker, more mature tone than the animated series.
Canadian angle

Titans is available to Canadian viewers through international streaming and digital distribution services, and it is part of the broader DC television franchise that has a substantial audience in Canada.

Quick questions

What is Titans based on?
It is based on DC Comics' Teen Titans superhero team.
When did Titans premiere?
It premiered on October 12, 2018.
How many seasons does Titans have?
Titans has four seasons.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titans_(2018_TV_series)
    Supports: Premiere date, ending date, creators, season count, original platforms, and basic series description.
  2. DC — https://www.dc.com/tv/titans-2018-2023
    Supports: Official synopsis, main characters, creators/executive producers, and genre.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1043813/
    Supports: Series dates, synopsis, and general reception notes.
  4. TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/titans/1030633099/
    Supports: Run dates, season count, and platform information.
  5. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1043813/faq/
    Supports: Start and end dates, genre classification, and premise.
  6. Wikipedia — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/DC_Titans
    Supports: Season count and episode total.