Okay, let's talk. I just finished the first season of Creature Commandos, and I am—to put it lightly—a total mess. James Gunn didn't just give us a cartoon; he gave us a heartbeat for the new DC Universe. If you were worried about the future of DC after the last few rocky years, breathe. We’re in good hands.
This wasn't some dry corporate "foundational text." It was seven episodes of pure, chaotic, tragic, and beautiful monster energy. It feels like James Gunn reached into the deepest, weirdest corners of a long-lost longbox and found the soul of this universe. Here’s my personal, emotional breakdown of the ride we just went on.
Episode 1: The Kali Wobbles — Not Your Average Roll Call
Seeing that new DC Studios logo for the first time? Chills. Literal chills. Using that 1938 Shuster Superman art was such a "we’re back to basics" move—it’s like they’re saying, "We remember why you loved these heroes in the first place." But then we get to Amanda Waller, and man, Viola Davis still makes my skin crawl in the best way. She is the ultimate puppet master, and seeing her exploit the "Non-Human" loophole is so on-brand.
She can't use Peacemaker or Harley? Fine, she'll find the weirdest, most radioactive rejects in the basement. Dr. Phosphorus is a visual treat—that "Kirby Crackle" animation is a gorgeous love letter to Jack Kirby’s legendary art style. But Nina Mazursky stole my heart immediately. When Waller’s dossier asks, "Type: Is this a fish?" I wanted to scream. No, Waller, she’s a person! She has a soul! The way the team looks at Rick Flag Sr. with such suspicion really sets the tone—they aren't friends yet; they're just survivors.
Episode 2: The Tourmaline Necklace — The Heartbreak I Didn't Plan For
I was NOT ready for the Bride’s backstory. Usually, we see Frankenstein’s monster as the one we’re supposed to pity, but this show flips the script. Seeing the Bride imprint on Victor instead of Eric was such a gut-punch of rejection. It’s so humanly messy. That montage set to "American Wedding" by Gogol Bordello was a cinematic masterpiece in an animated show.
Watching them through the decades—the 1800s, the 1920s, Woodstock (did anyone else catch the Shaggy cameo?!), and even 90s Wall Street—made their toxic cycle feel so heavy. It wasn't just a montage; it was a century of Eric refusing to take "no" for an answer. My heart actually ached for her when she realized Eric doesn't love her; he just sees her as his "rightful" property. It turns a classic horror trope into a very modern, very real story about autonomy.
Episode 3: Cheers to the Tin Man — Pour One Out for the Robot
I’m a sucker for a veteran story, and G.I. Robot (J.A.K.E. 2) hit me like a freight train. Seeing him fight alongside Sgt. Rock and Easy Company was cool, but the emotional weight comes from his inability to stop fighting. He’s a machine built for a war that ended 80 years ago. The 1960s flashback with the Metal Men Easter eggs had me screaming—seeing those alchemical symbols for Gold, Tin, and Lead confirms that we’re getting the full DC science-fantasy roster eventually.
The ending, though? "Cheers to the Tin..." I’m not crying, you’re crying. He was more human than the "people" who discarded him. His story is such a biting commentary on how we treat veterans who are "programmed" for war and then expected to just... function in a world that doesn't need them anymore.
Episode 4: Chasing Squirrels — Justice for Weasel
I am officially starting a "Weasel Did Nothing Wrong" club. Finding out the truth about the 27 children—that he was actually their friend and was trying to save them from a fire—genuinely ruined my day. We’ve been laughing at him since The Suicide Squad, treating him like a mindless pet, and now I just want to give the poor guy a hug. He’s not a monster; he’s a victim of a society that shoots first and asks questions never.
Also, THAT VISION. Circe showing Waller the future wasn't just a teaser; it was a warning. Seeing David Corenswet’s Superman, Batman, and the rest of the Trinity crucified in the rubble of Metropolis? It was terrifying. Seeing Damian Wayne (Robin), Guy Gardner, and Hawkgirl in that lineup made the stakes feel massive. This isn't just a side project; this is the world they’re building, and the threat of Princess Ilana is the real deal.
Episode 5 & 6: Redemption vs. Vengeance
Episode 5 was a reality check. I wanted to like Eric Frankenstein because he’s funny and voiced by David Harbour, but he is actually... kind of a jerk? Maybe even a full-blown villain. Killing Bogdana, the blind woman who nursed him back to health, just because he felt like it? That hurt. It was a wake-up call that some monsters aren't misunderstood outcasts—some are just monsters by choice.
But then, Episode 6 gave us the noir-inspired origin of Dr. Phosphorus in Gotham. That green-tinted, Batman: The Animated Series vibe was absolute perfection. Seeing Batman in the shadows, built like a tank (Frank Miller style!), was the "Leo pointing at the TV" meme for me. Poor Alex Sartorius didn't want power; he just wanted to cure cancer. Rupert Thorne is the real monster here. Seeing Phosphorus find a moment of peace playing with a child in Pakolistan was the kind of emotional nuance I didn't expect from a show about a flaming skeleton.
Episode 7: A Very Funny Monster — The Finale
Nina’s origin story was the final gut-punch. Her dad literally rewriting her DNA just to keep her lungs working... it's a parent's love turned into a beautiful, unintended nightmare. It explains why she’s the "mom" of the group; she knows what it’s like to be kept alive by someone else’s desperate choices. And that twist with Ilana and Clayface? I didn't see the double-bluff coming at all. Using Clayface to discredit a true prophecy was a genius move by the Princess.
Watching the Bride finally take charge and end the threat was so cathartic. She isn't just "The Bride" anymore; she's her own person. And hey, KING SHARK IS BACK! The family is growing, and Waller is clearly preparing for something even bigger. The way the team has bonded—monsters protecting a world that hates them—is the most DC thing ever.
My Personal Fan Rating: 8.7/10
It loses points only because I need Season 2 immediately. The voice acting is top-tier (Alan Tudyk is a god), the animation is vibrant and experimental, and the heart is massive.
If you love DC, if you love "misfit family" stories, or if you just like seeing Nazis get punched by robots, you have to watch this. James Gunn is cooking a five-course meal, and I am very, very hungry for the Superman movie now. This show proved that the DCU isn't just about the "gods" in the sky; it's about the "monsters" in the shadows, too.
Who’s your favorite member of Task Force M? Is it the tragic Bride? The misunderstood Weasel? Or are you a G.I. Robot stan like me? Let’s argue about it in the comments!
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