I am not the type of person who watches every single superhero movie and TV offering. I don't really follow comics either. However, I was a huge fan of Smallville and I have also watched the current Greg Berlanti shows, (Arrow, Flash, Legends, Supergirl, Black Lightning). I can say that my original fear of Krypton was that it was going to be similar to the Berlanti offerings with their nauseating lack of subtext, their "baddie of the week" formula, and the way they shove social justice down your throat.Krypton is different. This isn't some 22-episode season of filler. The 10-episode format means that we get a coherent story without the extra baggage. Little time is wasted aligning the characters to drive the story forward. I am a fan of efficiency and Krypton is certainly that.I also found that the acting was a step up from other superhero TV show offerings. The Berlanti shows certainly run the gamut between stunning acting performances and cringy garbage, and Smallville had their off-days. I was pleasantly surprised with all of the acting performances in Krypton. There are many actors whom I have never seen before and they do great justice to their characters, while more prominent actors also do a great job of separating themselves from their previous performances.Krypton's Brainiac is also a far cry from previous offerings. He's actually scary, intense, and overall believable as an opposing force. The whole tone of the show is much darker and more gritty, and his presence is a large contributing factor.I guess there are two types of superhero TV show fans; the ones who want a blend of serious and comedy where they get to see their favourite heroes using their powers, and ones that are looking for something to break the mold. Frankly, I am pleasantly surprised that we have a show like Krypton where we get a detailed glimpse into life on Krypton before Superman without getting bogged down in superpowers and flashy costumes.It's not for everyone given the many 1-star reviews here on IMDB, but if you recently watched shows like Legends of Tomorrow or The Flash and thought to yourself, "there has to be something better than a giant Furby killing a demon", then I recommend giving Krypton a try.I enjoyed it from start to finish and look forward to seeing what Season 2 can bring.

I had high expectations for Krypton, but they have fallen short. None of the characters are particularly likable. Character development is limited to forceful pouting. Yes, Cameron Cuffe looks like he could be Tom Welling's grandfather, but still... I am finding it more and more difficult to not fall asleep while watching. Also, it appears to be shot in not quite HD. Cinematography and/or direction is somewhat amateurish. The writing is laconic and continually belabors the same issues. Sorry, but I'm more into quality shows like Orphan Black, Game of Thrones, Westworld, Battlestar Galactica, Deadwood and Rome. Seriously, Krypton has all the excitement of the last couple of seasons of the Walking Dead. And will someone please explain to me how Adam Strange is able to even stand up on Krypton, which is supposed to have a gravitational for many times that of earth? And did Superman just give him his cape? In the Mystery in Space Silver Age comic book story line, Adam Strange was only able to transport to Rann, a planet in the Alpha Centauri solar system (the nearest to ours) through Zeta beams (nothing to do with Catherine Zeta Jones) which had been randomly aimed at the earth. There he quickly became a hero, donning a red and white (spandex?_ uniform with a double jet pack that enabled him to fly and use his ray gun, having fallen in love with Alana, the daughter of the scientist who knew all about the Zeta beams. On Rann, he would fight off illegal aliens from other worlds, until the zeta radiation wore off and dissolved him back to earth. Having memorized the next strike point, he fought to get to each in time to help save Rann and to be with Alana, as apparently victory sex is the best.Alas, Seg-El can't even appreciate a hot blonde when h e sees one. For myself, I'm headed back to earth.

The people that are leaving bad reviews have most likely been watching a completely different show than most of the reviewers on here. Superman to me is boring character for the most part. However, the background on his race is super fascinating. If you enjoy watching films or shows about fictional alien civilizations, and you enjoy DC or Marvel creations, then this is the perfect show. The only downside is that everything was a bit dark, after all they are living in a post apocalyptic planet.

In the face of all the Star Trek Films, and the multiple renditions of the DC Comic Universe (Justice League/Superman storylines), here comes an intriguing version of the prequel to the Superman story from the perspective of Kal El's grandfather, with guest appearances from future heroes and villains who have the potential to save/screw up the space-time continuum. (No spoilers. If you like this kind of thing, go watch the series.) IMO, the quirks are all in the casting. Superman's Grandfather, Seg-El (Cammeron Cuffe) is a dead ringer for Smallville Kal El (Tom Welling); Lyta & Jayna Zod (Georgina Campbell & Ann Ogbomo, respectively) are meant to be very "Amanda Waller" type characters from the DC world. Nyssa Vex (Wallis Day) is a random Sharon Stone-esque character, and her father co-social climber Daron Vex (Elliot Cowan) is made up to be rather an evil clone of Russell Crowe. Hmm.There are some interesting moments about the mob mentality, some familiar storylines tied together and a MAJOR SURPRISE in Season 2 Episode 9 (oof... so difficult to keep this one to myself, but no spoilers). Glad Season 2 is around the corner. Hopefully the "fluff" characters don't spoil the major movement created by the Season 1 cliff hanger.