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Titans

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

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Titans is an American live-action superhero television series created by Akiva Goldsman, Geoff Johns, and Greg Berlanti, based on the DC Comics team Teen Titans. The series premiered on October 12, 2018, and concluded on May 11, 2023, after four seasons and 49 episodes. It follows a group of young heroes from the DC Universe as they come of age, confront threats, and form a surrogate family.

Premise

Titans follows young superheroes from the DC Universe as they come of age, confront threats, and form a team. The series presents a darker, more mature take on the Teen Titans concept.

Production and release

The series was developed by Akiva Goldsman, Geoff Johns, and Greg Berlanti, and originally streamed on DC Universe before moving to HBO Max for its third and fourth seasons. Its first two seasons were released on DC Universe, and later seasons moved to HBO Max.

Cast and characters

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.

Reception

Titans was noted for its gritty tone and emphasis on character arcs, with coverage commonly describing it as a darker live-action superhero series.

Key facts

  • Titans is a live-action adaptation of DC Comics' Teen Titans.
  • The series premiered on October 12, 2018, and concluded on May 11, 2023.
  • It ran for four seasons and 49 episodes, streamed first on DC Universe and later on HBO Max.
  • The story centers on Dick Grayson, Rachel Roth, Kory Anders, Gar Logan, and other young heroes.
  • The series was developed by Akiva Goldsman, Geoff Johns, and Greg Berlanti.
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Canadian context

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.

Frequently asked 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.
When did Titans end?
The series ended on May 11, 2023.
How many seasons does Titans have?
Titans has four seasons.
Where did Titans originally stream?
Its first two seasons streamed on DC Universe, and later seasons streamed on HBO Max.
What kind of show is Titans?
It is an action, adventure, drama, and fantasy superhero series.

References

  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.