Krypton (2018)

Overview
Set two generations before the destruction of the legendary Man of Steel’s home planet, Krypton follows Superman’s grandfather — whose House of El was ostracized and shamed — as he fights to redeem his family’s honor and save his beloved world from chaos.
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Overview
Set two generations before the destruction of the legendary Man of Steel’s home planet, Krypton follows Superman’s grandfather — whose House of El was ostracized and shamed — as he fights to redeem his family’s honor and save his beloved world from chaos.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Primary
The series leans left due to its dominant themes, which center on the critique of systemic inequality, authoritarian rule, and the suppression of truth by a corrupt elite, championing rebellion and social justice for the disenfranchised.
The series incorporates significant diversity through the explicit racial and gender recasting of several established characters from the Superman mythology. While featuring a diverse cast, the narrative primarily focuses on the political and social conflicts within Kryptonian society, rather than explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
Krypton features a prominent and positively depicted same-sex relationship between Lyta-Zod and Dev-Em. Their bond is portrayed with depth, complexity, and dignity, serving as a significant aspect of their character arcs. The show normalizes their relationship, presenting it without specific prejudice or negative framing related to its same-sex nature, contributing to an affirming overall portrayal.
The show features female characters like Lyta-Zod and Jayna-Zod, who are highly skilled Sagitari soldiers. They are depicted engaging in and winning physical combat against male opponents, utilizing hand-to-hand techniques and melee weapons.
The show features Jax-Ur, a character canonically established as male in DC Comics, portrayed as female in the series.
General Zod, a character consistently depicted as white in DC Comics and prior adaptations, is portrayed by a Black actor in the series. This constitutes a clear instance of a race swap.
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