Creature Commandos - Season 1

Creature Commandos is an adult animated series, written and produced by James Gunn, who leads DC Studios alongside Peter Safran. The Series of the Year election at MySeries is one of the most enjoyable moments every year, and this year Creature Commandos, quite deservedly, made the list for Best Animated Series. Honestly, I hadn't expected an animated series about monstrous commandos to entertain me so much. The premise sounded mostly absurd, but it's precisely that prejudice that made the viewing experience all the more positive.

Because these creatures are not legally considered humans, the government can deploy them without considering ethical consequences.

The series follows a unique team of modified soldiers and classic monsters deployed by the government for secret and extremely dangerous missions—operations too risky or morally questionable for regular superheroes or the conventional military. Because these creatures aren't legally considered human, the government can use them without worrying about ethical consequences. The team is overseen by Amanda Waller (Viola Davis, How to Get Away with Murder), who mostly sees them as tools rather than individuals. That cold premise immediately put me on edge and gave the series more weight than I had anticipated.

This approach sharpens the contrast with the team itself, a colorful and unstable group forced to work together. The Bride of Frankenstein (Indira Varma, Game of Thrones) serves as the emotional center of the series, powerful, independent, and deeply scarred by her past. Rick Flag Sr. (Frank Grillo, Kingdom) is the human leader of the team, a rigid military man trying to impose structure and discipline on a group that barely suits it, leading to friction and humor. Dr. Phosphorus (Alan Tudyk, Resident Alien) uses his cynicism as a shield against pain and rejection, GI Robot (Sean Gunn, Gilmore Girls) combines blind obedience with unexpectedly philosophical questions about his existence, and Nina Mazursky (Zoë Chao, The Afterparty) brings calm, empathy, and moral awareness as the team's conscience. Together, they create a group that feels much more human than you would expect based on the concept.



During their missions, the team finds itself in violent and often absurd situations, where action, horror, and dark humor are continuously intertwined. What stood out to me most is how well the series balances that tone. Creature Commandos laughs at its own absurdity but never loses sight of its characters. Even the coarser jokes work because they stem from character and situation rather than just for effect. Simultaneously, each team member is given the space to show their background. These moments clearly reveal that these 'monsters' often possess more humanity than the people who control them.

Creature Commandos genuinely surprised me in a positive way. It's an absurd, energetic, and often very funny adventure, but above all, it's an animated series with heart and substance.

The animation also managed to convince me. The style is colorful, dynamic, and sometimes bizarre, with a deliberately unrealistic approach. The action feels exaggerated and creative, perfectly aligning with the series' absurd tone. By letting go of realism, the animation clearly benefits Creature Commandos. Behind the explosive violence and chaotic action lies a story with a surprising amount of attention to themes like identity, guilt, loyalty, and what makes someone a monster. Creature Commandos shows how these misfits try to grasp their existence in a world that only values them as long as they are useful.



Creature Commandos genuinely surprised me in a positive way. It's an absurd, energetic, and often very funny adventure, but above all, it's an animated series with heart and substance. Anyone who thinks a series about monstrous commandos mainly relies on chaos and gimmicks will find an unexpectedly warm and surprisingly human experience here.

Another big plus is how accessible the series is for new viewers. You don't need encyclopedic knowledge of the DC universe; the world and characters are clearly and carefully introduced. This makes Creature Commandos not only an ideal entry point but also a solid foundation, especially now that a second season is already in production.