The new season of 'Doom Patrol' premieres December 8 — here's how to watch the DC superhero show starring Brendan Fraser
The misfit DC superhero team returns for more wacky misadventures on December 8. You can stream "Doom Patrol" season four exclusively on HBO Max.
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- "Doom Patrol" season four premieres December 8 on HBO Max.
- The series follows a team of DC superheroes who gained their powers through tragic circumstances.
- HBO Max subscriptions cost $10/month with ads, or $15/month for ad-free streaming.
"Doom Patrol" returns to HBO Max with new episodes on December 8. The fourth season will be split into two parts, with the first half concluding on January 5.
The series follows the Doom Patrol, a team of misfit "superheroes" who each gained their powers under tragic circumstances. Season four sees the team travel to the future as they face their own imminent demise, forcing them to choose between their personal happiness or the fate of the world.
Check out the trailer for ' Doom Patrol' season 4
The returning cast for "Doom Patrol" season four includes Diane Guerrero ("Encanto"), April Bowlby ("Two and a Half Men"), Matt Bomer ("Magic Mike"), Brendan Fraser ("The Mummy"), Joivan Wade ("The First Purge"), and Michelle Gomez ("Doctor Who") as the core team of heroes.
Fraser and Bomer both provide the voice of their characters and play them in flashbacks, while Riley Shanahan and Matthew Zuk physically portray their characters in the present.
How to watch 'Doom Patrol'
You can watch "Doom Patrol" season four exclusively on HBO Max starting December 8. New episodes will premiere every Thursday through January 5. Since the show is an HBO Max original series, "Doom Patrol" isn't available to stream on any other subscription services.
An HBO Max subscription starts at $10 a month for ad-supported viewing or $15 a month for ad-free playback. HBO Max's ad-free tier also supports offline downloads and up to 4K quality streaming with Dolby Atmos sound.
The HBO Max app is available on most smart TVs, mobile devices, and media players from major brands like Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, and Chromecast. Check out HBO Max's website for the full list of supported devices.
Can I watch 'Doom Patrol' for free?
HBO Max doesn't directly offer a free trial, so the only way to watch the show in its entirety is with a paid subscription.
However, you can watch the first episode of "Doom Patrol" season one for free without a membership as part of HBO Max's special complimentary collection of sample episodes.
How many episodes will 'Doom Patrol' season 4 have?
"Doom Patrol" season four will have a total of 12 episodes. The season will be split into two parts with six episodes in each.
Following "Doom Patrol" season four's two-episode premiere on December 8, new episodes will be released weekly on Thursdays at 3 a.m. ET. The mid-season finale is scheduled to premiere on January 5 at 3 a.m. ET.
As of December 8, HBO Max has yet to confirm when part two of "Doom Patrol" season four will premiere.
Has 'Doom Patrol' been renewed for more seasons?
"Doom Patrol" hasn't been renewed for my seasons by HBO Max just yet, but the creators are prepared for more installments. Showrunner Jeremy Carver told Screen Rant that "Doom Patrol" has the story potential to continue for more seasons, so this latest batch of episodes isn't being treated as the end of the series.
Is 'Doom Patrol' part of Marvel or DC?
"Doom Patrol" is based on characters from DC Comics, so it has no association with Marvel. Versions of many of the show's characters have also been featured in HBO Max's other DC series "Titans," but the two shows now take place on different Earths. The show also has no connection to DC's universe of big-screen movies starring members of the Justice League.
Is 'Doom Patrol' worth watching?
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"Doom Patrol" is one of the most critically acclaimed superhero shows on the air right now, and it's one of the best-reviewed original series on HBO Max. The series has been praised for its entertaining humor, dark themes, and emotional heart.
As a whole, "Doom Patrol" has a "97% Fresh" rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. For fans of the superhero genre, dark and absurd comedy, and DC comics characters, "Doom Patrol" is well worth a watch.