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But what surprises me aboutDoom Patrolis its heart.
The third episode, Puppet Patrol, showcases an emotional depth that the superhero genre rarely does on television.
Memory shadows the lives of these characters at every turn.
Watching this scene felt revelatory.
This adds an intriguing layer to how the actors synthesize their performances.
In flashbacks, Bomer evokes the square-jawed machismo of classic Hollywood with an undertow of immense melancholy.
Perhaps being on the fledgling streaming service DC Universe is a boon for this series.
Whats fascinating about Larry in particular is that he isnt much of a hero.
He often runs from danger, preferring to tend to his plants.
He gets furious and frightened.
Doom Patrolsubverts this expectation in ways both uproarious and heart-wrenching.
Bomer makes the most of this scene as Larry travels from rage to longing.
I had a life before you!
he screams at the energy being.
Will Cliff reach out to his daughter he only just realized is still alive?
Will Larry finally make peace with the man he once was and the body he lives in today?
Or, instead of mastering the powers he now has, will he be destroyed by them?
