6 programas de superhéroes que alcanzaron su punto máximo con su primera temporada

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Los programas de superhéroes son más populares que nunca, a pesar de que existen desde hace mucho tiempo, y casi todos los años aparece una nueva serie. Además de los muchos proyectos de Marvel y DC, programas como The Boys, Invincible, The Umbrella Academy y Gen V se han vuelto populares recientemente, lo que demuestra que todavía hay una fuerte audiencia para el contenido de superhéroes en la televisión, a pesar de las afirmaciones de que la gente se está cansando del género.

Como gran admirador de las series de superhéroes, he notado que todas tienen trayectorias diferentes. Algunos son increíbles desde el principio y permanecen así, mientras que otros necesitan algunos episodios para encontrar su equilibrio o realmente alcanzar su ritmo en las temporadas intermedias. Pero, sinceramente, es un poco desgarrador cuando un programa sale con una primera temporada increíble y luego simplemente… no puedo recuperar esa magia. Es raro, pero sucede, y es una pena que un gran espectáculo alcance su punto máximo tan pronto.

Mira, me encantaron las primeras temporadas de muchos de estos programas de superhéroes: ¡realmente me cautivaron! Pero es curioso, ninguno de ellos estuvo a la altura de esa magia inicial, ¿sabes? Todos empezaron muy fuerte, con primeros episodios y temporadas increíbles que engancharon a todos. Es solo que… seguir eso fue claramente un gran desafío, y nunca recuperaron esa chispa inicial.

6. ¿Y si…?

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Si bien la primera temporada de What If…? no fue perfecta, introdujo algunas ideas convincentes y entregó algunos episodios realmente geniales, insinuando un futuro prometedor para el programa. Se esperaba que fuera la temporada más experimental, no porque fuera de mala calidad, sino porque Marvel estaba probando las aguas para ver qué disfrutaban los fanáticos, permitiéndoles ofrecer más de lo que los espectadores querían en temporadas posteriores.

Lamentablemente, el programa nunca estuvo a la altura de su potencial. Los episodios con Doctor Strange y Ultron en la primera temporada fueron los más fuertes, mientras que la segunda temporada pareció una decepción. La tercera temporada fue aún más decepcionante. ¿Y si…? tenía excelente material fuente en los cómics e insinuaba ideas interesantes en la secuencia de apertura, pero esas ideas no se exploraron por completo.

Como crítico, sentí que este programa comenzó fuerte con su primera temporada; tenía fallas, claro, pero mucho potencial. Desafortunadamente, Marvel parecía más centrada en vincular todo al MCU más grande y establecer historias futuras que simplemente dejar que estos personajes tuvieran aventuras independientes. No aprovecharon lo que hizo que la primera temporada funcionara y, sinceramente, es una verdadera lástima, especialmente teniendo en cuenta que el programa era tan prometedor y finalmente fue cancelado después de solo tres temporadas.

5. Batman del más allá

En comparación con What If…? Batman Beyond mantiene una calidad constante a lo largo de sus temporadas, pero la primera temporada generalmente se considera la más fuerte. Presentó efectivamente al nuevo héroe, Terry, en los episodios de estreno, estableciendo claramente sus antecedentes y las razones para convertirse en Batman. El programa también hizo un gran trabajo al construir su futurista Gotham City y explicar el retiro de Bruce Wayne de la lucha contra el crimen.

¡Me enganchó completamente Batman Beyond después de esos primeros episodios! Lo que me encantó fue cómo seguían presentando villanos totalmente nuevos e interesantes, pero no tenían miedo de traer de vuelta a favoritos como Mr. Freeze también. La segunda temporada siguió siendo muy buena, aunque no tuvo la misma magia que el principio. Y aunque la tercera temporada no del todo alcanzó esas alturas iniciales, le dio a la serie una conclusión satisfactoria, lo cual realmente aprecié.

While Batman Beyond stays consistently good throughout its run—some fans even like the later seasons better—the initial 13 episodes were truly groundbreaking, offering a completely fresh take on Batman. The fact that Terry McGinnis hasn’t been prominently featured since suggests even DC recognizes how special and difficult to recapture that original run was, proving just how strong it was.

4. Harley Quinn

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Even though Harley Quinn is still being made, it’s unlikely future seasons will be better than the first. Seasons 2 and 3 have some of the strongest episodes, but the initial season is more consistently good and created a particularly iconic version of Harley Quinn for DC.

While some people might not appreciate Harley Quinn’s edgy humor, the first season did a great job of showing her break away from the Joker and become her own leader, revealing she’s not really a villain at heart. It was interesting to see lesser-known bad guys become part of the crew and to get fresh perspectives on familiar characters, but that novelty eventually wore off.

The animated HBO show Harley Quinn started strong, but later seasons became less consistent as the show tried to do too much. It’s unclear if season 6 will return to the quality of its first season, which was a standout thanks to its focused story and consistent quality – something the show has struggled with recently.

3. The Punisher

With only two seasons, The Punisher is fairly easy to evaluate. The first season was significantly stronger than the second. While I still found season 2 enjoyable – Giorgia Whigham’s character was a great addition, and Jon Bernthal continued to deliver a fantastic performance – it didn’t quite reach the same level as the first season.

The fight between Frank and Billy in season one was a standout moment, and Jon Bernthal’s scenes with Ebon Moss-Bachrach created a more consistent storyline. It was exciting to discover the hero’s past and watch him transform into a tough but still principled vigilante, proving Frank Castle deserved his own show.

Overall, The Punisher holds up well, and season 2 is a worthwhile watch. However, even his recent appearance in Daredevil: Born Again didn’t capture the depth and intensity of Frank Castle like he was in season 1 of The Punisher. That first season really explored the reasons behind his violence, and many consider it the best live-action portrayal of the character.

2. Jessica Jones

Following a fantastic debut, Jessica Jones seemed poised to become Netflix’s top Marvel series, potentially surpassing Daredevil. However, the show wasn’t able to keep up that initial quality. The first season presented Jessica as a flawed but compelling hero, supported by strong characters like Malcolm and Patsy.

David Tennant’s portrayal of Kilgrave is considered one of Marvel’s strongest villain performances in live-action, captivating audiences with his chilling charisma. The first season also successfully introduced the character Luke Cage and featured a compelling storyline with Nuke, promising a bright future for the show. Unfortunately, the series declined significantly in its second season.

The second season didn’t live up to the first, largely because it lacked a compelling villain to fill the void left by Kilgrave. Several characters also suffered – Patsy, once a fan favorite, became unlikeable, Malcolm was constantly causing conflict, and Nuke’s storyline ended abruptly. With Luke Cage also absent, the season felt significantly weaker overall.

I was relieved the third season was a bit of an improvement, and the villain was genuinely scary! But honestly, it was hard to watch because Jessica’s friends didn’t feel like themselves, and they were constantly fighting. Jessica herself was still great, but everything around her just didn’t have the same edge and quality as the first season. That first season is still, by far, the best this show has to offer.

1. Young Justice

The first season of Young Justice was exceptional, setting a very high bar for the show. While it ran for four seasons, it struggled to recapture that initial magic. The series began by focusing on a small team of heroes, gradually introducing more characters. This allowed viewers to become invested in each hero’s individual story and development.

The first season of Young Justice was a standout superhero show of the 2010s, thanks to its strong team dynamic, diverse villains, and compelling overarching conflict. While season two was still good and kept a similar feel, the time skip and introduction of numerous new characters weakened it somewhat.

Although a few characters shone, many others felt underdeveloped, making the limited appearances of the main cast particularly striking. The show’s third season revival didn’t recapture the original spark; while still enjoyable, it didn’t compare to the quality of the first season.

Season 4 seems to be the final one for now. While there’s always a chance Young Justice could return in the future, it’s difficult to envision any continuation reaching the heights of season 1 unless the show is completely reimagined. Season 1 remains the strongest and most definitive part of the series.

2026-01-24 18:30