At seven half-hour episodes, the series can also feel overstuffed with information (it lays more track for the DCU than you might think), and character details are sometimes jammed in seconds before they matter to the story at hand. But even with all these messy feelings and messier body parts flying around, Gunn’s monster mash achieves the level of gravitas it so often seeks.

As playful and irreverent as most load-bearing franchise entrants are ponderous and weighted down by obligations to a larger narrative. An ultra-violent, profane antihero story isn’t exactly light in the tonal sense; still, “Creature Commandos” is refreshingly unburdened.

It’s a strange show, but an effective and endearing one.

James Gunn’s classic recipe of lovable weirdos, great music, and lots of jokes and violence is on full display, but in a new, fresh way that’s presented well in animation. Its intentional immaturity doesn’t always pay off, but it’s not nearly enough to weigh the series down.

The new series has all the laughs, emotion, and memorable characters that have already established Gunn as one of the biggest and most reliable names in the genre. If this series is any indication, the future of the DC Universe is in very good hands.

This adult cartoon monster mash is an enjoyable time, but it doesn't quite rank as James Gunn's best work, and could have used an extra spark to stand out more from what its creator has done before.

So much of this show doesn’t work. The plot is spelled out in exposition in the show’s first five minutes. And sure, there are a couple of twists, but this story is paper-thin—no two ways around it.

Once again, James Gunn leans into his signature ensemble storytelling and distinctive audiovisual style, crafting another super-team spectacle that stands shoulder to shoulder with The Suicide Squad.

James Gunn's Creature Commandos stumbles in establishing his DC Studios universe, offering more of the same rather than something fresh. Instead of highlighting iconic DC characters, it focuses on obscure antiheroes in a seven-episode animated series that mirrors Gunn's earlier works, like The Suicide Squad. Filled with weak one-liners and excessive violence, it feels like a retread of familiar **** confusing continuity and inconsistent character details undermine its claim as the start of a new era. For casual viewers, it might come across as a second-rate Doom Patrol or an unnecessary sequel to Peacemaker, casting doubt on Gunn's ability to deliver something truly innovative

Tried way too hard to be different, to be cool and serious. I know there's some people who liked this show and that's fine, but I think most people will find it just another average show, I do see reviews are slowly averaging out too. I think the stories and characters are meh, and don't stand out or work together enough to be interesting.