Every TV Show Set To Air On The DC Universe Streaming Service

Around a year ago, DC fans got some exciting news when it was revealed that the superhero studio were working on a Netflix-style streaming service that would be dedicated to producing original DC content. The first project announced for it was Titans, the first ever live-action adaptation of the Teen Titans, with others having been added over time. At last, we've now got some concrete information on the service. It's to be titled DC Universe and will launch later this year. It's a title that sums up how wide-ranging the output will be and how it will celebrate all corners of the DC superhero universe. So far, we've got five TV shows announced to be heading to the site, and they look to be focused on a range of different properties. But what are these five series set to arrive on DC Universe over the next couple of years? Well, here's everything we know about the service's output so far. From Titans to Young Justice, there's much to look forward to, so join us as we dive right in and tell you everything you need to know about what's coming down the pipeline. Titans Titans is the most high profile of DC Universe's shows at present. Fans have been calling for the Teen Titans to make the jump to live-action for years now and finally, they're getting their wish. Although, it looks like there will be some liberties taken with the source material. The core version of the team in Titans appears to be leader Dick Grayson AKA Robin, Batman's former sidekick, alien princess Starfire, shapeshifter Beast Boy and goth girl Raven. They're played by Pirates of the Carribbean star Brenton Thwaites, Anna Diop, Ryan Potter and Teagan Croft, respectively. These are some of the most iconic members of the Titans, but it might be odd to see the team without the likes of Kid Flash or Cyborg. Though they aren't teens, superhero double act Hawk and Dove will also appear in a supporting role, as played by Smallville's Alan Ritchson and Friday Nights Lights' Minka Kelly. Lesser-known misfit superhero group the Doom Patrol are also set to make their live-action debut in the series, as Jake Michael, April Bowlby and Dwain Murphy are playing DP members Robotman, Elasti-Girl (not The Incredibles one) and Negative-Man, respectively. So far, we've only received official looks at Robin, Hawk and Dove in costume - and their comic-accurate, high quality outfits fill us with a lot of hope for the show. On the other hand, our only glimpses of the rest of the team come from leaked set pics which have not been so well received, to say the least. Still, it's worth putting our faith in the show's trinity of experienced creators. Namely, DC chief Geoff Johns, Arrowverse producer Greg Berlanti and Hollywood screenwriter Akiva Goldsman of, er, Batman & Robin infamy. Well, at least trust the first two. Thanks to the presence of Robin, it seems that Titans might be able to get past Warner Bros.' protectiveness about Batman as well, as it sounds as if we might have flashbacks to Dick's training with Bruce Wayne. Rumors also state that Jason Todd, Dick's successor as Robin, might likewise appear. At this rate, it seems that Titans is going to give us a fuller version of the DC world than the DCEU, which we're very excited about. Young Justice: Outsiders Young Justice is one of the most popular superhero animated series from recent times. While the likes of Teen Titans Go! and Avengers Assemble are often criticized by fans as being too kid-friendly, Young Justice was seen as the gold standard of how to appeal to younger viewers and old school DC fans alike. Sadly, Cartoon Network pulled the plug on the series after just two seasons back in 2013, due to poor toy sales. After years of fan campaigns, however, Warner Bros. have seen fit to relaunch the show and finally deliver season 3. Proving that you can never have too many teen heroes, Young Justice features an alternate group of adolescent vigilantes. These guys are the official understudies of the Justice League, however, mostly made up of sidekicks who want to prove themselves. The roster expanded a lot over the show's first two runs, but it's been revealed that the team in Outsiders will consist of Static, Kid Flash, Robin, Wonder Girl, Spoiler, Blue Beetle, Beast Boy and Arsenal - plus new characters Arrowette and Thirteen. Fan favourites such as Dick Grayson, Superboy and Artemis will also recur. The last we saw of the show, The Light - the mysterious league of supervillains with unknown motives - were revealed to be allied with Darkseid, suggesting that an Apokoliptian invasion of Earth could be on the cards in season 3. We haven't had this confirmed, but it's known that showrunners Greg Weisman and Brandon Vietti are continuing on with the series just as they planned to before its initial cancellation, so expect that plot thread to be picked up on. Harley Quinn The Joker's on/off girlfriend Harley Quinn has exploded in popularity over the past few decades, with the Clown Princess of Crime arguably being just as beloved as her supervillain significant other by modern audiences. It only makes sense, then, that the character is finally getting her own vehicle. And it's an animated series, which brings Harley's life full circle as she first debuted in the acclaimed Batman: The Animated Series back in the 1990s. Not that Harley Quinn will be an all-ages experience like BTAS, however. The show looks to be positioning the character as DC's own version of Marvel's Deadpool, with the animated series set to be an R-rated adult-oriented comedy. For a taste of the tone of the show, we know that one character's backstory will involve them having gone viral for calling Wonder Woman the c-word. This info comes from some character breakdowns for the series, which give us a pretty clear idea of the basic premise of Harley Quinn. It seems likely that it'll feature Harley attempting to put herself at the top of the criminal food-chain in Gotham, after breaking up with the Joker. She’ll form a crew of misfit villains made up of the likes of well known Batman antagonists such as Clayface, King Shark and her best gal pal, Poison Ivy. Lesser known comic book creations such as Sy Borgman, Malice Vundabar and Dr. Psycho will also star, while Mr. J seems to fill the role of the villain of the series, as he tries to stop Harley's gang from stealing his crown. There's no casting news for the lead yet, but it's been rumored that DC are seeking Margot Robbie to reprise her role. What we know so far sounds promising, then, though it's worth mentioning that the series comes from the minds behind Powerless, DC's embarrassingly unfunny first foray into the world of superhero comedy that was cancelled by NBC after only a handful of episodes. Swamp Thing One of DC's most popular supernatural characters, Swamp Thing, might not have the name recognition of the Justice League, but he's still no stranger to the screen. There were a couple of movies starring the swamp-dwelling creature back in the 1980s - the first was even directed by horror legend Wes Craven - and a short-lived TV show that ran for a single season in 1990. Now, the Louisianan anti-hero is getting another shot at live-action in this newly-announced series. Seeing as the long-touted Justice League Dark movie has hit a brick wall, it seems that Warner Bros. Television have got the all-clear to move ahead on this alternate project starring Swamp Thing. That said, it does come with a DCEU filmmaker attached. Aquaman's James Wan is on hand to executive produce, so hopefully the Saw director will bring some of his horror expertise to the show. Here's how the official synopsis describes it: When CDC researcher Abby Arcane returns to her childhood home of Houma, Louisiana, in order to investigate a deadly swamp-borne virus, she develops a surprising bond with scientist Alec Holland — only to have him tragically taken from her. But as powerful forces descend on Houma, intent on exploiting the swamp’s mysterious properties for their own purposes, Abby will discover that the swamp holds mystical secrets, both horrifying and wondrous — and the potential love of her life may not be dead after all. Swamp Thing's story has changed a lot over the years, but this sounds like a faithful adaptation of his traditional origins. In particular, it seems the series will focus on the man formally known as Alec Holland's ties to the Arcane family, through his love interest Abby and her father, mad scientist Anton Arcane, who becomes Swamp Thing's nemesis. Mark Verheiden and Wan's frequent collaborator, Gary Dauberman, are set to serve as the showrunners. That's pretty much all we know about the series for now, other than that it's pencilled in for a release sometime in 2019. Still, it's good to learn that DC Universe will cater to the horror side of things as well as providing some more mainstream stuff. Metropolis With DC notoriously picky about sharing their big names with the small screen, their TV shows have often favored prequels, that way they can tell stories set in a particular iconic hero's universe without necessarily featuring them. This works well for folks like Superman, as we've had two Man of Steel prequels already. The CW's long-running Smallville and Syfy's currently running Krypton. But wait, it seems there are still more stories to tell before Clark Kent dons his red trunks, as Metropolis, a third Superman prequel, is also on the way. Metropolis appears to be an X-Files type sci-fi/procedural show which sees Supes' future girlfriend Lois Lane investigating weird occurrences with her partner... Lex Luthor, Superman's nemesis! No doubt it will focus on how Lois becomes the famed Daily Planet journalist and how Lex descends into darkness. Here's how the official synopsis describes it: Set in the so-called City of Tomorrow before the arrival of Superman, Metropolis follows Lois Lane and Lex Luthor as they investigate the world of fringe science and expose the city’s dark and bizarre secrets. When we first heard about the project, it seemed DC were extremely pleased with it and had ordered it straight to a first season of 13 episodes. However, it's now come out that Metropolis has been delayed until 2019, as it's being "redeveloped." There's no telling exactly what that means at present, but it appears that DC brass aren't as happy with the show as they once were. We could speculate that it's got something to do with Krypton reaching the airwaves since Metropolis was first announced. After all, the show has been quite well received, so maybe this project will hue closer to that? Presumably, Gotham's John Stephens and Danny Cannon, who are clearly the go-to guys for superhero prequels, are still in charge, but we'll just have to wait and see how this situation develops and what other TV shows will be announced for DC Universe.