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HBO Max Decision to Pull ‘Titans’, ‘Doom Patrol’ Precedes DC Studios Takeover

While the cancelation of both series after their fourth seasons came as a shock to fans, James Gunn claims he and DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran are blameless.

HBO Max live-action series Titans and Doom Patrol have both been canceled and will conclude after their current fourth seasons. While the news may shock fans, it appears both creative teams knew of the decision in advance and will give each series a proper conclusion. If this insider insight is to be believed, Warner Bros. Discovery’s now infamous cost-cutting moves are not to blame.

Despite assurances, disgruntled fans are looking to place blame for the cancellation and their fingers are pointed at new DC Studio CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran. However, Gunn took to Twitter to clear the air.

According to the executive and director, “The decision to end the series precedes us. But I certainly wish the best for the talented group of creators, actors, and the rest of the crew that produced both shows.”

“While these will be the final seasons of ‘Titans’ and ‘Doom Patrol,’ we are very proud of these series and excited for fans to see their climactic endings,” an HBO Max spokesperson said. “We are grateful to Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television for making such thrilling, action-packed, heartfelt series. We thank ‘Titans’ showrunner Greg Walker, executive producers Greg Berlanti, Akiva Goldsman, Sarah Schechter, Geoff Johns, Richard Hatem, and the team at Weed Road Pictures. For ‘Doom Patrol,’ we celebrate showrunner Jeremy Carver and executive producers Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Geoff Johns, Chris Dingess and Tamara Becher-Wilkinson. For four seasons, fans have fallen in love with the ‘Titans’ and ‘Doom Patrol,’ investing in their trials and tribulations, and in their legendary battles saving the world time and time again.”

“I’m immensely proud of our gifted cast, crew, and writing staff and their efforts in bringing to life all forty nine episodes over the last five plus years,” Walker said. “I couldn’t have asked for better partners in Berlanti Productions, Warner Bros. Television, and HBO Max, and from the beginning, Geoff Johns and Akiva Goldsman. I’m incredibly grateful for their unyielding trust throughout this process. Lastly, I have to thank our incredible fans for their continued support, engagement, and the passionate community they’ve built around our show. We have six episodes left to unleash upon the world that we hope will give our beloved characters the creative closure we all know they deserve.”

Titans follows young heroes from across the DC Universe as they come of age and find where they belong, and stars Brenton Thwaites, Anna Diop, Teagan Croft, and Ryan Potter. Doom Patrol chronicles the adventures of an idealistic mad scientist and his field team of superpowered outcasts, and stars Brendan Fraser, Matt Bomer, April Bowlby, Diane Guerrero, Joivan Wade, and Michelle Gomez. The superhuman VFX for Titans are made by Encore and Folks VFX, while Doom Patrol VFX are created by Encore.

The fourth seasons of Titans and Doom Patrol consist of 12 episodes, and are streaming now on HBO Max.

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Cybersecurity specialist by day, investigative journalist by night.