Although the legacy of Superman hangs over this series produced for the Syfy Channel, Krypton is set two generations before the birth of the planet’s most famous son. The hero of the story is Seg-El (Cameron Cuffe), a former member of the "guilded" class who is reduced to living in the slums of the "rankless" after his grandfather (Ian McElhinney) was executed for treason. Seg-El is visited by Adam Strange (Shaun Sipos), a human who travels through time and space to warn him that someone is coming to disrupt the timeline and prevent the birth of his grandson, who will become the greatest hero in the universe. Strange is fixated on saving Superman (which ultimately depends on the destruction of Krypton) but Seg-El is more concerned with the threat of an invading planet-swallowing alien named Braniac that his grandfather predicted. Krypton has less in common with the interconnected DC Universe TV superhero shows on the CW network than with other Syfy original shows. It imagines the technologically-advanced alien civilization with a production design that suggests a low-budget Blade Runner and presents a corrupt, dictatorial theocracy that uses the military to keep the poor in perpetual poverty. The first season follows the conflicts, conspiracies, and power struggles between the clans and classes while also introducing elements familiar to the Superman legacy, from the Fortress of Solitude to the treasonous General Zod. Presenting all 10 episodes from the 2018 debut season, extras include behind-the-scene featurettes, a 2017 Comic-Con panel, deleted scenes, and a gag reel. A strong optional purchase. (S. Axmaker)
Krypton: The Complete First Season
Warner, 2 discs, 427 min., not rated, DVD: $24.99, Blu-ray: $29.99 Volume 34, Issue 3
Krypton: The Complete First Season
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