Top 10 Superhero TV Series
If you want to know the best superhero TV shows, you should definitely watch our picks for the top ones.
IMDb Rating: 7.7/10
Created by Evan Goldberg, Eric Kripke, and Craig Rosenberg, this gripping story from the world of The Boys explores the first generation of superheroes aware that their powers come from Compound V. At a prestigious university, they push their physical and moral boundaries in fierce competition for the top ranking. Blending action, moral complexity, and dark humor, it offers a fresh, intense take on the superhero genre.
Number 9: The Umbrella Academy
IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
The Umbrella Academy is a black comedy superhero television series created by Steve Blackman. On October 1st, 1989, something strange happens when 43 women around the world give birth simultaneously despite none of them showing any signs of pregnancy. Seven of the children are adopted by eccentric billionaire Reginald Hargreeves due to their superhuman abilities. Forced to form a superhero team, years later they are just a shadow of their former selves. Can they return to glory?
Number 8: Superman & Lois
IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
Created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster, Superman & Lois brings us back to the nostalgic world of Smallville. In this DC drama, Superman and his wife Lois return to his hometown with their two sons, Jonathan and Jordan. Their idyllic life is interrupted by new challenges and mysterious figures. Watch as they uncover the secrets of a businessman and navigate the complexities of family life.
Number 7: WandaVision
IMDb Rating: 7.9/10
Created by Jac Schaeffer, WandaVision is a superhero mystery miniseries that focuses on Wanda Maximoff (The Scarlet Witch) and her husband Vision. However, something is off—the perfect suburban life they live doesn’t align with their traumatic superhero past, especially considering that Vision is no longer alive. What’s really going on in Wanda’s seemingly ideal world?
Number 6: Legion
IMDb Rating: 8.1/10
Created by Noah Hawley, Legion follows David Haller, a mutant diagnosed with schizophrenia at a young age. David soon discovers that his powers are beyond anything the mutant world has ever seen. As he navigates this hidden world of mutants and dark parties, his strongest enemy becomes his own mind.
Number 5: Loki
IMDb Rating: 8.2/10
Created by Michael Waldron, Loki centers on the universe’s favorite villain as he’s taken in by the Time Variance Authority (TVA), an organization that controls time itself. Loki is sent on a journey of self-discovery as he navigates corruption and conspiracy at the heart of the TVA, all while figuring out how to rule the chaos.
Number 4: Peacemaker
IMDb Rating: 8.3/10
Created by James Gunn, Peacemaker follows the cynical, ruthless antihero from The Suicide Squad. Haunted by his past, Peacemaker embarks on a new mission to save the world, but his methods are as absurd as they are effective. Filled with dark humor and action, Peacemaker is a thrilling and provocative ride.
Number 3: The Punisher
IMDb Rating: 8.4/10
Created by Steve Lightfoot, The Punisher tells the story of Frank Castle, a man who becomes a vigilante after the tragic murder of his family. Unlike most superheroes, Frank shows no mercy and operates outside the law as he punishes criminals with brutal force. It’s a disturbing, heart-stopping tale of a one-man army seeking justice.
Number 2: Daredevil
IMDb Rating: 8.6/10
Created by Drew Goddard, Daredevil follows Matt Murdock, a blind lawyer by day and vigilante by night. Trained to be an expert combat fighter, he takes on crime in Hell’s Kitchen, New York City, while being haunted by his past. With its gritty tone and complex characters, Daredevil stands out as a dark, intense superhero drama.
Honorable Mentions:
Here are some shows that didn’t make the top 10 but are still worth watching:
- Arrow
- Supergirl
- The Flash
Number 1: The Boys
IMDb Rating: 8.7/10
Created by Eric Kripke, Evan Goldberg, and Seth Rogen, The Boys is set in a universe where superheroes are marketed and monetized by a powerful corporation, Vought International. But outside of their heroic personas, most of them are corrupt. The show focuses on two groups—the Seven, Vought’s superhero team, and the titular Boys, vigilantes trying to keep the corrupt heroes in check. The Boys is a gritty, darkly humorous, and thrilling exploration of what happens when superheroes go bad.
