Young Justice (2010)
Don't call them sidekicks.
Teenage superheroes strive to prove themselves as members of the Justice League.
| Type | TV series |
|---|---|
| First aired | 26 November 2010 |
| Status | Canceled |
| Genre | Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure |
| Created by | Greg Weisman and Brandon Vietti |
| Starring | Jesse McCartney, Khary Payton and Nolan North |
| Seasons | 4 seasons, 98 episodes |
| Episode length | about 22 min |
| Time to watch it all | about 36 hours |
| Rated | TV-14 |
| Scores | TMDB users 8.4/10 |
Where to watch Young Justice
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What kind of watch this is
Young Justice operates as a covert operation where the Justice League handles the macro threats while the sidekicks handle the micro. The tagline, don't call them sidekicks, sets the tone for a series that treats its teenage agents with genuine operational respect. They are not apprentices waiting for their master to finish; they are active agents in a world where superheroes are still a relatively new phenomenon. The show maps this growth across four seasons and 98 episodes, a total commitment of 36 hours. It is a long haul, but the patience pays off when the team finally earns the right to their own name.
How it did with audiences
Young Justice cleared the bar for a solid superhero entry. On TMDB, users rate it 8.4 out of 10. That is a high mark for a show that prioritized continuity over spectacle. Fans likely appreciated the restraint. It did not need to shout to be heard. The numbers suggest the audience understood the assignment.
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Sources
- Young Justice on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q785430 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
- “Young Justice (TV series)” on Wikipedia, by its contributors (history) — reception, audience figures and legacy, summarised and adapted here under CC BY-SA 4.0
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