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Season 1 – Twisted Metal

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Jul 2023

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TWISTED METAL, a half-hour live-action TV series based on the classic PlayStation game series, is a high-octane action comedy about a motor-mouthed outsider offered a chance at a better life, but only if he can successfully deliver a mysterious package across a post-apocalyptic wasteland. With the help of a badass axe-wielding car thief, he’ll face savage marauders driving vehicles of destruction and other dangers of the open road, including a deranged clown who drives an all too familiar ice cream truck.

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Critics Consensus

An enjoyable blast of cartoonishly violent mayhem, Twisted Metal sometimes struggles to flesh out its source material, but ultimately offers an adaptation with surprising depth.

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Dan Einav

Financial Times

Mar 25, 2024

2/5

An assault on the senses and the intellect, Twisted Metal is one for the scrapyard.

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Ed Power

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Mar 22, 2024

4/5

It could have been a car crash. Instead, it’s an enjoyably breakneck whoosh through the A-Z of dystopian sci-fi cliches.

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Brian Tallerico

The Playlist

Aug 8, 2023

C-

There might have even been a better version of this show that wasn’t scared to really center Stu as the lead.

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Erin Maxwell

LA Weekly/Village Voice

Aug 18, 2023

Its not so much an adaptation as it is an introduction for those who never played the game. The first season is a reworking of the story for a bigger picture. If the series continues, there’s a lot of promise that die-hard fans will be rewarded.

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Jeremy Jahns

JeremyJahns.com

Aug 11, 2023

It does feel like it comes from a place of and a labor of love.

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Tessa Smith

Mama's Geeky

Aug 10, 2023

2.5/5

This show is not technically a good one, but it is fun and entertaining and utterly ridiculous.

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Sam W

@RT84679498 Sep 17, 2026

Not funny not twisted metal. L1 up down left.

Chris M

@Cmorr Sep 15, 2026

Loved it. Humor silly. Like the actors. Fun story. Hope this one keeps going

William S

@RT09340568 Sep 15, 2026

Such an awesome show! Post apocalyptic comedy is an underappreciated genre. Pays homage to the game without getting too much into the minutiae. 100% worth the watch if you dig dark comedy. If you like things like Zombieland, you'll probably like this.

Stephen G.

@Mangaloverx999x Jan 4, 2026

It was fun If you dont compare it to the games.

Ken D

@mynameisken Nov 29, 2025

overacting. bad acting. boring plot. skip this one if you love yourself.

Robert R. R

@ReSaratz Nov 16, 2025

S1 is not bad at all. Very solid, often more than solid with some very good.

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Jude Weng

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Maggie Carey

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Bill Benz

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Anthony Mackie

John Doe

Stephanie Beatriz

Quiet

Episode 1

Aired Jul 27, 2023

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John Doe, a motor-mouthed outsider, is offered a chance at a better life, but only if he can successfully deliver a mysterious package across a twisted, post-apocalyptic wasteland.

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Episode 2

Aired Jul 27, 2023

3RNCRCS

John finds his mission thwarted by two unpredictable adversaries in Lost Vegas; Agent Stone recruits new members for his cause.

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Episode 3

Aired Jul 27, 2023

NTHLAW1

John and Quiet find themselves caught in an unexpected trap; Agent Stone tests the loyalty of his new recruits.

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Episode 4

Aired Jul 27, 2023

WHZDARE

John strikes a dangerous deal in order to get desperately needed supplies; Quiet questions her future.

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Episode 5

Aired Jul 27, 2023

CRZSRDS

Quiet closes in on her search for revenge; John finds himself incapacitated; Sweet Tooth wreaks havoc during his road tour.

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Episode 6

Aired Jul 27, 2023

DRVTHRU

John and Quiet seek shelter from a dangerous storm in a familiar place; Quiet reflects upon her past.

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Episode 7

Aired Jul 27, 2023

NUTH0UZ

John and Quiet make a pit stop, where John reunites with a former contact; Sweet Tooth bonds with a new follower.

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Episode 8

Aired Jul 27, 2023

EV3L1N

John and Quiet go undercover on a dangerous rescue mission; John goes up against an out-of-control opponent.

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Episode 9

Aired Jul 27, 2023

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Unexpected allegiances begin to form; Quiet gets to work; John makes amends; Sweet Tooth is ready for revenge.

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Episode 10

Aired Jul 27, 2023

SHNGRLA

With everything coming to a head, John and Quiet face a difficult choice; new players enter the fray.

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