The DC Universe Gets a Much Needed Dose of Satire The latest development in HBO Max's DC Studios slate, The People v. Gorilla Grodd , has all the makings of a winking commentary on the genre's self importance.
By leaning into satire and absurdity, this mockumentary series could be just what the DC Universe needs to shake off its recent trend of darkness.
For years, comic book movies and TV shows have walked a fine line between gravitas and camp. The success of Lanterns notwithstanding, many fans feel that the DCU has become too serious for its own good.