Season 1

Season 1
TV Show · Sci-Fi · Drama

What if Superman never existed? Set two generations before the destruction of Superman’s home planet, KRYPTON follows Seg-El (Cameron Cuffe), the legendary Man of Steel’s grandfather, who is faced with a life and death conflict – save his home planet or let it be destroyed in order to restore the fate of his future grandson. With Krypton’s leadership in disarray and the House of El ostracized, Seg must balance the quest to redeem his family’s honor and protect the ones he loves while being challenged by familiar DC characters Brainiac (Blake Ritson) and Earthly time-traveler Adam Strange (Shaun Sipos). KRYPTON is from Warner Horizon Scripted Television and is executive produced by David S. Goyer (Man of Steel, The Dark Knight Trilogy) alongside Cameron Welsh. In addition to Cuffe, Sipos and Ritson, the show also stars Georgina Campbell, Elliot Cowan, Ann Ogbomo, Rasmus Hardiker, Wallis Day, Aaron Pierre and Ian McElhinney.

2018 · 43m
  • 14+
Starring Cameron Cuffe, Georgina Campbell, Shaun Sipos

Season 1

  • EPISODE 1
    Pilot
    In the series premiere episode, Seg learns that his home planet of Krypton has been targeted by the world-consuming alien known as Brainiac, so that his future grandson – the greatest hero of all time – will never be born.
    43m
  • EPISODE 2
    House of El
    After suffering a tragedy, Seg adjusts to the realities of his mission, as well as his newfound rank in the Guilded class, and a new threat. He vows to direct all of his energy toward saving Krypton from Brainiac – as the last son of House El.
    43m
  • EPISODE 3
    The Rankless Initiative
    During the chaotic Black Zero crackdown on Seg’s home district known as the Rankless Initiative, Seg and Adam race to find Brainiac’s deadly Sentry, while Lyta-Zod (series star GEORGINA CAMPBELL) juggles her position as Commander with her love for Seg.
    42m
  • EPISODE 4
    The Word of Rao
    To quell Rankless unrest, the Voice of Rao begins Kandor’s Nova Cycle festival and finds a scapegoat for the failed Rankless Initiative. Meanwhile, Seg is approached by a mysterious Black Zero leader.
    43m
  • EPISODE 5
    House of Zod
    Fighting for survival within the heart of Black Zero, Seg finds a window into Krypton’s ancient past, but learns that his life may be in danger. Meanwhile, Jayna-Zod (series star ANN OGBOMO) grapples with her torn loyalties as she considers an offer from House Vex.
    42m
  • EPISODE 6
    Civil Wars
    Seg is confronted with an impossible decision that will shape the future of the El legacy and the entire universe: Stop Brainiac from bottling Kandor or let Krypton perish – so Superman may live.
    43m

Box Set

  • Krypton: The Complete Series

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Cast & Crew

  • Cameron Cuffe
    Seg-El
  • Georgina Campbell
    Lyta Zod
  • Aaron Pierre
    Dev-EM
  • Elliot Cowan
    Daron-Vex
  • Ann Ogbomo
    Jayna Zod
  • Rasmus Hardiker
    Kem
  • Ian McElhinney
    Val-El
  • Wallis Day
    Nyssa
  • Shaun Sipos
    Adam Strange
  • Blake Ritson
    Brainiac
  • Colm McCarthy
    Director

About

Season 1

Sci-Fi

What if Superman never existed? Set two generations before the destruction of Superman’s home planet, KRYPTON follows Seg-El (Cameron Cuffe), the legendary Man of Steel’s grandfather, who is faced with a life and death conflict – save his home planet or let it be destroyed in order to restore the fate of his future grandson. With Krypton’s leadership in disarray and the House of El ostracized, Seg must balance the quest to redeem his family’s honor and protect the ones he loves while being challenged by familiar DC characters Brainiac (Blake Ritson) and Earthly time-traveler Adam Strange (Shaun Sipos). KRYPTON is from Warner Horizon Scripted Television and is executive produced by David S. Goyer (Man of Steel, The Dark Knight Trilogy) alongside Cameron Welsh. In addition to Cuffe, Sipos and Ritson, the show also stars Georgina Campbell, Elliot Cowan, Ann Ogbomo, Rasmus Hardiker, Wallis Day, Aaron Pierre and Ian McElhinney.

14+

COMMON SENSE

Superman prequel has potential, family drama, some violence.

Information

Studio
HBO
Released
2018
Rated
TV-14
Regions of Origin
United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Serbia
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