Best-Reviewed Superhero TV Shows 2018

The Marvel-versus-DC debate is as heated as ever thanks to the dozens of comic book–inspired series on television, but looking at the best-reviewed superhero shows of the year — a year that lost Marvel legend and comics industry titan Stan Lee — Marvel emerges victorious. Excelsior!

The order of the rank below reflects the Adjusted Score as of December 31, 2018. Scores might change over time.

Marvel's Daredevil: Season 3

#1

Adjusted Score: 101356%

Critics Consensus: The Man with No Fear returns to top form with a third season that begins tediously slow but gradually generates comic book thrills, immeasurably helped by the welcome return of Vincent D'Onofrio's menacing Kingpin.

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Starring: Charlie Cox, Elodie Yung, Deborah Ann Woll, Elden Henson

Directed By: Drew Goddard, Jeph Loeb, Erik Oleson, Jim Chory

The Flash: Season 5

#2

Adjusted Score: 85153%

Critics Consensus: The Flash's fifth season maintains the show's high standard for compelling visuals, chilling villains, and well-scripted moments of humor, but also turns a more focused gaze on the role of family dynamics amongst the increasingly complex characters.

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Starring: Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdes

Directed By: Greg Berlanti, Andrew Kreisberg, David Nutter, Sarah Schechter

Legion: Season 2

#3

Adjusted Score: 93049%

Critics Consensus: Legion returns with a smart, strange second season that settles into a straighter narrative without sacrificing its unique sensibilities.

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Starring: Dan Stevens, Rachel Keller, Aubrey Plaza, Bill Irwin

Directed By: Noah Hawley, Lauren Shuler Donner, Bryan Singer, Jeph Loeb

Cloak and Dagger: Season 1

#4

Adjusted Score: 92449%

Critics Consensus: Cloak & Dagger blends soapy drama with superhero grit to create an exciting, surprisingly thoughtful addition to the genre -- even if it falls prey to a certain amount of narrative bloat.

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Starring: Olivia Holt, Aubrey Joseph, Andrea Roth, Gloria Reuben

Directed By: Joe Pokaski, Jeph Loeb, Jim Chory

Titans: Season 1

#5

Adjusted Score: 80790%

Critics Consensus: Despite a few tonal growing pains, Titans does justice to its source material and truly shines when its titular ensemble finally assembles.

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Starring: Brenton Thwaites, Teagan Croft, Anna Diop, Ryan Potter

Directed By: Akiva Goldsman, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Brad Anderson