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.

#1

Marvel's Daredevil: Season 3
97% 86%

#1

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.

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

#2

The Flash: Season 5
94% 56%

#2

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.

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

#3

Legion: Season 2
91% 78%

#3

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

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

#4

Cloak and Dagger: Season 1
89% 69%

#4

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.

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

#5

Titans: Season 1
78% 70%

#5

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

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