TITANS: Breaking Down All The Biggest Moments And Easter Eggs In The First Trailer

Following the release of the first trailer for Titans, we're breaking down all the biggest moments and references to the comic books for a better idea of what exactly we should expect from the series...

By JoshWilding - Jul 19, 2018 09:07 AM EST

Filed Under: Titans

As promised, the first trailer for Titans was released earlier today and it's certainly...something. While many fans love the R-Rated approach to the characters, others believe it looks like a fan-made YouTube series and it's clear that it won't be everyone's cup of tea. However, this sneak peek has left us with a lot to mull over and we're now delving deep into the trailer's biggest moments and Easter Eggs.

There's a lot to discuss here and while it's clearly adhering to the source material in some ways, there are some significant departures too. The shocking level of violence here is also obviously noteworthy.

In this breakdown, you'll find a look not only at key scenes but what this Titans trailer tell us about the series and what we should expect when the likes of Robin, Starfire, and Raven come together (there are even some hints about the show's big bad). So, to take a look, hit the "View List" button below.

Dick Grayson: Cop

Well, now that Bruce Wayne is no longer footing his bills, Dick Grayson needed to do something and it appears as if he's chosen to be a cop! This lines up with what we've heard and points to Titans featuring some procedural elements (unless, of course, Dick gives up on following the rules as soon as the rest of these heroes come into his life). Them having someone on the inside will help, though.

Regardless, this is definitely a departure from the source material and it will be interesting seeing how Robin balances his activities as a vigilante with serving the public as a police detective. Perhaps we'll get a Daredevil type scenario where he makes those who got away with crimes pay for their actions!

The Flying Graysons

Dick Grayson's parents receive the spotlight in this trailer on a couple of occasions as we get to see the fateful moment they were killed. While the rope holding them breaks, chances are it's no accident and that Bruce Wayne will have been in the audience (anything else would be a major departure from the comic books). It seems a tad redundant to revisit Robin's origin story but seeing as Raven seemingly experiences it as a vision of some sort, there could actually be a story reason for it being revisited.

Raven

The Raven we meet in Titans is clearly struggling to come to terms with her powers, a concept fans of her comic book adventures will be all too familiar with. In those, she's frequently fought to control her baser, antagonistic instincts she inherited from her demonic father, Trigon, and it's highly likely he'll be the show's big bad. Whether or not Raven will remain the focus of the series throughout the course of the first season but that definitely appears to be the case based on what we see in this trailer.

So, Robin Kills Now

This really isn't great. In the trailer, Robin can be seen seemingly cutting someone's throat and breaking a guy's neck by standing on it. While it is, of course, possible that he's just using particularly brutal methods to take these goons down and is just badly injuring them, this still seems like a pretty major change to the Dick Grayson character and not something his comic book counterpart would do.

I've already seen theories pop up that Dick is actually Jason Todd but that wouldn't make sense even if he is acting exactly like the Red Hood. Perhaps this is just a phase he's going through and meeting the rest of the team will change that. Then again, there's evidence that won't be the case later on in the trailer so that may be wishful thinking for those of you hoping to see a less murderous Robin.

"F*** Batman!"

Further making it clear that Titans will be an R-Rated affair, Robin drops an F-Bomb when one of the criminals he's attacking asks where Batman is. While the two heroes have fallen out in the comics, this seems like a pretty extreme reaction and it seems as if Dick legitimately hates the Dark Knight now.

We'll probably learn more about what led to this split at some point in the series but the only explanation for Dick feeling this way is if Titans' version of Batman is basically the monstrous All-Star version from Frank Miller's work! It certainly appears as if the show could be set in that sort of world.

Beast Boy

He may basically just have green skin but Beast Boy's appearance definitely seems to have been faithfully adapted. Whether or not he'll become slightly more monstrous is hard to say but it doesn't look that way based on the transformation which takes place here. Beyond that, we learn absolutely nothing about the character but fans will obviously be hoping that he's an important part of the team.

Starfire

There have been a lot of complaints about Starfire's appearance but bear in mind that we recently learned she's dressed the way she is because she attends an 80s themed party before finding herself on the run from some mysterious bad guys. While it is a little odd that the hero is shown wearing that get up in both this trailer and promo banners, it could be that DC Universe simply wants to keep her true appearance under wraps and you can't deny that her powers look seriously cool in action!

A Killer Combo: Hawk & Dove

We've known for a while that Hawk and Dove will play a role in the series but it looks like they're pretty keen on doling out brutal methods of justice too. Dove can be seen slicing through some poor guy's kneecap at some point and assuming they join the Teen Titans, it definitely looks like this version of the team won't shy away from leaving the criminals they encounter in critical condition or near death.

I may be wrong but it also looks like an unmasked Hawk is taken out later on in the trailer by some guy wielding a baseball bad but it's hard to say for sure. Either way, these two have undergone a pretty radical makeover and that may not sit particularly well with fans of their comic book counterparts.

Monsters

At the end of the trailer, Dick and Raven talk about monsters being real and Robin says he's seen a few of them in his time. Whether or not that's a reference to Batman or something else is hard to say but it's clear the series will be going down a rather fantastical route based on what we see of Raven losing control. That means a demonic villain is actually far more likely than someone like Deathstroke and while that's definitely an interesting route to go down, we'll have to wait and see how it plays out.

Does The Show Have Potential?

Honestly, it's hard to say based on this trailer. Many fans have rejected the dark and violent DC Universe Zack Snyder created with Man of Steel and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice so taking characters like these and making them even darker and more violent is bound to alienate some.

That aside, though, if there's a strong level of storytelling and impressive action, that could be enough to save a show which currently looks like it was made by some fans on YouTube. This is just a first sneak peek regardless, so it's going to be very interesting seeing how future sneak peeks improve on this.

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Spagett - 7/19/2018, 9:24 AM

Wasn't a fan. When is this supposed to come out? It need A LOT of work imo.

NOVAtheSUPA - 7/19/2018, 9:26 AM

Wilding fix this [frick]ing site man jesus christ

NOVAtheSUPA - 7/19/2018, 10:09 AM

@NOVAtheSUPA - and everyone just watch the other teen show that will be 100 times better then this

KWilly - 7/19/2018, 9:29 AM

Anyone who actually thinks that trailer was good is in some heavy denial.

Looked like it was a bad fan film made in someone's basement. Simply put. Don't even get me started with the unnecessary edginess and emo-filled junk. It just looks awful.

The funniest part if that DC expects paying subscribers for this.

Himura - 7/19/2018, 3:26 PM

@KWilly - All my friends who casual fans and dont sit around bitching on message boards all day think it looks awesome. Just because you dont think it looks good doesnt mean there isnt an audience for it.

L0RDbuckethead - 7/19/2018, 9:32 AM

Sorry DC, this looks like hot garbage. It's definitely not convincing enough to subscribe to that $7.99/month price they're asking...

The only thing that's giving me hope from that initial announcement still is that Swamp Thing show... Please be good...

L0RDbuckethead - 7/19/2018, 12:55 PM

Also, I just saw this on Instagram and it's perfect:

BrokenMachines - 7/19/2018, 2:34 PM

@L0RDbuckethead - Bodega Hive in the Building!

L0RDbuckethead - 7/19/2018, 6:05 PM

@BrokenMachines - Numba 1 show in late night ya hearrrd

Can't wait for their new show to start. That was a sweet deal they inked with Showtime.

THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - 7/19/2018, 9:34 AM

Absolutely terrible. Idk wtf I just watched. It looks like it was made by a Snyder fan.

NOVAtheSUPA - 7/19/2018, 9:47 AM

@THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - im a big snyder fan

No but serious dont even insult us snyder fans with this garbage
I could do better with 50 dollars, ducktape and a banana

NOVAtheSUPA - 7/19/2018, 10:01 AM

@ExpertlyMediocr - gif didnt come up :(

But if it from scary movie you complete me

NOVAtheSUPA - 7/19/2018, 10:14 AM

@ExpertlyMediocr - ooooooooooo even better

Ryuzaki - 7/19/2018, 9:36 AM

"OMG HE SAID F**K BATMAN!1!1!"
Only retarded DCEU fanboys like Andre can like this show

NOVAtheSUPA - 7/19/2018, 9:44 AM

@Ryuzaki - im a dceu/marvel fan
And i hate this but please keep saying these blanket statememts

ANewPope - 7/19/2018, 9:57 AM

@Ryuzaki - *facepalm*, of course he eats this shit up...

Ryuzaki - 7/19/2018, 1:31 PM

@NOVAtheSUPA - I'm not saying that DCEU fans are retarded, I'm saying that guys like Andre who are completely Snyder fanatics are retarded. There is an huge difference.

Ryuzaki - 7/19/2018, 1:33 PM

@NOVAtheSUPA - I'm also a DC fan, but I hate Snyder and the way he brought DC characters to the big screen.

Pitydafool - 7/19/2018, 9:39 AM

Robin is a killer he is no different then Red Hood and Dove dug her claws into a dudes face and ripped it off...Dove.

How much do they want me to pay to sponsor this crap again?

LordHarryLatts - 7/19/2018, 9:43 AM

I'm going to subscribe no matter what...but I didn't love the trailer. I hope I'm pleasantly surprised when I watch it.

GhostDog - 7/19/2018, 9:43 AM

Dick looks like a 19 year old detective

blackandyellow - 7/19/2018, 9:44 AM

I'll subscribe but won't watch the show. $6.25 per month for the entire DC comics catalog is worth it alone.

Dotanuki - 7/19/2018, 9:47 AM

@blackandyellow - But it's not the entire DC catalog. It's the DC CURATED catalog. YMMV with that.

blackandyellow - 7/19/2018, 9:50 AM

@Dotanuki - I gave away all my paper books when I bought my house a few years ago and I've been using comixology to rebuy everything I had, so the price is so low that it's still worth it to me.

aflynn - 7/19/2018, 9:51 AM

@blackandyellow - You dont get the entire DC comics catalog though that would have been great! but no.

aflynn - 7/19/2018, 9:44 AM

Reminds me of when Stephen King would make work under a pseudonym only this time the director doing it was Snyder.

ThunderThighs - 7/19/2018, 9:44 AM

Which 15 year-old edgelord has been given permission to write and produce that crap?
The only thing missing was a soundtrack from Shadow the Edgehog playing in the background.

(I admit, I dig the song, because it's so edgy. But still...)

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