Doom Patrol Season 1 Episode 13 Flex Patrol
- TVMA
- May 10, 2019
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8.5 (2,234)
In the thirteenth and final episode of Doom Patrol season 1, entitled "Flex Patrol," our lovable misfit superheroes find themselves on a mission to save Danny the Street. Danny is a sentient, genderqueer street who was introduced earlier in the season and quickly became a fan favorite.
As the Doom Patrol arrives to Danny's location, they find him being attacked by an army of agency aliens who are determined to capture Danny and use his powers for their own nefarious purposes. The team is quickly overwhelmed, as the aliens are incredibly strong and seem almost invincible.
Enter Flex Mentallo, a new hero, who possesses incredible physical strength and the power to manipulate reality with his mind. While he initially seems like a bit of a one-dimensional meathead, as the episode progresses, we learn more about Flex's backstory and how he became a superhero.
As the Doom Patrol and Flex team up to take on the agency aliens, we see some truly amazing action sequences. Flex uses his powers to create cartoon-like weapons and traps, while Elasti-Woman stretches and morphs her body in incredible ways. Negative Man, meanwhile, faces a crisis of confidence, questioning whether he's truly a hero or just a liability to the team.
Meanwhile, Chief and Mr. Nobody continue their own feud, as Mr. Nobody tries to destroy the Doom Patrol once and for all. We get some truly surreal scenes as the two engage in a bizarre chess game in a strange, other-dimensional realm.
Throughout "Flex Patrol," we get to see more of the Doom Patrol's inner workings and personal struggles. As always, each member of the team is grappling with their own past traumas and insecurities, and we see how those struggles make them stronger as they band together to save Danny and each other.
The episode culminates in a stunning showdown between the Doom Patrol and the agency aliens, as they fight to not only save Danny, but also to save themselves and the world as they know it. It's a truly epic finale, one that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats.
Overall, "Flex Patrol" is a fantastic episode of Doom Patrol, offering up all the weirdness, humor, and heart that fans have come to expect from this beloved show. Whether you're new to the world of the Doom Patrol or a longtime fan, this episode is not to be missed.