RoboCop: The Series
5.56.3
Alex Murphy is RoboCop, a cybernetic policeman. A creation of a vast corporation, he fights crime and occasional corporate conspiracy in the near-future of Old Detroit.
flavo43 reviewed
8h ago•
RoboCop the Series had a nearly impossible task from the start: adapting one of the most violent, satirical, and darkly funny action films of the ’80s into a censored, family-friendly weekly show. The original movie was awesome—ultra-violent, sharply written, and overflowing with biting dark comedy. In many ways, it would have been perfect for HBO, Netflix, or any modern streaming platform willing to embrace its edgier themes. But in the ’90s, the trend was to turn hit movies into “[Insert Blockbuster Name]: The Series,” and most of them suffered the same fate.
The RoboCop series stripped away the violence, the satire, and the brutal corporate cynicism that made the film iconic. What was left was a watered-down version of a character and world that demanded grit and bite. While it had a few interesting ideas and the suit still looked great, censorship and budget limitations turned it into a hollow downgrade. A real shame, considering its potential.