Common Sense Media Review
By Stephanie Morgan
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Fast-paced anti-hero monster action; language and gore.
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Why Age 15+?
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The Imperfects
What's the Story?
In THE IMPERFECTS, after an experimental gene therapy turns them into monsters, a diverse trio of 20-somethings bands together to hunt down the scientist responsible and force him to make them human again.
Is It Any Good?
Striving to stand out from the pack of "high school kids discovering they have super powers" shows, this one centers on a slightly older crew and the blurred lines between superheroes and monsters. While focusing on the seldom-featured banshee, chupacabra, and succubus, The Imperfects also includes a lot more blood and gore than the typical teenage hero origin story. Instead of Spiderman, think a less raunchy, refreshingly more diverse version of The Boys. No, the acting in The Imperfects isn't nearly as emotive, nor the writing as good. Fortunately, though, the found family plot does contain a number of exciting twists, and the impressive CGI and soundtrack combine to create an intensity capable of propelling viewers through the season. Comic book fans, especially older teens and young adults, turning to this show for a fun and fast-paced romp won't be disappointed.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about superheroes. What do we expect from them? How do we expect them to behave? How do the characters on The Imperfects behave?
How does The Imperfects blur the line between good guys and bad guys? Do characters behave in ways you might expect them to in real life if superpowers existed? Would you classify them as superheroes, monsters, or neither?
Since the ensemble cast includes a diverse mix of sexual identities and ethnicities, families can also discuss cultural bias and sexism. Are male superheroes or monsters more powerful than females -- and why do we often assume that they are? Are Americans more heroic than people from other nations -- and why is it such a rarity to see a "foreign" superhero? Can you think of any shows besides this one that feature an asexual character?
TV Details
- Premiere date : September 8, 2022
- Cast : Italia Ricci , Morgan Taylor Campbell , Rhianna Jagpal , Inaki Godoy
- Network : Netflix
- Genre : Science Fiction
- Topics : Superheroes
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- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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