The series is based on Grant Morrison's run on the DC Comics superhero team of the same name. The Doom Patrol follows the unlikely heroes of the eponymous team who all received their powers through tragic circumstances and are generally shunned by society. The series premiered on February 15, 2019, exclusively for the DC Universe streaming service DC Universe. The second season aired on both DC Universe and HBO Max, with the two streaming services releasing episodes simultaneously on June 25, 2020, and a third season, released exclusively on September 23, 2021. In October 2021, the series was renewed for a fourth season which premiered on December 8, 2022. In January 2023, it was announced that the fourth season would be its final