Years ago I wasn’t sure what to think about the video game Twisted Metal getting a TV show. I do fondly remember playing Twisted Metal 2 a lot. And I mean a lot. It was insanely fun and utterly ridiculous. The concept was fresh, and the storyline was bizarre, with combatants decking out their vehicles with guns and missiles to kill each other to be the last person standing to get a wish granted by Calypso, the man behind Twisted Metal, who apparently has powers to grant wishes — granted, a monkey’s paw situation wasn’t off the table.
My brother then had me watch Twisted Metal. I was instantly hooked. The show wasn’t grim dark. It knew the concept was ridiculous. It didn’t shy away from violence, nor did it shy away from camp. The concept of fights via cars armed with guns wasn’t teased; it was the main form of attack and defense for the characters. And then, there is the very fun, two-time Emmy nominee Anthony Mackie in the lead role as John Doe.
Two seasons in and I’m enthralled with how fun the show is. And it was even fun seeing all the banners and such at Comic-Con for Twisted Metal, before. It just fits so well. Naturally, season 2 left things on a cliffhanger, and it already feels far too long sense. Luckily, production recently wrapped for season 3.
To keep the fun rolling in, Mark Hamill had joined the cast as Pope Charlie Kane.
I am very much looking forward to season 3 of Twisted Metal.
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