
Spawn
It is time for a new warrior to emerge from the darkness
After being betrayed and murdered by his employer, a government assassin is resurrected as a Hell spawn and is forced to act as the reluctant leader of Hell's army.
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Highlights
What stands out about Spawn?
Spawn earns 8 badges, led by Top 10% of shows and Standout acting.
- Top 10% of shows, Rank badge.90th percentile Midcredits score
- Standout acting, Craft and mood badge.Reviews score it 85 of 100
- Crowd Pleaser, Reception badge.87% rated it 7 or higher
- Seriously scary, Content badge.Frightening / Intense heavier than 98% of shows
- Preferred by Men, Reception badge.Men scored it 39 points higher than women
- Haunting, Craft and mood badge.Leaves you haunted
- Strong sexual content, Content badge.Sex & Nudity heavier than 97% of shows
- Strong language, Content badge.Profanity heavier than 96% of shows
- Rank
- Reception
- Craft and mood
- Content
Reception
Is Spawn worth watching?
Spawn's Midcredits score is the 90th percentile of all shows, from 12K ratings across 2 sources. 87% liked it (rated it 7 or higher out of 10).
Midcredits score
90th percentile
Better received than 90% of shows
Acclaim
80 /100
87th percentile of all shows
Rating distribution
votes at each rating level (1–10)
Most people land high, with a thin tail of low scores from those it didn't reach.
Approval
87% liked it
88th percentile of all shows
Reach
83rd percentile
12K ratings across platforms
What reviewers say
Common ground
Both camps agree the series is dark, violent, and aimed at adults, with Keith David's voice work being a standout.
Fans praised
- Keith David's voice performance is perfectly suited to Spawn
- Dark, faithful adaptation that captures the comic's gritty atmosphere
- Visually striking animation with shadow work and color contrast
Detractors panned
- Todd McFarlane's self-indulgent intros ruin immersion
- Slow pacing with excessive brooding and little action
- Flat, cliché dialogue and one-dimensional characters
What stands out
Keith David's voice perfectly captures Spawn's torment; supporting cast strong
Dark, gloomy, and immersive world-building matches comic's tone
Dark, stylish shadow work and visual flair; occasionally too dark to appreciate
Spawn's internal conflict praised, but side characters called one-dimensional and derivative
Strong premise but disjointed execution; slow build with unresolved threads
Often cliché and flat, wastes good voice talent
Extremely slow, with episodes where nothing happens; drags between action
Series ends abruptly on a cliffhanger; unsatisfying conclusion
Preferred by
Women vs men
Men scored it 39 points higher than women.
No notable difference between the other groups: each pair ranks it within 10 percentile points.
- Under-30s vs over-30s 1 point apart
- Critics vs users 6 points apart
- US vs non-US 8 points apart
Episodes

The Mindkiller

Twitch Is Down

Seed of the Hellspawn

Hunter's Moon

Chasing the Serpent

Prophecy
Watch experience
What is Spawn like to watch?
Earnest, dark and intense — an even-paced watch that leaves you haunted.
What it asks of you
What it feels like
How it leaves you
Story archetype
Every story archetype, clockwise from the top
- Monster 18%: Predator 7% · Tyrant 3% · Invasion 2% · Oppressive state 3% · Corporate villainy 1% · Institutional injustice 1% · Class system under 1% · Technology turns under 1% · Inner demon 1%
- Rags 3%: Underdog triumph 2% · Social ascent 1% · Fame and fortune under 1% · Rise and fall under 1% · Hidden worth revealed under 1%
- Quest 6%: Treasure hunt 1% · Rescue 2% · Mission 4% · Journey home under 1% · Pilgrimage under 1%
- Voyage 2%: Portal fantasy under 1% · Fish out of water 1% · Survival ordeal under 1% · Time displacement under 1% · Descent under 1%
- Comedy 12%: Romantic comedy 2% · Comedy of errors 3% · Farce 2% · Buddy comedy 1% · Comedy of manners 2%
- Tragedy 4%: Hubris 1% · Obsession under 1% · Corruption arc 1% · Doomed love 1% · Crushed by fate 1%
- Rebirth 7% (this title): Redemption 1% (this title) · Healing 3% · Liberation 2% · Second chance 1%
- Mystery 8%: Puzzle 1% · Investigation 6% · Enigma 1%
- No archetype 40%
What it's about
Every theme, clockwise from the top
- Bonds 31%: Romantic love 10% · Marriage 2% · Family bonds 22% · Parenthood 1% · Friendship 18% · Loyalty 7%
- Self 27%: Identity 20% (this title) · Coming of age 9% · Aging under 1% · Self-worth 7% · Ambition 14% · Purpose 16% · Memory 3% · Obsession 2%
- Power 7%: Power 5% (this title) · Corruption 3% · Greed 2% · Class 4% · Oppression 2% · Freedom 4%
- Morality 11% (this title): Justice 14% · Duty 2% · Revenge 1% · Guilt 1% · Redemption 3% (this title) · Forgiveness under 1% · Sacrifice 2% · Betrayal 3% · Deception 6%
- Survival 9%: Survival 12% · War 1% · Violence 2% · Mortality 2% · Grief 4% · Trauma 5% · Mental illness under 1% · Addiction under 1% · Illness and disability under 1%
- Society 10%: Community 25% · Isolation 3% · Prejudice 2% · Displacement 1% · Faith 1% · Tradition vs change 3% · Fame 5% · Legacy 3%
- Ideas 5%: Fate 1% · Free will under 1% · Truth 6% · Hope 4% · Nature 3% · Art 2% · Technology 1%
The world
Content guide
Is Spawn okay for kids?
PG-13Spawn is rated PG-13. As of August 29, 2026, Midcredits content scores put its violence at severe (87/100), sexual content at severe (82/100), language at severe (90/100), drug and alcohol content at moderate (52/100) and frightening material at severe (93/100). Overall it is heavier than 98% of all shows.
Ratings in 14 other countriesRatings elsewhere
- UK18
- Canada14+
- Germany18
- France12
- Brazil14
- FinlandK16
- MexicoC
- Netherlands18
- Norway18
- Portugal16
- SingaporeR21
- Spain18
- SwedenFrån 15 år
- Türkiye18+
Point along a line to see a well-known title at that level.
Heavy almost across the board: frightening material, language, violence, and sexual content.
Source: Midcredits content scores, 0 (none) to 100 (severe) per category, with each standing ranked against other shows that have them.
What content warnings does Spawn have?
Not screened for content warnings yet.
Cast and crew
Who is in Spawn?
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