Jupiter's Legacy (2021)
A Netflix superhero drama where the world's first costumed heroes face their greatest challenge: the generation they raised.
Jupiter's Legacy - Series Information
- Original Title: Jupiter's Legacy
- First Air Year: 2021
- Last Air Year: 2021
- Created by: Steven S. DeKnight
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Drama, Mystery
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 45 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 8
- Status: Canceled
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: May 7, 2021 (United States - TV-MA), May 7, 2021 (United Kingdom - 15), May 7, 2021 (Germany - 16), May 7, 2021 (Brazil - 16), May 7, 2021 (Spain - 16), May 7, 2021 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: Netflix
- Alternative Titles: El legado de Júpiter (ES), El legado de Júpiter (MX), Спадок Юпітера (UA), Jüpiter'in Mirası (TR)
- Production Companies: di Bonaventura Pictures, DeKnight Productions, Millarworld
- Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America
Jupiter's Legacy - Plot
As the world's first generation of superheroes (who received their powers in the 1930s) become the revered elder guard in the present, their superpowered children struggle to live up to the legendary feats of their parents.
Jupiter's Legacy - Trailer
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No legacy lives forever.
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Jupiter's Legacy - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Steven S. DeKnight
Main Cast
- Josh Duhamel
- Ben Daniels
- Leslie Bibb
- Andrew Horton
- Elena Kampouris
- Mike Wade
- Matt Lanter
- Richard Blackburn
- David Julian Hirsh
- Meg Chambers Steedle
Executive Producers
- Dan McDermott
- Sang Kyu Kim
- James Middleton
- Steven S. DeKnight
- Lorenzo di Bonaventura
Jupiter's Legacy - FAQs
Why was Jupiter's Legacy cancelled after one season?
Netflix cancelled Jupiter's Legacy in June 2021, just weeks after its debut. Rather than continuing the series, Netflix shifted focus to the broader Millarworld universe, opting to develop a Supercrooks animated series instead. The decision reflected a strategic pivot rather than a judgment on the show's quality alone.
Is Jupiter's Legacy based on a comic book?
It is adapted from the comic book series of the same name created by Mark Millar and Frank Quitely, published under Millarworld. The comics explore generational conflict among superheroes and were first published in 2013, blending Golden Age nostalgia with modern moral complexity.
Where can you stream Jupiter's Legacy?
Jupiter's Legacy is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Both options give you access to all eight episodes of the single season, making it an easy weekend binge regardless of your subscription tier.
Who plays The Utopian in Jupiter's Legacy?
Josh Duhamel takes on the role of Sheldon Sampson, known as The Utopian — the idealistic, morally rigid patriarch of the superhero world. Ben Daniels plays his brother Walter Sampson / Brainwave, and Leslie Bibb portrays Grace Sampson / Lady Liberty, rounding out the founding generation.
How many episodes does Jupiter's Legacy have?
The series ran for eight episodes in its only season, titled Volume 1. Each episode averages around 45 minutes, making the complete run a relatively compact but densely layered watch that balances 1930s origin flashbacks with present-day superhero drama.
What is Jupiter's Legacy actually about?
The show follows the world's first superheroes — who gained their powers during the 1930s — now serving as a revered elder guard in the present day. Their superpowered children wrestle with impossible expectations, generational trauma, and a world that has changed far beyond their parents' rigid moral code.
When did Jupiter's Legacy first air on Netflix?
All eight episodes dropped simultaneously on Netflix on May 7, 2021, in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Brazil, Spain, and South Korea, among other regions. The series carried a TV-MA rating in the US.
What are shows similar to Jupiter's Legacy?
If you enjoyed Jupiter's Legacy, DC's Legends of Tomorrow, Heroes, Young Justice, and Arrow offer comparable superhero ensemble storytelling. For darker, grittier takes, Marvel's Daredevil and Marvel's Luke Cage are strong picks. My Hero Academia scratches a similar itch for generational superhero themes.
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