8 DC Characters Who Should Make Their DCU Debut on TV

Published Nov 11, 2026, 7:43 AM EST

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While the DCU has seen some success in cinemas with the likes of Superman and Clayface, they've actually been doing just as well on television—some even arguing they've been doing better. With Creature Commandos and Lanterns both being critical smash hits, it's clear that the DCU will not be having the Marvel Cinematic Universe's television problem moving forward.

This is good because the DCU actually has a lot of plans for television in their upcoming slate, and that means even more great stories to come. Through the previous two series, audiences got introduced to Clayface (before his cinema debut), the Creature Commandos, John Stewart (Aaron Pierre), Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler), and so many more iconic characters. With this and these upcoming announced projects in mind, there are some legendary DC Comics characters that should most definitely be making their DCU debut on television.

8 Granny Goodness

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While not well-known to the general public, anyone who's seen the ever-beloved animated series, Young Justice—and the more niche-but-critically-acclaimed Mister Miracle (2017) comic—knows exactly who Granny Goodness is (played in that series by Deborah Strang). With how important of a character Granny Goodness is to the story of Mister Miracle, it'd be an incredible disservice to the DCU iteration of the hero (to be played by Josh Hutcherson) not to have her be included.

She is a master brainwasher, but most importantly, she is the top recruiter of the planet Apokolips' militaristic forces. This, of course, makes her very close to the Thanos of the DC Comics world . . . Darkseid. Audiences already know the terrifying villain will be making his first appearance in Mister Miracle, but with how important Granny Goodness is, it would feel odd not having her around at his right hand.

7 Captain Cold

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Fans of the Scarlet Speedster—both in comics and the television show, The Flash—are well aware that the classic Flash villain, Gorilla Grodd, will be making his DCU entrance in The People v. Gorilla Grodd. The show will follow reporter Jimmy Olsen (Skyler Gisondo) as he investigates the murder of Grodd's father, of which Grodd himself is wrongfully convicted of. If Olsen is going to truly investigate something like this, he needs to look into other potential suspects and those who have similar enemies that Grodd does—aka, other Flash villains.

Audiences have already come across a major rumor that Flash villain, Weather Wizard, is going to appear, so why not have one of the greatest Flash villains up there, with Grodd, also make an appearance—the one and only Captain Cold? Aside from the Reverse Flash, this Cold Gun-wielding baddie is one of the most recognizable Flash foes of all time. It would be a dang shame if audiences didn't get to see him find a place in The People v. Gorilla Grodd.

6 Booster Gold

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If anyone has ever heard of Booster Gold, they know of his close relationship with Blue Beetle—Ted Kord, not Jaime Reyes. With the latter finally being added to the DCU and getting his own animated series, Xolo Maridueña's Jaime Reyes still acts as the perfect hallway for Booster Gold to enter the cinematic universe. Despite the gold-clad hero being a good friend to Ted Kord, he's still teamed up with Jaime from time to time.

Not to mention, with the Blue Beetle film itself not being confirmed to be DCU canon, and only Xolo's iteration, there's a very good chance Kord could have a place in this new animated story regardless. If they choose to include Jaime's predecessor in some way, then Booster Gold is the perfect addition to this series—especially for comedic relief. Now, all that DC Studios needs to do is listen to the fans and get Shayne Topp on the cast for the iconic character.

5 Ted Kord

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As stated, with Xolo's Blue Beetle only being canon as a character and the movie itself not being canon (at least not yet, anyway), the disappearance of Ted Kord in that film may not end up being canon. So, this means audiences could finally see the old Blue Beetle in the DCU. This iteration of the hero differs vastly from Jaime's.

While the younger hero has the Scarab to power him up, Ted Kord is more of a gadget-based hero—almost in a Batman sense, just not dark and gritty. He's a funny, relatable, and a bit of an outsider in the DC Comics universe. He would be a perfect addition to the animated series and, as previously said, would be a great way to bring in Booster Gold, too.

4 Orion

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Another character extremely important to the Mister Miracle mythology is his adoptive brother, Orion. Fans of the classic animated series, Justice League Unlimited, might recognize him. He is a living contrast—being born into a world of war and violence, but chooses to embrace light and heroism regardless. He's very compelling for this very reason.

Everyone loves a hero who has some darkness within them and Orion is a great example of this. There's no question he'll be appearing in Mister Miracle, and hopefully this means he'll be sticking around in the DCU moving onward post-Mister Miracle. These two brothers have a great dynamic, so adding Orion to the cast of characters currently in the cinematic universe is perfect.

3 Wally West

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The major question regarding the Flash in the DCU at the moment is whether the main mantle-holder will be Barry Allen or, the once Kid Flash, Wally West—who became the Flash in the comics after Barry's death in Crisis on Infinite Earths (1985). Regardless of if he's the main Flash, Kid Flash, or still powerless, though, Wally could be a perfect addition to The People v. Gorilla Grodd, thanks to one of the main locations within said series.

If the young hero is still, well, young, he could be perfect to have at the college that Grodd attends at one point in the show. If he isn't younger, and is the main Flash at the moment, it would only make sense for the hero to make an appearance to help Grodd—or believe that he's still evil and try to prove Jimmy wrong. Wally (as Flash) was one of the most popular characters in the Justice League and Justice League Unlimited animated shows, so it'd be a shame not to see him in the DCU soon.

2 Kyle Rayner

With Lanterns being successful enough to warrant a greenlight for Season 2, one can only hope that the DCU continues to expand the Green Lantern corner of the universe. Unlike the cinematic universe, though, the comics have multiple Green Lanterns from Earth, and a fan favorite just so happens to be the likes of Kyle Rayner. Where John Stewart is more tactical and precise with his constructs and heroism, Kyle has always been one of, if not the most creative, Green Lanterns.

While John still needs a lot more time to be Earth's Green Lantern on his own for a bit, Lanterns Season 2 is still a great opportunity to introduce this fan favorite green-suited hero. It wouldn't be the best choice to make him a Green Lantern right away, but bringing him into the fold in some way, to being building him up to eventually be a hero, would be an excellent move on DC Studios' part.

1 Barry Allen

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If it isn't already clear—based on what was already stated about Wally West—it would be a gigantic missed opportunity to not have the Flash help out or be an antagonist in some way, shape, or form in The People v. Gorilla Grodd. While Wally would be cool to see, it actually makes far more sense to include Barry, as he has a direct connection to matters like this, being a CSI, and someone who has faced Grodd multiple times in the past—the gorilla has always been more of a Barry villain.

It's genuinely so difficult to believe that Barry wouldn't use his CSI work as a way to insert himself in the investigation and learn more. Flash is a hero that typically believes in redemption for his villains, meaning he would definitely want to get behind what actually happened between Grodd and his father—if anything even did. Honestly, if Barry—any Flash, really—doesn't show up in The People v. Gorilla Grodd, it'd be a bit absurd.

The People v. Gorilla Grodd

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  Gorilla Grodd

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  Jimmy Olsen

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  Steve Lombard

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  Mikaela Hoover

  Cat Grant