NBC and DC Comics are teaming up to work on a Constantine TV series. This comes during a string of announcements about upcoming TV series based on DC Comics properties. Yesterday, I told you about my mixed feelings about Gotham, so what do I think about a Constantine TV series?
Interested in the idea of a Constantine TV series
Constantine
Simply put, Constantine is one of my favorite New 52 characters. I love the character in Justice League Dark, and in his own series. I have even found myself picking up issues of the Swamp Thing whenever John Constantine crosses over into that title.
Justice League Dark Movie
I am disturbed by the potential that a Constantine TV series could kill the idea of a Justice League Dark movie. At the same time, though, it could improve the chances of the movie being made if the character becomes popular enough on TV.
Crossovers and Appearances on Constantine TV Series
Could we see the Swamp Thing on a Constantine TV series? How about Deadman? How about the Phantom Stranger or The Question? Heck, we might even get the formation of the Justice League Dark on TV.
Could Constantine TV Series Work?
With the dark tales being told on TV these days (Grimm, Once Upon a Time, The Walking Dead, American Horror Story), there is a huge market for a horrifying comic book character. Mix in the fact that comic book-based TV shows are so hot right now, and a Constantine TV series looks like a given.
Why NBC?
Nobody watches The CW. DC Comics and Warner Bros. are going to want to make money on a show.
Will I Watch?
As long as the Constantine TV series follows the best version of Constantine (the British one), I will find myself looking forward to the show. The Flash and Constantine are two proposed DC Comics shows which I will have to make time for each week.
