The Imperfects
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The Imperfects

"A coming of rage story."

6.9
Yr 2022
Status Canceled
Your Verdict
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Series Brief

Overview

After an experimental gene therapy turns them into monsters, three twenty-somethings band together to hunt down the scientist responsible and force him to make them human again.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 64 /100

The Imperfects garnered a mixed-to-positive response from critics, who largely viewed it as a fun, self-aware supernatural adventure despite familiar tropes. Reviewers praised the chemistry among the central leads, pointing to snappy dialogue, lively genre-blending, and inclusive characters as strong selling points. Comparisons were frequently drawn to shows like Buffy the Vampire Slayer and The Umbrella Academy, with several critics noting its appeal as light, entertaining escapism that does not take itself too seriously.

However, the series drew criticism for biting off more than it could chew. Multiple reviews pointed out an overlong runtime, predictable plotting, and reliance on well-worn young adult clichés that undercut emotional depth. While some outlets found the blend of humor, gory action, and upbeat soundtrack perfectly bingeable, others characterized it as tropey genre fare with noticeable flaws.

“The series has style, it has three fantastic characters inhabited by terrific young actors, plus great writing, and hip, snappy dialogue”

“Inclusive, diverse, and oddly compelling, The Imperfects provides action and laughs.”

“The Imperfects has a couple of solid ideas, but its overlong runtime exposes the cracks in its tropey foundations.”

“An enjoyable, sci fi/coming of age series that doesn't take itself too seriously.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Netflix
US • CA • UK
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US • CA • UK
Featured Players

Cast

Credited 56
Regulars 5
Longest run 7 eps
Show 48 more
Max Lloyd-Jones as Doug 2 episodes Leslie Kwan as Paul 1 episode Mya Lowe as Jules 1 episode Ben Francis as Simon 2 episodes Veronica Long as Rose 1 episode Chris Cope as Gareth 1 episode Kemi Mathers as Beatrix 1 episode Shafin Karim as Dean Kotush 1 episode Stephanie Lavigne as Blank 2 episodes Timothy Daniel Selby as Occupant 1 episode Ron Selmour as Jim Sponson 7 episodes Louriza Tronco as Qamara 1 episode John Cassini as Brian Yake 1 episode Ali Karr as Dr. Reginald Lindt 1 episode Kai Bradbury as Nathaniel Lang 3 episodes Naika Toussaint as Melanie 1 episode Danika Williston as Paloma 4 episodes Brandon Fung as Maxwell 2 episodes Wesley MacInnes as Owen Schultz 2 episodes Diego Stredel as Alejandro Ruiz 2 episodes Jennifer Cheon Garcia as Detective Sonja Benning 2 episodes Arpad Balogh as SPD Detective Ortiz 1 episode Timothy Webber as Shaw Island Market Owner 1 episode Michelle Morgan as Beth 1 episode Maemae Renfrow as Zoe 1 episode Rekha Sharma as Dr. Dominique Crain 5 episodes Jesse Carroll as Agent McGrath 1 episode Sarah Te Wong as Flux Agent #3 1 episode Corry Glass as Flux Agent #5 1 episode Siddhartha Minhas as Ben Singh 2 episodes Mariesa Crouse as Paula 1 episode Jake Guy as Jeff 1 episode Jorden Birch as Officer Davis 1 episode Michael Chound as Morgue Doctor 1 episode Rin Grewal as Laughing Stranger 1 episode Kandyse McClure as Dr. Monday 1 episode Manuela Sosa as Renata 2 episodes Mark Sweatman as Clown 1 episode Lili-Kayy Park as Magician 1 episode Alex Rockhill as Dealer 1 episode Jeffrey Pai as Dan 1 episode Stefania Indelicato as Evelyn 1 episode Romeo Reyes as Biker #1 1 episode Jade Pawluk as Biker #2 1 episode E.J. Katz as Shelley 1 episode Wyatt Cameron as Thug 1 episode Sophie Lui as Newscaster #1 1 episode Jedidiah Goodacre as P.J. 5 episodes
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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

genetics
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
September 08, 2022
Status
Canceled
Origin
CA
TMDB Votes
173