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Rating: 8.2/10 | Genre: Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy | Seasons: 2 | Episodes: 16 | Status: Returning Series
I just finished binging Devil May Cry and honestly? I’m a little obsessed. This show grabbed me by the throat in episode one and didn’t let go. It’s the kind of animated series that makes you forget you’re watching a screen because the action is so good and the story actually goes places you don’t expect.
Going in, I knew nothing about the Devil May Cry games. I figured that might hurt me, but it didn’t. The show works as its own thing. It’s got this perfect balance of over-the-top demon hunting action mixed with real character drama. The animation is gorgeous too. Like, genuinely some of the best I’ve seen in a while. When fights happen, you feel them.
Season 1
The first season kicks off with this Vatican heist that goes sideways fast. Demons, mercenaries, and mysterious organizations all colliding at once. It’s a solid hook. The show doesn’t waste time getting you invested. Within three episodes you’re already wondering what’s really going on and who all these characters are.
The main character is Dante, and yeah, he’s annoyingly handsome and cocky, but that’s kind of the point. He’s got this charm that makes it work instead of making him unbearable. He shows up to fight demons and crack jokes, but there’s clearly way more going on beneath the surface. The show slowly peels back the layers on his character throughout the season.
What really surprised me was Mary’s storyline. There’s a flashback episode that explains her past, and it’s legitimately tragic. It recontextualizes everything happening in the present. The show could have just kept her as the tough girl sidekick, but instead they gave her real depth.
Season 1 is tight. Eight episodes feels like the right length. Nothing drags. Every episode moves the plot forward while also building the world and characters. By the end, you understand the stakes. A war is coming. And it’s going to get messy.
Season 2
Season 2 is where things get crazy. The big twist is that Dante’s estranged brother Vergil comes into play, and suddenly it’s not just about stopping demons. It’s personal. It’s family. That’s where the show really shines because it’s not just about power levels and cool fights anymore. It’s about two brothers on opposite sides of a war.
Vergil is a great antagonist. He’s not evil just to be evil. He actually believes he’s doing the right thing. That complexity makes him way more interesting than a standard bad guy. Watching Dante and Vergil circle each other, remembering their past together while fighting for different futures, that’s the real heart of the show.
The demon world war stuff is cool but sometimes takes a backseat to the brother drama. That’s not a complaint though. The emotional stuff between Dante and Vergil is what makes you care. The big battle between the two of them feels inevitable but also devastating. You want them to work it out even though you know they probably won’t.
Lady gets more to do this season too, which I appreciated. She’s not just the supporting character. She’s got her own goals and her own issues with the conflict. The show respects her as a character with agency.
Season 2 is slightly messier than Season 1 in pacing, but in a good way. It’s more ambitious. It’s swinging for the fences. Some episodes move slower, but when they do, it’s because they’re building toward something. And when they hit, they hit hard.
If you like action shows that actually care about character development and aren’t afraid to get emotional, this is worth your time. The fights are incredible, the animation is beautiful, and the story goes places. It’s exactly the kind of show that should have gotten picked up for a second season, and it did.
Have you watched Devil May Cry yet, or are you on the fence about it?
Episode Guide
Season 1 (8 Episodes)
Episode 1: Inferno (7.5/10)
A violent heist at a Vatican City museum sparks chaos, pulling unsuspecting demon hunter Dante into a sinister plot to forge a rift between worlds.
Episode 2: Our Lady of Sorrows (6.6/10)
In Washington, DARKCOM gathers a group of mercenaries and offers a bounty to bring in Dante — and the family heirloom that hangs around his neck.
Episode 3: The Deep and Savage Way (6.3/10)
A flashback sheds light on Mary's past. In the present, a convoy with precious cargo hits a roadblock as the White Rabbit creeps closer to his prey.
Episode 4: All Hope Abandon (6.3/10)
The amulet's signal leads DARKCOM to a run-down apartment building. But is it really the Rabbit's lair… or a trap? Dante learns his true origins.
Episode 5: Descent (5.9/10)
Grim discoveries complicate Mary's mission. An exhilarating free fall fuels an epic transformation, forcing Dante to confront his demon side.
Episode 6: The First Circle (5.8/10)
A revealing trip down the rabbit hole yields a haunting tale of two childhoods — parallel stories with intertwining fates.
Episode 7: At the Gates of Paradise (6.1/10)
The stage is set for the ultimate showdown as the Rabbit and his army lie in wait for Dante to arrive. But there's more than one hero ready to fight.
Episode 8: A River of Blood and Fire (5.9/10)
Dante and Mary face impossible choices — and an enemy more powerful than the world has ever seen. In the aftermath, Baines puts a bold plan into motion.
Devil May Cry 2 (8 Episodes)
Episode 1: The Fallen (9/10)
With Dante in a deep freeze, war erupts in the demon world. Lady combs Mundus' lair for an ancient weapon. An invitation reaches Vergil from Earth.
Episode 2: Shades (9.2/10)
Arius sends Dante into action with a plan to pit twin against twin. But Dante's thaw from his cold cryo-nightmare stirs dark and troubling visions.
Episode 3: The Panther, the Lion, the Wolf (10/10)
As Dante and Vergil hurtle toward a fateful clash in the present, memories from the past uncover old wounds — and the family tragedy that tore them apart.
Episode 4: A Pit of Serpents (9.7/10)
As Vergil battles a foe bent on bringing back chaos, a wounded Dante asks for Lady's help. A bold plan comes together on the eve of a rare eclipse.
Episode 5: The Garden of Deadly Sins (8.3/10)
Dante and Lady visit a professor with mysterious powers to keep Arius away from the Arcana — and prevent the return of Argosax himself.
Episode 6: Purgatorio (9/10)
A flashback sheds light on Baines' and Lady's first meeting. With Vergil in another dimension, Dante's forced to see things from a different perspective.
Episode 7: Into the City of Woe (8.7/10)
Chaos reigns on Earth in the wake of a fiery resurrection as an oracle shows Vergil the truth. To save the world, Dante and Lady must divide and conquer.
Episode 8: Vexilla Regis Prodeunt Inferni (10/10)
Siblings choose sides as a rift ripped open between realms ushers in the ultimate showdown where vengeance, power, fate and loyalty collide.
Where to Watch
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