Killjoys

Dutch, a tough, quick-thinking operative with a shadowy past, leads a trio of bounty hunters known as Killjoys who promise to stay neutral while they pursue dangerous warrants across the Quad, a cluster of planets teetering on the edge of upheaval. Alongside her are brothers D'Avin and John Jaqobis, whose sibling bonds complicate assignments that should be strictly professional. Each mission pulls the team into violent skirmishes, corporate intrigue, and political unrest, revealing secrets about the Quad and about Dutch herself. The show balances kinetic action and dark humor with character-driven moments, and the crew's shifting loyalties and moral choices power the story without resolving every mystery at once.

Created by M. A. Lovretta and first released in 2015, the series stars Hannah John-Kamen, Aaron Ashmore and Luke Macfarlane. Its production mixes serialized arcs with episodic bounty cases, building a detailed sci-fi setting alongside stunt-driven set pieces.

It didn't collect major mainstream awards, though reviewers often singled out performances and production values. While not an awards juggernaut, the cast and technical teams received recognition within genre conversations and from dedicated critics.

Killjoys built a devoted fanbase that rallied around its antihero lead and the show's found-family dynamic. Fans produced art, cosplay, and podcasts, and the series sparked ongoing online discussion about its politics, relationships, and how it handled trauma, identity, and loyalty in a violent universe.

Critical reactions were generally positive to mixed, reflected in a user vote average around 6.86 out of 10. Reviewers praised the series for its brisk pacing, inventive worldbuilding, and character chemistry, while some critics wanted tighter plotting in later seasons. Major themes include loyalty versus neutrality, the cost of violence, and how past choices shape identity, all delivered through action-heavy episodes that still leave room for quieter emotional moments.