Twisted Metal (TV series)

*Twisted Metal*
Twisted Metal
Genre	Action comedy; Post-apocalyptic;
Based on	Twisted Metal; by Sony Interactive Entertainment
Developed by	Rhett Reese &; Paul Wernick and; Michael Jonathan Smith
Showrunners	Michael Jonathan Smith; David Reed;
Starring	Anthony Mackie; Stephanie Beatriz; Joe Seanoa; Will Arnett; Thomas Haden Church; Anthony Carrigan;
Music by	Leo Birenberg; Zach Robinson;
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	2
No. of episodes	22
Production
Executive producers	Michael Jonathan Smith; Rhett Reese; Paul Wernick; Anthony Mackie; Will Arnett; Marc Forman; Jason Spire; Kitao Sakurai; Peter Principato; Asad Qizilbash; Carter Swan; Hermen Hulst; Grant Dekernion; David Reed;
Cinematography	James McMillan; Spencer Combs; Fraser Brown;
Editors	Michael Giambra; Heather Capps; Travis Sittard; Gina Hirsch; Peter B. Ellis;
Running time	23–37 minutes
Production companies	Wicked Deed; Reese Wernick Productions; Make It with Gravy; Inspire Entertainment; Electric Avenue; Artists First; PlayStation Productions; Universal Television; Sony Pictures Television;
Original release
Network	Peacock
Release	July 27, 2023 –; present
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Twisted Metal is an American post-apocalyptic action comedy television series developed by Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, and Michael Jonathan Smith. Based on the vehicular combat video game franchise published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, the series stars Anthony Mackie, Stephanie Beatriz, Joe Seanoa, Will Arnett, Thomas Haden Church, and Anthony Carrigan.

In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, John Doe (portrayed by Mackie), a talkative delivery driver with amnesia is given a mission to traverse the desolate United States to deliver a mysterious package with unknown contents. He faces a life-altering opportunity but must confront ruthless marauders in deadly and destructive vehicles to secure a chance at a better future.

Development by Sony Pictures Television and PlayStation Productions began in May 2019, with a full season being ordered by Peacock in February 2022. The ten-episode first season debuted on Peacock in July 2023. The second season premiered in July 2025, and the series was renewed for a third season in November 2025.