Ever since it first debuted on PS2 in 2001, Devil May Cry at its best has been a mix of over-the-top action, coolness, and surprisingly hard-hitting moments of raw emotion. Replicating that recipe for TV is a tall order but, thankfully, Netflix's adaptation of the cult-classic Capcom series comes out swinging. By fully embracing the devil-may-care appeal of the video games, amping up the series' irreverent tone, and making meaningful contributions to the lore of the franchise, Dante's latest adventure makes one hell of a first impression.
The Netflix anime doesn't waste any time in establishing its foundation, as carefree demon-hunter Dante finds himself in the middle of a conflict between the Alice in Wonderland-inspired White Rabbit, demons, and the US government's own elite team of hellbusters, led by Mary Arkham--better known to fans as Lady, who was introduced in Devil May Cry 3. A sinister plot is unfolding between powerful players on both sides of the Earth and Hell realms, with Dante poised to be the deciding factor in this conflict.
