New 'Twisted Metal' TV adaptation struggles to capture tone and spirit of popular video game franchise

The show lacks compelling characters and storylines from the original PlayStation games.
Lead actor Anthony Mackie's performance provides humor but doesn't fully deliver on hype.
Tone wavers between satirical comedy and emotional depth, failing to blend them successfully.
Faithful elements like Sweet Tooth shine, but unnecessary backstories bog down the plot.
Overall the show is messy and uneven but shows potential for improvement.