The new Netflix superhero series is now over. Jupiter's Legacy hasn't been renewed for a second season but audiences have the opportunity to watch the entire season 1 and find out who their favorite heroes are. Even though two characters have more importance than others - Sheldon and his son Brandon - the show has introduced plenty of intriguing characters who stand on both sides of the spectrum, with some being heroes and others being villains.
No matter what the audience thinks of the show, its complex characters were one of its strongest features. They got a lot of space for their development which, in return, gave the audience an opportunity to make up their minds about how they view the characters, whether they find them likable or quite the opposite.
Blackstar
Blackstar appears right in the first episode of the show and he doesn't leave a very positive impression. He's a ruthless, super-strong villain who manages to kill several young superheroes. He would have killed all of those who fought him if it wasn't for Brandon killing him instead.
It later turns out Brandon killed Blackstar's clone but the real Blackstar isn't much more sympathetic. When the heroes visit him in the prison, he's happy about their misfortune and also quick to remind them they're no better than the villains if they broke the no-killing Code.
Chester Sampson
Chester Sampson plays a major part in the storyline taking place in the 1920s - even though he soon dies, his apparition still continues to influence Sheldon's life and eventually leads him and his friends to the fateful island.
Chester seems like a good father and a nice man at first but after he perishes, the show reveals that he took advantage of his workers' money and leveraged their pensions with credit.
George Hutchence
Jupiter's Legacy doesn't have that many main villains in season 1. One of the most prominent ones is George Hutchence who starts out rather sympathetic. After Sheldon's father takes his own life and Sheldon collapses at the funeral, George tries to help his friend - even though his friends have to ask him first.
However, George eventually switches sides and becomes his former friends' enemy after he breaks the Code. Combined with his powers that somewhat closely mirror that of the Utopian, that makes George - or Skyfox - dangerous.
Sheldon Sampson
Even though he's not a villain, but a legendary superhero known as the Utopian, Sheldon has a lot of weaker moments on the show. His greatest flaw is that Sheldon doesn't recognize the opinions of others, he believes that only his worldview is correct.
When his son kills their enemy to save his life, Sheldon is angry at Brandon, not grateful. He can come across as naive too since he failed to notice his family company was in trouble or what his father was doing back in the 1920s.
Chloe Sampson
Sheldon's and Grace's daughter is one of the few characters who meets their untimely end on the show. More specifically, Chloe dies of an overdose. Unlike her brother, Chloe makes very little effort to get along with her father and is quick to get angry at him.
Even though she has a reason for it since Sheldon never respected her decision to become a model instead of a superhero. Even then, her overall attitude toward life doesn't make her as relatable and sympathetic as other characters.
Hutch
Just like his father George, Hutch also works on the wrong side of the law. Although he has no powers, his power rod allows him to transport wherever he wishes to. Hutch is a complicated character as he's clearly breaking the law by stealing and working with other criminals, but at the same time, it's possible for the audience to understand his actions.
Hutch's ultimate plan is to find his father who's been imprisoned which is something the viewers can empathize with. Hutch is also protective toward his team and determined to make sure they succeed and nothing bad happens to them.
Walter Sampson
Sheldon's older brother, also known as the superhero Brainwave, is more down to Earth and realistic. Unlike his brother, Walter realizes their father isn't a saint and while Sheldon deals with their father's death, Walter works hard to keep their company afloat.
He might not mince his words but his open nature is refreshing in comparison to other characters on the show who hide their true motives and thoughts. Walter is more supportive of Brandon and Chloe than their own father - when Brandon gets angry at Sheldon, it's Walter who seeks the young man out and tries to help.
Brandon Sampson
Brandon, also known as the Paragon, is no paragon of perfection - which makes him all the more relatable. The young superhero struggles not only with controlling his powers and utilizing them properly but he also has a conflict with his father.
Any person who ever had a different idea of how to live than their parents will understand the situation Brandon's going through. So even though he doesn't always have the best control over his emotions, it's still easy to get where he's coming from.
Petra Small
Petra is one of the few young superheroes who survive the initial clash with Blackstar. As the series progresses, it becomes obvious that Petra - who uses the superhero name Flare - has strong moral principles. Even when she begins questioning whether the Code is valid and whether it still holds, she remains with her friends and supports them.
What makes Petra even more sympathetic is that she's not perfect, she fears what might happen to her and her friends, and when she shares her fear with her father in the second episode, it's easy to relate to her.
Grace Kennedy-Sampson
Of the couple Grace and Sheldon, the so-called Lady Liberty is the more sympathetic person. Perhaps because she sees the world for what it is and isn't as strict and unyielding as her husband.
When the audience meets Grace in the 1920s, she works as a successful journalist which is a position not many women held back then. It's easy to admire her for her persistence as well as her honesty - Grace isn't afraid to call Sheldon out when she feels like he's making a mistake.