Titans might have concluded its third season on HBO Max, but the ever-changing roster will soon be back for a season 4 - featuring even more of viewers' favorite faces of the longstanding team.
In the most recent season, there was a reunion of sorts with Titans alumni, as well as the addition of new characters (or alterations of some familiar ones). What certainly felt like a busy year provided a lot of highlight moments and unforeseen tragedies, leaving some characters with a more memorable arc than others. Between the heroes, villains, and everyone in between, these were the best Titans characters of season 3.
Hank Hall - Hawk
This season of Titans served as a point of departure for the beloved Hawk, after two seasons where the superhero was a major highlight. Alan Ritchson's exit from the series first left many with a bitter taste after his unfortunate death by Red Hood - however, the character received a much better send-off and exploration of limbo.
For most viewers, the chance to see Hank come back and exit as a badass with the grace that he provides was able to strike an emotional cord. Hank could have easily been a solid mentor to the up-and-coming Titans (one of the early season's best assets) but the unfortunate loss of Hawk was handled as well as it could have been. Excluding just simply departing elsewhere, because that would have been nice too.
Gar Logan - Beast Boy
There's always a need for a goofy, lighthearted incarnation of Beast Boy in any Titans lineup, but his role still feels very dependent on others - without a chance to fully dive into his true potential.
In every season so far, Beast Boy has received a lot of screen time, however, his stories rarely have a necessary attachment to the ongoing plot. That missing piece doesn't detract from his lovable attributes or personality, but it does leave fans with greater hopes for his character development.
Rachel Roth - Raven
It's been quite the journey with Raven in the live-action incarnation of Titans, but it feels like there's progress on that front. That being said, it's temporarily and in small doses to test the Lazarus Pit waters.
Raven had rational issues with her upbringing, making her a youthful angsty staple for the Titans, and a fast fan favorite. Even with that stature and reputation, it's been a process to get Raven where she is today - a much more powerful, well-balanced character with a lot of potential. Raven's studious growth has been a nice pivot for the character, making her reduced role create a worthwhile return.
Jason Todd - Red Hood
Jason Todd's run as Robin had highs and lows for the character, but this season really played up the moral struggles Jason faced. His death, resurrection, and eventual introduction as Red Hood felt like a much more appropriate use of the comic book character - and a step up from his plot in season 2.
The character brought a much more menacing influence this time around, making his character a better obstacle for the team to face. The focus on a rogue Titan divided the team several times, and his constant ability to manipulate the humanity of his comrades made him a beefed-up version of Jason Todd. If the character does return (which seems likely), it's hard to imagine it'll be as a member of the Titans.
Koriand'r - Starfire
There will always be a devout love for Starfire as a core member of the Titans and a character that has become synonymous with power. The live-action adaptation of Titans knows that Starfire has great importance, but sometimes slows down her potential in an effort to focus on various origin stories.
Now that season 3 ended with Starfire getting an added sense of closure with her family and the source of her power, there can (hopefully) be a shift that brings her closer to her comrades. Starfire has had some of the best interpersonal dynamics with each member of the team, so if there's a way to implement that moving forward, there can be more of the Starfire that fans are eager to see in future seasons.
Barbara Gordon
Season 3 was viewers' first introduction to a live-action former Batgirl in years, and this return with a post-Oracle Barbara was a stellar use of her heroism.
Barbara was thrown into the fray almost instantly, diving into complicated romantic history with Dick, resentment towards Batman, and a spot as the new Commissioner Gordon. Barbara then received one of the series best action sequences, showing that she will always remain one of the most equipped and underestimated fighters in the Bat-Family. This new direction and addition were some of the strongest changes to Titans, so here's hoping she returns for season 4.
Donna Troy
After Donna's confusing demise (which was used as a gag in the new season) it was hard to imagine how, or if, she would actually return. But when she does ultimately come back, Donna thankfully works her way up to being one of the greats - yet again.
Donna arguably goes through the most obstacles in the season, via resurrection, mentor, and returning Titan. In that brief airtime, it became hard to fathom where the series will go without the presence of Donna, so hopefully, her search for Dawn will result in her return to Titan's Tower. As Hank and Dawn have stepped away, there's still very much a need for a little authority!
Conner - Superboy
Superboy (Conner Kent in the comics) thrived in the '00s and '10s with his comic storylines, and Titans has essentially recreated that lovable youthful Kryptonian to the best of their ability.
Superboy brings the intimidation of superhero muscle, but his conversational skills and fresh view on life give the series exceptional duality. Conner's desire to keep the team together and understand the concept of love causes the hero to act out, but there's just something about Superboy that viewers can't resist. When the next season returns, the only improvement for the character would be even more useful Superboy action.
Komand'r - Blackfire
There was a lot of ambiguity regarding the news that Blackfire would join Titans for season 3, and her role in the series managed to keep her morality appropriately vague.
Blackfire has a bond with Superboy due to their rough introduction to humans - and being kept as experiments didn't help. Blackfire has spent even more time in captivity, so by the time she escapes, her trust is understandably shaky. Based on her previous finale cameo, there was nearly no indication that Blackfire would actually end up offering both villain/hero potential, and ultimately, a lot of heart.
Dick Grayson - Nightwing
Nightwing regularly makes mistakes and heroic choices that largely impact the series. Though, whether good or bad, there isn't a Titans without Brenton Thwaites as the one and only Nightwing.
Nightwing is often a catalyst for the antagonists' inexcusable motivations in Titans, and yes, some of those instances were totally avoidable. That said, Nightwing is the pure aspirational essence of what the Titans were built on, which makes him the best team member on the roster. In the end, fans always get to see his persistent blind optimism, and when witnessing the scenes where Nightwing is genuinely happy - viewers can't help but feel the exact same way.