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It's fine, but...
Unlike most other Batman tv shows, I find plots, stories and characters here to be a bit flat, average.
Let's not forget that Batman: TAS was that good because Bruce Timm but also Paul Dini, who is absent here. Instead we get Matt Reeves and franchise wreckin' crew - JJ Abrams and Bad Robot.
Most changes that were made are pointless. Penguin is a woman now, and that would be fine if the voice was wretched like in most versions up to date but it's not. It's pretty flavorless. Also, speaking of flavorless - Harley Quinn, who originated in the original show, which this is spiritual successor of - is a thicc asian black haired woman. And her costume is yellow (What?). Accent, almost gone, fun - absent. Very dour character. And I guess Barbara and Jim Gordon are now just black, whatever. Alfred is also a thicc boi, and Batman is kinda rude.
As for animation, it's fine. However I didn't like some style choices. I really don't like how Two-Face looks. It's just completely uninspired. I'm also not a fan of early Batman costume with weird ears pointing to the side. But fine, it's a choice, I guess.
Music is, also fine but very, very generic. It's really a shame compared to the original show, and well, most of them since. This is just generic as it comes.
It's an okay show, but not in the same league as The Animated Series, not by a long shot. Plots are fine, bland mostly. Some episodes are better than the other. I kinda didn't like this version of Batman but it still works.
It's fortunate that Batman and Co. Are ultimately maleable characters and you can do them in many ways. Unlike Superman, which you can do it in only few certain ways and make it right, Batman can be completely remade and still make sense. Unfortunately, they didn't do much here. It's like AI spat out random generic Batman show, different enough to not copy anything else.
Let's not forget that Batman: TAS was that good because Bruce Timm but also Paul Dini, who is absent here. Instead we get Matt Reeves and franchise wreckin' crew - JJ Abrams and Bad Robot.
Most changes that were made are pointless. Penguin is a woman now, and that would be fine if the voice was wretched like in most versions up to date but it's not. It's pretty flavorless. Also, speaking of flavorless - Harley Quinn, who originated in the original show, which this is spiritual successor of - is a thicc asian black haired woman. And her costume is yellow (What?). Accent, almost gone, fun - absent. Very dour character. And I guess Barbara and Jim Gordon are now just black, whatever. Alfred is also a thicc boi, and Batman is kinda rude.
As for animation, it's fine. However I didn't like some style choices. I really don't like how Two-Face looks. It's just completely uninspired. I'm also not a fan of early Batman costume with weird ears pointing to the side. But fine, it's a choice, I guess.
Music is, also fine but very, very generic. It's really a shame compared to the original show, and well, most of them since. This is just generic as it comes.
It's an okay show, but not in the same league as The Animated Series, not by a long shot. Plots are fine, bland mostly. Some episodes are better than the other. I kinda didn't like this version of Batman but it still works.
It's fortunate that Batman and Co. Are ultimately maleable characters and you can do them in many ways. Unlike Superman, which you can do it in only few certain ways and make it right, Batman can be completely remade and still make sense. Unfortunately, they didn't do much here. It's like AI spat out random generic Batman show, different enough to not copy anything else.
- Smarmelade
- Aug 9, 2024
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Watchable but not as good as Batman TAS
- fabulouscar
- Aug 2, 2024
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Disappointed by the animation
While exploring some interesting themes and with some really cool art-deco conceptual artwork, I found the animation itself to be really static and uninteresting. The opening shot of the entire series had a guy tied up in a chair, completely unmoving other than his mouth.
Since this show is being marketed as adult animation, I expected the quality of the animation to be higher. It feels like a kid's show that's peppered with more violence than usual - interesting but lacking the genuine emotion and higher quality animation that I would expect from a more mature show.
I do appreciate the art style, voice acting, and imaginative take on the characters we know and love. The music is also well done - sort of a classic orchestral noir vibe. However in my opinion it could do with less music overall, as well as an approach to the music that was less leading and manipulative.
Since this show is being marketed as adult animation, I expected the quality of the animation to be higher. It feels like a kid's show that's peppered with more violence than usual - interesting but lacking the genuine emotion and higher quality animation that I would expect from a more mature show.
I do appreciate the art style, voice acting, and imaginative take on the characters we know and love. The music is also well done - sort of a classic orchestral noir vibe. However in my opinion it could do with less music overall, as well as an approach to the music that was less leading and manipulative.
Wanted to like it...
After having heard so many good things about this, I was very excited to watch it.
Alas, it wasn't working for me at all. Action scenes were kind of boring, dialogue wasn't compelling, and sad to say that the voice acting didn't jump out at me as being particularly interesting, either.
The idea of an animated noir Batman series sounded great. But yeah, I couldn't get into it. Couldn't even make it through the first episode.
Don't care about the gender switching of a certain character, nor do I care what ethnicity certain other characters are. None of that makes any difference to me.
But when even a half hour show starts to feel like a slog, it's time to call it quits. I know I'm apparently in the minority on this, and that's fine -- don't mean to yuck anybody's yum, just giving my honest opinion of the show. I wish I liked it.
Alas, it wasn't working for me at all. Action scenes were kind of boring, dialogue wasn't compelling, and sad to say that the voice acting didn't jump out at me as being particularly interesting, either.
The idea of an animated noir Batman series sounded great. But yeah, I couldn't get into it. Couldn't even make it through the first episode.
Don't care about the gender switching of a certain character, nor do I care what ethnicity certain other characters are. None of that makes any difference to me.
But when even a half hour show starts to feel like a slog, it's time to call it quits. I know I'm apparently in the minority on this, and that's fine -- don't mean to yuck anybody's yum, just giving my honest opinion of the show. I wish I liked it.
The Dark Knight Strikes Again!
Look, I'll just come out right out of the gate and say it. Those who want to hyperfixate on the genders and races of certain characters will find fault where they want to. As someone who thoroughly despises the Acolyte, I can wholeheartedly say that the show never once felt overt in its representation. The characters simply are and their personalities and motivations are what counts.
Now that we got that out of the way, let me just say that Caped Crusader is good, spooky fun. Turn down the lights, chill your room and grab some popcorn because it's a roaring good time! The show does a great job of immersing in the time period and crafting compelling villains, which is admirable seeing that each episode is a little less than 30 minutes!
Hamish Linklater does a solid job as Bruce and the Bat. Conroy is of course of the King of the Cowl for sure but Linklater delivers a fresh, smoother voice to contrast Conroy's more expressive performance.
Overall, trust me when I say that Caped Crusader is a wonderful return to form for the DCAU!
Now that we got that out of the way, let me just say that Caped Crusader is good, spooky fun. Turn down the lights, chill your room and grab some popcorn because it's a roaring good time! The show does a great job of immersing in the time period and crafting compelling villains, which is admirable seeing that each episode is a little less than 30 minutes!
Hamish Linklater does a solid job as Bruce and the Bat. Conroy is of course of the King of the Cowl for sure but Linklater delivers a fresh, smoother voice to contrast Conroy's more expressive performance.
Overall, trust me when I say that Caped Crusader is a wonderful return to form for the DCAU!
Excellent sorta sequel/partner to BTAS
Just stumbled across this new little gem. Hard to talk about without spoilers but it's another 1940s esque Batman cartoon all gangsters and Tommy guns and Batman relying on detective skills and not gadgets. Thoroughly enjoyed first 2 episodes. Really love what they have done with a certain cobblepot it's a nice take that for me works really well.
My only gripe being it has a certain nod to the Matt reeves movie as in Matt reeves a producer and look and feel and detective Bat similar at times but rather than be a series spin off of that movie it is more of a partner to the Timm animated series as well I'd argue the 1960s TV show with it's colourful villains and also the Burton movies, so a little confusing straight after The Batman movie coming out but at same time not really confusing at all. It's great have a new take despite already having sorta done this version already. Nonetheless it's still great fun for young and old and worth a watch and for me highly bingeable already.
My only gripe being it has a certain nod to the Matt reeves movie as in Matt reeves a producer and look and feel and detective Bat similar at times but rather than be a series spin off of that movie it is more of a partner to the Timm animated series as well I'd argue the 1960s TV show with it's colourful villains and also the Burton movies, so a little confusing straight after The Batman movie coming out but at same time not really confusing at all. It's great have a new take despite already having sorta done this version already. Nonetheless it's still great fun for young and old and worth a watch and for me highly bingeable already.
Potential; Lost
A GREAT CLASSIC TAKE ON BATMAN
"Batman: Caped Crusader" offers a refreshing and timeless take on the iconic Batman characters, staying true to the classic essence while infusing it with a stylish noir aesthetic. The show brilliantly captures the essence of Batman's classic stories in a darker and more atmospheric setting.
What sets "Batman: Caped Crusader" apart is its ability to maintain the connectivity between different characters within the Batman universe, creating an immersive and cohesive storyline throughout the series. This aspect not only enriches the narrative but also keeps viewers engaged and eager to see how each character's arc unfolds.
Additionally, the show doesn't shy away from portraying the darker aspects of Batman's world, incorporating a level of violence that adds depth and realism to the storytelling. This blend of classic storytelling with modern sensibilities elevates "Batman: Caped Crusader" to new heights, appealing to both longtime fans and newcomers to the Batman mythos.
In conclusion, "Batman: Caped Crusader" is a must-watch for any fan of the Dark Knight. Its masterful execution of classic tales in a noir style, coupled with its interconnected storytelling and well-handled violence, make it a standout series that honors the legacy of Batman in a fresh and compelling way.
What sets "Batman: Caped Crusader" apart is its ability to maintain the connectivity between different characters within the Batman universe, creating an immersive and cohesive storyline throughout the series. This aspect not only enriches the narrative but also keeps viewers engaged and eager to see how each character's arc unfolds.
Additionally, the show doesn't shy away from portraying the darker aspects of Batman's world, incorporating a level of violence that adds depth and realism to the storytelling. This blend of classic storytelling with modern sensibilities elevates "Batman: Caped Crusader" to new heights, appealing to both longtime fans and newcomers to the Batman mythos.
In conclusion, "Batman: Caped Crusader" is a must-watch for any fan of the Dark Knight. Its masterful execution of classic tales in a noir style, coupled with its interconnected storytelling and well-handled violence, make it a standout series that honors the legacy of Batman in a fresh and compelling way.
It feels weak compared to other Batman animations.
Darn good version of Batman
As a HUGE fan of the original animated series, I was excited for this to come out. I watched all 10 episodes in one sitting, and I wasn't disappointed.
Firstly, I really liked the art and animation style. It's similar to the original series, but maybe a little more detailed and polished. The music is ok, but not nearly as good as the original series.
Secondly, the action scenes are really good, and definitely highlight Batman's abilities and stealth.
The only complaint I had is they did some PC stuff that rubbed me the wrong way. For example the Commissioner and Barbara Gordon are now black and Harley Quinn appears to be Asian. Those are forgivable, but the one change that really pissed me off is they made Penguin a freakin' woman! So I knocked off a couple points for that. Hopefully that trend does not continue. We don't need even more PC pandering shoved down our throats.
Overall I'd say if you liked the original animated series you'll really like this. Oh, one more slightly negative thing: Linklater's voice and acting as Bruce is good, but when he's Batman his voice is just monotone and almost robotic. I think he needs to change things up a little.
Firstly, I really liked the art and animation style. It's similar to the original series, but maybe a little more detailed and polished. The music is ok, but not nearly as good as the original series.
Secondly, the action scenes are really good, and definitely highlight Batman's abilities and stealth.
The only complaint I had is they did some PC stuff that rubbed me the wrong way. For example the Commissioner and Barbara Gordon are now black and Harley Quinn appears to be Asian. Those are forgivable, but the one change that really pissed me off is they made Penguin a freakin' woman! So I knocked off a couple points for that. Hopefully that trend does not continue. We don't need even more PC pandering shoved down our throats.
Overall I'd say if you liked the original animated series you'll really like this. Oh, one more slightly negative thing: Linklater's voice and acting as Bruce is good, but when he's Batman his voice is just monotone and almost robotic. I think he needs to change things up a little.
This show is brilliant!!!
- staypuft-25224
- Jul 31, 2024
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Has so much potential...ruined by poor animation and lazy writing
- samdblubaugh
- Aug 3, 2024
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Uninspiring and heartless
Where is Batman?
Horrible. I wanted to watch a Batman cartoon, but practically 60% of the screen time was devoted to Barbara Gordon and the other female detective, whose name I didn't even bother to remember. Batman did absolutely nothing in this show; it was the others who did everything, and he only showed up in the last 5 minutes to fight the villain.
While expanding the roles of supporting characters can add depth to a narrative, it shouldn't come at the expense of the hero that the audience came to see. Batman deserves better than to be a background character in his own show, and fans deserve a series that honors the legacy of the Dark Knight by putting him at the center of the action where he belongs.
While expanding the roles of supporting characters can add depth to a narrative, it shouldn't come at the expense of the hero that the audience came to see. Batman deserves better than to be a background character in his own show, and fans deserve a series that honors the legacy of the Dark Knight by putting him at the center of the action where he belongs.
- pedroenzosouza
- Sep 2, 2024
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POW! BAM! Batman's back!
Batman: Caped Crusader is the ideal period piece celebrating the character's 85th-Anniversary and shows that The Dark Knight still songs in the world of animated television when in the hands of Bruce Timm.
If X-Men '97 was a 'swan song homage' to the X-Men series, Caped Crusader does the same thing for Batman: The Animated Series and Bruce Timm's extended DC-Animated-Universe too. Batman looks like he's a cross between his debut comic appearance, how he looked in The New Batman Adventures and the Justice League shows.
This Batman keeps the character in relatively grounded stories except for trace fantasy elements as per superhero stories, but it doubles down in the neo-noir aspects of Bats, and the 1930s/1940s-aesthetic is actually a hard 'story frame' for when it takes place: as opposed to The Animated Series' more open-ended continuity.
Caped Crusader is eminently watchable stuff and plays into Batman's strengths on television, which is gonna be even more pressure for the cinematic outings for The Batman: Part II and the DCU-shared-universe thing (however that plays out). Anywho, Batman and Bruce Timm back together again and it's still lightning in a bottle (or on a screen).
Batman: Caped Crusader is just a genuinely good time, and it'll make die-hard Bat-fans VERY happy for sure. I know it made me happy. This show is like an exercise in 'evolving nostalgia-shows' that take what worked before and uses the freedom of streaming and runs with the lack of micro-managing-network-executives and lets the stories complement the pre-existing stories rather than 'overwrite' them completely.
In the seemingly endless plethora of Batman shows and movies, Caped Crusader is like a jolt of energy for such a tried-and-true property that thankfully has competent writers revering the character instead of feeling the need to 'over-deconstruct' stuff that didn't need to be broken down that much.
Caped Crusader gets 10/10 IMDbs. 5/5 stars. Batman has still got it indeed.
If X-Men '97 was a 'swan song homage' to the X-Men series, Caped Crusader does the same thing for Batman: The Animated Series and Bruce Timm's extended DC-Animated-Universe too. Batman looks like he's a cross between his debut comic appearance, how he looked in The New Batman Adventures and the Justice League shows.
This Batman keeps the character in relatively grounded stories except for trace fantasy elements as per superhero stories, but it doubles down in the neo-noir aspects of Bats, and the 1930s/1940s-aesthetic is actually a hard 'story frame' for when it takes place: as opposed to The Animated Series' more open-ended continuity.
Caped Crusader is eminently watchable stuff and plays into Batman's strengths on television, which is gonna be even more pressure for the cinematic outings for The Batman: Part II and the DCU-shared-universe thing (however that plays out). Anywho, Batman and Bruce Timm back together again and it's still lightning in a bottle (or on a screen).
Batman: Caped Crusader is just a genuinely good time, and it'll make die-hard Bat-fans VERY happy for sure. I know it made me happy. This show is like an exercise in 'evolving nostalgia-shows' that take what worked before and uses the freedom of streaming and runs with the lack of micro-managing-network-executives and lets the stories complement the pre-existing stories rather than 'overwrite' them completely.
In the seemingly endless plethora of Batman shows and movies, Caped Crusader is like a jolt of energy for such a tried-and-true property that thankfully has competent writers revering the character instead of feeling the need to 'over-deconstruct' stuff that didn't need to be broken down that much.
Caped Crusader gets 10/10 IMDbs. 5/5 stars. Batman has still got it indeed.
- Johnny-the-Film-Sentinel-2187
- Jul 31, 2024
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Love the retro style that Batman began in!
- trayn-94782
- Aug 2, 2024
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Skip the first episode
I'll be honest, I was turned off by the first episode. You walk right into it and see a lot of characters have been changed from their traditional comic appearances to appeal to "modern audiences." Penguin in particular is just bad as some angry convincing mother. BUT the next episode absolutely nailed ClayFace with plenty of homages to the early 30s and 40s Universal Horror movies who the character is based off of that I decided to stick with it. The show as a whole copies the artistic style of the 90s Batman: The Animated Series which is considered by many to be the best Batman show of all time. This show mimics its Noir elements while also ramping up the age rating, giving us more gore, more horror, more "adult" themes, and the occasional swearing. However the show isn't without its flaws, because it's beyond obvious the creators had to make it more diverse so it would appeal to "modern audiences".
When this show misses, it's a strike out. Penguin is hands down the worst change. Bullock is also bad as an accomplish to the corrupt Flash. In the original show, he didn't trust Batman, but at least he was a honest cop. However when the show hits a home run, it's absolutely out of the park. There are so many Easter eggs and call backs to the various comics and what influenced the various Batman characters/arcs I couldn't help but appreciate the show has a hard core fan. For instance, Catwoman's costume is very much a callback to her golden Age outfit while her iconic claw marks scar is a reference to her Year One trademark. Firefly likewise they nail his psychological disturbance with fire (who imo is a very utilized villain) where once he sees a flame, he HAS to make it grow. Harley Quin, yeah they "change" her appearance (cough cough) but they actually do her psychologist profile justice much like her original appearance in the Animated Series, and no she is nothing like the MAX show depiction.
Is the show perfect? No. Am I happy they "updated it for modern audiences?" Also no. However that does not mean you should instantly write it off as a bad show. Skip the 1st episode and you will see the creators at least tried to make it a love letter to the existing Batman Media from across the decades.
When this show misses, it's a strike out. Penguin is hands down the worst change. Bullock is also bad as an accomplish to the corrupt Flash. In the original show, he didn't trust Batman, but at least he was a honest cop. However when the show hits a home run, it's absolutely out of the park. There are so many Easter eggs and call backs to the various comics and what influenced the various Batman characters/arcs I couldn't help but appreciate the show has a hard core fan. For instance, Catwoman's costume is very much a callback to her golden Age outfit while her iconic claw marks scar is a reference to her Year One trademark. Firefly likewise they nail his psychological disturbance with fire (who imo is a very utilized villain) where once he sees a flame, he HAS to make it grow. Harley Quin, yeah they "change" her appearance (cough cough) but they actually do her psychologist profile justice much like her original appearance in the Animated Series, and no she is nothing like the MAX show depiction.
Is the show perfect? No. Am I happy they "updated it for modern audiences?" Also no. However that does not mean you should instantly write it off as a bad show. Skip the 1st episode and you will see the creators at least tried to make it a love letter to the existing Batman Media from across the decades.
- ShadowsBeneathTheLight
- Aug 1, 2024
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Review From A Batman Fanatic
- Swooping_Owl
- Aug 19, 2024
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Second episode is the best so far
Great second episode I appreciate the revival of the drawn stile of batman. I have always been a fan of the "Batman The Animated series" and I like the fact that we are getting content that is similar to the old show. However the show is not without its flaws.
Out of the first five episode I have watched only the second one hit it out of the park. The others fell short and maybe got on base. But by far the main complaint was the art stile and the way it was implemented. The art stile is a bad computerized copy made to look drawn. It is very distracting. Every line looked exactly the same, it didn't carry any weight to them. Because of this in some instances the cars and the characters look like they where gliding across the screen or floating on objects. To paint a simpler picture it sometimes looked like a bad green screen.
To rap up I hope this show gets green lit for a season two, it has great potential and I will continue to watch this show.
Out of the first five episode I have watched only the second one hit it out of the park. The others fell short and maybe got on base. But by far the main complaint was the art stile and the way it was implemented. The art stile is a bad computerized copy made to look drawn. It is very distracting. Every line looked exactly the same, it didn't carry any weight to them. Because of this in some instances the cars and the characters look like they where gliding across the screen or floating on objects. To paint a simpler picture it sometimes looked like a bad green screen.
To rap up I hope this show gets green lit for a season two, it has great potential and I will continue to watch this show.
BATMAN: Caped Crusader combines Aspects from BTAS & Clsssic Batman comics
This show does a good chunk of Things Well, some that have been done too many times to count that leave me somewhat disappointed but it does something I've always wanted from a Batman show and When like 2 Years ago I heard Matt Reeves & Bruce Timm where attached to it made
That 30's Bat Suit with no Armour, Aesthetic & Setting from The Bat-Man's Origins Mobsters, Corrupt Cops in trench coats and fedoras, GCPD officers trying to capture him etc
It also continues the trend of showing Bruce's Dark and unhealthy obsession with His Mission, His Crusade against Gotham's Criminals.
This stuff is good and all but watching it I felt a bit disappointed I was hoping this show would be a bit more darker and wouldn't dumb down the story but unfortunately it doesn't entirely deliver but it's a decent enough Batman show That I wouldn't mind seeing a Season 2 but hoping for a change in Tone and Really giving us some great storylines.
That 30's Bat Suit with no Armour, Aesthetic & Setting from The Bat-Man's Origins Mobsters, Corrupt Cops in trench coats and fedoras, GCPD officers trying to capture him etc
It also continues the trend of showing Bruce's Dark and unhealthy obsession with His Mission, His Crusade against Gotham's Criminals.
This stuff is good and all but watching it I felt a bit disappointed I was hoping this show would be a bit more darker and wouldn't dumb down the story but unfortunately it doesn't entirely deliver but it's a decent enough Batman show That I wouldn't mind seeing a Season 2 but hoping for a change in Tone and Really giving us some great storylines.
Honestly average
They over hyped this one and because of that I will be passing on season two. The series just plays it save and feels like it trying to be edgy but modern with all that by the book round soft parts to keep special people from bumping their heads to hard, if you understand what I am trying to type... It was boring more often than it should have been and the animation was about B plus level at most. You can't have everything, but this makes you want to just stop watching after 3 episodes or so and I wish I did just that, stop watching. They throw away good plot points and overpower some of the goons. Skip it.
- TheOneThatYouWanted
- Sep 6, 2024
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What an excellent first season!
As a kid, I grew up watching Batman: The Animated Series and in fact that show was my introduction to the superhero and comic book genre. Since then, I've watched a lot of Batman shows from The New Batman Adventures, Batman: Beyond, The Batman and Batman: The Brave and the Bold. Now in 2024, we've got a new Batman animated show produced by Bruce Timm, Matt Reeves and J. J. Abrams and it is awesome.
Positives for Batman: Caped Crusader (2024-): This show has that feeling that the original animated series had to it, but at the same time it manages to stand on its own. I loved the voice cast in this show from Hamish Linklater, Jamie Chung, Christina Ricci, Diedrich Bader, Eric Morgan Stuart, Michelle C. Bonilla, Krystal Joy and Jason Watkins. I was invested in the stories of each episode and I was never bored once. I also appreciate that this show focuses on a younger Batman as he's this man who doesn't really feel any human emotion and as the show progresses, there are small glimmers of he starting to show some humanity that could definitely be explored in Season 2. And finally, I appreciated the noir approach to this show.
Overall, I had a blast binge watching through the first season of Batman: Caped Crusader (2024-) and I can't wait for Season 2.
Positives for Batman: Caped Crusader (2024-): This show has that feeling that the original animated series had to it, but at the same time it manages to stand on its own. I loved the voice cast in this show from Hamish Linklater, Jamie Chung, Christina Ricci, Diedrich Bader, Eric Morgan Stuart, Michelle C. Bonilla, Krystal Joy and Jason Watkins. I was invested in the stories of each episode and I was never bored once. I also appreciate that this show focuses on a younger Batman as he's this man who doesn't really feel any human emotion and as the show progresses, there are small glimmers of he starting to show some humanity that could definitely be explored in Season 2. And finally, I appreciated the noir approach to this show.
Overall, I had a blast binge watching through the first season of Batman: Caped Crusader (2024-) and I can't wait for Season 2.
- jared-25331
- Jul 31, 2024
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What's the Point in This?
Having Bruce Timm at the helm of a Batman animated series I knew I had to watch this. And it's a totally fine watch. But I can't help but ask myself what the whole point of making this was.
It is essentially is done exactly the same as Batman The Animated Series. But it's not a continuation, essentially starting from scratch and gender/race swapping certain characters for no discernible reason. I'm not one of those people to get up in arms about it as none of that is done in a way that is promoting any kind of obvious social message that you see in most modern Disney production. But at the same time why even bother with this? Instead of being a great continuation like X Men 97 this is just alright. And a shame since the lead voice actor of Batman totally captured everything Kevin Conroy brought to the role, this could have been amazing.
It is essentially is done exactly the same as Batman The Animated Series. But it's not a continuation, essentially starting from scratch and gender/race swapping certain characters for no discernible reason. I'm not one of those people to get up in arms about it as none of that is done in a way that is promoting any kind of obvious social message that you see in most modern Disney production. But at the same time why even bother with this? Instead of being a great continuation like X Men 97 this is just alright. And a shame since the lead voice actor of Batman totally captured everything Kevin Conroy brought to the role, this could have been amazing.
- nirvana_state_of_mind
- Aug 6, 2024
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Baffled
I mean this is close to straight garbage. How can a show from 1993 do EVERYTHING 1000X better. If you're looking to find a Batman show that is inspired by BTAS (which it's been marketed as for years now) then you will be severely disappointed. I literally signed up for IMDB just to make this post because of how disappointed I was. The writing is god awful, it feels like an 8 year old kid playing with action figures plotline. The characters are so severely disappointing it's borderline unbearable. It just feels like the animation has gone backwards like how does this happen. I don't know what it is but even like Batman and the scooby doo from the 90s and early 2000's animations were so much more vivid, artistic, emotional, and full of life. This just feels so dull. I legitimately thought clayface (who they never mention his name) was Jonah Hex because he looks exactly like him in this lmao. Literally at a loss for words PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE watch the original Batman: The Animated Series on MAX if you haven't seen it and then you will see what a giant misstep this is.
- salray-27517
- Aug 2, 2024
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A stupid, boring unnecessary remake
That doesn't hold a candle to the original. Who asked for this? I don't think anyone did. Is it good overall? Nope, it is not even mediocre. Is the plot exciting? Nope, it is a snooze-fest and ridden with clichés. Are the characters intriguing? Nope, they are cardboard cut-outs. Is the animation well done at least? It's kind of meh. Is the new costume design better than was before? On the contrary. (Especially Harley Quinn's and Catwoman's.) The faces of Dent and Clayface are pretty badly drawn.
All of the villains are boring. The voice acting is horrible: they sound so differently than what you would expect by their looks.
They also had to infest it with their DIE-versity garbage (sex, color and weight changes) even though that doesn't add anything to the story but makes certain scenes laughable and questionable at the same time.
Conclusion: Binge it if you want to waste a couple of hours and you drank enough coffee to keep you from falling asleep.
All of the villains are boring. The voice acting is horrible: they sound so differently than what you would expect by their looks.
They also had to infest it with their DIE-versity garbage (sex, color and weight changes) even though that doesn't add anything to the story but makes certain scenes laughable and questionable at the same time.
Conclusion: Binge it if you want to waste a couple of hours and you drank enough coffee to keep you from falling asleep.