The music is INCREDIBLE for an animated TV show, and the art is pretty stunning too. This was the first show ever to be drawn on black paper. It spawned other more mature cartoon series, such as Gargoyles(<3) which had many of the same creators and actors, and really created the path for these cartoons “for adults”. This show, and its spin off films, Mask of the Phantasm(1993, imdb.com/title/tt0143127/ ) take the character of Batman(and Robin, and Catwoman, and Mr. Freeze, and EVERY freakin’BODY except the Joker) more seriously than ever before, and even now, 20 years later, it is only rivaled for depth and maturity by the Nolan films. Also, Mask of the Phantasm is the only animated Batman feature ever to hit theaters. It was a huge flop, thanks to Batman Returns and the general adult animation discrimination, but it is a great film. You should really check it out if you like Batman, animation, or, just really clever writing.
Really, I think everybody should check out this show. Some of the score, writing, and oh my God acting is freaking incredible.
So, love it? Hate it? Or, more likely, never gave it a chance?
Yes!! You would be a fan, we have everything in common except age and home state. Anyway, YES. I adore the seriousness(I’m just counting the seconds until somebody says “Why so serious?”) Anyway, that’s really what makes the show great: it’s entertaining for children, but it isn’t talking down to them. It really is an intelligent show. And, finally, somebody delves into Batman’s real soul, explaining with more depth. Praise be to God or Allah or Jehovah or whoever’s listening.
I watched some episodes as a kid since my brother was a big Superman/Batman fan. I thoguht it was good. I was more into Batman Beyond since I saw it more on Toonami. I know got Volume 1 on DVD and hope to get the other 3 at some point. It’s a great series and the best comic book series in my opinion. With Spider-Man (1994) in second.
Eh, I do not like the Spiderman show. Everybody seems to, but it’s so childish!!
Yes!! Rac you are so right. Honestly, I think it is the best animated TV show ever. And also my favorite, with Gargoyles. I also have the season 1 DVD. I desperately desire 2 and 3, and even though I’m not jumping to get 4, I probably will. But it’s so much less good to me.
EDIT: I really loved those videos!! They may be my favorite NC videos. I love his # 1 and 2 picks. But, I love every one he mentioned. I love how he talks about the movies, because it’s so true; 3 and 4 are SOOOOO dumb.
All the redesigns looked silly. They ruined the whole film noir aspect. And the show became sillier too. More childish in plot and theme as well as look and feel. It is still a good show, but the problem is it is not great like BTAS is. The over haul is regarded by fans as the show’s one flaw.
No I haven’t I have seen about 15 episodes of Batman Beyond, and more as they record. I dislike it, and honestly some parts really hurt my feelings, like the episode A Touch of Curare. But I watch it so I can see all of it to give it a chance. BTAS will probably never be matched by any DCAU show though in all honesty.
Anyway, YES. I adore the seriousness(I’m just counting the seconds until somebody says “Why so serious?”) Anyway, that’s really what makes the show great: it’s entertaining for children, but it isn’t talking down to them. It really is an intelligent show. And, finally, somebody delves into Batman’s real soul, explaining with more depth. Praise be to God or Allah or Jehovah or whoever’s listening.
But it’s so much less good to me.
I especially recommend season 2, but it’s always best to begin at the beginning.