Batman: The Animated Series

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S 4 :  Ep 25 Aired 3/17/98
S 4 :  Ep 24 Aired 10/31/98
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S 4 :  Ep 23 Aired 11/7/98
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S 4 :  Ep 22 Aired 10/24/98
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S 4 :  Ep 21 Aired 1/16/99
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Batman: the Animated Series was an animated series that premiered on September 5, 1992. The series was based on the popular Batman comics created by Bob Kane. The series focused on the adventures of Batman a dark vigilante hero who defends Gotham City from a variety of costumed villains that include The Joker, The Penguin, Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, The Riddler, The Mad Hatter, Ra's Al Ghul, Bane, Killer Croc, Clayface, and The Clock King. Batman is the secret identity of millionaire playboy Bruce Wayne. The highly successful series merged revolutionary animation and great storytelling. The series was so successful that a feature film Batman: Mask of the Phantasm was released during the run of the series and a direct to video feature Batman & Mr. Freeze: Subzero was also created. The first seasons of the series focused mainly on the adventures of Batman. In the last season the series was retitled The Adventures of Batman and Robin and focused on the adventures of both Batman and his younger crime fighting associate Robin. The last new episode of the series was broadcast on September 15, 1995. The series was followed by a spinoff utilizing different animation entitled Batman Gotham Knights. Episodes of Batman Gotham Knights, episodes of Superman, and reruns of Batman: the Animated Series were broadcast in 1997 under the title The New Batman/Superman Adventures. Spinoff: Batman Gotham Knights Related Shows that feature Crossovers: Batman Beyond, Superman, and Justice League. Emmy Awards and Nominations 1993 Winner: Alan Burnett, Jean MacCurdy, Eric Radomski, Randy Rogel, Tom Ruegger, Dick Sebast, and Bruce W. Timm, "Robin's Reckoning" [1] Outstanding Animated Program (For Programming One Hour or Less) Other Awards or Nominations Annie Award (The Annie Awards are given out in a variety of animation related categories): 1998 Winner: Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero Outstanding Achievement in an Animated Home Video Production First Telecast: September 5, 1992 Last Telecast: September 15, 1995 Episodes: 85 Color Episodes (85 half-hour episodes, 7 two-part episodes, 1 Feature Movie, 1 Direct to Video Movie) Production: Warner Brothers Studios Animation Production: Sunrise, Inc.moreless

Cast & Crew

Loren Lester

Loren Lester

Dick Grayson / Robin
Bob Hastings

Bob Hastings

Commissioner Jim Gordon
Efrem Zimbalist Jr.

Efrem Zimbalist Jr.

Alfred Pennyworth
Kevin Conroy

Kevin Conroy

Bruce Wayne / Batman
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  • Simply the Best Batman Adaption EVER!!

    9.0
    By NormanSFletcher, Jun 04, 2013
    There is not much one can say beyond that. This series has it all - Great animation, great stories and excellent voice actors! Watch & Enjoy!

  • Hooked

    10
    By cliffordhgn, Jun 03, 2013
    This show is fucking awsome the dark deco theme the dramatic orchestra music and of course batman at his best! Im currently watching all the episodes via netflix and every episode has me thursting for more if u think this cartoon sucks then u must hate your life

  • Best Of Many Batman Series Made

    8.5
    By DeangeloHill1, Jan 21, 2013
    I watch lots Batman Dc Shows on Cartoon network during the time they played Dc Nation shows on a regular basis but yeah the show was great i acually still watch it to this day the Really goes deep into batman like his skill how he's never killed during a Special Ops missions that he does time to time and what i really loved most of all is when Kid Robin would go on the mission's there something about Kids taking on Adult Super hero responsibilities But overall i gave the a 8.5moreless

  • Classic Bats

    9.0
    By SFBarbear, Nov 05, 2012
    An amazing adaptation of the Batman character and lore. Astounding animation, voice work and writing makes this the quintessential Batman show. I can't tell you how thrilled i was to see and learn that DC would carry this artwork style on through Superman, Justice League and Batman Beyond, it's simply superb.

  • With it's dark story line, creative and complex characters, and excellent adaptation from the comic books, Batman: TAS still stands as the greatest Batman cartoon to this day

    10
    By That_TV_Dude, Jun 08, 2012
    Batman is by far my all time favorite superhero in the DC universe of comics. The comics were dark and complicated, the stories were gripping, and it had excellent characters. So it would be no surprise to see him be turned into a TV show. Out of all of them though, the one that will probably remain the best Batman cartoon forever is Batman: TAS. Doing adaptations from the comics themselves, Batman: TAS does a wonderful job in sucking you in, and keeping you glued to the show. Normally, when it comes to adaptations, they tend to screw up some of the characters and how they came to be a little bit, but not this show. Batman: TAS does an excellent job portraying the characters and developing them so well. From Batman to the villains, and Robin and Batgirl. They are all perfectly developed and complex, and you will come to love them all. You even feel some sympathy with the villains as to how they came to be, like Mr. Freeze and how his life was ruined. The artwork is excellent in this show. It has the right amount of darkness in each scene, the characters have original designs that are close to the comic books, and Gotham City looks really interesting. The animation is supremely well done and is still some of the best to this day. The show also manages to combine the genres of Mystery, Drama, and they even add a little bit of Comedy in there, and the result is excellent execution with all of them combined. Even the voice work is excellent. Everyone sounds like who they are supposed to be and Mark Hamil was The Joker and that was shocking when I heard about that. The stories are interesting and have plenty of twists and turns to them that are guaranteed to keep you entertained throughout the show. My only complaint with this show is that it only lasted for 4 seasons. Now that may be a long time in terms of cartoons, but this show could have gone on longer, and maybe have 8 seasons. If you are looking for one of the darkest and greatest shows based on a superhero, then go see Batman: TAS. Go to a movie store and pick up the 4 seasons of this show, you won't be sorry.moreless
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