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The Batman

2004 – 2008Show5 seasons65 episodesTV-Y7

AnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic–8.2Rotten Tomatoes–92%

A nostalgic, fast-paced animated series about crime and fantasy.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, tears or scares.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 65 episodes · best: S4E6 "Strange New World" 8.9

Episodes

7.4
7.6
7.3
8.2
7.6

Story

A young billionaire Bruce Wayne fights crime and evil as the mysterious vigilante, The Batman.

Feels like

  • Superhero Action
  • Detective Mystery
  • Neo-Noir Aesthetic
  • Saturday Morning Cartoon
  • Gotham City Lore
  • Classic Villains
  • Technological Gadgets
  • Moral Simplicity
  • Nostalgic Charm
  • Fast-Paced Adventure

Cast

24 of 106 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Brandon Vietti, Seung Eun Kim, Sam Liu
Written by
Steven Melching, Greg Weisman, Joseph Kuhr
Produced by
Duane Capizzi, Glen Murakami, Michael Goguen

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 11, 2004 · March 8, 2008 · Ended

First aired
September 11, 2004
Last aired
March 8, 2008
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 65 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y7
Content
Violence
Genres
Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Kids
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
43 countries

Tropes

Jobber, Face–Heel Turn, More Diverse Sequel +9

  • Jobber
  • Face–Heel Turn
  • More Diverse Sequel
  • Deducing the Secret Identity
  • Villain Ball
  • Airborne Aircraft Carrier
  • Hero with Bad Publicity
  • Cardboard Prison
  • Conservation of Ninjutsu
  • Future Imperfect
  • Mysterious Past
  • Stealth Sequel

12 of 196 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Batman?"

Questions about The Batman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Batman?

HBO MaxTubi TV

In the United States, The Batman streams on HBO Max, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 38 other countries.

Is The Batman worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.4).

Which season of The Batman is best?

Season 4, with an IMDb average of 8.2. Season 3 is the weakest at 7.3. The highest-rated episode is Strange New World (season 4, episode 6) at 8.9, and the lowest is Q & A (season 1, episode 8) at 6.7.

Is The Batman okay for kids?

TV-Y7Violence

Yes: it's rated TV-Y7 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Batman?

24 h

About 24 hours: 65 episodes in 5 seasons of about 22 minutes each, aired from 2004 to 2008.

Can I half-watch The Batman?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Batman plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: mystery (7 of 10) and intrigue (6 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.