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Batman: The Animated Series

1992 – 1995Show4 seasons85 episodesTV-PG

Action & AdventureAnimation
90
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb9.0Metacritic–9.4Rotten Tomatoes–94%

A nostalgic, tense animated series about crime and the mind, with standout score and visual style.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Where to watch

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Not for warmth or laughs.

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Episodes

4 seasons · 85 episodes · best: S1E35 "Almost Got 'im" 9.2

Episodes

8.0
8.1
7.9
7.5

Story

Vowing to avenge the murder of his parents, Bruce Wayne devotes his life to wiping out crime in Gotham City as the masked vigilante "Batman".

Feels like

  • Neo-Noir Superhero Drama
  • Art Deco Visual Style
  • Iconic Voice Acting
  • Psychological Villainy
  • Gotham City Atmosphere
  • Emotional Depth
  • Classic Animation Masterpiece
  • Dark yet Accessible
  • Timeless Narrative Structure

Cast

24 of 220 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Kevin Altieri, Boyd Kirkland, Frank Paur
Written by
Paul Dini, Michael Reaves, Randy Rogel
Produced by
Bruce Timm, Alan Burnett, Paul Dini
Music by
Shirley Walker, Carlos Rodriguez, Harvey Cohen

Everyone

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

Facts

September 5, 1992 · September 15, 1995 · Ended

First aired
September 5, 1992
Last aired
September 15, 1995
Status
Ended
Length
4 seasons · 85 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action & Adventure, Animation, Drama, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
133 countries
Keywords
based on comic

Tropes

Fear Is Normal, Vocal Evolution, Terrible Trio +9

  • Fear Is Normal
  • Vocal Evolution
  • Terrible Trio
  • Perky Female Minion
  • Cardboard Prison
  • Art Shift
  • All Just a Dream
  • Laughing Gas
  • The Movie
  • Replacement Goldfish
  • Revenge Is Not Justice
  • Sinister Scimitar

12 of 630 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Batman: The Animated Series?"

Questions about Batman: The Animated Series

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Batman: The Animated Series?

PrimeHBO Max

In the United States, Batman: The Animated Series streams on Prime and HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 46 other countries.

Is Batman: The Animated Series worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90 (IMDb 9).

Which season of Batman: The Animated Series is best?

Season 2, with an IMDb average of 8.1. Season 4 is the weakest at 7.5. The highest-rated episode is Almost Got 'im (season 1, episode 35) at 9.2, and the lowest is I've Got Batman in My Basement (season 1, episode 20) at 6.5.

Is Batman: The Animated Series okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

What tropes does Batman: The Animated Series use?

Fear Is NormalVocal EvolutionTerrible TrioPerky Female MinionCardboard PrisonArt ShiftAll Just a DreamLaughing GasThe MovieReplacement GoldfishRevenge Is Not JusticeSinister Scimitarand 618 more

TV Tropes lists 630 tropes for it, including Fear Is Normal, Vocal Evolution, and Terrible Trio.