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- WB
- Jan 10, 1999
- WB
- Jan 10, 1999
Summary Batman Beyond premiered on January 10, 1999. It told the story about a new and different Batman. It takes place far in the future, years after Batman appeared for the last time. Terry McGinnis rekindles the fire in Bruce Wayne's bitter old heart, and takes up the role as the new Dark Knight - with the old one as his mentor. With a new ru...
Created By: Alan Burnett, Bruce Timm, Glen Murakami, Paul Dini
- WB
- Jan 10, 1999
- WB
- Jan 10, 1999
Batman Beyond
Season 1
Season Premiere: Jan 10, 1999
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8.6
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Summary Batman Beyond premiered on January 10, 1999. It told the story about a new and different Batman. It takes place far in the future, years after Batman appeared for the last time. Terry McGinnis rekindles the fire in Bruce Wayne's bitter old heart, and takes up the role as the new Dark Knight - with the old one as his mentor. With a new ru...
Created By: Alan Burnett, Bruce Timm, Glen Murakami, Paul Dini
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Based on 44 User Ratings
8.6
93% Positive
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41 Ratings
2% Mixed
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5% Negative
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User Score
Universal Acclaim
Based on 44 User Ratings
8.6
93% Positive
41 Ratings
41 Ratings
2% Mixed
1 Rating
1 Rating
5% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
Only second to Batman the Animated Series. Batman has vanished years ago and Bruce Wayne retired from public a short time after. This is the story of Terry Mc Ginnes that after discovering by accident (or fate) who Bruce Wayne really was and a blow of fate strikes him becomes the new Batman under the guidance of Bruce Wayne. I must admit I just started to watch it out of curiosity not expecting much. What I got was one of the best animated TV show I have seen. I though Bruce Wayne will ever give up on being Batman. I would rather believe that he can give up breathing;-). Then I watched the first episode and it showed me that I was so wrong. Wont spoil it but will say that is so true to the Batman mythos that I found no one that argues against this. Its something that hits Batman harder than Bane, the Joker or the dead of Robin could. You feel the impact that **** him and later the sadness. It has great characters with Terry McGinnis (Nobody uses the name Terence for him) we have a good new batman. He is unpolished and has a lot to learn but has his heart on the right place. Bruce Wayne is his mentor or father figure. Still as strong willed, intelligent and courageous as before but getting older had its toll on him. It has also good new villains while they cant like nothing else compete with the original rouges gallery they are pretty good. You have Derek Powers who is an excellent villain. There are the Jokerz gang who are basically Joker fans, Inque who has great abilities and powers as much as a good backstory, the royal flush gang and Spellbinder in a new incarnation (Old character with many incarnations). Lets go to my recommendations: “Rebirth part 1 and “”. I thought how would you explain that Bruce Wayne quits being batman. That is impossible but lets see how they will do it. Then I must admit defeat. It is absolutely valid and a true representation of who Batman and Bruce Wayne are. It is also done so relatable and sad. It won me over. Then we got the introduction of Terry and the rebirth of Batman. Well done and won many of us over. “Black Out” for the introduction of Inque. “Meltdown” for the continuation of a story for a character I cant spoil. “Dead Mans Hand” for setting up the stories of the Royal Flash gang and Terry's Spiderman like problems. His heroes duty have negative impacts on his studies and social life including girlfriend. Ascension” for the awesome final episode and conclusion. It has only 13 episodes but all are strong. Overall one of the best first seasons for an animated show.
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SEASON 1
One of the Best animations, story wise. character wise, execution wise, lore wise, casting wise. I have nothing but high praise for carrying on the darker tones of Batman into a future concept that seemed well lived in.
Terry though was not my most favorite portrayal of Batman what with The Original one being there right by his side the whole time, I would be lying if I said Terry as a character did not grow to be a capable one.
The show end felt a little bit unsatisfying considering the series did not really get a proper finale, the available seasons are endlessly re watchable.
Please leave this gem alone Hollywood unless you have people who truly want to recreate this for the complex yet satisfying narrative it grew to be.
I will accept Michael Keaton in the place of Bruce as a good start if Hollywood does intend to make this into Live Action movie, although i will be hard pressed to put my finger on any current directors who can truly give this the love, care and attention it deserves. Maybe Tom Ford or Denis Villeneuve.
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SEASON 1
Besides the original Batman: The Animated Series this is hands down the second best to ever come around. It has great story telling and it does it well for taking place in a future Gotham, if you are a fan of batman or the original animated series definitely pick this one up!
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SEASON 1
After watching all 3 seasons of Batman Beyond on Netflix, it is now one of my favorite cartoons of all time. The premise of a retired Bruce Wayne mentoring the new, young Dark Knight works perfectly. Batman Beyond is packed with episodes that contain brisk action, intriguing villains, great plots, fast pacing, slick and witty dialogue, fun and lovable characters, great comic relief and emotional layers. It's soundtrack is nothing short of catchy, with its great intro theme and end credit sequence. But one of the major driving forces behind the appeal of this show for me is the perfect voice cast. Batman Beyond deservedly qualifies as my second favorite Batman cartoon right after The Animated Series.
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