Batman: Caped Crusader -- Episode 6 Review

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I understand this one threw some viewers a bit of a curveball…at least those unfamiliar with Timm’s work beyond the original Batman series. From just looking at it, Batman: Caped Crusader most resembles the retro-futuristic, Art Deco stylings of the 1992 original, and not the more angular, shinier revisions that would come with the move to The WB and Cartoon Network. The original BTAS was more of a grounded series, with none of the more out-there elements of comic book universes poking their heads in. No magicians, no ghosts, no spells, nothing that couldn’t actually happen. The most wild elements, like Lazarus Pits or evil robots, had to be grounded in sci-fi. I suspect this was all suppression on Fox’s part (similar to their eventual insistence that Robin be in every episode) and we didn’t get the true Bruce Timm until his new overlords at Kids WB were more hands-off. Then, suddenly, Klarion the Witch Boy turned up, Zatanna wasn’t just a stage magician, and Gotham’s doors fully opened to the supernatural. So six episodes in, we meet a ghost. The Gentleman Ghost, to be specific. It’s not a guy dressing up as a ghost, it’s not some kind of […]
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I understand this one threw some viewers a bit of a curveball...From just looking at it, Batman: Caped Crusader most resembles the retro-futuristic, Art Deco

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[Shoma]

I love seeing the show embrace the supernatural side of Batman’s world! Gentleman Ghost is such a fun villain, and the creative twist with Alfred’s noble lineage was brilliant. The darker tone with Dr. Midnite also added depth. This episode showcased how versatile the Batman mythos can be. It’s exciting to see Bruce Timm explore elements that go beyond the grounded Gotham we’ve seen before.

 

[LewicForin]

This episode was a bold move, and while it succeeded in making Gentleman Ghost menacing, I found the story somewhat predictable. Bruce Wayne’s skepticism, the ritual, and the possession trope are all familiar beats. That said, the pacing was excellent, and Alfred’s role as the nobleman added a fresh dynamic. It’s clear this show is building a unique identity, even if it stumbles occasionally.

 

[Seb]

I didn’t expect ghosts in Gotham, but this was a fun episode! Gentleman Ghost is such a jerk, and watching Alfred take a more active role was a pleasant surprise. The whole ritual scene had me on edge, and the possession twist was genuinely creepy. I’m curious to see where they take Dr. Midnite’s character next!

 

[melinda hilton]

ohh, interesting