Oh dude, you are missing out the best episodes at the end but OK…
@chrisjherman
Ай бұрын
I'll watch them...one day. Had to tap out after the first 6+. So much about them weren't working for me. Thanks for watching the video though!
@Unworshipediety
29 күн бұрын
I had fun watching it, and was surprised that it was an actual reimagining and not just a total reskin. Once I understood it was somewhat of an ensemble show, it worked for me. It seems to me that people who like this seem to love the atmosphere of the show. Folks who dislike the show, just want a cartoon, big explosions, and fights. Batman is a strange franchise because unlike Superman, Batman fans teter between wanting action & mood but they usually can't agree with one of those they want more of. For me, this series just oozes style and takes its time, which was fine with me because the action always happens before the episode ends. Plus, every Batman show I've seen is bonkers insane on the action... so seeing pace, time, and actual other characters was interesting. It was nice to see Gotham through the eyes of the cops, lawyers, and other people besides Batfam people who're usually _rich as hell_ and don't have a real connection to the poor folk. The gender swap was fine with me, mostly because DC does that all the time. I have no idea why folks are pretending DC hasn't already done dozens of gender swaps, it's not a new thing. The last thing I'll say is, there's a reason we keep getting the same shit, when something kind of original comes out, no one supports it. I think this series is good because it's not giving us the same ole Batman. Oh well! Take care!
@A1ml33y
Ай бұрын
Well after watching all 10 episodes there are things i like 1) Oswalda Cobblepot i hope she runs for Mayor in Season 2 i find her a interesting remix . 2) I'm happy to see Renee Montoya again in this series i mostly like her Comics version who became the Question in the comics . 3) i love Dommy Mommy Harley Quinn. 4) i love this version of Barbara Gordon as public defender its a good remix & Jim Gordon i hope Sarah Essen Gordon is in this . So far this show has surprised me i mostly look st it as a 1940s Earth 2 situation and the original DCAU being Earth 1 . Clayface kinda reminds me of a campy Vincent Price Villian. I was happy to see Nocturna in this along with Onomapea, i hope they do more obscure characters and i hope they adapt stuff like Knightfall, Contagion, Cataysim & No Man's Land to shake things uo for this series. I'm glad they didn't use thr joker right out the gate and i was hoping they wouldn't use him at all but i saw the ending of this season. 🤔 But other than the things i like here sre the things i didn't like i wush the music was nore bombastic like what Shirley Walker did for BTAS , i miss the old way designed the Dark Deco Backgrounds on black paper , its kinda missing that Engery i loved from BTAS and the Classy Title Cards that they did in BTAS from 92 to 95 . But this didn't give me the rush of excitement I got watching all 10 episodes of X-Men 97 adapting 80s and 90s srorylines 😀 into something new I wish we could have gotten a Wonder Woman animated series instead of another Batman Animated Series in my opinion, i feel like Wonder Woman hasn't had her own series since thr Lynda carter tv series & she deserves her own Animated Series.. because dc loved to promote Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman as the trinity but she never gets her animated series but Batman & Superman always get a show especially animated but only thing Eonder Woman got is 2 animated movies and 2 live Action movies in the fyer Festival called the DCEU . Like i wish Wonder Woman got more ❤in animation with her own Animated Series for once showcasing her Villians & supporting characters.
@krono5el
Ай бұрын
reminds me of beware the batman that cg cartoon, just ok and slow paced.
@xxsilentreatmentxx
Ай бұрын
BTAS was lighting in a bottle man. Live Orchestra soundtrack, big budget animation from some of the best overseas studios, lively voice acting, laser focused storytelling with scattered random subplot everywhere, storyboards and directing from a bunch of talented young guys loving what they do. You think you want more BTAS but trust me it would only be disappointing on every level. Let the legacy stand as is
@swalls21218
Ай бұрын
I think you nailed it when you asked why they just didn't continue the old show. The changes were unnecessary and not huge enough to have even made them.
@chrisjherman
Ай бұрын
Thank you! I feel like we could get a X-Men 97 type of revival for Batman: The Animated Series. I would take that over this any day.
@nebriancoleman4704
Ай бұрын
I really like this version of Catwoman I'm only five episodes in though
@TacoMan850
Ай бұрын
Damn Chris I like you so much I can even enjoy a review that I disagree with! Lol. Hopefully you will be able to give the last 3 episodes a chance eventually, they are the absolute best imo 💯
@chrisjherman
Ай бұрын
Ha! Well, thank you so much! Yeah, I really wanted to like what I watched. I'll check out the last three when I have some down time. Thanks again for watching too.
@thebatman9628
Ай бұрын
Ok if you didn't watch the crisis on infinite earth movie, Batman tas die in the crisis letting us know there will never be another Batman TAS TV show, plus we watch that when we was young so we not gonna feel the same way about the newer series as a grown up, This show did well for what it was, good review
@chrisjherman
Ай бұрын
That's a variant of the DCAU. There are limitless variants. Plus, it was just a scene to say goodbye to Kevin Conroy. Thank you, and thanks for watching.
@richardloyd8753
Ай бұрын
I think problem with this is people are comparing it to Batman the animated series and not letting it be it's own thing I think people should more compare it to The Batman or Telltale's Batman game because they are something different with a twist on the villians Some changes I like is that they show just how corrupt the cops are and how dangerous they are especially in episode 4
@chrisjherman
Ай бұрын
Oh, I have no problem with the show being its own thing. It's just that it's not. It feels underwritten and derivative of the very thing that clearly inspired it.
@tmac326
Ай бұрын
Can’t really be its own thing when the animation, art style and the writers are tied to both shows. I do like Caped Crusader but I am having difficulty looking at this as its own thing.
@richardloyd8753
Ай бұрын
@tmac326 just because by the same people don't mean it can't be it's own thing if they put Batman the new animated series that would be different There is a reason they put cape crusader instead of new animated series I think is different enough to be it's own thing Also it's not like the style is exactly the same just look at some of the characters like two face and Alfred they did little changes with the animation that doesn't feel that is in same world That and writing is way different than the animated series, I think this series is lot darker Like with episode 4 and them showing now dangerous the cops are and why Gordon teams up with Batman Also Harley I think has more on interesting take in this than the animated series You see more of the way she uses her smarts and her psychology in this to play with her patients I like that take on her than her just being real crazy and just think this show has more of a detective feel I just think has enough changes to be it's own thing even Bruce you see just how detach he is and how way more he is into his mission He even calls Alfred by his last name so he can try to detach himself and not care but at end of the series you see his character growth You see him changing little through the series and you see that he cares more towards the end That is why I think the series is different enough and is why I like it
@WRDend
Ай бұрын
I couldn't even finish the 1st episode. Simply because of the direction. Batman:TAS was noir 100% (in the beginning at least). What do you need for good noir? Pacing & timing. You gotta let shots breathe & linger. This just felt generic whereas the Animated Series truly felt like old-Hollywood. I'll come back some day.
@brianlozano3576
Ай бұрын
You're not in the minority. Look up reviews and a lot of people are not liking it or are meh on it. I'm also thinking this is just ok. It needs stronger writing and more character development.
@banquetoftheleviathan1404
Ай бұрын
the actual fight animation ain't too impressive either. like the whole thing that make xmen 97 hype is they could now show actual fighting and they went to town with it. why animate it if you aint gon show us hype fights
@chrisjherman
Ай бұрын
I've seen a number of reviews saying the same criticisms too. I agree on both your points. It definitely needs better writing and more interesting characters. I'm disappointed because I was really looking forward to this
@brianlozano3576
Ай бұрын
Same. Hopefully season 2 they improve but they need Paul Dini back.
@user-ot4ew3ry9o
Ай бұрын
Dude I agree with so much of what you said. It’s fine at best but we’ve seen the Batman story so many times
@chrisjherman
Ай бұрын
Thank you! It just feels like so much of it is a retread. Glad you liked the review!
@karn6213
Ай бұрын
I agree with you on every level. It was just lazy imo. Also, I was really excited for the 1940s setting, but the show never really uses it to its advantage other than just avoiding the trappings of technology of today. I think they should've gone with more pulp noir feel, but its just Batman TAS light. With shows like Invincible being so popular, im hoping DC makes an adult animated Batman show like the some of the comics(not to the level of Invincible obviously), which this show might have benefited from being a more adult take. Oh well, people are drooling all over it, but its just bland to me, i wish i loved it.
@carlintaylor3229
Ай бұрын
I completely understand the mixed reviews this version is getting both sides made fair points batman beyond a few episodes of the ainmated series and the justice league that used to air on cartoon network are my favorite versions❤❤
@chrisjherman
Ай бұрын
Thank you! I'd love to return to the DCAU and do more seasons of those shows.
@rober_toons
Ай бұрын
I liked it. The first episode with the Penguin...not so much. But I enjoyed most of the others. Harley Quinn was ...ok, certainly they changed her a lot and I love the original version but I think she's very overused nowadays in the movies and her own series that Im fine with the changes. I like that the series has some continuity and that characters are more corrupt right now. And Im perfectly ok with the supporting cast having a big role, thats what I found interesting about Batman TAS in the first place. In fact what I find more flawed about this version is two things: 1)the 40s aesthetics and references are great but sometimes the original version of the villains are not as impressive as their later versions (Clayface, even though I quite liked his episode, is a tamer version) and mostly 2) the character design and animation is ok but pretty flawed in comparison to TAS. Certain drawings and character expressions look weird and even little things like the characters turning their heads feel a little off. I think its partly because of some kind of budget limitations maybe and partly because the designs are more comic book-y and less cartoony than the ones in TAS which felt more flexible and exagerated. But overall it didnt blow my mind and sometimes its certainly derivarive of the original TAS but it kind of has a decent amount of familiar and fresh to be its own thing while having some of the same flavour. It is certainly much better than, say, the Tiny Toons reboot. And it is not a weird comparison cause the original Tiny Toons and Batman TAS shared some of the creative team.
@AndreNitroX
Ай бұрын
I did enjoy this show, but it did feel a bit vanilla. But. I am eager for a season 2
@chrisjherman
Ай бұрын
Agreed, very vanilla. Just felt like they were going through the motions.
@AndreNitroX
Ай бұрын
@@chrisjherman i do recommend watching the final episodes, worth the watch. maybe season 2 can improve things
@demon_warrior870
Ай бұрын
While I haven't finished this series, I think your wrong in your opinion for me batman the caped crusader is really good and the storylines are great. I love batman the animated series, as well but you need to separate this series from the animated version from this adaptation of batman.
@chrisjherman
Ай бұрын
Well, I don't see how my opinion is wrong. It's just how I felt about it and I provided reasons as to why. It's hard for me to separate it since so much of it is reminiscent of the original series.
@demon_warrior870
Ай бұрын
@@chrisjhermanIt's ok, I completely understand sorry for my mistake chris and hope your weekend is great good video btw.
@garfieldGG
Ай бұрын
It’s okay, but it’s not great. Not really even close to the original. It’s like a watered down version for some reason. Why not just continue the animated series but with the new voice actors (who also aren’t very good)? Makes no sense to me. You could still continue it AND make it darker.
@indoje
Ай бұрын
Yeah, I dig the show but something about it is meh. It's exactly what fans have been asking for for years. And we got it. And it's good but....idk? Kinda' makes me wonder what could have been the alternatives, you know? What if we didn't get exactly what we wanted? What would that Batman show be?
@dwayneadamsworld
Ай бұрын
I was really digging the first three episodes, but then it felt like Batman was a secondary character. I'm going to finish the season this weekend but I can definitely see why it was sold to Prime. Kinda gives me faith in the new direction of the DCU
@serenityq26
Ай бұрын
as someone who doesnt like batman: this isnt a negative for me
@chrisjherman
Ай бұрын
I noticed the exact same thing! I'm all for providing depth for the cast, but they didn't do anything really interesting with those characters and Batman felt neglected.
@AndreNitroX
Ай бұрын
20:40 I agree that this show was lesser than the OG but still a nice show. But I could always just go back and watch the OG show instead
@WRDend
Ай бұрын
Perfect gender swap?: Have Nora Fries, the wife, become Mrs Freeze instead of her husband Victor. Boom. That would work. Lady Penguin is just random. And an Asian Selina Kyle would fit better than an Asian Harley. (Possibly racist, but it would work).
@yarc9
Ай бұрын
Batman caped crusader adapts a banned storyline from Batman the animated series
@chrisjherman
Ай бұрын
What's the storyline?
@yarc9
Ай бұрын
@@chrisjherman nocturana she a fan favorite Batman villain she a character with vampire powers
@albertadache2572
Ай бұрын
Imo I would have to disagree with u, Chris. I would have to say Hamish Linklater has to be one of the worst Batman voices, I mean, I'm talking Christian Bale levels of bad. It's certainly obvious that he's trying to put on a Batman voice instead of it coming off sounding natural when u compare it to other actors who voiced the role before like Bruce Greenwood, Jensen Ackles, Jeremy Sisto & Troy Baker
@yarc9
Ай бұрын
Hamish linklater did a good job playing Batman
@demon_warrior870
Ай бұрын
that is a wild statement
@chrisjherman
Ай бұрын
I didn't get Christian Bale voice vibes at all. I thought he did a good job, though I do prefer those other actors you brought up.
@serenityq26
Ай бұрын
loved catwoman and herley quinn
@chrisjherman
Ай бұрын
Catwoman was fun. She definitely added a little more excitement.
@user-bg3bb7pd3m
28 күн бұрын
You are not in the minority the identity politics is on the nose for a show set in the 1940's
@timothylewis2527
Ай бұрын
BTAS came out when I was in high school so I was just the right age. This series isn't scratching the itch, though. I'm going to finish it but I only made it two episodes in and haven't watched it since.
@banquetoftheleviathan1404
Ай бұрын
it wasn't awful but i feel like we should have got more episodes or runtime based on the boring animation.
@chrisjherman
Ай бұрын
I would be okay with 10 episodes if they were really good, but so much of what I watched left me wanting. I'm just disappointed 😞
@JimmyU
Ай бұрын
Yeah, I stop after 3 episodes
@chrisjherman
Ай бұрын
I wanted to tap out after the third as well 😆
@ziggy8253
Ай бұрын
One of the best TV shows in 2024! An exquisitely animated series. This is the anti-Deadpool & Wolverine, and more my speed.
@Latin-J
Ай бұрын
And yet he thought the Deadpool & Wolverine movie was Amazing! I guess not enough boner jokes for his liking.
@chrisjherman
Ай бұрын
Agree to disagree on this one. So little worked for me and I found it very derivative of better things that have come before.
@serenityq26
Ай бұрын
i liked it
@chrisjherman
Ай бұрын
Nothing wrong with that! We juat disagree on this one. Glad you enjoyed it.
@user-gj9uq3kb7y
Ай бұрын
He is not the father of anything He already said he wanted BTAS to be like the Caped Crusader Watch ep 8 and you can Stop
@chrisjherman
Ай бұрын
I'll get to it at some point. Not really in a rush after what I've seen.
@motionpictureplus
Ай бұрын
It’s not good
@chrisjherman
Ай бұрын
Yeah, I'm just not impressed by it.
@KingOfMadCows
Ай бұрын
Batman: TAS took heavy inspiration from the Fleischer Superman. Caped Crusader also takes inspiration from Fleischer. Caped Crusader is more pulpy and is more like a 40's serial. And I do agree that the voice acting is off since in those serials, the acting is more dramatic. A lot of the voice acting in this show are too muted. As for the characters, they did change their personalities. The traditional Penguin has resentment towards other rich families for looking down on the Cobblepots. But despite the resentment Penguin still wants to be a part of high society and he has a hard time fitting in. This Penguin is way more comfortable around high society and she's more confident in her interactions with the rich. Plus in past incarnations, they like to give Penguin an overbearing mother. They flipped that here and made Penguin the terrible mother.
@RudyHarlanPhantomBoom
Ай бұрын
Batman Caped Crusader series rang hollow. It was a pale, carbon copy of the original animated series. Every character in Caped Crusader was empty and all their actions were in service to weak plots. I don’t know what it was but I found myself falling asleep often. I watched the first six episodes and gave up. Batman was cold and feckless in this particular series. Also, Commissioner Gordon came off very aloof and directionless. Sadly, the good design and aesthetics were wasted on this weak writing.
@chrisjherman
Ай бұрын
Yup, you nailed it. So much of it felt hollow to me. From the stories to the characters and voice acting. It just felt like they were going through the motions and retreading old ground.
@RudyHarlanPhantomBoom
Ай бұрын
@@chrisjherman It’s a shame because I wanted to love it and I ended up not liking it at all. Everything was a change for change’s sake. The tone also varied from episode to episode. You had the twisted psychological episode that delved into Bruce’s childhood that was borderline ridiculous. Then you had the episode with the variation of Clayface that felt like a throwback horror film from the 1940s. Then it jumps into a lighthearted comedic episode with a spoiled brat version of Catwoman. This show just could not find its footing. Don’t get me started on the last two episodes that were a weak excuse for an adaptation of All Star Batman when Twoface teamed up with Batman in 2016.
@MattyCamachio
Ай бұрын
I disagree I think it’s great and probably better than the original but that’s why we all have different opinions!
@Latin-J
Ай бұрын
I liked it too but it’s nowhere near BTAS. It’s on par with Justice League.
@MattyCamachio
Ай бұрын
@@Latin-J yeah that was pretty top tier not a bad comparison
@chrisjherman
Ай бұрын
Yup, we have to agree to disagree!
@MattyCamachio
Ай бұрын
@@chrisjherman hell yeah man! I see the channel is growing, keep it going!
@chrisjherman
Ай бұрын
@@MattyCamachio Thank you! I really appreciate that. It's been a long road, but the channel has slowly been picking up steam, views and subs. Less than 100 subs from 15K!
@Anthonycheesman33
Ай бұрын
I’ve also seen a lot of white dudes with a beard complaining on KZitem named Chris what your point lol.
@chrisjherman
Ай бұрын
Like in general or for this series? I feel like I made my points very clear in the review.
@adamroche1409
28 күн бұрын
I thought it was pretty bad
@chrisjherman
28 күн бұрын
It definitely has several things that I think are pretty bad. Overall, I think it's just okay at best. A very unremarkable series.
@adamroche1409
28 күн бұрын
@@chrisjherman yeah I didn't think the animation was all that great didn't like the way the characters were used it was weird and it's just boring which is the biggest sin a tv show or film commits
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