Batman Beyond
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Batman Beyond

8.2
Yr 1999
Rt 24m
Status Ended
Animation Action & Adventure Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Overview

As new villains overrun Gotham City of the future, the aging Bruce Wayne hangs up the cape of the once invincible Batman. But when troubled teenager Terry McGinnis stumbles upon the Dark Knight's secret, a new alliance is forged. And a triumphant new Batman is born.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 88 /100

Batman Beyond debuted to immediate critical and ratings success, standing out as an inventive continuation of the Dark Knight's legacy. Critics praised the creators for maintaining continuity by retaining Kevin Conroy's iconic Bruce Wayne while delivering a fresh narrative centered on character evolution and a new hero taking up the mantle.

While some reviewers noted that it does not quite reach the top-tier classic heights of Batman: The Animated Series, it is broadly celebrated as a worthwhile and nostalgic update. Family-oriented critics did note the show's dark, moody, and violent themes, warning that its intense scenes and conflicted characters might scare younger viewers.

“it kept Kevin Conroy's version of Bruce in the universe, yet offered viewers a fresh story and -- rare for syndicated TV series -- character evolution”

“it's a worthwhile update and a great nostalgia trip for fans”

“Kids often look up to super heroes, but the ones depicted in this series are dark, angry, and violent.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

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US
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US
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Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 5
Longest run 52 eps
Will Friedle
Will Friedle
as Terry McGinnis / Batman (voice)
52 episodes
Kevin Conroy
Kevin Conroy
as Bruce Wayne (voice)
52 episodes
Stockard Channing
Stockard Channing
as Commissioner Barbara Gordon (voice)
30 episodes
Teri Garr
Teri Garr
as Mary McGinnis (voice)
7 episodes
Cree Summer
Cree Summer
as Max Gibson (voice)
40 episodes
Lauren Tom
Lauren Tom
as Dana Tan (voice)
39 episodes
Sarah Douglas
Sarah Douglas
as Queen (voice)
2 episodes
Jodi Benson
Jodi Benson
as Aquagirl (voice)
2 episodes
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Keywords

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Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
January 10, 1999
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
24 minutes
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
618