When I talk to my brothers online, we spend a lot of time reminiscing on our childhood in New Jersey. One topic that frequently comes up is the movies and TV shows that shaped us as kids.
One of those shows was Batman: The Animated Series. We watched that show religiously every week, along with reruns whenever we could catch them. There have been many other representations of Batman before and since, but that one is the most iconic to us (and probably to many other people born in the 80’s and 90’s).
What made this show special to me was the music, the drama, and the variety of villains Batman faced. It often had surprisingly deep, emotional storylines while still being entertaining to kids. Although it was fairly slow-paced by modern standards, it had fantastic voice acting and animation. I think it’s still one of the best cartoons out there.
If you want to see what a trip down memory lane looks like for me, just listen to the theme song.
One of my favorite episodes is called “Almost Got ‘Im.” It features several villains sitting around a table, sharing stories about their encounters with the Batman. I can still remember how excited I was watching this as a kid.
It’s available on YouTube, but unfortunately, it’s split into five parts. But here it is, if you’d like to give it a try:
