Batman: Caped Crusader

Available on Amazon Prime

If, like me, you were a 90s kid and have fond memories of watching Batman: The Animated Series while growing up, you’ll more than likely enjoy the Caped Crusader’s latest small screen outing, which sees Bruce Timm make a triumphant return to the format that made him a household name among nerds the world over. With J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions and The Batman director Matt Reeves also involved, Batman: Caped Crusader feels as if it has been certified fresh before its opening credits have even stopped rolling.  

Thankfully, that notion holds true throughout the majority of this debut season’s 10 episodes, which offer a noir-inspired take on Batman that is not dissimilar to the live-action version that the aforementioned Reeves introduced in 2022, albeit one that is understandably nowhere near as violent. Although Hamish Linklater’s performance as the Dark Knight is a little nondescript, the quality of the animation, coupled with the show’s serialised storytelling and mostly mature themes, ensure this is a rewardingly nostalgic watch that crucially leaves you wanting more.