on Prime Video is a throwback to the noirish Batman iterations of yesteryear. There have been many versions of the comic book characters in the Batman universe. Some of the popular ones are the first two Tim Burton films, , Christopher Nolan's trilogy, and Matt Reeves' The Batman.
Caped Crusader is closer to Burton’s Timm’s own in terms of its dark and moody atmospherics, cynical characters, and exploration of complex themes such as crime, corruption, fate, and morality. Despite the countless Batman iterations, the series does not appear to be a mere rehash that struggles for identity or existence. It effectively reimagines some of the elements of classic Batman stories.
For example, it presents The Penguin as an evil mother for the first time. In an interesting departure from the vintage versions of the comics, The Penguin is Oswalda Cobblepot (Minnie Driver), a towering and imposing part of Gotham's criminal underbelly, with a maternal facade that belies her sinister self. At the same time, the show maintains the femme fatale image of Selina Kyle/Catwoman (Christina Ricci).
It also establishes a tantalising dynamic between Catwoman and Batman (Hamish Linklater). Batman almost falls in love with the cat burglar. Hopefully, Bruce Timm will build on their relationship in future seasons.
Another welcome departure from the classic stories is the dynamic between Bruce Wayne/Batman and Alfred (Jason Watkins). Unlike the aforementioned films, Batman does not treat Alfred as a f.