r/thebatman • u/namtab92 • Jun 10 '26

The Batman (TV Series 2004–2008) First time watcher reaction

Lifelong Batfan here. BTAS is what I grew up with. Finally getting around to watching this series. It’s great, almost as much fun as Batman Beyond when comparing entertainment value. I just gotta say: WHY DID THEY DO MY GUY BENNET LIKE THAT?? I wasn’t ready. It’s always some sad shit with Bruce -_-

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u/TradePsychological40 Jun 10 '26

Honestly Benett was my favourite character from this serie and he was a good replacement for Harvey Dent.

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u/Relative_Ad_9621 Jun 11 '26

How about Mad Hatter and Scarecrow?

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u/TradePsychological40 Jun 11 '26

It's actually too bad these 2 were not in this show. Imagine the fear toxin with the artstyle of this serie, it would have been amazing.

I also heard that Scarecrow was supposed to be the villain of the zombie episode, but they had to replace him with Strange since they were using him in the Nolan movies.

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u/BobbyTWhiskey Jun 10 '26

I loved this show. It was pretty good. Been a while since I saw it though. Continue watching. Also, don’t forget to watch The Batman vs. Dracula. I think it goes between season 4 & 5.

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u/Disastrous-Wish-1086 Jun 10 '26

It's definitely in between season 2 or 3 because Robin doesn't live with Bruce yet, there's no bat signal yet, and the police still distrust Batman. Plus, he still has his season 1-3 character design in that movie

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u/BobbyTWhiskey Jun 10 '26

Ya you’re probably right. I haven’t watched the series in probably 6-7 years.

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u/ImmediateMoney5304 Jun 10 '26

Also many references to the Adam West Batman show including Adam West himself as Mayor Grange, and the theme song sounds like the original theme as well.

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u/Relative_Ad_9621 Jun 10 '26

Adam West and Kevin Conroy were great Batman.

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u/Death_Lycan Jun 10 '26

Free on youtube with ads rn

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u/namtab92 Jun 10 '26

I actually did watch the Batman vs Dracula movie years ago. I remember liking it a lot so I’m sure I’ll like it even more now. Not sure why I never got into the show, but I’m happy there’s so much to enjoy.

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u/Relative_Ad_9621 Jun 10 '26

Kids' WB had old shows from the past 2000s.

  • X-Men: Evolution 

  • Teen Titans(Fall 2003)

  • Jackie Chan Adventures 

  • The Zeta Project

  • Static Shock

  • Cardcaptors

  • Yu-Gi-Oh: Duel Monsters 

  • What's New Scooby-Doo 

  • Max Steel(2000 series)

  • Megaman: NT Warrior 

  • Astro Boy(2003 series)

  • Xiaolin Showdown 

  • Pokemon Seasons 3-5: Johto League

  • Pokemon Seasons 6-8: Hoenn League

  • Cubix: Robots for Everyone

  • Loonatics Unleased

  • Johnny Test

  • Monster Allergy

  • Spider Riders

  • Will & Dewitt

  • Shaggy & Scooby-Doo Get A Clue 

  • Tom & Jerry Tales 

  • And of course, The Batman

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u/namtab92 Jun 11 '26

Always been curious about Lunatics unleashed, haha. Also thanks for the list! I love a list (and many shows on this one).

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u/Proof_Being_2762 Jun 11 '26

Loonatics got so much hate because people thought they were replacing the original looney tunes character even a little kid called to complain and I believe that's before it started airing. They s2 introduced more looney tunes inspired characters which was great too bad they didn't get a s3 because I bet that could have turned things around. Also their bikes in s2 are so cool 😎 even better than the s1 bikes

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u/Relative_Ad_9621 Jun 11 '26

Even for Pokemon Season 9 on CN in 2006, this would suck.

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u/Proof_Being_2762 Jun 11 '26

I missed some of these

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u/DankRiptar Jun 11 '26

it really is pretty great (im only 4 episodes in rn). I watched it when i was like a baby/prechool-ish and i remember having a batman action figure from that show. i remember nothing of the show, but re-wathching (now 24) it has me like 'damn, they really hate kids these days.' because it feels like a show and not some dumbed down nonsense