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Batman: The Animated Series
(Rated TV-Y7, Children, cartoons, & animation, Starring Kevin Conroy, Loren Lester, Efrem Zimbalist Jr, Where to watch: Boomerang, Disney XD, DVD)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 6, age appropriate for kids over 8; suggested age 8. -
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Common Sense says
A dark, violent comic book comes to life.
updated 03.23.09
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 8 and Up
What to watch out for
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What Parents Need to Know
About Batman: The Animated Series
Parents need to know that this animated incarnation of Batman -- like all shows and movies centering on the Caped Crusader -- is dark and violent. Batman is a deeply conflicted hero who doesn't hesitate to use his fists to settle a disagreement (though he never kills his targets). Although the content is of high quality overall, the complicated messages and frequent fights mean this series isn't for the littlest viewers.
Read our full review by Deirdre Sheppard
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the responsibilities of being a hero. What is a hero? Is Batman a hero, a martyr, or both? Why is Batman so grim? Why does he feel responsible for the citizens of Gotham? How does this series compare with other Batman TV shows and movies?
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Most Recent Reviews
Lives in CaliforniaI rate this title on for age 11 and give itVery, very good.
Lives in New YorkI rate this title on for age 7 and give itFaithful comic adaption.
This is the best Batman cartoon outside of Batman Beyond. Dark, but fun!
- Lives in LouisianaI rate this title on for age 5 and give it
- Lives in IowaI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Great Show (Best Batman Ever)
This is an awsome show based around my favorite hero, Batman. As a matter of fact, it is the best Batman show around. Like most of the Batman series, there really is very little storyling throughout it other than trying to ultimately defeat the Joker (as the main premise) and stop all the other lesser name villains such as Penguine, Red Claw, and The Riddler. As far as this being for children, I must say, it is perfect. There is very little violence outside of a few tougher battles, but, for the most part, it is based around Batman discovering who is behind everything and then stopping them without killing them, and, there are times he never even touches the enemy during the entire duration of the episode. There is blood in one episode, but, that is from raw beef that Joker tosses into the hands of a detective while he pushes him into water with a shark in it. Now, though this isn't a sexual show, it might be good to know Poison Ivy's clothing is a little skimpy, and, at times, you can see her breast area. I also would have said this is good when it comes to social behavior as Batman would rather avoid conflict on numerous occasions and tries to avoid death at all costs. However, he would rather The Joker die as is seen in a few episods. Overall, this is awsome for people to watch and I'm glad it is once again airing on Toon Disney.
- Lives in New JerseyI rate this title on for age 2 and give it
i laughed!
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