Batman Beyond (Boomerang, The Hub)

common sense media says

There's a new Bat in town; violent, but stylish.


parents & educators say
  • 50% say violence is an issue
  • 33% say there are positive role models

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this cartoon series features frequent, gruesome violence, including bloodshed and even body-part removal. Kids often look up to super heroes, but the ones depicted in this series are dark, angry, and violent. Younger kids are more likely to be scared than inspired.

Positive messages: Batman has always been a darker comic book hero, conflicted and moody. He works for justice, but sometimes uses questionable means to get there.
Violence & scariness: Murders, fist fights, weapons, some blood, and removing of body parts. Pretty graphic for a kids' cartoon.
Sexy stuff: Not applicable.
Language: No cursing, but some of the language is pretty coarse.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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What to talk about

Talk to your kids

Families can talk about what it means to be a hero. Do you need to have super powers to be a hero? Batman doesn't have traditional super powers -- how does he qualify as a superhero? Are Bruce Wayne and Terry McGinnis good role models? What makes them heroes? Who are your heroes and why?

What's the story?

What's the story?

BATMAN BEYOND explores the escapades of a maturing Bruce Wayne (voiced by Kevin Conroy) and his young protégé Terry McGinnis (Will Friedle), setting its futuristic animated action in 21st-century Gotham City. After rescuing Terry from a pack of Jokerz, Bruce becomes weakened by a recurring heart condition, leaving Terry to bring him back safely to Wayne Manor. When Terry discovers the Bat Cave and borrows the Batsuit to retaliate against his father's murderer, Bruce decides to train the high school student to be his successor. As crime rises in Gotham, more often than not Terry wears the suit while Bruce gives the orders.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

Parents beware: This series is chock full of ultimatums and bloodshed that's fairly graphic by cartoon standards. Battles are conducted with fists, cutthroat language, and revolutionary weapons -- death is a main ingredient in every episode. And Bruce Wayne often takes vengeance on his rivals as if he were a villain himself, a conflict that has always been part of Batman's dark, complicated personality.

When watching Batman Beyond, expect sinister storylines and hostile characters. Although the show's violence is glamorized, Terry shows utmost respect for his mentor, as well as other legendary heroes, such as Superman. It's stylishly and elegantly animated and has won lots of critical praise, but it's probably not the best fit for pre-tween viewers.

TV themes & details

TV Details
TV Rating: TV-Y7
Network: Boomerang
Cast: Kevin Conroy, Will Friedle
Genre: Kids' Animation
Where to watch: Boomerang

This review was written by Deirdre Sheppard
 
 

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What parents & educators say

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Based on 6 parent & educator reviews:
  • 50% say violence is an issue
  • 33% say there are positive role models

Most useful reviews by all members

pie or pie
kid, 12 years old
 
?????????????
HMM HARD TO SELECT AN AGE FOR ME BECAUSE TERRY(THE NEW BATMAN) GOES TO CLUBS AND HES A TEEN AND THERS LOTS OF KILLINGS AND IN THE UNCUT MOVIE BATGIRL ASKS HOOKERS HAVE THEY SEEN ROBIN BECAUSE JOKER KIDNAPED HIM AND THIS WAS IN THE FLASH BACK AND THERS A LOT OF BLOOD IN THE MOVIE AND JOKER DIES DIFFRENTLY IN THE UNCUT MOVIE HOW YOU ASK WELL IN THE UNCUT MOVIE JOKER IS SHOT TO DEATH AND ON TV (EDITED) HE FALLS AND HES HEAD COMES OF I GEUSS CAUSE THEY DONT SHOW IT SO IFFY FOR AGES 7 TO 9 UNLESS YOU DONT WANT YOUR KID TO SEE IT ITS UP TO YOU

pgc
parent of and 7 , 11 , 14 year old
 

mkalv
teen, 17 years old
 
Flashy Super-hero cartoon.
This cartoon isn't the most recent, but taking place in the future means awesome graphics. And the show isn't THAT violent. The main character has Spider-man's humor. My fave Batman cartoon.

ReviewBoy
teen, 16 years old
 
12+ should be able to watch
Well, the worst part of it is Terry (the "new" Batman) often makes journeys to the nightclub with his girlfriend. There can be seen flashing lights, tight dresses, and sometimes a couple balls are suspended from the ceiling with girls inside, dancing like everyone else.(Don't worry, all it shows are silhouettes. Terry also has some authority issues when learning from the original batman, but learns to respect authority, and Bruce Wayne (the original batman) grows to like him and becomes a father figure, considering Terry's father was murdered early on in the show...

sammieQ
adult
 
way too gruesome for young children

Kassie243
kid, 12 years old
 
Fine for the older tween
My older brother and I look at this show together sometimes, I must say he liked it more than I did but it's still I nice show. Some episodes may at times be sad, happy, fun, action packed, or just plain crazy but over all it's a show that feels better when you watch it with somebody.

 
Father and son show
My son and I love superhero shows and this is our favorite. It appeals to more mature minded children, and it is rewarding and intelligent for those viewers. There is violence, as you would expect, but it is not as extreme as the Batman films.

Jinny8
teen, 14 years old
 
OK for little kids, but more for tweens.
Batman beyond is a very good show that follows what happens to Bruce when he gets older. There is a positive message, but Bruce is a very negative old person, which is not that good. Not as violent as you think! Parents, please take the time to watch it with the kids. I also rated it a little sexy because there is some dancing that younger children do not need to see. There is a few kissing scenes, bad enough to make some people squirm.

Common critic
parent of 11 and 13 year old
 
I dont think batman beyond is as dark as batman the animated series and batman new adventures but it does has violence but I don't really care about that.great show!

lichking
teen, 14 years old
 
I have the original uncut version and THAT IS VIOLENT but I like batman he's cool

cammy48
kid, 11 years old
 
It is not thaaat violent.
The show is pretty violent, but not nearly as violent as Commonsense says it is. Batman occasionally bleeds from being punched or kicked hard. As for gore, I did not see anything in first 7 or 8 episodes. If there is any, don't expect it in the first 8 episodes. There are some "sexy" characters in the show. I don't know what csm was talking about. Maybe they saw an uncut version.

 
good show

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