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Batwheels

By Polly Conway, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 5+

Fun show follows Batman's cars in kid-friendly adventures.

TV Max Kids' Animation 2022
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What you will—and won't—find in this TV show.

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age 3+

Based on 1 parent review

Joey L.
Joey L. Parent of 2-year-old
September 12, 2023
age 3+

The best preschool superhero show out there now.

A children’s superhero show done very well. No actual fighting between the heroes and villains, and more often than not the heroes try to reason with the villains, even working together on some occasions. Lots of great themes such as showing the more “masculine” vehicle character Buff doing ballet, to what it means to be a leader, and everything in between. My personal favorite is all of the original songs. My son loves the songs too so we sing them together whenever we turn on Batwheels.
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What's the Story?

Bam (Jacob Bertrand), Bibi, Red, Wing, and Buff are all vehicles designed to help Batman (Ethan Hawke) fight the foes of Gotham City. Since they've just been created, these young cars and trucks have a lot to learn about crime fighting, friendship, and life in general. Luckily, they have each other (and a few superhero friends) to help them learn big lessons.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say: (1 ):
Kids say: Not yet rated

This fun series brings the DC Universe to a younger audience with a vibrant and age-appropriate world. Young vehicle fans will appreciate the heavy focus on cars, upgrades, and features, and parents will be grateful for the kid-appropriate lessons. There's some humor infused into the series as well (like when Batman, dryly voiced by Hawke, uses the Batcomputer to order a carne asada burrito).

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about teamwork. How do the Batwheels work together to help Batman?

  • How do the Batwheels deal with hard feelings like jealousy? What do you do when a friend gets to have something you don't?

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