Batwheels
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Batwheels
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A Lot or a Little?
The parents' guide to what's in this TV show.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Batwheels is a preschool series about the vehicles that help Batman and his crew. Each car has its own personality, and they all work together to help fight crime in Gotham City. There's lots of vrooming and zooming, which vehicle-loving preschoolers will enjoy, as well as some peril and fast-paced adventures. Violence is cartoonish, and no one gets hurt.
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?
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?
TV Details
- Premiere date: October 17, 2022
- Cast: Ethan Hawke, Gina Rodriguez
- Network: HBO Max
- Genre: Kids' Animation
- TV rating: TV-Y
- Last updated: January 29, 2023
Our Editors Recommend
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Secret Origin of the Batwheels
OK animated show introduces preschool crowd to DC Universe.
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Batman (1960s)
Campy classic is still fun, but perhaps too stiff for kids.
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Cars
Pixar comedy is full of four-wheeled fun.
For kids who love vehicles
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