Common Sense Media Review
By Marty Brown
,
based on child development research. How do we rate?
Fun series delivers precise superhero punch, some violence.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 13+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Watch
Videos and Photos
Batwoman
Parent and Kid Reviews
Based on 7 parent reviews
Based on 15 kid reviews
Kids say the show combines interesting plots with strong characters and a focus on LGBTQ+ representation, but it is filled with violence and mature themes that might not be suitable for younger viewers under 13. While fans appreciate its action and diversity, many agree on the need for discretion regarding its graphic content.
- mature content
- strong representation
- intense violence
- age discretion
- action themes
Summarized with AI
Summarized with AI
What's the Story?
Kate Kane (Ruby Rose of Orange is the New Black and John Wick Chapter 2) arrives home in Gotham City just as it's learning how to cope without Batman, who has been missing for three years. When the city is attacked by Alice and the Wonderland Gang, Kate happens to discover that her millionaire cousin Bruce Wayne, also missing, is in fact the caped crusader himself, so she has the Batcostume altered to fit her and takes on the mantle of Gotham's vigilante protector: BATWOMAN.
Is It Any Good?
This action-packed series gives teens yet another solid superhero to root for in the DC Comics TV universe. There's Tim Burton's Batman -- a neon-specked, flamboyant candy overload -- and Christopher Nolan's edgy and super serious Dark Knight, and there's a sweet spot between them that captures the feeling of superhero comics without either belittling them or stripping them of joy. Batwoman has found that sweet spot. Though Batwoman doesn't excel at anything in particular; there's no knockout punch in its arsenal quite yet -- the foundation is so strong that it has more than enough room to grow.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the Batwoman character. What is her relationship to Batman? How is she similar to him? How is she different? What is the value of creating a character like Batman that is not Batman?
Batman tends to be one of the more complex superheroes, and Batwoman seems to be following suit. What are the ways in which Batwoman isn't a pure "good guy?" What are her ethics and morals? How do these come into conflict with being a superhero? How do they conflict with societal norms?
How do Batwoman's foes relate to her? What are the moral and ethical questions they force her to confront? How do the Batwoman villains challenge a superhero who seems otherwise invincible?
TV Details
- Premiere date : October 6, 2019
- Cast : Ruby Rose , Rachel Skarsten , Dougray Scott
- Network : CW
- Genre : Action
- Topics : Superheroes , Adventures , Family Stories ( Siblings )
- TV rating :
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
Did we miss something on diversity?
Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. You can help us help kids by
Suggest an Update
Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners.
See how we rate