The Batman

The Batman

Created by Duane Capizzi

On The WB, The CW

2004–20085 seasons65 episodes22 min8.0 / 10

An animated superhero action series balancing the darkness of vigilante crime-fighting with the reassurance of episodic heroism and a kids' register.

A young billionaire Bruce Wayne fights crime and evil as the mysterious vigilante, The Batman.

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Questions people ask

  • Does The Batman leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.

  • Is The Batman violent? Somewhat. More violent than 64% of series.

  • Is The Batman easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of series.

  • Is The Batman scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 59% of series.

  • Is The Batman sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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47/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity58

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise29

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love56

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like The Batman, and what each one shares →

Like The Batman

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Batman

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Batman, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Batman, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Batman, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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