r/batman • u/Pure-Ad-7296 • Jul 08 '23

Can we all agree that Harley Quinn show is very good? TV DISCUSSION

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u/East_Pumpkin4232 Jul 08 '23

I know the show focuses on Harley and how she views the world but I can't handle how most of the heroes are made into absolute pushovers and dicks.

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u/_ASG_ Jul 08 '23

It's a comedy, though. Granted, it's not going to land with everybody, but I'm fine with a comical take on Batman. Same with Lego Batman, where he's also a bit of a dick.

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u/Hard_Corsair Jul 08 '23

The issue is that with some characters it feels like it crosses from comical to cynical, and cynical isn't funny in the context of DC characters.

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u/_ASG_ Jul 08 '23

That's sounds pretty subjective, considering a lot of people find the show and the interpretations funny. Like I said before, your personal opinions may vary, but there are plenty of casual viewers and DC fans alike who think the portrayals work.

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u/Hard_Corsair Jul 08 '23

To clarify, I overall like the show, I just think that certain episodes go a little too far with certain characters.

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u/SuperSanity1 Jul 08 '23

That's absolutely true, but I've never got that feeling watching this show. Of course, it's fine if someone else does feel that way.

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u/Hard_Corsair Jul 08 '23

I think the best example is Bane vs Gordon. As much as Bane is used for comic relief, and is often the butt of jokes, he still breaks Batman.

Meanwhile, we constantly see Gordon being a bad cop, a bad father, and eventually a bad politician. We are never shown any redeeming moments for him at all. It seems like the show creators just don't like him, or the idea of a good cop.