Summary
- Batman: Caped Crusader reinterprets villains, like Killer Croc, in a compelling new light.
- The series' 1940s noir setting sets it apart from other Batman adaptations and allows for unique character development.
- Killer Croc's backstory in the show offers a more nuanced and non-villainous portrayal that could be explored in future seasons.
Batman: Caped Crusader recontextualizes its villains in new ways, and one villain in particular is redeemed in a way the DCEU failed to do. Hamish Linklater (Midnight Mass) voices this new iteration of The Dark Knight, channeling that detective noir feel that the series is going for. Created by Bruce Timm (Batman: The Animated Series, Justice League Unlimited), and produced by The Batman's Matt Reeves, Batman: Caped Crusader takes place in 1940s Gotham, setting itself apart from other adaptations.
Throughout its first season, Batman: Caped Crusader has made significant changes to the Batman mythos, carving out its own identity in the process. One way the show sets itself apart is how it changes the origins of its villains, like Harley Quinn, Catwoman, and others. One in particular is Killer Croc, who has a short, but memorable moment during one of the episodes of Batman: Caped Crusader season 1, making him a compelling character that should be explored in the show's future.