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Fan favorite 'Batman: Caped Crusader' debuts with the perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes

DC's latest animated series 'Batman: Caped Crusader' garners positive reviews from fans and critics

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In collaboration with Warner Bros Animation and Amazon MGM Studios, DC Studios has returned with an exciting web series for Batman fans.

'Batman: Caped Crusader' is an animated superhero thriller and offers a fresh take on the Batman story, focusing on a young Bruce Wayne as he begins his journey as a crime-fighter in 1940s Gotham City.

Created by Bruce Timm, J J Abrams and Matt Reeves, the series has opened to splendid reviews from early reviewers and a staggering 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

'Batman: Caped Crusader' gets thumbs up from early reviewers

Fans who were fortunate enough to catch the early screening of 'Batman: Caped Crusader', are sharing their opinions on social media.

Ahead of its release, a fan said that the Prime Video series, "Took me back to Watching 'Batman: The Animated Series'. This version is a lot darker and more geared towards adults, I can't wait to watch the rest of the series tomorrow on Amazon Prime."

Columnist Dan Marcus wrote in his tweet, "Batman Caped Crusader is the heir apparent to BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES. A surprisingly darker, more mature take on the Dark Knight that fully embraces its noir-ish roots. Mix in some gorgeous animation and this feels like a fresh new take on a beloved icon. Highly recommend."

Freelance writer and and reviewer Kuvin Dhillon wrote, "Batman: Caped Crusader is an impressively crafted take on Gotham's number one detective, serving as a deliciously appetizing entry point for newcomers while reigniting the brooding soul of Batman in the most complete version of the character since Nolan’s trilogy."

"Batman Caped Crusader is a worthy successor to the beloved animated series. An adult-oriented, slightly darker take on what we’ve come to expect. Hamish Linklater is a pleasant surprise as a meaner, more stoic version of Kevin Conroy’s iconic portrayal. I can’t wait to see more," tweeted Epic Film Guys, a podcast platform for film reviews.

Recommending the series to fellow fans, an X user who attended the early screening, wrote, "Batman Caped Crusader is exactly what you’d expect in a good way. Reminiscent of the original Animated Series but the 1950s vibes definitely make the show its own animal."

"Saw the first 3 episodes of Batman: Caped Crusader. It's definitely a spiritual successor to The Animated Series but more noir and more adult (PG13 language and blood). Definitely check it out if you like BTAS and Bruce Timms work on Batman," wrote another thrilled fan.

How to stream 'Batman: Caped Crusader'?

'Batman: Caped Crusader' premieres on August 1, 2024, at 3 am ET. All the episodes are being released simultaneously, letting viewers binge-watch the superhero animated series over the weekend.

'Batman: Caped Crusader' can be streamed on Prime Video. Membership to the streaming platform can be purchased at $14.99 per month or $139 annually.

The official synopsis for 'Batman: Caped Crusader' Season 1 reads, "Welcome to Gotham City, where criminals run rampant and law-abiding citizens live in a constant state of fear. Forged in the fire of tragedy, wealthy socialite Bruce Wayne becomes something both more and less than human—the BATMAN. His one-man crusade for justice attracts unexpected allies within the GCPD and City Hall, but his heroic actions spawn deadly, unforeseen ramifications."

'Batman: Caped Crusader' trailer