Batman By The Numbers: Batman Caped Crusader S1 Review

Published: Aug. 20, 2024, 2 p.m.

There\u2019s arguably no superhero in existence that has been reimagined, redefined, or reinterpreted more than Batman.\xa0 No matter how many times he\u2019s been rebooted, audiences are always willing to come back to Gotham City\u2019s greatest defender.\xa0 With so much Bat content out there, there\u2019s plenty to dissect, analyze, and of course, rank!\xa0 This podcast is dedicated to a surgical evaluation of Batman\u2019s history, with a focus on ranking several topics in the world of Batman, among other classic Bat themes and characters.

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Join host\xa0Daniel Cohen, Pop Break\u2019s former Film Editor and Resident Bat-Maven, as he brings on several guests every month to share his passion for the one and only\xa0Dark Knight.\xa0 From Adam West to Robert Pattinson, no bat stone will be left unturned.\xa0 Bottom-line: If you\u2019re a Batman fan, this is required listening.

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In what is definitely the biggest story in the world of Batman right now, you know we had to do an episode on the new Amazon series, Batman: Caped Crusader.\xa0 Daniel is joined once again by Podcasting Director of the Pop Break, Alex Marcus, as the two sing the praises of this phenomenal addition to the Batman canon.

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SPOILERS ARE ON as the duo discuss all ten episodes.

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They dive heavily into all the reimagined villains, and both have a hot take on Harvey Dent/Two-Face.\xa0 No villain stone is left unturned.\xa0 Clayface.\xa0 Catwoman.\xa0 Penguin.\xa0 Harley Quinn.\xa0 Firebug?\xa0 All are discussed.\xa0 Daniel also criticizes one of the villains used, but then realizes he was talking about the wrong villain!\xa0 That happened.\xa0 Not only are the villains discussed, but they praise the use of all the supporting characters, including Barbara Gordon, Renee Montoya, and\u2026Pennyworth?

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Hear Daniel and Alex argue about the episode where there\u2019s a ghost!\xa0 One is positive.\xa0 One is negative.\xa0 You\u2019ll have to listen to find out who\u2019s on which side!\xa0

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They also discuss favorite scenes, favorite Batman moments, top episodes, and Daniel gets annoyed at a certain cameo tease at the end.\xa0 Also, months after Daniel\u2019s passionate defense and thesis about Harvey Bullock being a complex character with tons of potential in a previous podcast, Alex tries to poke the bear on Bullock\u2019s different type of role in this series...Daniel does turn the tables though when a certain Robin is conveniently left out in one particular episode\u2026If you loved this show like most Batman fans did, this is a must listen to episode!

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Also\u2026we tease a BIG rankings episode for next month!