Batman: Caped Crusader

RELEASED 1 Aug 20248h 47m · 20 episodes★ 7.3 TMDB

Welcome to Gotham City, where the corrupt outnumber the good, 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.

Why it matters in DC

Batman's campaign unfolds in a Gotham whose corruption extends beyond individual criminals. The series' premise makes the consequences of his intervention part of the story, allowing his pursuit of justice to be examined alongside the institutions and alliances it disrupts.

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Where it fits in the DC universe

Batman: Caped Crusader is title 37 of 40 in our Animated Elseworlds viewing sequence. Caped Crusader introduces a separate animated Gotham, rather than continuing Batman: The Animated Series. The familiar city and character names do not carry over the older show's entire history. Its place in the animated alternatives collection reflects that independent starting point, with its own episodes establishing the relationships to follow.

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