S1E49
The Man Who Killed Batman
⚠ Spoiler alert This recap gives away what happens in this episode.
Episode Summary & Review
Summary
When a small time gang member (Matt Frewer) seemingly kills Batman by accident, he gets involved with gangs all over Gotham, as well as the Joker and Rupert Thorne, none of whom believe his story that everything that is happening is by preposterous happenstance.
Our Take
A rare gangster’s-eye view of Gotham, and it’s a fun change of pace, carried by Matt Frewer’s hapless little crook who can’t believe his own luck. The highlight is Joker grieving Batman in his own twisted way, complete with a laugh-track eulogy that’s one of the show’s best gags. Lightweight but clever, and worth the half hour.