S2E1
Shadow of the Bat
⚠ Spoiler alert This recap gives away what happens in this episode.
Episode Summary & Review
Summary
When Commissioner Gordon is framed for taking bribes from Rupert Thorne, his daughter Barbara pleads with Batman to show up at a rally being put on in the commissioner’s behalf. But when Batman disappears after finding the person behind the frame up, Barbara takes the law into her own hands as Batgirl.
Our Take
This one’s mainly setup for Barbara’s debut, so the actual Batgirl reveal feels rushed in the back half. Still, it’s a solid conspiracy hour with good tension around Gordon’s fall, and the animation on Batgirl’s first fight holds up nicely. Worth watching, especially since part two pays it off.