Archives Episodes

A Touch of Curaré

Summary Commissioner Barbara Gordon is determined to protect her DA husband from an elite assassin, and definitely does not want Batman, and especially Bruce Wayne’s, help. Our Take Fine. Just fine. Batman Beyond has better hours than this one.

Disappearing Inque

Summary An enamored warder of the imprisoned Inque frees her and helps her in her quests for healing and revenge. Our Take A transition episode that sets up more than it delivers. Necessary, not thrilling.

Spellbound

Summary A new supervillain is manipulating victims to commit crimes for him using extremely lifelike illusions. Our Take Skippable unless you’re a completist. The season recovers after this.

The Winning Edge

Summary While Terry investigates the source of illegal performance enhancing stimulants based on Bane’s venom, his mother suspects he is using them himself. Our Take A transition episode that sets up more than it delivers. Necessary, not thrilling.

Dead Man’s Hand

Summary Terry falls for a new girl, unaware that she is actually the supervillain Ten of the Royal Flush Gang. Our Take A legendary entry. If you sample one episode of Batman Beyond, make it this one.

Shriek

Summary An inventor of a sound based weapon plots against Bruce Wayne. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine keeps turning and the character work pays.

Heroes

Summary A trio of new superheroes make their debut, but they have dark secrets that lead to a disastrous crisis Batman must stop. Our Take A well made episode with more hits than misses. Worth your time.

Meltdown

Summary For his own reasons, Derek Powers arranges for Mr. Freeze to have a new organic body, but things don’t go according to plan. Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour flies…

Golem

Summary A bullied nerd uses his newfound mental control of a giant construction robot to seek revenge. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why Batman Beyond works.

Black Out

Summary A dangerous shapeshifter in the employ of Derek Powers is out to sabotage a competing company and Batman must stand in her way. Our Take Very good, not the series’ peak, but an hour that reminds you why Batman…