S2E5
Old Wounds
⚠ Spoiler alert This recap gives away what happens in this episode.
Episode Summary & Review
Summary
When on patrol on his own, Robin runs into Nightwing and he tells Robin the story of how he and Batman grew apart. The story reveals how Batgirl discovered Batman and the original Robin’s true identities, and also explains some of what went wrong with Barbara and Dick’s relationship.
Our Take
A solid flashback episode that fills in the gaps of why Dick Grayson left, and the answer is mostly Batman being a controlling jerk. The Nightwing and Robin framing device works well, though the Barbara subplot feels rushed and a bit tacked on. Worth watching for the continuity alone, even if the emotional beats don’t land as hard as they should.