Batman: The Animated Series

Batman: The Animated Series is a critically acclaimed American animated television series that premiered in 1992. The show was produced by Warner Bros. Animation and is based on the DC Comics superhero Batman. The series follows the crime-fighting adventures of billionaire Bruce Wayne, who transforms into the vigilante Batman to protect the people of Gotham City from the city's dangerous criminals. Batman is assisted by his loyal butler Alfred and police commissioner James Gordon, who is one of the few people in the city who knows Batman's true identity. Together, they face off against the Joker, the Riddler, Two-Face, and other infamous villains.

The show features a unique and stylized animation style that captures the dark and brooding tone of the Batman comics. The voice acting is also notable, with Kevin Conroy providing the iconic voice of Batman and Mark Hamill delivering a memorable performance as the Joker. In addition to its impressive animation and voice acting, Batman: The Animated Series is known for its complex and mature storytelling, which tackled issues such as crime, corruption, and mental illness. The show also introduced several new characters to the Batman mythos, including the fan-favorite character Harley Quinn. The series was highly acclaimed by both audiences and critics and won multiple Emmy Awards during its run from 1992 to 1995. It has since become a beloved and influential piece of animated television history and has spawned several spin-offs, including the feature film Batman: Mask of the Phantasm and the television series The New Batman Adventures.