Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2008–2011)

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Viewer Rating

Rating: 7.4

Overview

Batman isn't going at it alone this time! From Warner Bros. Animation comes the latest interpretation of the classic Batman franchise. Our caped crusader is teamed up with heroes from across the DC Universe, delivering n...

Starring Cast

Diedrich Bader • John DiMaggio • James Arnold Taylor

Where to watch

HBO Max

Prime Video

Apple TV

Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Moderate

FemPower: Yes

Overview

Starring Cast

Diedrich Bader • John DiMaggio • James Arnold Taylor

Where to watch

HBO Max

Prime Video

Apple TV

Detailed Bias Analysis

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Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

Batman: The Brave and the Bold is rated as Neutral/Centrist because its central focus is on apolitical themes of classic superhero adventure, clear-cut good versus evil, and individual heroism, rather than promoting any specific political ideology or engaging in explicit commentary.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The movie features a visibly diverse cast by including a broad spectrum of existing characters from the DC universe, rather than through explicit race or gender swaps of established white roles. Its narrative maintains a traditional framing, consistently portraying established heroic identities positively without engaging in critical portrayals of traditional identities or making explicit DEI themes central to its storytelling.

Secondary

FemPower: YesConfidence: High

The show features multiple female characters, such as Katana and Black Canary, who are depicted using martial arts and melee weapons to physically overcome and defeat male opponents in direct combat scenarios.

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The series 'Batman: The Brave and the Bold' does not include any explicit or identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate, resulting in an N/A rating.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The animated series faithfully portrays the established genders of its extensive cast of DC Comics characters. No major or named characters who were canonically, historically, or widely established as one gender are depicted as a different gender in the show.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The animated series consistently portrays its established DC Comics characters, including Batman and his allies, with their canonically recognized races from the source material. No instances of a character's race being changed from their original depiction were identified.