Batman: The Animated Series - Mad Love - Group Reaction

The Normies dive into the backstory of Harley Quinn and how she started working with The Joker in this critically acclaimed episode of Batman: TAS! We review and discuss the episode after the reaction!
This is the final Batman: The Animated Series reaction from the Normies. Unfortunately, we have made the difficult decision to move on from Batman as a reaction series. We love the show and will continue to enjoy it on our own. Thanks everyone who watched these reactions with us!
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#Batman #HarleyQuinn #MadLove

[@mike2928]

This is the actual Harley Quinn original. Paul Dini created her.

[@samuelrodriguez5282]

How your comment is from 1 month ago lol

[@Starphoenix]

@@samuelrodriguez5282 Maybe they privated the video last month.

[@masamune2984]

@@samuelrodriguez5282 Patreon early access comments sometimes transfer over to KZbin as well.

[@themachoechidnaugandarandy7583]

Sucks how they ruined her now. Downhill started with slutty harley

[@SolidSnake8295]

9:56 Not only did Harley come closer to killing Bats than Joker ever did, but she actually got Batman to laugh. Something Joker has never been able to do.... at least on this show.

[@coulsonintahiti]

Terry McGennis would like to know your location

[@peridotentertainment8287]

@@coulsonintahiti Yeah, but Joker doesn't see Terry as Batman. Because he's always known the original Batman.

[@coulsonintahiti]

@@peridotentertainment8287 True.

[@omarcogle1965]

@@coulsonintahiti But you do know that the character Charlie Collins, a regular guy who was tortured by the Joker, and in return tortured the Joker, got Batman to laugh at the Joker.

[@coulsonintahiti]

@@omarcogle1965 oh

[@ZooMadness]

Still upset that you guys aren't reacting to the entire series though... you missed out on so many amazing, unforgettable episodes.

[@PrimexMaxusTitan]

what was the reason they gave?

[@ZooMadness]

@@PrimexMaxusTitan They halfheartedly said something about their Batman TAS reactions not bringing in as many views as their other series. But as many have pointed out, this really isn't true. It's likely that they might've been threatened with some sort of copyright claim. I don't know why they quit for certain.

[@sparkshark789]

@@ZooMadness Shame. There's a lot of episodes I would've like for them to see. The Riddler episodes, the Laughing Fish, Harley's Holiday, Second Chance, etc.

[@Merilirem]

Wow, it just faded out didn't it? One day I am waiting for the next episode and the next its been a year...

[@gguerreroo]

They can still finish the whole series it would be nice

[@gutz1981]

The line originally was "Don'tcha wanna RIDE your Harley?" Unfortunately, they did not get away with that one.

[@thewerewolff7248]

to be fair... they got away with a lot in this episode

[@gutz1981]

@@thewerewolff7248 That's the beauty of film making. You never saw The Joke and any of the punches on her (heard them) nor her hitting the ground. It was mostly implied.

[@generalgrievous3423]

I swear there must be a Mandela Effect happening cause I clear as day remember watching this episode and the line was left in. And this wasn't on DVD either but on regular old television.

[@OlPalJoe]

@@generalgrievous3423 honestly same. It's funny our brains will fill in gaps with implications over what explicitly happened

[@camil3545]

I recall hearing some random thugs make that joke at some point in one of the Arkham games.

[@ghostspider2056]

It’s implied several times in the comics that Joker doesn’t even remember who he was or his real name and prefers to have his past be multiple choice. It is believed that became Joker after falling into chemicals when he faced Batman for the first time.

[@Monomogames]

Even if the Joker doesn't really know who he is, Batman definitely does. You have to read up on the three Jokers man.

[@ghostspider2056]

@@Monomogames Yes, although I'm still wondering if the name he thinks he knows belongs to the Joker that lived or the two that died. There's still more mystery to it like how all the Jokers share the exact same memories.

[@Monomogames]

@@ghostspider2056 it's DC. I'm sure if the writers really wanted Batman to know, they would have him ask one of his magic user friends, Time Travelers, or other Geniuses, Etc.

[@camil3545]

@@Monomogames well he literally asked an All-Knowing Magic Space Chair and it still opted to not give him a straight answer.

[@fynnthefox9078]

@@Monomogames Even if people say it's canon, I consider it non-canon since the ending didn't really work for me. I prefer the Joker to be a complete mystery, a mystery that not even Batman can solve.

[@jean-philippedoyon9904]

Abusive relation at his worst...this is the reason why when people says Harley an Joker are the best couple, it sounds disturbing and wrong...Joker is just using her, more fun chaos for him...

[@thedernboy]

Which is basically because of suicide squad they romanticize that relationship cause he's been abusive for a long time.

[@zuriyel5368]

I think people who think of Harley and Joker as a good couple, think of them as a modern Bonnie and Clyde, which obviously shows their lack of knowledge of the couple's abusive history.

[@ejr87r]

If you watch other early episodes in this series you can see hints of it, especially in the Harley and Ivy episode. Their relationship has never been anything to glorify and show has never hidden that.

[@thedernboy]

@@ejr87r exactly why I said they should have watched that episode it really showed his abusive nature and what he does to ppl that try to help harley

[@whade62000]

Right, but all Batman characters (Bat himself) are fueled by trauma and obsession and exist in an unhealthy state. Denying this is like you’re not aware what you’re enjoying.

[@TomtheWonderDog]

Arleen Sorkin, the original Voice Actress, will always be the perfect Harley Quinn to me.

[@fynnthefox9078]

I mean, she practically IS Harley Quinn. She helped make it.

[@mikeclarke5732]

“I can’t believe he really tried to shoot him That wouldn’t be funny Not at all” *Batman Beyond* 😭

[@darthroden]

I agree, that doesn't quite match with what he told Harley about how Batman's death should be a masterpiece. Just shooting him would be very anticlimactic.

[@cheeseburgersuperior1874]

Speaking of Batman Beyond, Harley was finally cured and lived a normal life, well except for her grand daughters.

[@jp3813]

@@darthroden Well, the gun went off after Batman swatted it away. So perhaps it was just a joke. Hell, the irony of just shooting Batman after all that planning may be funny to Joker.

[@Mike.325]

True

[@Regenmacher175]

@@jp3813 Or maybe it was meant to convey that Harley was a lot more creative than he was and almost managed to do what he had tried for years and ultimately failed at.

[@Spongebrain97]

I remember when Sucide Squad came out and girls got into Harley Quinn and would say cringe stuff like she and the Joker were relationship goals despite the fact that her entire character is an abuse victim who struggles to rid herself of him

[@fynnthefox9078]

Next time you see one of them, show them the Extended Cut and Mad Love.

[@carolinareaper6342]

Margot Robbie was amazing in that role but I would just like to pretend that movie didn't exist

[@questworldiangreenknight7455]

I know it drives me insane! I’ll never understand how people can get it so wrong!

[@ivanelugo]

@@questworldiangreenknight7455 i think at that time, people were glorifying abusive relationships, i mean, i think it was the sime time were people were into killing stalking comic and everyone was talking about they want a relation like that

[@TheFrugalVideoGamer]

I just point to Gomez and Morticia Addams is the ultimate counter-example - mutually-supportive partners in their relationship, and still kinky as fuck.

[@diegopansini3152]

Her best comic depiction for me is from her series "Harleen", that dwelves into the Mad Love story from her point view, in a much more compelling way. It shows her descent into madness and how she saw the Joker and the rest of the world. She didn't fall for him overnight, it was a very slow burn. The writing is masterful and the art is gorgeous. You will wish that her live-action movie was based on this.

[@Grenn1471]

Harley Quinn is the Joker's greatest ally and worst victim.

[@KhepriProductions2022]

While I love Harley. I don't think Joker really sees her as an ally. If anything Harley is his greatest pawn.

[@nicksmyth4050]

Legitimately, that's deep man

[@andrewli6606]

@@KhepriProductions2022 Suppose asset is a more apt description. He does view her as an object.

[@elt2773]

@@andrewli6606 damn I feel bad for harley

[@fynnthefox9078]

@@andrewli6606 The only one he sees as an actual person is Batman.

[@99thJediWarrior]

2:22 "May the floss be with you." Somehow I get the feeling that Mark Hamill himself was behind that joke.

[@questworldiangreenknight7455]

That had to be improv!!!😂😂😂😆😆😆🤣🤣🤣

[@darnell7871]

Joker’s unpredictability is mainly the reason why he’s able to get a few shots in on Batman even though he’s an expert martial artist. Plus Joker can take a beating.

[@josephetienne-guzzi4258]

His FREAKISHLY HIGH pain tolerance is proof of that. How many times have we thought Joker died in Batman: The Animated Series, but somehow came back like nothing ever happened? Too many to count. Guess his popularity granted him Plot Armor, keeping him alive throughout the entirety of the DCAU, until Batman Beyond: Return of The Joker, that is *if we are going by the complicated timeline that is the entire DCAU, from Batman TAS, Superman TAS, JL, JL Unlimited, to Batman Beyond* .

[@AlyssaK83]

I’m sad that you guys decided to quit watching the animated series; there’s so much to see. But if it’s ending soon, I’m really glad you decided to watch Mad Love. It’s a stunning look at the backstory of Quinn and it does touch on abusive relationships, something hard to talk about or show in media. Great reaction and can’t wait to enjoy more Lucifer from you guys.

[@emilyworrall123]

Hopefully they will come back to it. Maybe when the more high profile shows requests die down a bit. And they have more time

[@jorgehernandez4098]

This episode perfectly demonstrate the cycle of abuse. Batman the animated series was the first thing to teach me about abusive partners.

[@syabilaazri7834]

And the origin of Harley Quinn is born

[@oliverrasmusson2362]

Her origin is born?

[@yoda2824]

@@oliverrasmusson2362 Yeah, her character first originated from The Animated Series not the comics.

[@thewerewolff7248]

actually this isn't the first time her origin was told. This origin was actually told in a comic first. The Batman Adventures: Mad Love was a comic written by the shows writers released in 1993. This episode came out in 1999 and adapts that comic.

[@DarkClassicGamer]

@@yoda2824 he was making fun of the grammar

[@YoureRightIThink]

You mean Harley Quinn is born

[@scifijunky1979]

The elevated writing in this episode is the many reasons why Kevin Conroy will always be my Batman, animated or live action.

[@ericjohnson6120]

The only part of Joker's origin that can be confirmed is falling into the vat of chemicals. Batman has had flashbacks of the incident. Everything else will never be confirmed nor denied by DC Comics as the true Joker origin.

[@jp3813]

4:13 Harley talking about what attracts her then making eye contact w/ Ivy. One of other subtleties such as in "Holiday Knights" where they're in a hotel room w/ one bed.

[@questworldiangreenknight7455]

Lol 😂

[@jp3813]

@@LB2TONE Broke criminals?

[@milestonecomics8049]

@@jp3813 It was an apartment not hotel. They were staying in one room one bed no kitchen no bathroom.

[@jp3813]

@@milestonecomics8049 The sign outside said "Gotham Hotel".

[@goldtomlin3438]

That entire sequence at 13:57 for some reason just made me feel so sad for her. She will never leave him even after all the abuse she went through, she is who she is because of him and there will always be a part of her that he took with him, she simply can't live without him or be mad at him for long. It's shows the true nature of some really toxic relationships.

[@darnell7871]

This is pretty much her real origins as Harley was originally created for this show specifically but she ended up becoming an official character cause of her popularity. That’s happened with a lot of characters from different media’s as well. Only thing is Paul Dini doesn’t have any rights or owns any royalties for Harley Quinn because of that

[@animangafan4329]

Such as X-23 from X-Men: Evolutuon. Anybody know any others?

[@andrewli6606]

@@animangafan4329 Jimmy Olsen from the Superman Radio Show. Kryptonite also originates from that show. Agent Coulson from the MCU. Nick Fury was originally white. Nick Fury in the Ultimate Comics was modeled after Samuel Jackson. Jackson found out and negotiated that he would be cast as Fury in a live action movie. Lesser known character Firestar originated in Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends. Barbara Gordon Batgirl and Kaldur'ahm Aqualad technically appeared in comics first, but they were created for the Batman 60's show and Young Justice respectively. Mr. Freeze's origin story basically comes from this show. Mercy Graves, Lex Luthor's assistant, is essentially the Superman TAS version of Harley Quinn. She just was never as popular. I love her Young Justice incarnation and was disappointed they just killed her for no reason in BvS; same with Jimmy Olsen. Phantasm very recently made her way into the comics.

[@tehdipstick]

@@animangafan4329 Renee Montoya also originated in Batman: TAS, and Livewire originated in Superman: TAS.

[@josearroyo8008]

I wish they would have watched the baby doll episode before they ended this reaction series

[@fynnthefox9078]

They didn't end it, they'll just react to certain episodes. I'm sure they'll get to Baby Doll at some point. I'd love to see their reaction to it, too. It's a really great episode.

[@jp3813]

@@fynnthefox9078 They said no promises.

[@Blackfoxloki]

​@@fynnthefox9078this aged poorly

[@brocktree4]

So glad you guys watched this episode before you stopped. If you do this series again, maybe do a fan poll for which episodes to watch. That way you're sure to have the more popular episodes and that will mean more views. You don't have to do every episode, but I really think "Trial" and "Almost Got 'Im" will get you more traffic than "Night of the Ninja" or "Critters".

[@questworldiangreenknight7455]

Very true!

[@gerbenvanessen]

the Harley quinn cartoon does Harley very well.

[@BlueHusky1]

that's because she originates from them

[@gerbenvanessen]

@@BlueHusky1 no this series is the origin of Harley quinn the 2020 harley quinn cartoon is not where she is from however she does it very well.

[@joshyan1458]

i'm not the most familiar with the DC universe but the new Harley Quinn show was really easy to get into for me; it's very fun and entertaining and I like how it doesn't seem to take itself so seriously

[@BlueHusky1]

@@gerbenvanessen i tough you where talking about this chapter, not the Harleen series, which it's awesome in a more comedic way

[@andyrobin7196]

its shit

[@fubbingson]

my favorite line from the Joker about his backstory comes from the Killing Joke, he said "If I'm going to have a past, I prefer it to be multiple choice".

[@elessartelcontar147]

Mark Hamill, Arleen Sorkin (later Tara Strong), Kevin Conroy... They're the best in doing these characters

[@HisInfernalMajesty27]

The Joker: Don't call me puddin 13:15 literally Batman a few seconds later "Puddin"

[@cryingtomatohead8626]

I love this episode as the origin of Harley. She was the legitimate threat when she tries, only crippled by her own mental issues.

[@eastsidereviews727]

So glad DC has moved Harley on from the Joker relationship over the past decade! She can now stand on her own as a character!

[@WhiteFangofWar]

[Mad] Loved this one. It holds nothing back about Harley's obsession or Joker's manipulative sociopathy. One thing you might not have noticed since skipping ahead is that the 4th season actually permitted blood running from people's mouths, etc. The animation in general is much cleaner. There was one more Joker/Harley episode after this one, but it was more focused on them dealing with a 'rival lunatic' in the Creeper. They do get some more time together in one of the best episodes of Justice League. PS: Please watch Mask of the Phantasm!

[@thedernboy]

See they should have watched Harley and Ivy episode of their first meeting in this show

[@danielscott5673]

r.i.p., arleen sorkin (1955-2023).

[@jamesparker1127]

Harley has a place in history at 2:55. One of the most famous innuendos in a cartoon aimed at a young audience.

[@owenparris7490]

Phoenix's Joker is in a different universe, obviously, and his whole "understandable anarchist" thing is fairly new for the Joker. His comic book and most used/widely accepted origin is that he was robbing a chemical plant as Red Hood, then fell into a vat of chemicals while Batman tried to save him.

[@emondadon]

I really wish yall didn't do the series like this just because the views weren't that high. But hey, still get these reactions to later episodes i guess

[@MetalMike38]

That quip about Joker losing his edge clearly got to him cause he stepped up his game with what he did to Tim Drake in Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker.

[@chooseyouhandle]

Check the baby doll episode. The ending is wild.

[@SuwinTzi]

You guys need to react to "Return of the Joker" And yeah Mad Love is basically showcasing classic domestic abuse scenarios. With the victim continually stuck in the cycle.

[@gameguy021]

This episode was based off a comic made by The Animated Series creators Bruce Timm & Paul Dini with nearly the same title name "The Batman Adventures: Mad Love" published on December 14, 1993. I beleive it's mostly the same with some parts additional points like how as a teen Harley got a gymnastic scholarship to Gotham State University to do Psychology, where she didn't really study for her degre(Ex. Got a D- on her thesis and slept with her lecturer to get an A+ on it.) and hinting that she wanted to work with more well known villains to make money off helping/talking with them.

[@1987Liono]

Its a shame that they won't do the Baby Doll episode. Such a sad ending to that.

[@gutz1981]

And Paul Dini, the man who created Harley does not get one cent of the royalties of anything produced from her character. All because she was created on an animated show. Had he wrote here first in comic book form, he would have had creative rights to her character.

[@darthroden]

Originally she was supposed to be a one-off character, but the animators liked her and the voice actress did a wonderful job so they gave her a recurring roll. In season 2 she even gets a main guest villain status and thus the legend of Harley Quinn was born.

[@gutz1981]

@@darthroden I know. Paul based her off his friend Arleen Sorkin, who had done a similar role and dressed similar in a dream sequence in Days of Our Lives where she played a jester and he asked her to come voice the character. Its an incredible backstory about the development of the character.

[@kaybaumann4989]

BTAS and TNBA did show this Joker’s origin (or allude) to it at least. Here and in a later TNBA episode they say or allude that a gangster fell into chemicals at the Ace chemicals plant while fighting Batman, which makes sense since the show got a lot of inspiration for the Burton movies. The show has always been good at showing their relationship as abusive even before they animated “Mad Love”, “Harley & Ivy” is probably the one that is the most clear with it before this one. The worst thing about this is that the TNBA Joker is just way less expressive than any version before or after, in the original comic he still looked like in BTAS which made for some amazing panels. Also there’s some more blood when the police find Harley in the alley, the ending is super sad yet somehow so many people still don’t seem to get the point and look at Joker and Harley as some romance that should be emulated. Do watch “Mask of the Phantasm” it’s still one of the best Batman movies.

[@Mike.325]

Awesome reaction Harley’s story is so sad

[@RenaissanceM]

Okay now you need to watch the Harley Quinn series!!!

[@Xtra_Medium]

I recommend Justice League Gods and Monsters That movie never gets enough love

[@Amadeus_A]

Some episodes to think about if you are going to react to a few more: ep 30 "Perchance to Dream" for Batman's voice actor, Kevin Conroy, favorite episode. ep 32 and 33 "Robin's Reckoning" for Robin's backstory. ep 51 "The Man Who Killed Batman" for Mark Hamill's favorite monologue. Honestly, a lot of episodes but I hope these would pique your interest.

[@thenationaltimelyactionhou9328]

This is near the end of the Series, first time we see Harley’s origin. Part of me pities her, the other part thinks she’s pathetic.

[@thewerewolff7248]

first time we see her origins on screen but her origin was actually told in a comic first.

[@TheJUBJUBbeast]

Obviously saddened that you guys have ended the watch, but I am glad you guys gave it a shot and glad that you all enjoyed it especially Rana, who experienced this for the first time. If you guys do decide to have some one off episodes or decide to watch it for fun and not on KZbin here's a list of episodes that I think are still worth watching: Mask of the Phantasm (Movie) Appointment in Crime Alley (Batman character development) The Clock King (Intros Clock King) If You're So Smart, Why Aren't You Rich? (Riddler) The Strange Secret of Bruce Wayne (Hugo Strange) Harley and Ivy (Harley and Ivy's relationship) Dreams in Darkness (Batman is sent to Arkham) Robin's Reckoning (Dick Grayson's origin, two-parter) The Man Who Killed Batman (One of the funniest episodes) Perchance to Dream (One of the best episodes) Almost Got 'Im (Ensemble of villains) Heart of Steel (Two-parter that introduces Barbara Gordon) I Am the Night (One of Kevin Conroy's best performances) Off Balance (Introduces Talia and Ra's al Ghul) Trial (Ensemble of villains) Demon's Quest (Ra's al Ghul, two-parter) Shadow of the Bat (Introduces Batgirl) Mudslide (Sequel to Feat of Clay) Bane (Intros Bane) A Bullet for Bullock (Harvey Bullock character development) House and Garden (Poison Ivy) Baby Doll (Intros Baby Doll) Harley's Holiday (Harley Quinn) Deep Freeze (Sequel to Heart of Ice) Batman & Mr. Freeze: Sub-Zero (Movie, sequel to Deep Freeze, and unofficial finale to the OG show) The New Batman Adventures Sins of the Father (Tim Drake origin, no Jason Todd in this universe, introduces new character and art designs) Never Fear (New Scarecrow design) Joker's Millions (New Joker design) Growing Pains (Great episode) Holiday Knights (Ensemble of villains) Old Wounds (One of the best episodes from the revamp) Legends of the Dark Knight (Awesome homage to Bat's history) Girl's Night Out (Batgirl episode)

[@Journeyagain0]

You guys should watch the Harley Quinn show. It's so good.

[@ahmedmonsoon7097]

Naruto drop late

[@jrcarter9175]

So sad you guys aren't doing BTAS reactions anymore. I always looked forward to them on Tuesdays.

[@jdyico]

RIP Normies x Batman TAS 2020-2021

[@SonOfEire3]

I've never clicked on something so fast. This episode was emmy worthy

[@dungeonmaster16]

1:50 yeah alot of ppl dont. this was when they try to speed up animation but cutting back specific details (mainly facial expressions to be more cartoony then kinda lifelike) and to make the joker "less creepy" to kids.

[@OneTrueNobody]

The reason the order of the episodes is different depending on where you watch them is because there are actually two legitimate orders: the broadcast order, the order the network aired the episodes (which on at least one occasion split a two-part episode up with like six other episodes between them, for some reason) and the production order, which is the order that was used for streaming services and the DVDs, I believe. The production order makes a bit more sense in terms of continuity, but no matter which order you watch them in, the Batman series isn't particularly big on that. So it doesn't really make much difference.

[@OlPalJoe]

I always loved the idea that joker is originless in a way. It kinda contrasts with Bruce because he's so defined by his origin

[@troggdorthesecond]

If you’re going DC Animated movies. I HIGHLY suggest Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker. A great film, Mark Hammil’s arguably best performance. And a good introduction for Batman Beyond as a whole in my humble opinion.

[@javiernarvaez5297]

“If I’m going to have a past, I prefer it to be multiple choice.” -Joker.

[@caustin850]

13:15 Batman: *Puddin'.*

[@TheBoondocksaint117]

Animated movies to check out: Mask of the Phantasm, Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker, Year One, Under the Red Hood, The Dark Knight Returns. The Killing Joke movie is atrocious and does the comic a horrible disservice.

[@Xtra_Medium]

Especially Mask of the Phantasm

[@forksssss8483]

I honestly think Harley is smarter than joker.

[@JonathanPerez-qg3lz]

Also most gory dc movie is Justice League Dark Apocalypse War you gon want to see that one last cause they all connect to that one

[@TwistedSynn]

Birds of Prey Good movie? lol they love their jokes.

[@katyga]

Since this is your last reaction to this show and it's a Harley Quinn episode, it only makes sense to start reaction to Harley Quinn the animated series or Doom Patrol since it's DC.

[@SubzeroBlack68]

-Every incarnation of Joker tells a different backstory because he either doesnt know it or finds it funny to lie about his history to keep people guessing. Most of the time he uses it to manipulate people - Joker once told Harley his backstory but it was actually Poison Ivys history and backstory. That was the one that made her fall for him and his lies, which is funny because Poison Ivy is the one Harley ends up with in the end. seeing as her backstory is what shaped her as she grew up. -Harley athletic ability has been shown in later incarnations that she was a former Gymnast good enough to get the Gold medal in the Olympics.(mirroring Robin/Nightwing) -Harleys strength, durability, and resistance to pain was amped up later when you find out her best friend Poison Ivy created a Super Soldier formula like Winter Soldiers(Marvel) and gave it to her, to make sure she can survive he escapades with Joker. Ivy didn't want to see her best friend die in Jokers schemes and trusted Batman and Co to treat her fairly -Jokers unpredictability and crazyness is equal to and counters the genius level intelects of DC. It sounds ridiculous because it is. But its how it is and kind of interesting in a way -The chemical Joker fell in also gives him another layer of skin that can help heal his body faster and near complete resistance to pain along with impact resistance. Allowing him to exceed the bodies Limiters

[@jameshoward7428]

I don't know if anyone mentioned this, but the Joker's origin was also shown in the animated movie, THE KILLING JOKE, based on the famous Alan Moore, Brian Bollard graphic novel, using Mark Hamil and Kevin Conrod resprising their famous roles. Also, check out BATMAN BEYOND, RETURN OF THE JOKER when you get a chance.

[@KD-cd2ck]

Weird things keep happening with me and this show 😂 I was thinking about rewatching Batman the Animated Series and then the next day The Normies upload their first reaction to it. Last night I read the ‘Mad Love’ script and today they upload their reaction to that too.

[@90sprinceofcrime67]

I just finished this whole show on blueray, and I'm really tempted to watch it again

[@KD-cd2ck]

@@90sprinceofcrime67 you might as well. They’re not going to finish it

[@darthroden]

Y'all should really do "Harley's Holiday" next! That one is my favorite Harley episode.

[@elsacampos8739]

I like how everyone forgot about this is the end for btas

[@chriscolon8322]

Man o’ man I miss watching the gang react to btas. Wish they brought it back even if it were just some of the best episode’s out of order lol

[@victorhuertas4685]

people fear seeing extremes of evil conduct in the media because they subconciously want to believe that by ignoring it or refusing to acept this behaviors exist, that can make them go away...but they are all lying to themselves..the harsh reality is that within everyone exists by default the potential for good and evil..but is not watching the behavior itself that which motives one to do it..or not do it..what really causes this, is peoples refusal to truly reflect on what life is and the consecuenses one's own actions or lack there off,.. can cause on everyone and everything around us,..people must learn this to be a reality..too truly understand, that just because you see an evil behavior on tv or real life...ultimately..is our own free will that which makes us decide to emulate that behavior..or not..but this is too dificult for most people---because-- that means that if we do acept this,..then....we are the ones truly responsible for our own actions..not tv or friends nor family..you decide if you chose to do good or evil.

[@amaelboisson5439]

Fun fact, this episode is adapted from a cannon comics derived from the show, they adapted it for *season 4* but it should actually take place around *season 1/2* , before Harley takes small independence from the Joker with Poison Ivy's help and when Dick was still Robin and Superman didn't exist yet, that's why the rhythm of Harley coming back and forth between the Joker and Ivy is weird :) The Joker changes design a lot, my favorite is the final they made in *Batman Beyond/Justice League* , it's a perfect mix between the 2 older design ^^

[@CitizenoftheWorld1]

If this is the last reaction you're doing for the animated series, at least end it with a bang by reacting to the film Batman: Mask of the Phantasm. Then y'all should consider reacting to other DC animated films, starting with Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox

[@Thenormies]

We will definitely be reacting to that film

[@camil3545]

@@Thenormies any chance for Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker film too?

[@Monomogames]

Oh man, you guys have to read up on the three Jokers. The Joker backstory was finally made Canon. I can't spoil which one was true, but you should definitely look it up.

[@99thJediWarrior]

13:11 - 13:14 Batman sticking the knife in... 13:15 - ... and twisting it.

[@vetarlittorf1807]

Hey, you're not finished with Batman TAS. Why did you jump to the rebranded version?

[@Shaye.J]

They dropped watching the show but they are uploading the ones they already reacted to

[@Doomclown]

They stopped reacting to Batman, so they ended the reaction series with a couple Patreon recommendations.

[@md.sk-rahim6428]

Naruto?

[@cdswint]

Y’all should watch Batman Mask of the Phantasm. It’s a standalone movie based on the animated series, and one of the best Batman movies ever

[@cdswint]

And do Batman Beyond! Or at least the movie, Batman Beyond Return of the Joker

[@kylerpruitt1620]

Aww man I’m gonna miss the Batman reactions☹️

[@Dagenspear]

I'd like doing reactions for select episodes. I'll recommend episodes (and also for other DC series, if you'd like), in case you'd want to do it that way: Mad as a Hatter Perchance to Dream Robin's Reckoning: Part 1 Robin's Reckoning: Part 2 Almost Got 'Im The Man Who Killed Batman Harley and Ivy Shadow of the Bat: Part 1 Shadow of the Bat: Part 2 The Demon's Quest: Part 1 The Demon's Quest: Part 2 Trial Harlequinade Second Chance Harley's Holiday Deep Freeze MOVIE: Batman: Mask of the Phantasm MOVIE: Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero MOVIE: The Batman Superman Movie: World's Finest-This will be listed as episodes for Superman The Animated Series under the episode as just the titles: World's Finest Parts 1, 2 and 3. Sins of the father Growing Pains Old Wounds CROSSOVER: Girls' Night Out Beware the Creeper Judgment Day MOVIE: Batman: Mystery of the Batwoman-Was released, I think, around the time Justice League was on. So, for dramatic effect could be watched later than this. MOVIE: Batman Beyond The Movie-This is also listed as the first 2 episodes of the Batman Beyond animated series. The episodes are titled: Rebirth Parts 1 & 2. Just as as an advisement for context for the Batman Beyond story, episodes: Meltdown Shriek Dead Man's Hand Ascension Out Of The Past The Call Part 1 The Call Part 2 MOVIE: Batman Beyond: Return Of The Joker

[@kingdingaling6516]

If I may suggest the episode Baby Doll...that's a really great episode.

[@Cleron_O_Andarilho]

Joker is the villain, this is just show that he is really villain, not a redemable one

[@ryokeatoyomi3977]

joker actually knows how to fight. those punches he threw are all him.

[@phousefilms]

In the first "Harley Quinn"comic(taking place during the "No Mans Land"arc), Joker tries to kill Harley because he starts having some feelings for her and they confuse him and annoy him. Harley tries to get revenge and kill him, but the second Joker asks if it would help if he said he were sorry, Harley immediately forgives him. I know that they've tried to change Harley over the years, but I much prefer Joker and Harley as a duo. Maybe that sounds wrong....

[@boiledcrap]

There's a few episodes Harley teams up with Ivy, even spending Christmas together.

[@KIRA-EL]

The good news is Harley dumped his ass and is happily married to Poison Ivy.

[@Harri927]

I'm really gonna miss your reactions to Batman TAS. It's too bad this is the last one you guys are reacting.

[@TheDeconstructivist]

I feel like Emancipation of Harley Quinn hit poorly for two reasons: 1.) We didn't have the appropriate context from Suicide Squad. 2.) From a writing perspective, she CAN'T emancipate herself. It's like a TV show where there is sexual tension and then once the two characters get together the show isn't interesting any more. Her victimhood is actually important to the character and to the drama. Everybody WANTS her to to break free, but it's because she can't that her character is tragic (and ultimately, compelling). I'm always down for more Batman reactions... but even if you never pick up the show again, you've GOT to watch Mask of the Phantasm. Best Batman movie ever, hands down.

[@jayeshpurohit9745]

What happened?Why they haven't upload anything yet?

[@OYEntertainment]

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm and Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker! I’m begging you all to give those a watch... in that order!

[@antonbrakhage490]

Y'all need to watch the Harley Quinn series.

[@batsignal3469]

Mad Love is the origin story, but Halequinade is the definitive version of their relationship.

[@dontaelewis8037]

Please, please, please! Do Mask of the phantasm, and Batman Beyond Return of the Joker, someday. Those two movies are some of the GREATEST batman stories EVER told. Not just in the animated series, but in ALL of Batman. Regardless, I love you guys videos. Keep up the excellent work.

[@jazibkhan2872]

And so it begins.......

[@SnarkKnight1]

Another piece of amazing Batman is the Superman Animated Series episode "Knight Time".

[@isaiahhatter2062]

I really hope they react to Deep Freeze and Bane. Both are great episodes on their own

[@DocuzanQuitomos]

"The last reaction" It's been a while, and later on you did Mask of the Phantasm, but yeah... so many good episodes that make for good reactions are buried in the later parts of the series, as shown with Mad Love. And in all this branch of the DC Animated Universe (Superman, Justice League, Justice League Unlimited, Batman Beyond...). Hope you eventually react to some of those (if not entire series, some selected episodes... or for a Patreon; as once mentioned, the DC animated universe is quite solid, and, in the case of these series, self contained). "The new design" Sadly (to an extent) the original designs proved to take a lot of time to animate, that's why they went for this simplified more "cartoonish" style. But seems it paid off to an extent: easier animation allowed to explore some stories that would later influence the canon, some of them quite dark for the average cartoon show. "Mad Love" As mentioned, it's interesting how Harley Quinn, a character imagined to be only a cartoon sidekick gained such prominence she became one of the most beloved characters in all the Batman universe. This episode not only gives more context to her story... it IS her official origin story: it was virtually adapted (panel to panel, word for word) from the animated series to the comics, something that was quite uncommon for the time (characters jumped from the comics to other media, not the other way around). Harley Quinn wouldn't become a part of the Batman canon, though until the 2000's during the "No Man's Land" storyline, and (from then on), history was set: Harley stayed a favorite of the public so much she got this partial redemption arc to overcome her relationship with the Joker and move on to other despicable/antiheroic things... and better relationships. And yeah! Return/Pick up the DC Animated Universe XD. Fun fact: not all the DC Animated films exist in the same continuity, most of the films actually exist in the continuity of Young Justice, rather than these animated series or are stand alone films (even when they use the voices of Mark Hamill and Kevin Conroy).

[@evyatarhadar8867]

I've been waiting for this episode for so fucking long, haha.

[@Howyaduing]

This is the tragedy of Harley Quinn a young girl manipulated by a psychopath and trapped in abusive relationship

[@Stargazelol5]

Where’s Naruto