I'm OBSESSED with this duo | BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES | "Harley & Ivy" Reaction

[@deegloss]

I believe "That cop" is also an original creation of this show, René Montoya is now a beloved character in the DC universe

[@judaihyuga]

Pretty sure she even became The Question at one point. Don't know if she still is, though.

[@THEdudeproductions]

​@@judaihyuga It's mostly inconsistent with her being Question

[@predetor911]

@@judaihyuga Well that is "The Question"

[@solblackguy]

Harley Quinn, Rene Montoya, and Mercy Graves were all OCs created in the DCAU that later got adapted to the comics

[@WolfHreda]

7:34 Montoya doesn't get enough love. She and Bullock are great foils to one another.

[@solblackguy]

I would love a story where Bullock murders the Joker in cold blood and Montoya has to decide whether or not to cover for him when the moral ramifications of vigilantism

[@thatonegamer4937]

The Harley and Ivy pairing originated with this episode, which became so popular that the team up and later relationship would appear in the comics later on.

[@shaftpunk84]

The thing that stuck out the most for me when it came to Harley, back when I watched this as a kid, was her voice. You just can’t help but smile whenever she says anything.

[@adrielpetino3344]

Thanks for another awesome reaction. Fun fact: this is Arleen Sorkin's (the voice of harley) favorite episode. Also Paul Dini is awesome, he created Harley.

[@vengeance1939]

Harley exploring Ivy's bush tho 🤔

[@SyntheticFrost]

You're right about how Batman fans love it for more than just *Batman*. Batman as a superhero franchise probably has the best rogues gallery of any superhero, period. DC or Marvel.

[@emsmith3316]

Batman: the hammer of justice is unisex! ---- Someone: you wouldn't hit a lady. Batman: I wouldn't be hitting a lady, I'd be hitting a criminal.

[@gaara_of_the_desert1118]

If you don't mind excessive language and extreme blood and violence there's a Harley Quinn animated series that you would love starring the title characters of this episode.

[@sophiecooper1824]

Yes she would really enjoy Harley Quinn, i love that show

[@williammcclanahan1792]

Yeah. My kid is literally named Harley Quinn, her best friend is named Mary Jane 😅

[@JustShin11]

It's on the list actually.

[@ThunderLizardsRule]

@@williammcclanahan1792 Get out! 😄

[@williammcclanahan1792]

@@ThunderLizardsRule nope. She’s a Halloween baby too . 10-31-13

[@Rendezvous22]

Oh gosh, seeing how much you liked this episode makes me think you’ll absolutely love the Harley Quinn show. It wasn’t until I saw your reaction that I realized how much the beginning of the HQ series mirrors this episode.

[@saltgay]

I liked this episode and btas as a whole but i hated the harley quinn show so idk

[@Eggman2285]

Great reaction. And yes, this is the origin of the Harley/Ivy dynamic.

[@Vashjaeger]

So happy that you've read 'Harleen'. Yes, Harley and Ivy do have a special relationship.

[@LadyDoomsinger]

Harleen is probably the best Harley Quinn origin story of all.

[@Ahturos]

Me seeing you cheer for Ivy and Harley to get away. "You know they are criminals right?" But I do love they are outcast that look after eachother.

[@MagusMirificus]

The Harley Quinn animated series is basically a series-length adaptation of this episode. "What if Harley and the Joker broke up and Harley decided to prove she was a better criminal than the Joker and then she met Ivy and it got really gay and silly and awesome?"

[@rollandingo760]

You should definitely watch the BTAS episode "Harleys' Holiday". It's about Harley being declared sane and trying to reenter civilian life.

[@stevetheduck1425]

That female cop seen in this episode is Montoya. She's the other breakout character from the animated series, she went from this, to being detective Montoya, then made the jump to Batwoman's girlfriend in the Batwoman comic, via a regular role in Gotham-based comics, and later took over the mantle of The Question, once a conspiracy-theory chasing nut and now, as Montoya, a true super-detective.

[@jswatch9270]

Rose Bud on the license plate is kind of a reference to the movie of Citizen Kane.

[@BronyDanProductions]

I like how the team knew they had hit on something with the Harley and Ivy dynamic, since they continue to get paired with other, not just in ‘BTAS’, but in most of the DCAU.

[@stevetheduck1425]

At the time, their studio was asking; 'Where's the boy appeal?' and trying to shut them down on this subject. The creatives said they wanted to answer 'maybe no boys you know,' but that was too much even then, and career-ending now, so they just went on 'Harlequinising' DC comics, rather like how Marvel Comics went through a 'Wolverinisation' in the 1990s. Six of the X-Men movies are about Wolverine, and how many of the DC movies are about Harley and sometimes the Joker?

[@seansmith6255]

When else in the dcau aside from btas What ere you on about

[@BronyDanProductions]

@@seansmith6255 They appeared together in an episode of ‘Superman: The Animated Series’ teaming up with Livewire and then again in ‘Static Shock’.

[@seansmith6255]

@@BronyDanProductions that was a tnba episode

[@stevetheduck1425]

Joker's line was changed to 'Haven't you been the busy little bees', from something that couldn't be said. HE got what was going on pretty quick.

[@MezTZO]

Ah, the beginning of a legendary duo.

[@zebbailey1727]

When you have a great writer like Paul Dini and a great artist & storyteller like Bruce Timm, you've got an awesome show and animated series franchise

[@michaelmurphy748]

11:35ish, "Just leave them alone, everyone leave them alone". You do realize Harley just murdered the 3 teen boys in the car with the rocket launcher right?

[@John-tn7nm]

You will love the documentary called The Story of Batman The Animated Series: The Heart of Batman. Stories straight from the directors, producers, writers, artists and even the voice actors. It will deepen your appreciation for the series

[@reaperproductions7058]

5:44 THEY INVADED THE INCEL CLUB

[@lithiumgreen105]

Harley Quinn is the best thing this series created, and not just for her connection with the Joker. Harley’s greatest strength is her ability to humanize characters who would otherwise be inhuman, including herself. Poison Ivy would be totally lost in her plant monster if not for her bond with Harley. It runs so deep that the comics really explore it to levels this show couldn’t reach. The Harley Quinn animated series takes it to new levels (a series I would recommend you watching only after watching the rest of the DCAU). This is a brilliant episode from start to finish! 😊

[@lithiumgreen105]

Also, do you have any plans on putting the animated Wonder Woman on KZbin? It would be interesting to see your reactions and thoughts on it here. So much of that movie inspired the live-action Wonder Woman movie

[@phantomsidious2934]

It also created great stories and character's and the definitive version of Batman

[@maxacorn]

harley is liked by nearly all of batman's rogues. i remember one scene were harley is leave arkham and batman and robin are taking scarecrow in. he's ranting and raving about how he's the master of fear and how he will destroy them all. then harley speaks up. harley: hi. dr. crane. scarecrow:................hello, child. :D

[@Biorythym]

Harley & Ivy were originaly just BFF's, but they decided maybe ten years ago to make them bisexual. In the animated Harley Quinn show they are a committed couple, in the comics they are "non-exclusive" and in the "Injustice" world they are enganged The female cop in the show, Renee Montoya (created for the show before going to the comics) after a few years of "bearding" came out as a full lesbian

[@darylabrams2]

I remember from one of the DVDs that they said the guys in the car that pull up next to them were animated versions of the writers I believe.

[@billingram-jd8mm]

At 7:44 the 3 catcalling guys show up. The 1st guy is voiced by Rob Paulsen! Sounds like Yakko from Animaniacs... the guys are caricatures of creators; Paul Dini, Bruce Timm, & someone else.

[@WhiteFangofWar]

Can't wait to see you watch Mad Love, showing just how toxic Joker really is.

[@andre1999o]

FOX KIDS: So, they're just friends, right? PAUL DINI AND BRUCE TIMM: Yeah, sure...

[@ChaosZero1031]

I still don't get how some people seem to idolize the Joker & Harley relationship or act surprised when he mistreats/abuses her, especially given all the other sociopathic crap Joker has done towards others.

[@phantomsidious2934]

Great storyline, great job by all the voice cast.

[@demianoff]

It's good that the show let them shine as the real threat they are.

[@grown_teen]

This is one of my absolute favorite episodes of the show!!

[@gluuuuue]

Far’s I know, their pairing was also original creation of the show and thus started here (which makes some sense since Harley was an original creation of the show). But Dini said he wrote this because he felt like doing Thelma and Louise and they were the most appropriate choices.

[@DanSolo0119]

Ivy: "This could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship." 30 years later...

[@seanstuckey4849]

I always liked how they kept Harley’s and Ivy’s relationship in this series ambiguous. It was a good way to make fans make their own assumptions about their relationship. Tho the hints of a sexual relationship are still obvious. Harley and Ivy being comfortable around each other in nothing but their shirts doesn’t make things seem so ambiguous 😂😂

[@mrbig4571]

It’s amazing that this episode inspired a whole tv show years later.

[@KIRA-EL]

Fun fact: part of the reason Poison Ivy hates the Joker so much is because of how he treats Harley Quinn

[@DamienReaper_PrinceofHalloween]

It's always been a favorite show of mine, watching it as it premiered and this was a favorite. Batman can be dark, sometimes too much, This animated series got it right. Perfect cast, stories and tone made it magic. This episode spawned an icon match of Harley and Ivy, it was this show that gave birth to Harley. And even the backstory of Mr Freeze and his wife Nora. I love the art it is hand drawn on black paper and I prefer this animation than digital clean look.

[@Bfdidc]

Agreed. This series is quintessential Batman.

[@87jcksn]

I love seeing you cheering for the villains. Batman shows up and you said he's gonna ruin their fun.

[@freefall945]

Great reaction. A lot of folks get a little... hung up on one half of Harley. Either the early days Mad Love Joker/Harley toxic relationship (the idealizing of this was pretty bad coming after Suicide Squad was released, and we got the first 'big screen' Harley and Joker); or else the late days Harley/Ivy relationship. Delighted to agree with your appreciation for both sides! Harley's story is great because it contains this multitude of things. Obviously Harley being frankly abused by the Joker is morally bad in universe, but watching her making heart eyes at such a monster just makes us want to see her saved and delivered so much more. If she was a real person, we'd want her to get over him and be as far away from him as possible in all regards. But since she's a character, she's always most compelling when the shadow of her twisted love for the Joker is visible in her story. The DCAU series are absolute treasures because they just don't pull punches with human darkness even when they are packaging it for children's television. A theme like that - "Sometimes, people are drawn to things that are destroying them, and for all your efforts only they can ultimately save themselves"... Well, you just don't see it much elsewhere.

[@kenjutsukata1o1]

I just wish her modern personality was more in line with her DCAU one. I found her way more charming in her older form. Now they've leaned too much into the 'crazy and sardonic' side and forgotten that she's got a sweet, nurturing side. It's a great example of how having that nature can be a wonderful thing, but how vulnerable it is to exploitation. I'd love to have seen her learn to still be herself while also learning to not let anybody walk all over her. Most of her modern iterations just come across as DC trying to make her into their version of Deadpool.

[@freefall945]

@@kenjutsukata1o1 yeah. In the pursuit of making her “tough and badass” they make her feel somewhat hollow, sometimes.

[@mungobaggins8197]

Harley’s Holiday is one of my favorite episodes, and it’s actually kind of sweet and hopeful.

[@gibbs615]

This is another one of my favorite episodes of Batman TAS! Harley & Ivy sorta became like close platonic sister figures in their new friendship😂

[@jerbearschannel2208]

I can’t wait until you get to next season the show doesn’t get good until Bruce meets Clark Kent. The world is never the same after that.

[@kenjutsukata1o1]

I mean... did you ever think that Joker *wouldn't* be toxic in his relationships? I'm always surprised when people are surprised to find out he's an abusive psychopath, lol. I love the character, but there's no part of him that one should look at and think "yeah, that's a good example I should follow." Also, I love how hurt he sounds about the hyenas snapping at him, lol. God I love what a dramatic shitheel he is. Also they aren't exactly anti-heroes. They're going on crime sprees for their own benefit. Yeah, it sucks that Batman is interfering with Harley's empowerment to get away from her abuser, but the process of her empowerment is hurting a lot of innocent people.

[@seansmith6255]

I realized somthing That I differ with a lot of people on I don't sympathize with harley quinn I sympathize with harleen quinnzel If she reforms she should no longer be harley quinn She shouldn't be an anti hero Or a hero Or and independent villain for that matter I hate new interpretations of this character trying to make her empowering A figure for little girls to look up to HELLO we're talking about the weak willed shrink whi was never that great a person to begin with doing awful things for a phycopath Dc has wonder woman,black canary, huntress, Batgirl, super girl and probably many more Push them, not the character who was supposed to be a cautionary tale on what not to be I'm not against her reform I'm against her reforming and still being harley quin If you were over the joker why would you still base your life around what he did to you ... But I digress

[@MrGamer07100]

This Series has it all.

[@rojobroko5979]

Best Duo

[@cole6843]

I love Poison Ivy. I can't wait for you to see House and Garden. It's my favorite Ivy episode.

[@robertphillips213]

Harley Quinn is an awesome animated show with great voice acting that shows Gotham from Ivy and her's perspective.

[@perchancetodream1]

You may enjoy The New Batman Adventures episode Girls' Night Out featuring Ivy, Harley, Batgirl, Supergirl and Livewire.

[@billingram-jd8mm]

"Girls' Night Out" was a crossover episode. Harley, Ivy & Livewire teamed up, so Batgirl & Supergirl teamed up to stop them. The World's Finest were busy elsewhere. Fun Fact from "My Adventures With Superman" & "Harley Quinn:TAS": Livewire is in a lesbian relationship.

[@soap_bubbles]

"I hope this turns gay" oh boy, if only you saw all the Harley and Ivy comics...

[@ThatN7Guy]

Sorry to be off topic but now I’m very intrigued to see your reaction to Wonder Woman 2009 after how you compared it to this episode, i think that movie is still universally praised today as being one of the better adaptions of Wonder Woman on screen or animation. It’s also one of my personal favorite depictions of her in terms of design and animation besides her look in Justice League Unlimited. Very interested to see your reaction to that and your thoughts on how the message of that film translates to today

[@jamesparker1127]

Harley and Ivy are the best villain duo... I always want to hug Harley and say "Everything will be alright without the Joker". 🥲

[@phohead]

You are so right BATMAN has been known for having one of comics greatest "Rouges Galleries" SPIDER-MAN's " Rouges Gallery" is usually ranked number one, for Marvel.

[@MasterDanielson]

This episode is one of my favorites 😂

[@sasamichan]

they team up again in this series but the REAL Harley and Ivey stuff, the Joker Break up, the Amanda Waller stuff, the reform , that's all done outside this series. I believe this was the origan and I do feel that THIS is how you do the message. when you hit 2009, 2016, 2020 movies and shows that do this message get so much more cringe at it.

[@LadyDoomsinger]

The Harleen comic is probably my favorite version of Harley Quinn's origin story.

[@WhiteFangofWar]

Strange how this one is so beloved while a similar 'female affirmative action' episode in X-Men Evolution is considered a weak link in that series. It's all in how it's handled. This was good enough to spawn an entire series devoted to Quinn and Ivy.

[@Alice-me2qk]

Haven't seen X-Men: Evolution I've been meaning to since that's where X-23 first appears if I'm not mistaken. What was wrong with their female affirmative action episode?

[@WhiteFangofWar]

@@Alice-me2qk 'Walk On The Wild Side' is not considered one of the better episodes of the series. But don't take my word for it- watch it yourself and decide.

[@Kennyisdarkvanilla]

If you like this episode, you’ll love Girl’s Night Out on Superman when Batgirl and Supergirl team up against Livewire, Ivy, and Harley.

[@Termite30]

This was my favorite episode as a kid. I'm still hoping that this is the version of Poison Ivy (personality-wise) that we get in the DCU.

[@ravensthatflywiththenightm7319]

May I ask if you've already covered The Last Laugh? I can't seem to find it on your channel.

[@nicksmyth4050]

I'm pretty sure one of the writers admitted he wanted to have a scene where Harley & Ivy are seen coming out of a bedroom wearing each others shirts, implying they were sleeping together. But sensors told them no

[@LordHyena]

I've watched all your BtAS and StAS videos on KZbin, and I've never made a suggestion before, and I apologize if this is the wrong place... but I cast a vote for Justice League: The New Frontier. Someday. 👀

[@CaptainAmercia]

I'm pretty sure there was like a Harley & Ivy web series or something based around these two in the DCAU. Also I'm pretty sure if this episode released today "those" people would be crying that it's "woke" and "forced".

[@Knightcowboy89]

Actually no we wouldn't. Many of us grew up with this show too. And I personally feel this episode is very cleverly written and executed. It comes across naturally. Nothing "forced" about it. Many of today's writers and producers should take notes.

[@Knightcowboy89]

@emersonplays Yep!

[@CaptainAmercia]

@emersonplays I think you missed what I was saying. If this released today with no other Harley Quinn media behind it only the Animated Series some people would 100% be upset with Harley moving away from the Joker and see this as forced and woke. Plus there's people who call Young Justice and the Hartley Quinn show woke and forced any ways as well and refuse to watch it. The internet is a dumb place so clearly people would be pissed if Harley moved away from the Joker making up some bull shit excuse and blame wonkiness lol Yellowflash 2 would have a video up crying about this in seconds.

[@freefall945]

@emersonplays The Harley Quinn series is certainly a fun trip, but I'm not sure one could call it anything like the 'best DC adaptation'. It feels like a good adaptation would have to really be trying hard to represent that property like the other show you mentioned, Young Justice does very well in almost all cases (justice for Dr Fate :( ) But Harley Quinn's show is a parody version of the DC universe, which is fine because it's a comedy show with a lot of heart buried in the crudeness and absurdity. But I'm splitting hairs; still looking forward to the reactions to those series some time.

[@thegrayghost2148]

​@@CaptainAmercia I can see that tbh. But I don't think people would find this episode woke or forced if they watched it back now. But if the animated series was the only Harley Quinn media and it was released today people would be pretty mixed on Harleys character development into what we see in this episode. I could see the fandom menace channels making videos on this episode saying that the Animated Series is going woke referring to the female empowerment and putting down men not outside the realm of possibilities when it comes to the fandom menace.

[@collectingmythoughts991]

Think you love Harley now, wait until you see Harley's Holiday. 😄

[@MichaelLee-tt7gm]

"I do not believe in the differences between boys and girls. I believe in the differences between people. I celebrate them.... Having said that, my current pet theory is that the horrible, gruesome, messed-up nastiness that grows in the dark recesses of girls' minds is invariably bloodier and more maniacal than the gruesome messed-up nastiness that grows in the equivalent sweaty dens in boys' cerebral crevices." - Nicola "Nik Vincent

[@bigredtlc1828]

I wonder if "Rose Bud" is a reference to Citizen Kane. The origin of the name may surprise you and not be exactly feminist in its meaning. Might be reading too much into it. It's funny to say 2 animated characters have chemistry but it's true.

[@plasmabadger6220]

You need to watch the harely Quinn series its basically this episode made into a series

[@callmejacob3234]

I feel like in some way Batman likes Joker he's like that friend that pisses you off but you keep them around because they are funny that's what Joker is to Batman they are best friends except Joker killed his best friend's son and crippled his other friend's daughter Joker isn't a good villain but Batman is him and Superman have the best friendship in comic history

[@fireeaglefitnessmartialart935]

And remember, this was the 90s. Modern feminism didn't really "take off" till the later 00s. And there have been plenty of strong female protagonist in shows/movies for decades.

[@PrixtoTNT]

The Animated Series Harley is best Harley

[@theoneandonlykyle9800]

Harley made a good team with ivy

[@ch33les99]

You still doing comic book talks?

[@87jcksn]

You gotta watch Harley Quinn Animated series!

[@susanstorm7910]

Coincidentally, Officer Renée Montoya has dated both girls in recent media. It’s cute

[@MalikBarrow16]

You'd love the Harley Quinn show on HBO Max. ❤

[@chuckrothans7535]

@MegMage Reacts You should definitely react to Harley quinn the animated series 🙏 it is not only funny but it has so many fun references to DC comics lore.

[@daytimecartoonchannel]

How did you not make a comment regarding the Catwomen Drawing on the Fridge?

[@Vanoss1999]

If you enjoy those two that much watch the entire Harley Quinn series

[@tonyantonellis9983]

the voice of Harley Quinn in the series just died.

[@susanstorm7910]

Gotham Girls made me simp harder for Harlivy as a kid

[@mikebottomlesspitdunham2954]

Why would someone who fights criminals leave criminals alone? Just wondering.

[@N0-1_H3r3]

To say that Harley and Ivy are "good friends" is a euphemism at best...

[@crashbandicootn200]

This show is the origin of Harley so yes it’s also the source of them together.

[@billingram-jd8mm]

Sorry, "Mad Love" is Harley's origin story, first in "The Batman Adventures" 1-shot comic, then adapted for the last episode of "The New Batman Adventures" (TNBA) on Kids WB. "Harley & Ivy" is their 1st team-up from B:TAS.

[@MTTT19]

It’s amazing that if it had not been for this episode, we may have never gotten the amazing Harley Quinn Animated Series. P.S: I highly recommend you watch the series. It’s funny, violent, entertaining and has a lot of heart.

[@RockinAfr0]

So regarding the equal opportunity crimefighter: there is a different animated series called Batman the Brave and the Bold that focuses more on the campy corny side of comics. In one of the episodes Batman fights a trans woman and after being beaten they say "you wouldn't hit a lady now would you?" and WITHOUT SKIPPING A BEAT, Batman just replies "the hammer of justice is unisex"! Yeah, the justice system may be sexist, but Batman does not discriminate :P

[@LCCWPresents]

I’m suggesting you watch the firefly episode

[@juanvargas-qz6vd]

In some story lines they are a couple Harley and pam

[@The5armdamput33]

I'm not a fan of the Harley Quinn show, but you might like it.... Especially if you value a relationship between her and Ivy....

[@TheEndKing]

Have you seen the Tim Burton films? Because Batman '89 is what caused this very show to exist, and I think it's worth watching for that reason alone.

[@henrybelman7424]

I find it interesting how you take Ivy at face value. She's not really an environmentalist or even a feminist, she's a sociopathic narcesist who uses these things as justification for her crimes.

[@DanielBMaximoff]

I much prefer Ivy and Harley as sisters than as a gay couple.

[@joeltappenden4785]

Great episode reaction it doesn’t go into it in the series but Harley and ivy have been a lesbian couple since 2013

[@hashterg5024]

If you love the Harley/Ivy dynamic portrayed here you should watch the Harley Quinn animated series! Best thing about it is it's a seperate storyline so it's not connected to any of the current animated stuff you are watching so you can hop on to it immediately for more Harley and Ivy content!

[@wratched]

You think their relationship is toxic NOW....

[@youtuber5669]

i just rewatched this episode soon after they've met ivy said something about beginning of beautiful friendship i can't agree more specialy that canonically they are couple now and Harley is free from her abuser ( by the way I've never seen that 2018 Harley Quinn series i just got some info from KZbin)

[@SouthernBelleX]

Harley is pretty toxic ngl

[@Epics00]

Did you expect a murder that wasn’t toxic?

[@professornoir8114]

@emersonplays She's woke

[@SouthernBelleX]

@emersonplays She should be with the Joker not Ivy tho...

[@Sweet_Venom0027]

I did not care for the way that Joker's face was drawn in this episode, don't know why. Also fun fact, Renee Montoya, the cop who arrested Harley and Ivy in this episode is gay in the comics.

[@Epics00]

She’s also the Question

[@Sweet_Venom0027]

@@phantomsidious2934 Me a comic book fan, obsessed with a character? Such things do not happen!!

[@JBurnz001]

It never ceases to amaze me when people are surprised that the Joker treats Harley the way he does. HE’S THE JOKER! It also kills me when women feel bad for Harley when she’s homicidal maniac who tortures and kills people, sometimes on her own without the joker saying so. Then the constant need for women to want to ship Harley and Ivy when they could just possibly be the best of friends instead is cringe. It screams virtue signaling. Plus, idc what anyone says, Harley is always better with joker then as her own character.

[@fainrious9334]

There is a Harley Quinn show with poison ivy on HBO max