I Rewatched STATIC SHOCK Cartoon Series (Retro Review)

[@MacX5x]

Virgil Hawkins was THE Miles Morales of the 90s...he was cool, relatable and had so much growth~ If they ever reboot or do a live action thingy, I hope they do it justice! ALSO HVH...HIGH FLYYYYIINNGGG HEEERROOOO!!!

[@IceMetalPunk]

They've already announced a live-action Static Shock movie is in the works. Michael B. Jordan is one of the producers on it.

[@Troll_vs.]

Um no. Virgil is an original character. Not a reskin

[@LordHayabusa85]

Miles Morales wishes he could be Static. Static is an original concept whereas Miles is a hand me down. Not to mention, Static is WAY more powerful.

[@tdstinger1670]

I remember watching Static Shock all the time as a kid. To this day I still remember it fondly for not only being a fun superhero cartoon, but also a show that tried to teach good lessons as well. Heck, one of the episodes was about gun control and for a show for kids it was done very well.

[@forastero54321]

Static is my favorite black superhero-his powers were amazingly flexible.

[@whatwhat98]

If you're talking about the episode where the nerd gets bullied, then I dont think that's what that episode was about. It was about what happens when you push someone to far.

[@ishraqtalukder4518]

It’s a nice way to honor the og static shock animated series that was truly so iconic in my days in middle school, which hopefully the live action film will be just as cool and dope.

[@charlesacker9174]

There is no way Warner Bros is going to get involved enough into the Milestone Comics independent publisher situation. Don't expect Static live action soon. Milestone even independently ran a Static Line where Static's exposure to the Gas was a Black Lives Matter crackdown by the cops. Which I will give credit is a brilliant idea over Virgil or homeless girl being close to a gang war. But anyway Milestone is making a good faith effort to say he's our character and not just some cartoon version we Licsenced to DC animated universe. It's one of those weird things off 90s comics where they licensed stuff like Swamp Man or Sandman, and kind of never had full rights to the IP at DC.

[@SiriuslyBlack7]

Let's hope!

[@LedoPolo626]

@@charlesacker9174 if I’m not mistaken I believe DC bought the full rights to milestone and had revived the imprint to keep the memory of Dwayne Mcduffie alive. If I’m not mistaken they actually dropped static #1

[@Blastburn]

They can never do justice in live action its like Black lightning with soap opra most of the time

[@chibi2239]

Static Shock deserves a big live action movie. I've legit felt that way since Superhero movies took off. Static would be awesome to adapt. He's got his own world too so you don't even need to connect it to DC stuff or anything. It could be like how Shazam did it

[@benwasserman8223]

I genuinely expected him to appear on the Black Lightning show. They did something similar with Young Justice but his role wasn't that prominent by comparison.

[@israelfilmedthat]

@@benwasserman8223 you guys DC confirmed a live action static movie

[@benwasserman8223]

@@israelfilmedthat Awesome! Can’t wait to watch it.

[@s-wo8781]

@@israelfilmedthat Huh? When did this happen?

[@israelfilmedthat]

@@s-wo8781 its not out yet but they announced it at DC fandome. Michael B. Jordan is producing

[@Eszra]

I did a school paper about the racism episode of Static, got an A.

[@BlackNerdComedy]

That's AWESOME!

[@Eszra]

@@BlackNerdComedy Hey Andre! My teacher was cool he was shocked at how deep a cartoon would go. He even watched the show!

[@jahvonnad1738]

Sins of the Father

[@Nicky2414]

Your teacher sounds like a real cool guy.

[@Eszra]

@@Nicky2414 he was nice. Very chill.

[@luisr799]

I rewatched it earlier this year, and the line that stuck with me was from when Static visits Africa and says something along the lines of "In America I am a black kid, but here in Africa I am just a kid"

[@Scrofar]

That stuck with me too! Really took me into perspective.

[@s-wo8781]

That's why I liked that episode so much and Richie didn't get it.

[@jfess1911]

For an interesting real world perspective, I was working on a project in North Africa (Morocco) many years ago and one of my co-workers said " I wondered if there would be some type of "coming Home" feeling when I came to Africa. It turns out that the locals just consider me an American." Then again, we were in our 20's at the time. It might have been different for someone considerably younger.

[@Profess84]

It was ahead of it's time. The show had great storytelling, and it was never too preachy.

[@TheAdamSmasherMultiverse]

"Ritchie, is this how you feel all the time?!" "Yeah..." "It feels great!"

[@Silent_Fool]

It blows my mind the fact Static is played by Phil LaMarr, Samurai Jack, Jon Stewart, and other roles.

[@eamonndeane587]

Don't Forget Count Vulgar... "IT'S VEGAR!!!!!!"

[@brookswilliams5239]

And Kotal Khan! Vulgrim from Darksiders and ol Ratbag from Shadow of Mordor

[@PurpleLugia]

Or Osmosis Jones in the TV series!

[@PHSDM104]

That made the Justice League Episode, "Once and Future Thing", amazing. Future Static and John Stewart interact with each other.

[@ItsAVolcano]

My favorite sight gag in Static is a later episode where a repentant Rubber Band Man got framed and is working with Virgil's sister to avoid getting caught. He ends up transforming into a vacuum cleaner to avoid detection from the family which Sharon then had to wheel out of the room; unfortunately for her he still weighs as much as a full grown man and Sharon is forced to full on drag him out because apparently "wheels are hard."😄

[@DjPrimeVideos]

"Don't sit on me again"

[@SmoreCrunchStudios]

I’ve been going to convention cosplaying as Static, and it’s makes me smile seeing and meeting other people on how much they still appreciate him and how much of an impact his show did.

[@senister14]

People hold on to good shows.

[@jessetorres8738]

Man I miss this show and loved it as a kid, as well as Batman Beyond. In an era of so many superhero shows and movies (some of which are getting rebooted) I really wish this show was 1 of them, as well as Batman Beyond!

[@ishraqtalukder4518]

It was actually so funny with Robert (virgil’s dad) danced to the soul power theme song.

[@swslwatts]

It's also hypocritical. In season 1 he complained about static having an ego and soul power did a stupid dance after every fight

[@sonderson6363]

The soundtrack for static shock is crazy, the music was fantastic for it to be a animated kids show.

[@christopherb501]

FYI, in the season finale of Justice League Unlimited, "The Once and Future Thing", we see future-Static again when the three we focus on for it - Batman, John Stewart and Wonder Woman - end up flung to Batman Beyond-time by a jackass and his time machine.

[@PurpleLugia]

I think one of the episodes I remember the most is when Adam/Rubber Band Man was turning over a new leaf and became a hero in the eyes of the public. He had been getting fanmail as a result, but after Virgil asks him why he hasn't replied to any of it, it turned out Adam suffered from dyslexia. The episode was about identifying and learning how to deal with someone with dyslexia as Adam learned how to deal with it himself. I'm not a dyslexic myself, but the POV the episode had on Adam was eye opening and made me more accepting and understanding of true dyslexics despite how dyslexia is used as a joke all the time in our society for simple mistakes of misreading things.

[@pepito2847]

From what I’ve seen Ebon looks like a pretty cool villain His powers are cool and his voice is actually really intimidating and menacing A voice I won’t forget for awhile

[@bensell982]

Kurogiri from My Hero Academia is very similar in terms of power and appearance. That's another show you should check out if you're willing to give anime a chance. It's definitely overrated in the general community but I highly recommend it to anybody interested in super hero stuff. Basic premise is imagine the universe of X-men several generations in the future. Where now instead of those with super powers being the minority and oppressed the exact opposite is true here. Now those without powers are the odd ones out and being a hero is just another job like a police officer or a fire fighter. Though sadly the series doesn't show oppression of those without power beyond the main character who was bullied because of said reason. Honestly the only real reason of inequality for those without powers isn't a brought up topic is there's so few that it's just not an issue. All throughout the series literally only 3 characters were born without a quirk (which is what this universe calls powers). One of of which is over 50 years old and another only appears in the first movie which is debatable on whether or it's canon. The series even goes as far to say quirkless people are almost nonexistent in the current generation which is a far cry from the 20% said in episode 1. I assume that's an overall statistic which includes adults and elderly, and not a 1 in 5 baby are quirkless scenario.

[@joshuamerriweather2861]

This show, Batman TAS, Batman Beyond, and Justice League were my favorite DC shows to watch every day and night

[@BKLNsF1nest]

Hit me right in the nostalgia... I love the different theme music everybody had. Especially the stomping guy

[@moinmahmud6265]

Kangor,is the Stomping guy😁

[@LowbrowDeluxe]

Another parallel to Peter Parker, future Static is acknowledged as one of the greatest heroes of Earth. Not quite the same impact as Spider-Man, since DC has guys like Superman to contend with for the title, but it was pretty cool.

[@Liqo315]

Peter parker and virgil Hawkins would've been cool friends

[@denickart]

Well considering Superman in this universe was under Starro's control during that time period I don't think he was much competition.

[@onceuponagamemaster1588]

@@denickart Static was still mentioned in the same breath as Green Lantern and Wonder Woman. So Static was still contrast as being in the league of the >greats< Also I'm not entirely sure, but the episode where Static jumps to the future MIGHT have been after Superman was released from Starro's control. I don't much reason why it would have been before that. So the same is probably applicable.

[@psychoman1355]

7:36 fun fact about Hotstreak, in the comics his main power was super speed and the flames were simply a byproduct of his powers.

[@GojiraRising]

I never had a Hispanic hero to watch as a kid so this was the next best thing to watch while growing up and I still have a soft spot for it.

[@firepuppies4086]

I think a Jaime Reyes Blue Beetle cartoon would go well, he's got decent popularity, they could hint at the old ones... and El Paso could get some rep. I can guess whoever's owns Chico's would be fine with them dropping the name directly

[@MarkOfKhorne]

Same here, man. Like @Fire_puppies said, here's hoping for Jaime Reyes to come up on the horizon. Hell, I'll take getting Vibe back too while they're at it.

[@ThatGuyWithAComment]

@@firepuppies4086 fun news though, we got a Blue Beetle project coming up in the future with Xolo Maridueña from Cobra Kai playing Jaime

[@lunavioleta001]

The closest thing I could think of Lucha Lucha, but it's way too much of Latino stereotype and cartoonish that they don't feel like real people.

[@ayinstrumentals7731]

Generator Rex was Hispanic, but it was a hidden gem.

[@Avileable2]

That first season had EVERYTHING. Origins, racism, gun violence, good heartfelt/ tearjerker moments

[@Profess84]

I rewatched it as well Andre. I am amazed how Static Shock touched on so many different subjects that made the show ahead of it's time. It was missing some episodes on HBO Max.

[@christopherb501]

Which ones is it missing?

[@Profess84]

@@christopherb501 The episode Toys in the Hood, it featured Superman and couple more.

[@christopherb501]

10:43 I still remember the first time I _really_ recognized class issues, it was this show's episode focusing on the homeless girl with ice powers. It rattled me, deeply, more than nearly other TV episode has.

[@Apricotwarrior]

Yessir I remember that episode, very touching

[@Macapta]

I’ve had “So So Fly” (She-Bangs theme) stuck in my head for a decade.

[@steel5315]

I love that DC is like "Anything you want Andre the you know the Snydercut or like you could do the Batman animated series or like Batwoman or like the Superman show or like you know anything". Andre:"Static Shock" DC representatives:"Or that, that um do we own that"

[@BlackNerdComedy]

Pretty much LOLOL!

[@10004005]

this show was incredible, from the music to the animation and the themes it touched, they need to make more shows like Static Shock, Frozen Out will always make me cry

[@DesMuttYS]

When you mentioned the show "going there" and "that episode," the one you talked about was actually the second I thought of. The first one that came to my mind was when a bullied kid brought a gun to school.

[@IceMetalPunk]

Me, too. That school shooting episode left a mark on my brain.

[@victorhale]

@@IceMetalPunk that hit me hard cuz I used to heard my family and others talk about Columbine me it scared me back then

[@BionicleGio22210]

Static was such a great show. I recently rewatched the show and it still holds up today

[@alihaddi4099]

I'm glad you mentioned Milestone comics. They've always needed more attention and now that they have returned, they need it more than ever.

[@antmerf3333]

I came as soon as I saw the title, Static Shock is so good! Miss it so much!

[@TheSylveonSurfer]

When you were talking about "That episode", I was initially like... Bro, it's been like 15 yrs since I watched Static, how tf do you expec-... "He went to Richie's house...". OHHHH, yeahhhhh... I remember now. Lmao

[@StriderEX9]

Static shock is a gem and i loved the epic cross overs

[@Eireyes622]

I used to watch Static Shock when I was a kid when Kids WB Was still Airing at The Time. Now since I’m a Superhero Fan (Both Marvel and DC) I would look up and make my own project someday.

[@Olimar92]

Static was a great show, especially when they tackled the serious subjects. It didn't beat you over the head or even go overboard. They made it all feel like it was real. You forget you're watching a show where the main character always has to worry about static cling. Not to mention he is an incredible character.

[@Beaze17]

I really liked the show growing up. Especially when I found out it was connected to DC. It was like the animated MCU of that era lol. The DCAU was the shit

[@christopherb501]

What's amusing about that is the fact it _wasn't_ originally. There are a few DC references made in the first few episodes (season?) that could _not_ have been made if it were a part of the DCAU to begin with.

[@swslwatts]

@@christopherb501 In episode 3 he made a reference to Lois lane

[@JohnSkellington]

I’ve been rewatching DC animated series like Batman Beyond and Teen Titans. With the Titans series still airing on HBO Max, do you think they’ll ever make a continuation for Teen Titans 2003 series as well?

[@BlackNerdComedy]

Anything is possible... That would be cool, though!

[@Nicky2414]

If Cartoon Network actually uses there heads, maybe. I'm not getting my hopes up...but I definitely would like to see it.

[@DragoRaRaRa]

I doubt it but you never know. The Teens titans go vs the teen titans was pretty fun. Not amazing but it was a fun crossover.

[@Boltizar49]

The episode with Ritchie’s dad still stands out to me any time people pull racist crap. I always think of Virgil’s dad’s line calling Ritchie’s dad a “fine upstanding bigot.”

[@nikmariealex]

Oooh I'm excited for this bc I recently rewatched too!! I cried at the same episodes that make me cry: Richie getting shot, the Frozen Out/Holiday episode, the one where he goes back in time and sees his mom, ugh so good!

[@DaveCertifiedS]

Recently started the kiddo on this show, and got to "that episode" and loved it. Haven't gotten to the crossover episodes yet, but I remember an older Static showing up in Justice League Unlimited The Once & Future Thing 2. In the episode GL brings up that he knows Static. While thinking about "that episode" I'm reminded of the episode Legends from Justice League, where some of the team members are shunted into an alternate universe to team up with the Justice Society. In this episode there are a few scenes that contrast views on equality, and the evolution of comics. Such as Hawkgirl being asked to go into the kitchen while the men talk, and Green Lantern being called a credit to his people. I remember watching this when it first aired and thinking that was a bold move, but we don't see the kind of evolution of beliefs "that episode" of Static Shock gives us. Instead we are shown that these ideals are outdated and held by someone who refuses to move forward in life.

[@ryanrod6990]

You should definitely give Young Justice a look. Static shows up in season 2, and Black Lightning becomes his mentor is season 3

[@jawaunw1]

Static shock is the Black TV show that we really need it isn't in your face or preachy? It show don't tell just watching the show gets the message through and they don't need to be all preachy about it and just consistently bring up the fact that he's black or something he's just static shock and that's what makes the show so great. And that school shooter episode was completely amazing. Static shock just it was ahead of its time

[@TheEnigmaticBM39]

Why would a show be preachy IF it did mention he was black? Would be preachy if a show had character who's main focus is their race as well? Like say white for example ?

[@jawaunw1]

@@TheEnigmaticBM39 a show becomes preaching the second they make the Identity or practice of the character the only thing that's talked about. Static shock is a superhero. yeah he's black but they don't need to mention it they hardly ever talk about it he's just a superhero. Compare it to a book like apocalypse machine where the main character continuously says I know a little about everything I have two wives it's so great. tell me is that not preaching? Blackish is an extreme example of it. the entire show is based around black problems black this but the characters never go far enough to have their own identity. When I grew up static shock was a hero. Too long the read a show becomes preachy the second they take the audience for a fool. they consistently tried to tell us what they're trying to get to us. never actually showing us the problem a classic case of tail not show. Or a case of telling us the problem so much we just genuinely stop caring anymore.

[@megasxlr22]

As A OG 5 year old watching BATAS AS IT AIRED! Sons of the Fathers is bar none, the BEST DC has ever put out. It was nearly perfect. I just wish we got to hear the conversation between Virgil and his father. I would love to know what they talked about, how emotional it was and everything that was going through the boy’s head. GAH I love that episode. Ritchie’s father was perfectly played to his character and the best thing is, with Ritchie being gay, if they allowed that back then, we would’ve gotten to see his father being potentially even more accepting AND THAT is far more important than punching, laser zapping, flying and beating up bad guys. Thank you Satic, for an amazing childhood that taught me anyone can be a superhero and it doesn’t matter what you look like. What matters is that you care about what you’re doing, the people you can help annnnnnd maybe have a boppin theme song to go along doesn’t hurt ;)

[@EliteEdgeK]

This was great. I miss Static and would love for him to get an animated sequel series. I love how it's message was told with good writing and never felt preachy. I'd love to see you do more of these videos on the DC animated shows we grew up with like Batman and Superman Animated Series. Maybe HBO MAX can sponsor them too!

[@bqw2094]

I remember watching static shock as a kid, completely unaware that he was in the dc universe , so imagine the heart attack I almost got when I see batman and robin teaming up with static , I'm like " well this is a pleasantly unexpected crossover "😁

[@MuffinHunterX]

One of my favorite lines was from the episode where Virgil's dad was kidnapped. "Oh good, you got my message." "Dude, you called me a worm three times. How could I miss it?" I always loved Virgil and Richie's banter.

[@Deoxys911]

It's great to see the little tribute to Dwayne McDuffie there at the end; that man was truly special.

[@jordannnokwam4691]

I hope he talks about the best Scooby Doo series of all time “Scooby Doo Mystery Incorporated”

[@CorderoStephens]

Facts!

[@tofu_golem]

Getting nostalgic about Static really makes me want to see Sync in the MCU. Back in the 90s, gangster movies were popular, gangster rap was growing in popularity. While this was giving a voice to African-Americans who weren't heard before, it also played into some negative stereotypes among white people. The writer who created the character Sync said that he was challenging those growing stereotypes. He ticks all the boxes of what white people think of when someone says they are from the projects. He was raised by his grandmother because his mother was on drugs. He grew up in a very poor, crime-ridden neighborhood. Despite all that, he's a well-adjusted, down-to-Earth, likable guy. At the time, he was the most sane, reliable person at Xavier's mansion. He's not as cheerful as Static, but still, it's good to challenge the stereotypes of people who grew up in poor, rough neighborhoods.

[@Hellbutterfly08]

I loved, loved Static Shock. One of the OGs and personal favorite. I loved the episodes that focused on Virgil and Richie, mainly because I loved their friendship. So that episode with Richie's dad has always stuck with me. I also loved the one when Virgil and Richie meet a band baby who's power allows them to go back in time and Virgil meets his mother and it's just so touching. Your video has made me want to do my own rewatch, thank you 😊

[@iainwhite8617]

I really wish they were allowed to do an episode where Ritchie came out. Dwayne McDuffy confirmed that Ritchie was gay, they just weren't allowed to say it. It would have been so sweet to see Virgil supporting his friend through that. Or not, he didn't initially react all that well in the comics, but I can't see show Virgil doing that.

[@IsaacSperrow]

The first two seasons in particular is amazing. It covered so many grounds that I felt the later two seasons just couldn't match or beat. They do somewhat made up for it with all the great crossovers. Still a great show overall.

[@DeEntertains]

Listen man, being a young black kid from the U.K. when Static Shock dropped did so much for me and I didn’t even realise at the time. Having that representation at a young age was so important and it’s soo nuts that the storylines are relevant today. I remember there was even a episode were Static talks about dyslexia! Like they really touched every based… and him getting to know his Ghanaian roots was nuts because what other cartoon was doing that ??? Big thanks to Dwayne McDuffie because this hero is actually elite!

[@Kazzujin]

You have no idea how long ive been waiting for this video. Thanks

[@renji90998]

In one episode they introduced a new character that could’ve had more development looking back on the show. She was police officer and notices Virgil in an ally and what was he doing. He was changing out of his costume,which was in his bag, and decided to run out of panic. It’s revealed that his dad’s new girlfriend is that same officer. She was only two or three episodes. I feel like she’d be more relevant in today’s time had she become a full support character.

[@ladynikkie]

I don't remember that episode but I have to look into it

[@AMoniqueOcampo]

I really miss this series. I really hope that if and when a live action Static comes onto the scene, the actor has big shoes to fill. Love that you mention the Static in Africa episode!!! One episode that stands out to me is the one that dealt with bullying and school shooting. It was one of those PSA episodes but I think it very well written.

[@dawnworthy6358]

I love how much you love what you love. Watching you geek out reminds me of myself. I'm completely your older play cousin. Raising my sons, they have definitely seen their mother geek out about the series of my youth (Speed Racer - the original, Johnny Socko and His Flying Robot, Astro Boy, Ultraman et al) Sharing those shows and watching them catch the feeling. Few things are like being able to share that kind of love, joy, and excitement. They're all adults now and I'm fortunate enough to still crowd on the sofa and watch the latest JoJo or rewatch and argue over Hunter x Hunter characters along with many other shows. But, in addition to my enjoyment of my kids, I thoroughly enjoy the time I spend watching your channel. As you touched upon in your discussion of Static Shock, being able to see others similar to myself engaging in activities I enjoy not commonly available to me is a satisfying feeling. I appreciate your work. You do it very well. And, I'm proud of you for the quality production you've built. Well done my play cousin!

[@alexanthony7235]

I missed this show growing up but watched it for the first time a couple weeks ago and was surprised at the real world issues like racism they dealt with 🤯

[@DennisBillington]

My favorite episode is the one where Virgil's father gets captured. His father eventually finds out about Him being a super hero.

[@mellonhead9568]

The Early cartoon series Static Shock will always be my static......... together with Batman Beyond..........mad respect to Dwayne McDuffie RIP king

[@mikelmf]

I would love it if you reviewed past seasons or future chapters of Young Justice. Static appears in the show too, he is really cool!!

[@catwithwifi10]

One of my favorite parts about that Green Lantern episode was that they figured it out because Sinestro was too flashy using the ring compared to John Stewart's more taciturn style.

[@Avileable2]

I never clicked a video notification so fast!😂😂 and I just finished binge watched the show about a month ago 😁

[@Scarnehu]

As a fellow dyslexic, I appreciate having rubberbandman's "too long for counterclockwise" scene

[@TheShockaholic]

I’ve always been a Marvel person but growing up if you asked me who my favourite superhero was I would tell you it was Static. It was such a great show, which I’m due to do a rewatch of, and now I’m even more frustrated that I can’t access HBO Max in Canada. I need my Static Shock! ⚡️💙

[@MAZZ0Murder]

I rewatched it a few years ago. Still a really impactful series... makes his Post New 52 appearances reeeeeally irritating! I liked trying to catch all the Milestone references. One episode featuring Static's "catchphrase" for instance, and in the episode where Richy becomes Gear he initially thinks of Hardware to which Static replied "I think someone else is using that" referencing that Milestone character.

[@grkpektis]

I still remember the commercial for the racism episode. They made it look like the father hates superheroes not black people. I am glad they did that because the episode hit me a lot harder not knowing what was coming

[@melindagustafson1832]

This was one of my favorites growing up. I remember coming home from school and putting this on and just enjoying the hell out of it. This really brings back a lot of memories.

[@PersonalLeeAlive]

Static Shock had an insane impact on me as a kid that I used some throwaway line as my online moniker forever (now included) "You say freak, I say unique" (Turned it into Unique Lee Alive) That has stuck with me all these years and honestly, I absolutely love it

[@nikisuxblood]

Yessss great choice, Static rocks! Static Shock was always one of my favorites from DC, along with Batman Beyond. Loved your breakdown of the series and I'm glad it still holds up! ⚡️

[@hyperdrivepics]

Real talk, I've been looking for a new show to watch through soon and I think this is as good a reason as any to rewatch Static Shock. Great memories you brought back from this show.

[@whaleping]

10:37 Permafrost!! I loved her as a kid and still do! A Homeless girl who wanted to be alone due to losing her mother but is jealous of families being happy while she is miserable and Static, Mm! Her character gave Static the opportunity to show me how kind of character he is.

[@wyattstone8222]

Static is my all-time favorite superhero. Vigii is such a bro - funny, smart, compassionate - and a total nerd and also cool. Thanks for making this video.

[@briannalee1998]

I used to love this show! My mom would watch it with me sometimes. I cried when they stopped playing reruns of it on Disney XD. I was eleven at the time. I'm 24 now, and I finally got to rewatch it on HBO Max and it's as awesome as I remember! The theme song is different than I remember, but since Andre said there were different theme songs, I guess that's why I remember a different theme song then the one for the first season. I used to love the song!

[@LilReikoGold]

The 3 of the intro themes, never gets old

[@eulermoura9643]

Still a huge success here in Brazil!

[@jedtheblerd]

Static was my favorite superhero growing up. I just wish they would’ve had other milestone characters show up on the show like Icon and Rocket.

[@stormwolf5848]

This show is still loved here in Brazil even after all years. And was a great part of my childhood.

[@Nicky2414]

I'm surprised more people don't talk about this show. Sure there is a fan base, but most people nowadays have either forgotten or never heard of it. If this Static could come back, my head would explode.

[@Thatnerdygal]

I loved static shock growing up. He was such a cool superhero and I loved him. Re rewatched it recently and I still enjoy the heck out of it.

[@CoolZack94]

Black Nerd Comedy I loved Static Shock as a kid. I watched it when it was on all three of those channels.

[@trentonj.3296]

Oh man, I used to watch this show every Saturday along side x men: evolution, batman beyond, and Jackie chan adventures (please review those in the future!). I enjoyed this review and am glad you talked about this show!

[@georgedeboo9046]

First! Nice to see the DCAU as a whole get some love after I have seen a couple of people not treat it as mainstream.

[@BlackNerdComedy]

DC Animated Universe was the Cinematic Universe before we knew what a Cinematic Universe was LOLOL! Always loved seeing these characters cross over.

[@yolandacarroll558]

You asked for our favorite Static Shock episode. It was when they went to Africa and he met Anansi. I love how Sharon was shopping up a storm. I'm not big on shopping, but I'd have to take an extra couple bags if I went to Africa. 😊

[@louisberry4403]

Love the show, Fun, Exciting, and had good lessons. Hope to get a live action movie with Caleb McLaughlin as Static Shock and Michael B Jordan as Anansi.

[@danielpayne1597]

Static Shock IS a show for everyone! I'm a white dude who grew up watching the show. (Not as much as Batman or Spiderman, but that's because DC kept looping the same episodes a lot. Hard to get excited for a show when you've seen the same episode twice in the past month or two already.) But now I want to watch through the full thing sometime. I love how Vergil and Richie are best buds and the "racial divide" ain't even a thing for them, just like for me and my African-American best friend growing up. I love that the show boldly tackles massive social issues from racism, homelessness, social pressure, addiction, and others while staying grounded and fun the majority of the time. Crossing over with Batman is just too cool. Static belonged with every hero he shared episodes with. Here's hoping the next release of anything Static is amazing.

[@danielaina7707]

I appreciate you man. You unlocked a part of my quiet childhood I thought I'd lost.

[@JakeSmith-mq5dc]

My favorite part of Static Shock hands down is the music. That hip hop is like the soul and is what really made the series distinct.

[@geardog24]

*Gotta be be a hero* *Gotta be be a hero*

[@princesszelda2072]

You NEED to do a video like this on the original Teen Titans cartoon. Please I’m begging you! That show raised me!

[@kellyrocheleau4660]

Loved this video, and now I have to watch Static Shock for the first time in years! I'd love you to do the Justice League show eventually!

[@donnie1994]

I never get tired of this show, one of favorites growing up. I seem to come back to thinking or even watching it every couple of years and the itch is coming back now. Maybe for another binge Batman the animated series? Or maybe Batman Beyond?

[@GenAqua]

I loved this series. Had a crush on Hotstreak. Danny Cooksey is awesome, and he was also Jack Spicer in Xiaolin Showdown.

[@michaelnally2841]

Btw Andre that feeling with black lighting is correct

[@HellCat86]

The gun episode still amazes me, especially because they don't simplify it. The bully is wrong and called out but the kid who eventually feels shooting him is the only way to end this is called out too.

[@heitor4832]

Dude, here in Brazil, Static is like a GOD. Literally everyone use to watch Static Shock and loved the show. I even believe the show made more success here than in other parts of the world, because I rarely see non-Brazilians talking about it, and here it's still remembered as a part of our popular imagination

[@doomzilla3568]

I love watching this show growing up during my middle school years with my brother. I totally miss those days where after returning from a tough day of school, i turn on the television to watch KidsWB with static at the forefront, very nostalgic right here!! Great video reflecting on this classic!!!!!

[@brandonheuberger187]

I loved watching this series as a kid, I really enjoyed the episode with Anansi. So stoked to see what they do with a live action project!

[@Kahtisemo]

Man, I had the biggest grin when I saw this pop up in my feed. We didn't have cable growing up so Fox Kids and WB Saturday Lineup were like my everything. Batman TAS, the Batman / Superman Adventures, Ghostbusters TAS, MIB TAS, X-Men, and of course this show. It's kind of weird looking back because there's this call for more representation and I think back to the shows I grew up with and it feels like we had it if you knew where to look. But then... What happened? I know cartoons as a whole seemed to get relegated to CN and Disney but by the time that happened I had kind of outgrown the time slot and most of those shows had already ended anyway. Or maybe it's still there I just hear more screaming these days than I ever gave a thought to back then. One episode that really stuck with me for some reason, even though I remember some of the heavier subjects you mentioned, was there was one with these two kids trying to stay out of the foster care system. If I remember right, the older brother was determined he could take care of them by using his power (like a built in sound box? I think he called himself Boom) to rob places and like you said, once Static found out why the guy was attacking these places he had the little sister help him find the guy so they could stop from getting himself hurt since his spree could only last so long. Unfortunately at the end of the episode, the boy was taken in police and I think the girl felt betrayed until Static explained they're going to get her brother some help first and I think they were going to be taken in by her grandma. I don't know why that episode still comes to mind but it goes with what you said about finding out there may be more going on with why people do things than we can see.

[@TonyDeeProductions]

Great shout-out to Dwayne McDuffie.

[@luminous_mirror5351]

I would definitely love to see Andre review titans one day

[@redhawkmillenium]

Definitely a memorable cartoon from back when I was a kid. I think Static is a really memorable and unique character, it's pretty great.