For fans of the Dark Knight, the new animated series ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ has finally premiered. The show is a darker and noir-inspired retelling of Batman, especially focusing on a young Bruce Wayne in the early days of his crime-fighting mission.
The show is produced by ‘The Batman’ director Matt Reeves, as well as J.J. Abrams and Bruce Timm. It also draws inspiration from Batman stories from the 1940s and 1960s, and it has received positive reviews by critics.
The cast includes Hamish Linklater, Jamie Chung, Christina Ricci, Minnie Driver, Eric Morgan and Diedrich Bader. If you’re wondering where to watch the series, take a look at the information below.
Where and when to watch ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’
Batman: Caped Crusader is available to stream exclusively on Prime Video beginning August 1. And all 10 episodes of the series were released simultaneously on August 1. The series will be available in over 240 countries and territories, according to Amazon.
What is the complete cast?
- Hamish Linklater as Batman/Bruce Wayne
- Christina Ricci as Catwoman/Selina Kyle
- Minnie Driver as Oswalda Cobblepot
- Jamie Chung as Harley Quinn/Harleen Quinzel
- Diedrich Bader as Two-Face/Harvey Dent.
- Jason Watkins as Alfred Pennyworth
- Eric Morgan Stuart as Commissioner Jim Gordon
- Krystal Joy Brown as Barbara Gordon
- Michelle C. Bonilla as Renee Montoya
- Bumper Robinson as Lucius Fox
What is the official synopsis for ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’?
The official synopsis reads: “Welcome to Gotham City, where the corrupt outnumber the good, criminals run rampant and law-abiding citizens live in a constant state of fear. Forged in the fire of tragedy, wealthy socialite Bruce Wayne becomes something both more and less than human—the BATMAN. His one-man crusade for justice attracts unexpected allies within the GCPD and City Hall, but his heroic actions spawn deadly, unforeseen ramifications.”
