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5 reasons Birds Of Prey was DC’s most underrated TV show

By Eric Bartsch

Dina Meyer, Rachel Skarsten and Ashley Scott, "Birds of Prey", at WB Television Network's 2002 Summer Party at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles, Ca. Saturday, July 13, 2002. Photo by Kevin Winter/ImageDirect
Dina Meyer, Rachel Skarsten and Ashley Scott, "Birds of Prey", at WB Television Network's 2002 Summer Party at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel in Los Angeles, Ca. Saturday, July 13, 2002. Photo by Kevin Winter/ImageDirect /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 22: A Batman costume from the 2012 Dark Knight Rises film worn by Christian Bale and designed by Lindy Hemming is on display at the DC Comics Exhibition: Dawn Of Super Heroes at the O2 Arena on February 22, 2018 in London, England. The exhibition, which opens on February 23rd, features 45 original costumes, models and props used in DC Comics productions including the Batman, Wonder Woman and Superman films. (Photo by Jack Taylor/Getty Images) /

5. Batman

Portrayed as a kind of urban legend, “Gotham’s greatest champion” was far more consequential a figure than in Cathy Yan’s film, where he is relegated to inspiration for naming a hyena. He still packed up and left Gotham because, as Barbara Gordon (Dina Meyer) theorized, the Joker finally pushed him over the edge.

But the Dark Knight didn’t check out entirely and still kept tabs on things. He let Alfred (played by Ian Abercrombie) stay behind to tend to the estate and assist the team. It turned out as well he was reporting back to Bruce Wayne, leaving the door open for the retired crimefighter to return in some form, though we never got to see that.

Then you have Helena, who took up patrolling Gotham City at night under the supervision of Batman’s closest confidants. Bruce’s lineage carried on in keeping the streets safe and did so with his money and resources. His memory and legacy was also a frequent fuse for Helena’s angst and rebellion.

And topping things off, a stunt performer in costume would on occasion spring into action in flashbacks alongside Batgirl, glimpsing moments from their last showdown with Joker. While paltry, it’s more Batman than we got in the movie.

The show had more of his archenemy to boast about, too.

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