This is truly the perfect Harley Quinn series. It features almost every character Harley could come into contact with, it captures the heart of the character perfectly, and it is non stop fun, that acts as the perfect companion piece to the equally brilliant ‘Birds of Prey’.
Both the show and the film start with Harley breaking up with Joker, but in the show she ends up partnering with more villains (particularly Poison Ivy, who she has great chemistry with but as yet, no sexual relationship here). She amasses a hilarious team that features Clayface, King Shark and Dr Psycho, who all shine throughout the season.
Batman, Joker, and Gordon all have important and often hilarious supporting roles, and numerous other DC characters pop up throughout.
The show is packed full of swearing, violence and adult situations, and it is all the better for it. I would love to see Catwoman added to the mix and to see this version of the Gotham City Sirens.
As much as I love Margot Robbie and think she is a perfect live action Harley, I am glad she didn’t voice the role here as Kaley Cuoco is able to bring something different and equally interesting to the character. Her Harley is packed full of energy, humour, rage, and mischief. She is perfect in this role and it is one hell of a follow up to ‘The Big Bang Theory’.
The whole cast, from Lake Bell, Alan Tudyk, and all the others, do absolutely brilliant work, bringing fresh and yet comic book accurate portrayals to these iconic characters.
The finale was explosive and we have a huge amount of possibilities for Season 2, which launches very soon on 3rd April. I can’t wait!
Rating = 4/5
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