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Bat‑Fam’ Debuts on Prime Video With a Family‑First Take on Batman

Early reviews praise an all-ages tone with bold character reinventions.

Overview

  • Prime Video’s new animated comedy centers on Bruce Wayne and his son Damian in a domestic, Bat‑Family setting that blends superhero antics with everyday life.
  • A reworked ensemble features Alicia Pennyworth, Claire/Volcana, a comedic Man‑Bat, and the ghost of Ra’s al Ghul, reframing familiar DC dynamics around inclusion and rehabilitation.
  • Episode 3, “90 is the New 80,” draws attention for exploring how Alfred is treated and for its themes of aging and caregiving, without hinging on plot twists.
  • The series is streaming now on Prime Video and Amazon Kids+, positioned by showrunner Mike Roth as an accessible entry point for viewers of all ages.
  • Early reactions highlight humor, art direction, and heart, while noting the deliberate absence of classic figures like Robin and Catwoman in this iteration.