As lauded as "Batman: The Animated Series" was, it was still an animated show made under a big studio, airing on a network aimed at kids.
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Fox Censorship Meant There Were Nine Things Batman: TAS Couldn't Show
"Batman: The Animated Series" is considered to be one of the best TV shows ever regardless of medium, but when it comes to superhero shows or movies, particularly Batman ones, it is outright revolutionary. As lauded as it was, it was still an animated show made under a big studio, airing on a network aimed at kids, meaning there were tons of studio notes. Let's dive into the nine things "Batman: The Animated Series" was not allowed to show.
Conroy explained that the voice actors on "Batman" were recorded a little differently than most animated shows of the era.
While much changed between Timm's original series and its follow-up, much of the behind-the-scenes processes stayed the same, including navigating the censors.
"Batman: The Animated Series" was created by Bruce Timm and Eric Radomski, neither of whom had experience running a show prior to landing the job.
What really sets "Batman: The Animated Series" apart from (if not above) other superhero animated shows is its mature tone.
