What are the TV shows that taught you about storytelling? For me, it was sitting down in front of the TV and going through countless hours of Batman: The Animated Series. This is where I learned all about story structure, characters, red herrings, and worldbuilding every Saturday morning. Today, I wanted to go over my ten favorite episodes and talk about what made them cool and also why I loved the stories in them. Let's dive in. 10. I Am the Night (Season 1, Episode 49)Directed by: Boyd KirklandWritten by: Michael ReavesThis episode explores Batman's internal struggles and the psychological toll of his crusade against crime. It was so mature for what we thought was a kid's show. In it, we follow Bruce Wayne on the anniversary of his parents' murder. He questions the effectiveness of his mission and deals with some self-doubt that is rarely seen. It was a pretty deep exploration of heroism! 9. Harley and Ivy (Season 1, Episode 56)Directed by: Boyd KirklandWritten by: Paul DiniWe sort of take this friendship for granted now, but this episode marked the beginning of the Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy team-up. After a falling out with the Joker, Harley teams up with Ivy, and the two go on a crime spree together. The episode is a really fun start to a team that spawned its own series later. 8. The Laughing Fish (Season 1, Episode 34)Directed by: Bruce TimmWritten by: Paul Dini (based on stories by Steve Englehart & Denny...
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