One of the things that made Batman:
In order to take such deep dives into the world of Batman, such as in the episode "Robin's Reckoning" in which the Boy Wonder tries to find and kill the man who murdered his family, the show's writers had to sometimes wade through darker waters than other superhero cartoons. The result of this approach has of course turned Batman: The Animated Series into a timeless classic.
If you've not watched an episode since you were in grade school but still love Batman, go back and give the series a rewatch. You'll be surprised by how layered the stories are and how dark the show can be. Throughout its run, the series tackled stories about death, greed, poverty, and even subjects as specific as child slavery and animal cruelty.
