Batwoman - Série 1

While the Batwoman comics are 18+, the series is for 12+ and that might be saying it all. It really doesn't make much sense to add a solo Batwoman to the CW family of shows based on DC comics, because everything else is so fired up and audience-appealing, especially to teens. But it happened, and teenagers were exposed to their first lesbian (and Jewish) protagonist. It's a great move in theory, but how do you turn a mature read into something that young people will sit down and watch week after week? Firstly, leave the parents as the most important people, and then secondly, we'll highlight the strength of the sisterly bond and let it bubble up with a mix of catchphrases, supporting characters from Gotham, and then we get the result. Acting-wise, it's much better than the stoic Ruby Rose in the lead role, veteran Rachel Skarsten as the psychopathic Alice, who starred in the series version of Birds of Prey years ago. The sidekicks are interesting. However, what is questionable is the level of violence depicted, which seemingly separates Batwoman from the explicitly positive Supergirl and other caped crusaders. But if you can guess who Nocturna or Duela Dent are, give yourself some points. Here and there we get some quality L drama and various winks at DC goodies. So really, it's just a matter of how serious you are about DC adaptations. (20/05/2020)