Harley Quinn Episode 3
If you’ve always longed to know how the criminal underworld of Gotham has worked then the third episode of DC Universe’s hilarious Harley Quinn will likely make you very, very happy. After crashing a Bar Mitzvah last episode, Harley has returned with a plan to become a true supervillain–which in her mind means getting a solid selection of henchies to back her up. The silliness of Harley Quinn shines here as we get into what the show does best as it gets into mundane nature of just how the baddies of Batman actually function on a day to day basis. It’s this kind of stuff that really delights as Harley Quinn gets to dig into the weird world of Gotham and those who inhabit it. Whereas much of Bat-lore has centered on the seriousness and severity of the dark world of Gotham and its protector, here we get to lavish in how utterly ridiculous it all is. From a supervillain agency who hire out an eclectic selection of henchmen to an evil inspirational speaker who makes piles of money from teaching lowlifes how to craft a successful life of crime “So You Need a Crew?” does a great job at breaking down the (imagined) realities of being a low level bad guy. It’s easily the show’s biggest strength and with 80 years of over the top canon to work with could be the secret to its potential longevity. read more: Birds of Prey Movie — Everything We Know DC has long been known for its trailblazing animation, but Harley Quinn still manages to surprise and delight. It’s a technicolor joy to behold that’s slick, stylish, and filled with character designs that are fresh and fun but still feel like they might become iconic given time. If you’re an animation fan who isn’t watching this series you’re missing out, even if the edgy tone and crass jokes aren’t your style you’ll likely love seeing the animators flex their skills. This episode has some particularly pretty moments and as always the show excels when it lets Harley lose her sh*t and get into a bit of the old ultra violence. Though there’s a lot to love about this episode, Harley’s quest for new cohorts leaves Lake Bell’s Poison Ivy sidelined, which is a big mistake. The sarcastic, cynical, and smart Ivy is easily the best thing about Harley Quinn after well… Harley Quinn, so not having her front and center left this reviewer wanting. read more: New DC Universe Timeline Revealed Speaking of Ivy the writers also start to cement a thread here that will be a massive disappointment if they actually follow through. In episode two Ivy came across Kite Man, who is a total idiot and relatively interesting foil for Ivy and Harley. Sadly it looked like the writers were setting him up as a love interest for Ivy which seems to have been confirmed this episode. It’s a disappointing turn of events as Harley and Ivy are one of DC comics few canonically queer couples and fans were hoping to see that play out in the context of the show. It makes a lot of sense as the pair are roommates and seem to truly care about each other but for now they seem to be “playing it safe” setting up Ivy with a useless man of her own. Who knows maybe as the series goes on Harley will have to repay the favor that Ivy did for her in the pilot and help her escape the foolish Kite Man, we’ll have to wait to find out though. Keep up with Harley Quinn news and reviews here.
