


The show explores the darker side of many Batman projects, such as cyberpunk and sci-fi themes with the issues and dilemmas of technological innovation affecting society, and the psychology of the character of Bruce Wayne. Despite being conceived as a kid-friendly Batman cartoon, it was considerably darker than most other children's programs at the time. Though the initial announcement of the series drew mixed reactions, Batman Beyond received a positive reception and a cult following. Depicting a teenaged Batman (Terry McGinnis) in a futuristic Gotham City under the tutelage of an elderly Bruce Wayne, Batman Beyond is chronologically the final series of the DC Animated Universe, and serves as the sequel to both Batman: The Animated Series and The New Batman Adventures. After 52 episodes spanning three seasons and one direct-to-video feature film, the series was brought to an end in favor of the Justice League animated series, and plans for a fourth season were cancelled. In the United Kingdom, it began airing on September 4, 2000. Animation, the series began airing on Januon Kids' WB, and ended on December 18, 2001. Created and developed by Paul Dini, Bruce Timm, and Alan Burnett and produced by Warner Bros. Batman Beyond (known as Batman of the Future outside the United States) is an American superhero animated television series based on the DC Comics superhero Batman.
