20 Best Batman TV Episodes Ever
1. 'Heart Of Ice' (Batman: The Animated Series)
Perhaps the most revolutionary piece in animated television history, 'Heart Of Ice' was nothing short of a revelation - one that broke glass ceilings for animation and proved that the level of writing behind it can be equally as strong (or superior) to any other medium.
The episode that successfully rewrote Mr. Freeze's origin story so well that is became comic book canon, it successfully turned an old corny villain into a character so nuanced he felt like he belonged in a Shakespearean tragedy. Yes, 'Heart Of Ice' is a masterclass in writing that showcased the strength of the team behind Batman: The Animated Series as it instantly transformed their Mr. Freeze into the definitive version of the character.
From the way in which the narrative is crafted - during much of which Freeze is presented as the protagonist - to the heartbroken painful tones in Michael Ansara's voice performance, this episode was a 20-minute emotional rollercoaster that transcended its medium, and even genre, and its subsequent Emmy Award win was proof of just how powerful it was.
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