8 Animated Shows That Need An Adult Revamp

Proving Bruce Timm does no wrong, Batman Beyond, first airing in early 1999, was a follow-up series to Batman: The Animated Series and The New Batman Adventures.

The show is set in future Gotham, as Terry McGinnis carries the title of Batman and helps reclaim the city from crime with the help of an elderly Bruce Wayne. Not unlike its main protagonist, the show had quite the lineage to live up to, but delivered in a satisfactory fashion. Dark without brooding, lively and not void of depth, the show was lauded by both critics and fans.

Batman Beyond may have a better case for an adult revamp than any other entry on this list. Yes, the show was originally intended for children, but the tone and complexity made it a favorite for fans of all ages. We've also seen Timm produce classic, original DC stories for adults, such as Batman: Under the Red Hood and Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths.

DC also has a new streaming service, DC Universe, and could use a show with a dedicated following. The service will already host the recently revived Young Justice, which will focus on an older viewership. DC clearly knows they have an audience for adult animation, so they should do everything they can to take advantage.

Warner Bros. will assuredly look for more ideas for DC Universe original programming. A take on Terry McGinnis' Dark Knight that embraces its maturity would be a guaranteed hit.

Which cartoons do you want to see given an adult makeover? Let us know down in the comments.