Every week, their city was under siege by a supervillain who had a genius evil plan. They were so thought out, that at the start of each episode, we all believe their evil plan will work. However Batman at the end always got the supervillain and constantly stayed 1 step ahead of them. This show worked because of the suspense. So many times, I thought Batman would get killed and Gotham would fall to a supervillain
shareOh, yes, millsey72. Not only does Batman always beat the villain or villainess, but he always knows what the person is up to from the start of the threat. I'm amazed by how the crusader manages to follow so many different mindsets and clues at once while creating his plan.
shareThere were a few episodes where I thought Batman would get killed but he barely escaped with his life. Most episodes still hold up today. Not many shows can say that
shareThat is true, especially in this era of constant nonsense. The majority of the fiction of today includes the most ludicrous and pathetic things. This show demonstrates that education, wisdom, collection, and calmness are essential to stopping criminals. It celebrates common sense instead of encouraging impulsive actions, which, unfortunately, is the current trend.
shareAnd the Bat-Computer showed the value of technology, long before everyone else caught on.
And the utility belt always having the right gadget showed the value of preparation.
ATG6, there is great truth in your text, and the first line has another level. Batman's computer is utilized the way that technology should be: as a tool in specific situations of life, not a replacement for life itself. Alas, much of the population now operates the latter description.
share'utilized the way that technology should be: as a tool in specific situations of life, not a replacement for life itself.'
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Thank you very much, DoctorThirteen! I'm glad that I'm not the only one who is fervent about the problem, especially since so many people are blind to it.
shareIt's astonishing, isn't it. Someone pointed me in the direction of a survey a while back, where people (I think the age group was late teens to late 20s) were asked what they thought of the idea of smartphone technology being implanted in their skulls so they could connect instantly anytime, anywhere - and around half of them said they'd have it done! What with that, and the idea of bank card microchips being implanted under the skin, we're set to become a race of cyborgs!
shareEspecially the cliffhangers. You never knew if he would escape or not in the next episode, or if this was the end.
shareBeing a series killed the notion that the show would kill off Batman or Robin. This was the primary reason guns were very rarely used in Gotham City. Batman had to survive into the next episode and in the comic books from one comic book to the next. It was interesting in that Batman used his knowledge of science or mechanics to escape the traps. Of course if he used overwhelming force such as a dozen cops to invade a criminal's layer then he would not wind up strapped to some device of doom. Best not to think of the illogical concepts and just enjoy the likes of Frank Gorshin or Cesar Romero chew the scenery.
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