Season 3 of Harley Quinn goes deeper into Harley and Ivy’s newfound romantic relationship in more than a few surprising ways that prove the writers of this show know how to handle this sort of topic in a mature yet funny way that never comes off as preachy or forced. Both Harley and Ivy are very different personalities, so they have far different ambitions which in turn allows the writers to explore what both characters want. The Joker is given a very interesting arc in this season and while it is extremely different from a traditional Joker role, I find that it has very interesting implications for the power dynamics of next season. Bruce Wayne/Batman like every character on the show has been a complete caricature, but there is a shocking amount of depth and catharsis given to him, especially during an episode later in the season that harkens back to the Tim Burton and Bruce Timm era. King Shark gets some genuinely laugh out loud moments as usual, with Alan Tudyk stealing every scene he’s in, particularly anything that involves Clayface and his hilariously self aware acting career. Harley’s odd friendship with Bruce Wayne and the Bat-Family is a major highlight here, and it actually gives a lot of dimension to how Harley deals with certain revelations she learns about Batman’s past. The stakes in this season aren’t astronomical and there may be a lack of action when compared to the first two seasons, but that is made up for by the insanely entertaining character team ups and banter. It’s seriously a miracle how good this show is, largely in part due to the care and respect writers Dean Lorey, Patrick Schumacker, and Justin Halpern have for the mythos and lore of Paul Dini and Bruce Timm’s DCAU. #harleyquinn#batman#dcanimation
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