BY COREY FLOYD
The DC universe app is pretty decent. Plenty of stuff from the
archives, pretty good origami shows, and the Paul Dini animated universe, so
when I saw that there would be a Harley Quinn show I was like ... I
guess.
Then they said Kaley Cauco (Penny from Big Bang Theory) would be
Harley. I’m having a few doubts. (disclaimer I have issues with The Big Bang
Theory... my real nerds out there understand) But, nevertheless, I was ready at
the premiere.
I WASN’T READY AT ALL!!!
Here’s a spoilerish free look at Harley Quinn.
The show starts with wild over the top violence and cursing for
the sake of cursing. Joker is played out like he was designed by his toxic
followers. However, there’s a slew of Villains that have interesting designs
and hilarious attitudes and voices. It almost had a sitcom vibe. After the
first episode I went to our FB page and I wasn’t feeling it. The internet
responded predictably, but I laughed off all the negative comments and
remembered my three-episode rule. I give every new show three episodes before
my verdict. Now that season one is done, I’m ready to talk about why I love
this show!
The Harley Quinn show dances
along a razor's edge of over top horror and cheap sitcom laughs. The show’s
about how recently separated and independent Harley Quinn who wants to prove to
the Joker and everyone else that she is more than just a sidekick. First, she
assembles her own crew which consists of a few familiar characters and a
forgotten one, but each has a new spin to them.
Poison Ivy her longtime
friend and current roommate cheering her on and offering support. She’s voiced
by Lake Bell. Their dynamic reminds you of every tv show with girlfriends as
roommates. It’s always fun and adorable since comic readers know that this eventually
( SPOILER AHEAD!!) turns into a relationship.
We get Clayface who has always been portrayed as an angry brooding
monster is now as over the top unbearable thespian. Alan Tudyk who is one of
the best character actors that doesn’t get the accolades he deserves plays this
scenery eating lump of clay and it’s pure gold. He also portrays the Joker in
the show, which is done surprisingly well, and the writing is very self-aware
at times.
Tony Hale plays Dr. Psycho. Some of you might
remember he was the voice of forky in Toy Story 4. This time around he is a
horrible little villain who needs to learn how to respect women. (Seriously he
calls Wonder Woman the c word) He joins the crew thinking that taking orders
from a woman might make him a better all-around Villain.
King Shark has always been
a huge and scary threat, but in this show he’s very tech savvy and most of the
time non-threatening. Ron Finches who always comes off as the non-Threatening
black man in his stand-up slide right into the role, but when he gets mad it is
hilarious. With plenty of guest spots it really is a great cast.
The show comes at you in waves. First over top violence, barrage
of swearing, and well-placed humor, and through that odd mix you also get a
well thought out story. This show took a minute, but it won me over. Great
overall story, awesome humor and a love for the characters. I gotta admit I’m
looking forward to season 2 which to my knowledge will be coming sooner than
later like April. What’s the deal? Where is my next season of Young Justice?
Anyway, I highly recommend Harley Quinn right now it’s Available on the DC
UNIVERSE streaming app. It’s way better than Birds of Prey.
Harley Quinn final. Grade B+
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