HBO Max's 'Harley Quinn' cartoon is the sillier, gorier 'Birds of Prey' you didn't know you needed

If you're not sold on Harley Quinn the first time Bane walks into a scene, then maybe the show isn't for you.

The HBO Max-hosted animated series is actually about the post-breakup escapades of Quinn, the Joker's former lieutenant-slash-love interest rediscovering life as an uncoupled woman. But Bane's portrayal is extra-special: The big, hulking brute speaks in a strained whine that is clearly meant as a knock on Tom Hardy's ridiculous voice in The Dark Knight Rises.

In a show that already presents a comic take on Gotham City and its trademark rogue's gallery, Bane stands out. He's a hulking, vengeful brute who's also the Legion of Doom's perennial doormat. He may not be the brightest, but he's increasingly shown to have great emotional depth. His greatest nemesis may be frozen yogurt shop's cashier (who doesn't work Wednesdays). Read more...

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