Harley Quinn
Animated series about mischievous supervillain Harley Quinn
About Harley Quinn
Released: 2019
Platform: Max
Rating: TV-MA
Run time: 4 Seasons Available (47 Episodes)
Cast
Kaley Cuoco, Lake Bell, Alan Tudyk, Alan Tudyk, Ron Funches, J.B. Smoove, Jason Alexander, Diedrich Bader, Matt Oberg, Christopher Meloni, Andrew Daly, Wanda Sykes, Giancarlo Esposito, Natalie Morales, Jim Rash, Tony Hale, Kaley Cuoco, Lake Bell, Alan Tudyk, Ron Funches, J.B. Smoove, Jason Alexander, Diedrich Bader, Christopher Meloni
About Harley Quinn
Harley Quinn is an American adult animated television series based on the character of the same name created by Paul Dini and Bruce Timm. The series premiered on DC Universe on November 29, 2019. The plot revolves around Harley Quinn's adventures after she breaks up with the Joker and her attempts to join the Legion of Doom, making her way through a world of superheroes and supervillains.
Making / Production
The first season of the series was produced by Ehsugadee Productions in association with Warner Bros. Animation, and DC Entertainment. It was developed by Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker, and Dean Lorey. The animation was done by NE4U Inc. The series was lauded for its mature content, humor, and storytelling.
Actors
- Kaley Cuoco voices Harley Quinn. Cuoco's performance as Harley, with her distinctive Queens accent and carefree brutality, is much appreciated.
- Lake Bell plays Poison Ivy, who is Harley's best friend and a perennial voice of reason in the series.
- Alan Tudyk voices the characters The Joker and Clayface. Tudyk's voice work brings a captivating yet terrifying aspect to both characters.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- Kaley Cuoco also serves as an executive producer for the series apart from voicing the titular character.
- This series marks the first time Harley Quinn has had her own standalone series.
- The show features a large rogues' gallery of DC characters, some of whom are quite obscure, demonstrating the series' deep knowledge of DC lore.
Awards
The series has been nominated for several awards. In 2020, it was nominated for the Critics' Choice Super Award for Best Superhero Series.
Quotes
- "I'm the one they should be scared of. Not you. Not Mr. J. Because I'm Harley freakin' Quinn!" — Harley Quinn
- "I'm not your sidekick anymore!" — Harley Quinn
- "What normal person could go through all that and not murder people?" — Poison Ivy
Music, Soundtrack
- The music for "Harley Quinn" is composed by Jefferson Friedman, who provides a fittingly energetic and chaotic score for the series.
- Certain episodes also feature popular songs to complement the action or emotional moments in the series.
About Harley Quinn
Harley Quinn breaks up with Joker to become the criminal queenpin of Gotham City in this adult animated action-comedy series.