Son of Batman

This week's most surprising animation pick is Son of Batman. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. 1,164 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. A harder one to justify skipping than to start. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Son of Batman earns its spot. The look of Son of Batman gets people in the door, but the writing is what keeps them there. Batman learns he has a violent, unruly pre-teen son, secretly raised by the terrorist group known as The League of Assassins. Jason O'Mara and Stuart Allan bring more to it than the format typically demands. Son of Batman came out in 2014. What makes Son of Batman more than a curiosity is writing that would hold up in any format. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Genuinely enjoyable for a wide range of viewers, Son of Batman treats animation as a delivery mechanism, not a limitation. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Jason O'Mara brings more to the role than the format usually demands. A harder one to justify skipping than to start.

Son of Batman was released in 2014, directed by Ethan Spaulding. The full 74-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.