Badman

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  • 2011
  • 1 Season

Badman is a web series created by CollegeHumor that stars the hilarious Pete Holmes as the titular character, Badman. The show is a parody of Batman, with Badman being a twisted and incompetent version of the caped crusader. Each episode of the show is only a few minutes long, but it packs in a lot of laughs. The series takes place in a version of Gotham City where things are always going wrong, and Badman seems to make things worse every time he tries to save the day. His sidekick is an equally inept version of Robin played by Patton Oswalt.

The show is a perfect blend of humor, satire and comic book references. Badman's costume is similar to Batman's, but with some ridiculous modifications, such as a foam muscle suit and a rubber bat mask that constantly falls off. The show also features appearances from other characters from the Batman universe, such as the Joker and Catwoman, who are also given the Badman treatment and made into ridiculous caricatures.

Despite being a parody, the show still manages to poke fun at serious issues such as police brutality and wealth inequality. There are also several moments of potty humor and slapstick comedy that will have viewers rolling on the floor laughing.

One of the highlights of the show is the performances by Holmes and Oswalt. They both have a natural chemistry on screen, and their improvisational skills are put to good use in the show. They are both great at playing over-the-top characters without ever going too far into caricature.

Another great thing about the show is how it uses its short runtime to its advantage. Each episode is only a few minutes long, but it manages to pack in a lot of humor and story. The show never feels like it's dragging, and the humor never gets old.

Overall, Badman is an extremely funny show that fans of Batman and humor will both love. The parody aspect never feels mean-spirited, and the humor is always on point. The show is a perfect example of what can be done with a small budget and a lot of creativity.

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Seasons
Badman Outtakes
11. Badman Outtakes
May 22, 2013
The compiled outtakes from our beloved Batman parody series
Badman and Superman Team Up
10. Badman and Superman Team Up
October 21, 2013
The world's two greatest heroes face their worst enemy: passive aggressiveness.
Badman Vs. The Penguin (with Patton Oswalt)
9. Badman Vs. The Penguin (with Patton Oswalt)
April 15, 2013
Guns don't kill people. Badman does.
Badman Says His Goodbyes
8. Badman Says His Goodbyes
March 4, 2013
Badman prepares to make the ultimate sacrifice. Isn't anyone going to stop him?
Badman Can't Stop Thinking About Sex
7. Badman Can't Stop Thinking About Sex
November 19, 2012
The Dark Knight isn't the only thing rising.
Badman Vs. The Scarecrow
6. Badman Vs. The Scarecrow
August 13, 2012
The Dark Knight's greatest fears aren't so great.
Badman Meets Two-Face
5. Badman Meets Two-Face
July 16, 2012
Two-Face is a master of disguise -- to Badman, anyway.
Badman Blows His Cover
4. Badman Blows His Cover
June 12, 2012
The Dark Knight's alter ego is bruised.
Badman Chooses His Voice
3. Badman Chooses His Voice
November 7, 2011
He's been workshopping a few things.
Badman Meets the Riddler
2. Badman Meets the Riddler
October 4, 2011
There are no easy answers.
Badman Interrogation
1. Badman Interrogation
September 19, 2011
Quit clowning around.
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  • Premiere Date
    September 19, 2011