Ep 13. Ascension
- TV-NR
- May 22, 1999
- 21 min
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8.1 (555)
Batman Beyond season 1 episode 13, titled "Ascension," follows the story of Terry McGinnis as he faces off against the Jokerz gang once again. The Jokerz have stolen a device that can manipulate gravity and they plan to use it to wreak havoc on Gotham City. Terry must team up with the new commissioner, Barbara Gordon, to stop the Jokerz and their maniacal leader, the Joker.
The episode starts with Terry's younger brother, Matt, getting caught up in a scuffle with the Jokerz. This prompts Terry to investigate the gang's activities and he soon discovers their plan to use the gravity device to create chaos in the city. Terry seeks help from Barbara, who has taken over the role of commissioner from her father, Jim Gordon.
Barbara has some reservations about Batman's methods and is hesitant to work with him at first. However, she eventually realizes that Terry can be trusted and decides to team up with him to take down the Joker and his gang. The two of them work together to track down the device and stop the Jokerz.
Meanwhile, the Joker is revealed to be alive and well. He has been hiding out in the ruins of Arkham Asylum, which was destroyed in a previous episode. The Joker has been experimenting with the gravity device and has even created a special suit that allows him to control gravity.
As Terry and Barbara close in on the Jokerz, they are ambushed and taken captive. The Joker uses the device to lift the entire building they are in off the ground and into the air. The building starts to spin out of control and Terry and Barbara are left to fight for their lives.
In the midst of the chaos, Terry discovers the Joker's secret lair in the ruins of Arkham Asylum. He confronts the Joker and the two engage in an intense battle. Meanwhile, Barbara uses her computer skills to disable the gravity device and bring the building back down to the ground.
In the end, Terry defeats the Joker and the gravity device is destroyed. Terry and Barbara part ways, but not before she admits that she has come to respect Batman and the work he does to protect the city.
Overall, "Ascension" is a thrilling episode that pits Terry against one of his most formidable foes yet. The addition of Barbara Gordon as a new ally adds an interesting dynamic to the story, and the episode's climax is full of suspense and excitement. Fans of the show will definitely enjoy this action-packed adventure.