Watch Badman
- 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.