Ep 6. Bloodsport
- TVPG
- October 23, 1999
- 20 min
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7.6 (555)
In season 2 episode 6 of Batman Beyond titled "Bloodsport," Terry McGinnis, the current Batman, faces off against a new villain named Payback. Payback is a former pro wrestler who became a vigilante after his brother was killed by gang violence. However, Payback takes his revenge too far and begins to target innocent people who he believes are connected to his brother's death.
Meanwhile, Terry is also dealing with personal issues as his girlfriend, Dana, is upset with him for constantly disappearing as Batman and not being honest with her about his secret identity. As Terry balances his superhero duties and his relationship, he discovers that Payback has been injected with a dangerous steroid that is causing him to become increasingly violent and unstable.
With the help of Bruce Wayne, Terry learns that the source of the steroid is a medically advanced facility called Genetix. Terry infiltrates Genetix and discovers that the employees are working on an experimental treatment that involves manipulating DNA. Terry also learns that Payback is not the only person who has been injected with the dangerous steroid and that there are others who are also experiencing psychotic episodes.
Terry, with the help of Bruce, creates an antidote for the steroid and prepares to take down Payback and the employees at Genetix. In a high-stakes showdown, Batman faces off against Payback while the rest of the employees try to escape with their dangerous experiment.
The episode "Bloodsport" explores the dangers of experimenting with human DNA and the consequences of taking revenge too far. It also delves into the struggles that Terry faces as both Batman and a normal teenager trying to balance a personal life and his duties as a hero. With intense action and a thrilling plot, "Bloodsport" is a must-watch for fans of Batman Beyond.