Ep 5. RPM

After the success of the previous two seasons, The Batman returned with a bang for its third season. While the previous season saw Batman and Robin facing off against larger-than-life villains like Joker and Riddler, this season sees them take on more grounded threats to Gotham City.

Episode 5, titled "RPM," sees Batman facing off against a new villain in town - a street racer named Gearhead. Gearhead has been causing chaos in Gotham City with his high-speed chases, and his latest race has ended in a fiery crash that has left many innocent civilians injured.

Batman and Robin begin their investigation into Gearhead's activities, starting their hunt at an illegal street racing track in the outskirts of the city. As they sneak into the track, they witness Gearhead in action, driving a custom-built car that is faster than anything they've ever seen before.

As they try to apprehend Gearhead, Batman and Robin find themselves in the middle of a high-speed chase that tests their driving skills to the limit. Gearhead seems to have the upper hand, leading the duo through a maze of alleys and streets that they've never seen before. However, Batman's intuition and Robin's quick thinking lead them to a hidden entrance to the sewers, and they are able to get the drop on Gearhead.

However, things take a turn when Gearhead reveals that he's not working alone. He has been hired by a mysterious figure known only as "The Engineer," who has promised him a blank check to create the ultimate racing machine. With Gearhead's capture, Batman and Robin set out to find The Engineer and put a stop to his plans.

Their investigation leads them to a wealthy businessman named Stewart Carter, who they suspect to be The Engineer. As they dig deeper into Carter's background, they uncover a shocking truth - Carter's son was killed in a street racing accident years ago, and Carter has been obsessed with finding a way to prevent such accidents from happening again.

Carter has been financing Gearhead's racing operations in the hopes of finding the perfect driver who can test his latest invention - a car equipped with advanced safety features that can prevent accidents and save lives. However, his methods of testing the car are reckless, and he has been putting innocent civilians in danger in the process.

With this newfound knowledge, Batman and Robin confront Carter and convince him to abandon his dangerous experiments. As they return to the Batcave, they reflect on the dangerous allure of street racing, and the lengths people will go to achieve fame and fortune.

Overall, "RPM" is a thrilling episode that showcases Batman and Robin's driving skills and investigative abilities. It also highlights the dangers of illegal street racing, and the importance of responsible driving and safety measures.