Follow us on Google News
Get the latest updates directly in your Google News feed
In the superhero world, how long can the ambiguity around sexuality keep surprising and shocking fans? InBatman and Harley Quinn, one scene brought this debate back into the spotlight. It’s not a new topic — it’s been discussed plenty when it comes to both live-action and animated shows.
However, animations still tend to be the main focus of these conversations because they often appeal to children. On the other hand, many adults in the geek community aren’t bothered at all and even share their bold opinions online.
Harley Quinn And Nightwing’s Scene In The DC Movie
In 2017, a DC animation dropped to bring some nostalgia to fans. The trailers forBatman and Harley Quinnmade it clear that the new story had a connection to theBatman: The Animated Series. However, the studio decided to take it a step further by including more adult content in the production.
This approach wasn’t entirely new for the studio, nor was it the first time one of its productions sparked controversy due to explicit content. There has been much discussion about thehypersexualization of womenand “NSFW” scenes. In the mentioned movie, it combines both elements.
Harley Quinn be wildingpic.twitter.com/kN12LRkiMF
In a particular scene, Nightwing is tied up in bed after confronting and being defeated by Harley Quinn. The villain chats with him while undressing, catching the hero’s attention. Gradually, the scene becomes less innocent as she contemplates what to do with him next.
Harley Quinn Season 3 Seductive New Trailer Slaps Back at DC Comics, Reveals Batman and Catwoman Finally Doing The Deed
After Harley crouches down, Nightwing tries to look away, but the implicit gradually becomes more explicit. The signs are clear in their behavior, culminating with Harley approaching the bed and turning off the lights.
How Did Fans React To The Harley Quinn And Nightwing Scene?
Although Harley Quinn’s personality aligns with her behavior in the scene, she is still a woman, and there has long been opposition to the sexualization of female characters in superhero productions. Also, people are criticizing it because it’s ratedPG-13.
Apart from that, the scene is just the icing on the cake regarding this issue, as many other parts ofBatman and Harley Quinnalso feature ambiguous dialogues. The fact is, the Bat-hero’s movies have always leaned towards a more noir aspect, which seems to continue even in animation.
Noir films often delve into human frailty and moral complexity, so there’s no justification for restricting how two adults choose to spend their time — regardless of whether it’s an animation for kids. Throughout, it’s evident that the movie’s goal is to explore more daring moments.
“He realized he’s not built for this”: DC Fans Claim Nightwing Can Destroy Spider-Man in Under 30 Seconds
Despite the criticism, some people enjoyed it, appreciating its comedic tone. Most public comments are actually quite positive, though there are also reactions of shock:
This is why everyone has a crush on Harley. Every-one.
She is wild
She did unspeakable things to him and he acted like he ain’t want it
Old animation style was so charming
This is actually insane because isn’t that movie rated PG-13?
The bottom line is: superhero movies can dive into all kinds of themes, and there’s no rule against it. Including Harley Quinn can definitely help since she’s one of DC’s fan favorites. It’s just a matter of the studio checking the rating to avoid any issues.
Batman and Harley Quinnis available to stream on Max.
Catherine Delgado
Articles Published :141
A geek enthusiast of fantasy and sci-fi, Catherine is also a screenwriter, completely obsessed with pop culture. Graduated in Audiovisual Production, she creates characters and writes about fictional universes when not writing articles, binge-watching shows, or reading sagas.
