As a massive Birds of Prey comics fan, it was only a matter of time before I investigated this short lived TV series out of interest, despite its almost universal hate among the fandom. The Birds of Prey series aired in 2002 on The WB channel. Despite initially high viewing ratings, these declined sharply in following weeks and the series was cancelled after its first season. There were 13 episodes in total. The series is set in the city of New Gotham, several years after Batman seemingly abandoned protecting it after his final battle with the Joker. As revenge against the Dark Knight, the Joker murdered Selina Kyle (formerly Catwoman), whom Bruce Wayne had a child with - Helena (played by Ashley Scott). The Joker also attacked Barbara Gordon/Batgirl (Dina Meyer), leaving her crippled and wheelchair-bound. In Batman's absence, Barbara raised Helena Kyle, the two taking over his war on crime as Oracle and Huntress respectively. The two are soon joined by Dinah Redmond (Rach...