Harley Quinn: Season 1

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Universal acclaim based on 7 Critic Reviews

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Generally favorable reviews based on 103 Ratings

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Season Details & Credits

HBO Max | Season Premiere Date: December 8, 2019

Summary: The animated comedy series follows Harley Quinn (voiced by Kaley Cuoco) after her break up with the Joker as she looks to become the "Queenpin" of Gotham and join the Legion of Doom with the help from Poison Ivy (voiced by Lake Bell).

[Premiered originally on DC Universe]

Genre(s): Comedy, Animation, Drama, Action & Adventure, Science Fiction

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E14. Harley Quinn Highway
Air Date: May 25, 2020
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S1:E13. The Final Joke
Air Date: May 25, 2020
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S1:E13. Harley Quinn Highway
Air Date: May 25, 2020

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Shannon Miller

Nov 22, 2019

Both Cuoco and Bell deliver gut-busting chuckles on silver platters while keeping up with the likes of Tony Hale, Ron Funches, Giancarlo Esposito, and Wanda Sykes as the devious Queen Of Fables. All of the familiar draws of DC animated hit are here—the snappy dialogue, the bold (and quasi-gruesome) action—but what makes this series uniquely appealing is that it’s a perfectly viable starting point for old and new fans alike. Read full review

Robyn Bahr

Nov 27, 2019

It's one of the best surprises of the year. ... 13 zippy, violent and irreverent half-hour episodes. ... The writing is frequently uproarious, chock full of Millennial nostalgia and cerebral gallows humor (the former may be low-hanging, rapidly-perishable fruit, but at least the show knows how to embrace its audience). Read full review

Jacob Oller

Nov 26, 2019

Harley Quinn is funny, ballsy, and willing to take risks for better characters. ... DC Universe subscribers will be thrilled by its comedy amusement park while casual fans of Harley or smart animation may find themselves with a new reason to subscribe. Read full review

Caroline Framke

Nov 27, 2019

The animation feels like that of a typical Saturday morning cartoon, but its acidic scripts and shocking bursts of gore reminds you that “Harley Quinn” is taking full advantage of airing on a streaming service without censors. ... Sharp voice performances across the board from actors clearly relishing the chance to play in this world also prove too fun to resist. ... Most importantly, Harley gets to be an entire person all her own, as heartbreakingly naive as she is wickedly strange and funny. Read full review

The Daily Beast Nick Schager

Dec 2, 2019

[Kaley Cuoco] breathes Harley into three-dimensional life by revealing a more vulnerable, damaged and insecure side of the villain. ... With snappy animation and a fleet pace to match, Harley Quinn is enlivened by its anything-goes approach. Read full review

Collider Haleigh Foutch

Dec 2, 2019

Harley Quinn is just a treat. It feels like visiting Gotham from her singularly-psycho perspective, with all the colorful action and doofy humor that entails. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Dec 10, 2019

The result of this very adult comedy (seriously, not for kids) feels very inside baseball -- skewed as it is toward the kind of fanboys who'll appreciate the way-inside jokes and savor the overall naughtiness. Read full review

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blackcowboy

Nov 30, 2019

Really love what I am seeing and want to see more. Great reading, adult fun and fantastic animation plus perfect voice work

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manningn15

Apr 19, 2021

Just finshed season 1 and I love this show, Harley Quinn is my favorite adult animated show, my favorite animated show of all time, and one of my top 5 favorite shows of all time. The writing is phenomenal, the darkness of the humor and jokes is just hilarious. The voice acting isJust finshed season 1 and I love this show, Harley Quinn is my favorite adult animated show, my favorite animated show of all time, and one of my top 5 favorite shows of all time. The writing is phenomenal, the darkness of the humor and jokes is just hilarious. The voice acting is outstanding especially from Alan Tudyk, Kaley Cuoco, Lake Bell, Wanda Sykes, Tony Hale, Ron Funches, James Adomian, Jason Alexander, Diedrich Bader, J.B. Smoove, Rhea Perlman, Christopher Meloni, Jacob Tremblay, Will Sasso, Rahul Kohli, Giancarlo Esposito, Wayne Knight, Matt Oberg, and Nicole Sullivan. The animation is exceptional. An A+ first season.… Expand

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KCJayne

Dec 10, 2019

This new offering from the DCU is shaping itself up to be a fun ride, though it may not be everyone's cup of tea. Many may not accept the female driven show that makes fun of the universe that it lives within. But for those who can it's a fun and funny watch that doesn't take itself too seriously.

4 of 14 users found this helpful410

Klebart

Jan 8, 2020

Really much better than I thought it would be. Surprisingly more adult, profane and violent in spots than I was expecting. Thought Kaley as the new voice would be a minus, but she does a good job. The supporting characters are good. I like the take on Poison Ivy. Making fun of the DCReally much better than I thought it would be. Surprisingly more adult, profane and violent in spots than I was expecting. Thought Kaley as the new voice would be a minus, but she does a good job. The supporting characters are good. I like the take on Poison Ivy. Making fun of the DC Universe is a bit tongue-in-cheek but it seems to work.… Expand

0 of 5 users found this helpful05

DolphinReviews

Aug 6, 2022

Wanted to like this show more than I did. It has some decent jokes but I found most of them did not land.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

PS4_PC_LIFE

Dec 4, 2019

watched the first episode, and its so damn cringy, Hard pass on this, in other words, Its Woke trash.

16 of 31 users found this helpful1615

OlivierPiel

Dec 6, 2019

85+ on Metacritics meant, a couple of years ago, that a film or series was to be legitimately considered as an intelligent, sophisticated work.
Now, it seems the insect apocalypse has an unexpected correlation with the drop in taste and intelligence amonst art critics...
The first few85+ on Metacritics meant, a couple of years ago, that a film or series was to be legitimately considered as an intelligent, sophisticated work.
Now, it seems the insect apocalypse has an unexpected correlation with the drop in taste and intelligence amonst art critics...
The first few minutes of this show display a pedestrian use of reverse racism, coupled with a distinct nihilism and sadism that seem just par for the course of this new generation.
PS: I do not support Trump.… Expand

9 of 18 users found this helpful99

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: January 16, 2025
Season 4

81
- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: July 27, 2023
Season 3

94
- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: July 28, 2022
Season 2

tbd
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: April 3, 2020
Season 1

82
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: December 8, 2019
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  S1:E14. Harley Quinn Highway
  Air Date: May 25, 2020
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  S1:E13. The Final Joke
  Air Date: May 25, 2020
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  S1:E13. Harley Quinn Highway
  Air Date: May 25, 2020
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  S1:E12. Devil's Snare
  Air Date: May 25, 2020
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  S1:E12. The Final Joke
  Air Date: May 25, 2020
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  S1:E11. Highway
  Air Date: February 9, 2020
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  S1:E11. Devil's Snare
  Air Date: May 25, 2020
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  S1:E11. Harley Quinn Highway
  Air Date: May 25, 2020
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  S1:E10. Untitled
  Air Date: February 2, 2020
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  S1:E10. Highway
  Air Date: February 9, 2020
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  S1:E10. Bensonhurst
  Air Date: May 18, 2020
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  S1:E9. A Seat at the Table
  Air Date: May 17, 2020
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  S1:E8. L.O.D.R.S.V.P
  Air Date: May 17, 2020
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  S1:E7. The Line
  Air Date: May 11, 2020
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  S1:E6. You're a Damn Good Cop, Jim Gordon
  Air Date: May 11, 2020
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  S1:E5. Being Harley Quinn
  Air Date: May 10, 2020
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  S1:E4. Finding Mr. Right
  Air Date: May 4, 2020
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  S1:E3. So You Need a Crew?
  Air Date: May 4, 2020
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  S1:E2. A High Bar
  Air Date: May 3, 2020
- 9.0
  S1:E1. Til Death Do Us Part
  Air Date: December 8, 2019