Review: Harley Quinn “So You Need A Crew?”

Overview (Spoilers Below)
Harley realizes that she’s going to need a crew in order to make it into the villain’s big leagues.

Our Take
This. This is what I wanted from this show. Crazy badass Harley Quinn beating the crap outta everyone while wisecracks fly out the wazoo. Now that I write that, it kind of sounds like a Deadpool knockoff. Trust me though, this series has a unique charm all its own, and it definitely shines through bright here.

The fantastically well-timed comedy this go-around puts a huge grin upon my face. More often than not, quips land with perfect precision, as if Harley tossed a bomb right in front of your face. The whole death portals bit in the bar scene made me honestly lose it! It worked so well right after Harley’s words that the comedic effect just skyrocketed. I’m honestly breathing a sigh of relief that this series isn’t heavily relying on mature humor. It’s still there, but in little teeny-tiny sprinkles that could go largely unnoticed. The hilarity is so off the charts, the Joker might have to watch his back after all.

The chemistry between the teammates shows promise as well. Each of them really seems to fit together like a puzzle. They’ve all been outcast from the higher ranks, but still have quite a bit of talent locked inside themselves. It’s quite enticing to see some of the lesser DC villains within an animated adaptation. They keep things fresh and interesting for those who have become all too used to the familiar foes of Gotham City. With the way each of them meshes together, villainy appears to be up against a major challenge.

The one element this episode I really got behind was the deep insight this episode provided. Throughout the episode, not a single soul seems to want to join up with Harley, all because of her gender. Yet, Harley doesn’t take any of that sitting down. She gets back up and keeps trying her heart out to succeed in her goals. This episode says a lot about the unfortunate state of gender equality in our current society.

For whatever reason, some people in this world sadly see women as their lesser, rather than their equal. Harley experienced this firsthand. From getting rejected to a potential crew over disaffiliation with Joker to the Zeus villian seeing her as merely an object, it’s absolutely ridiculous what Harley has to face on a daily basis. Don’t even get me started on the ridiculous, supposed roof that women supervillains face! What’s unfortunate in all this though, is that the same can be said about the real world. It’s quite honestly disheartening.

Harley has so many talents she can bring to the table, and the same goes for everyone within society! Everyone should be allowed to grow to successful heights! Why should that be limited to only a certain portion of society? Thankfully, Harley leaps into a role model role, not giving in to this bullshit and sticking to her own way. This episode sincerely drives home that no matter who you are, everyone deserves to be treated with equality and respect. It’s an incredibly significant statement that needs a platform to showcase it. I sincerely commend the series’ writers for incorporating this message within this week’s episode.

Overall, somehow this series manages to continue climbing up the ranks. It hits comedy heights and throws in a dash of food-for-thought. All of this blends together into a unique atmosphere that usually doesn’t receive exploration within the world of adult animation. I wasn’t sure if I’d enjoy this series at the start, but at only three episodes in, I’m more pumped than ever for additional smashing heists with Harley and the gang.