Do you love shows that feature awesome heroes? Well, then you’ve come to the right place.
Today, there are so many eye-catching heroes shows to watch from Loki to Jessica Jones. But what about the classic hero tales from 30 or 40 years ago? Spoiler: they still hold up today!
Keep reading to learn about 6 classic hero shows you should be watching right now.
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1. Batman: The Animated Series
This animated series ran from 1992 to 1995.
It’s an amazing adaptation of the DC Comic superhero Batman and reflects the dark tone of the original comics. In this show, you follow the wealthy Bruce Wayne (aka Batman) fighting crime in Gotham City to avenge the death of his parents.
And if you’re still on the fence about this one, it gets a 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, has a 97% audience rating, and has won several Emmys.
2. Kim Possible
Kim Possible is an animated TV show that ran from 2002 to 2007 on Disney. It follows Kim Possible and her clumsy friend Ron Stoppable as they save the world from villains. However, they’re also struggling with being teenagers.
This incredible show has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an 82% audience rating.
3. Hogan’s Heroes
This hilarious sitcom ran from 1965 to 1971.
In this show, you follow several inmates of a prisoner of war camp set in WWII. But when they conduct espionage with the help of some idiotic warders, hilarity ensues. And not to mention, the Hogans Heroes cast has some amazing actors such as Bob Crane, Richard Dawson, and Robert Clary.
The show has won 2 Emmys and has a 7.9 rating on IMDb!
4. Wonder Woman
You may be familiar with Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman, but have you ever seen Lynda Carter’s Wonder Woman? This series ran from 1975 to 1979 and is based upon DC Comics’ beloved superhero. Set during WWII, it follows the Amazonian Diana Prince as she goes on adventures and fights evil.
This show also has a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and 1 Emmy win.
5. Knight Rider
Knight Rider aired from 1982 to 1986 and featured David Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff plays Michael Knight, a man who wakes up from a shooting accident with a different identity. But who has he become? A crime fighter who battles evil with the aid of a super-intelligent car.
And if you’re still not convinced, it has a 99% audience rating!
6. Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
This show aired from 1993 to 1997. It follows DC Comics’ Superman as he fights crime in Metropolis.
But when he’s not battling evil, he’s developing his love story with Lois Lane using both identities. However, Lois doesn’t know that Clark Kent and Superman are the same person.
It has an 86% rating from both Rotten Tomatoes and the audience.
Are You Going to Watch These Hero Shows?
No matter which of these classic hero shows you’re drawn to, you really can’t go wrong. So whether you watch the moody Batman or the Amazonian Wonder Woman, you’re sure to fall in love with them and their stories.
So next time you feel like watching WandaVision, why not put on Kim Possible instead?
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