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38. Gorillas in Our Midst!

Guest Stars – Teaser: The Spectre; Episode: Detective Chimp, B’wana Beast, Vixen

This episode was way better upon going back to it than I originally thought. It’s a really fun time, overall. First, the teaser is fan-friggin’-tastic. The Spectre is back from the last episode, and we get some classic Spectre-ing.

Chill of the Night triggers a whole new era of Brave and the Bold, and a darker one at that. It’s still the fun-loving show we like, but with a current of sadness to it. In the main ep, Detective Chimp, B’wana Beast, and his girlfriend Vixen help Batman take on the threat posed by GASP, an organization of super gorillas led by Gorilla Grodd, Monsieur Mallah, and the Gorilla Boss.

But the star of the episode is B’wana Beast. His relationship with Vixen is really sweet, and his awkwardness over his weird powers makes him lovable. He’s designed to be a fan-favorite, and it works. Which is good, but it’s also the show being sinister about setting something up.

Verdict: Great.