TV fans previously hailed the animated action series Harley Quinn as the ‘best show out there’ – and it’s just weeks away from returning to screens. 

The black comedy superhero series, which first aired in 2019, is based on the DC Comics character of the same name. 

It follows the adventures of the Joker’s former sidekick and love interest, with the character voiced by The Big Bang Theory’s Kaley Cuoco. 

Meanwhile, Harley’s best friend and new partner Poison Ivy is played by Boston Legal’s Lake Bell. 

The series currently holds a 97% rating on review site Rotten Tomatoes, with fans sharing their thoughts on the site. 

After watching the first season, one posted: ‘It’s the best adult animated show out there for viewing pleasure. DC have to make something else like this.’ 

TV fans previously hailed the animated action series Harley Quinn as the ‘best show out there’ – and it’s just weeks away from returning to screens 

First airing in 2019, the black comedy superhero series Harley Quinn is based on the DC Comics character of the same name (Kaley Cuoco and Lake Bell play Harley and Poison Ivy)

Another said: ‘Great introductory season for Harley Quinn, especially coming from someone like me who has never seen and has no idea of the DC universe,’ Henry shared. Love everything from the concept to its final execution.’ 

The show’s upcoming fifth season is due to premiere on January 16, 2025, with the trailer dropping this week. 

A synopsis for the show teased: ‘Harley and Poison Ivy declare their home city of Gotham has fallen apart and decide to carry out a move to Metropolis, the home of ‘all things Superman, Lois Lane, and the Daily Planet.’

‘Harley and Ivy discover that something sinister is at play and all is not what it seems. Looming threats include Lex Luthor and his sister, Lena Luthor, plus fan-favourite Brainiac.’

‘But of course, Harley’s crew of misfits and allies will join her on this irreverent journey that takes no prisoners in having fun in the DC sandbox.’ 

Expressing their excitement at the trailer, many fans said they were counting down the days to tune in once again. 

One fan posted on YouTube: ‘Yes, I miss my girl Harley and her crazy shenanigans.’; ‘Love that this show is getting so many seasons, it deserves it.’; ‘Crazy how this is already on season 5. Such a fun good show.’ 

The show’s upcoming fifth season is due to premiere on January 16, 2025, with the trailer dropping this week and fans couldn’t be more thrilled 

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The voice cast for the series also includes Diedrich Bader as Batman/Bruce Wayne, Ron Funches as King Shark, Stephen Fry as Brainiac, Natalie Morales as Lois Lane, JB Smoove as Frank the Plant, Alan Tudyk as Clayface and Joker, and Aisha Tyler as Lena Luthor. 

Harley Quinn is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV Plus in the UK.  

In 2019, Kaley talked about voicing the тιтle character in the animated series at the Beverly Hilton H๏τel in Beverly Hills. 

She said: ‘She goes through growth but it’s like a few steps forward and 25 steps back. She falls back in her old ways again and can’t really help it.’