# Episode 137: Batman, Superman & True Detective S1: TV Done Right

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Podcast: [Cool Kids Lunch Table with P.J. &  Mike](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cool-kids-lunch-table-with-p-j-mike-6307248)
Published: 2026-02-11T10:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://Coolkidslunchtable.podbean.com/e/episode-137-batman-superman-true-detective-s1-tv-done-right/
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Duration seconds: 2416

## Resource

Today at the lunch table, PJ and Mike celebrate three TV masterpieces: Batman: The Animated Series, Superman: The Animated Series, and True Detective Season 1. They dive into the lasting impact these series have had on television and break down the surprising similarities between Batman, Superman, Rust Cohle, and Marty Hart — and why they might have more in common than you’d expect.

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