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TV Series Review: Batwoman

Ever since I heard about this series, including casting of the title character, I was pretty damn excited. While previous films have had Ruby Rose playing second fiddle to John Wick, Xander Cage and the like, this one puts her squarely in the centre and the series is all the better for it. Ms Rose has definite screen presence and the attitude to match, so her casting as Kate Kane - Batwoman, is an absolute joy. The usual suspects (brought us Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl) are behind the camera and they have clearly learned from experience what works in storytelling of a story that originated in the comics and bringing it forward to the screen. There are some well rounded supporting characters, including the villain of the hour - I've said it once and I'll say it again - when you have a properly intriguing villain with real intentions and storyline: the whole series overall is improved a hundred fold. I've watched the first three episodes thus far and they have been