Kite Man: Hell Yeah!

The series follows the saucy adventures of Kite Man and his girlfriend Golden Glider who live together in Noonan's, Gotham City's seediest dive bar. They take their relationship to the next level by opening a bar in the shadow of Lex Luthor's Legion of Doom. ==Voice cast==

Main • Matt Oberg as Charles "Chuck" Brown / Kite Man / Beast Mode, Fake Calendar Man • Stephanie Hsu as Lisa Snart / Golden Glider, Stephanie Brown / Spoiler • James Adomian as Bane, Fake Riddler, Lawrence Snart, Young Penguin, Etrigan the Demon, Man-Bat • Jonathan Banks as Sean Noonan • Natasia Demetriou as Malice Vundabar • Michael Imperioli as Joe / Moe Dubelz • Janelle James as Queen of Fables Supporting • Dee Bradley Baker as Chessure • Maria Bamford as Baby-Doll • Tisha Campbell as Tawny Young • Vic Chao as Leonard Snart / Captain Cold • Margaret Cho as Rebecca Chen • Lance Reddick as Lex Luthor (episodes 1–8) • Andy Daly as Darryl Brown, Sinestro, Toyman • Keith David as Darkseid • Carla Delaney as Goldilocks • Phil LaMarr as Detective Chimp, DeSaad, Black Manta, Martian Manhunter • Judith Light as Helen Villigan • Eddie Pepitone as Sixpack • Amuche Chukudebelu as Lex Luthor (episodes 9–10) • Rory Scovel as Gus the Goon • Rhea Seehorn as Insect Queen Guest • Ben Aldridge as Jeremy Karne • Lake Bell as Poison Ivy, Barbara Ann Minerva / Cheetah • Lacey Chabert as Kenneth's Mother • Kaley Cuoco as Dr. Harleen Quinzel / Harley Quinn • Brycen Hall as Young Captain Cold • Richard Kind as Health Inspector • Araceli Prasarttongosoth as Young Golden Glider • Cristina Pucelli as Kenneth • Jim Rash as Riddler • Katie Rich as Stacy • J. B. Smoove as Frank the Plant • Alan Tudyk as Clayface, Ocean Master • Casey Wilson as Betty ==Episodes==

voices Lex Luthor in the series up until the eighth episode, "Just Right, Hell Yeah!". The aforementioned episode was dedicated to his memory. Development Harley Quinn showrunner Patrick Schumacker revealed at South by Southwest in March 2022, during the "Not Kidding Around: Warner Bros. Animation and the Reimagining of Iconic Characters for an Adult Audience" panel that development was underway for a spin-off featuring the character of Kite Man in the lead role. In April 2022, HBO Max announced that it had given a series order, which would be titled ''Noonan's. That July, it was reported that Harley Quinn'' co-developer Dean Lorey and Katie Rich would serve as showrunners. In June 2023, at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, it was announced that the series would be re-titled as Kite Man: Hell Yeah!. Casting After the show was announced with a series order, Matt Oberg was announced to be reprising the role of Kite Man. == Marketing ==

The official teaser for the series was released on September 14, 2023, the same day as the release of the season 4 finale of Harley Quinn. The teaser shows scenes of Kite Man saying the words, the Queen of Fables, all the Legion of Doom characters during the quote "Take to Wing it", and finally a few clips of the first episode that was seen that ends with the title card saying the show's title. A full-length trailer was released on July 1, 2024. Kite Man: Hell Yeah! premiered on Max on July 18, 2024. ==Critical reception==

Kite Man: Hell Yeah! received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its humor and lighthearted tone. IndieWire described the show as an "outstanding new sitcom" that works as both a comedy and a superhero spinoff, while Decider recommended the series, calling it a "goofy-bloody" addition to the DC universe with a focus on lesser-known villains. Screen Rant highlighted the humor in the show’s setting, managing a bar, and noted it stands out among DC's animated offerings for its comedic approach. In terms of character performances, IGN Movies and Paste specifically commend Bane, noting that he steals the show with his engaging presence. This sentiment is echoed by AV Club, which awarded the series a B+ and described it as a "delightful treat" for fans. Meanwhile, New York Times emphasizes the series' fun and irreverent tone, aligning it with the offbeat energy of the Harley Quinn series. However, Collider offered a more critical view, acknowledging Kite Man: Hell Yeah! as a "worthy spin-off" but pointing out some flaws that may hinder its overall effectiveness. Despite these criticisms, the show remains largely celebrated for its irreverent tone and comedic charm. ==Notes==