Batman Unburied Podcast saves the day in the world of podcasting and keeps things more exciting. When discussing superheroes, images in flashy colors, gigantic CG battles, details costumes, discussions, and dungeons pop into your mind. There’s a craze of superheroes in the audio-only podcasts. Rather than checking at the colorful page, imaginations are fired up, developing into directors or graphic artists all day.
With the podcast, Batman: Unburied, the Batman series undergoes another version. Starring Winston Duke as Dr. Bruce Wayne, a forensic pathologist and not a wealthy man, Unburied set the protagonist at odds with a new crazy serial killer in Gotham.
So What Is Batman Unburied?
David S. Goyer, the writer of Batman Unburied. It is a 10-episode podcast series streaming on Spotify. In contrast with the expected billionaire boy, Bruce Wayne works in Gotham Hospital as a forensic pathologist, without a memory of being a superhero. His parents, Thomas and Martha, are very much alive. The dark and gritty adventure series introduces a psychotic serial killer to Gothom, the Harvester.
Bruce was tasked to examine the bodies murdered by The Harvester. As the hospital started to fill with more and more victims, he stepped up, forced to confront his mental demons and overcome them to save the people of Gotham, wearing the Batsuit. 
Winston Duke (M’Baku in Black Panther) gave voice to Bruce Wayne. Other Batman Unburied voice actors include Jason Isaacs (Lucius Malfoy in Harry Potter) as Alfred, Sam Witwer (Crashdown in Battlestar Galactica) as The Harvester, Lance Reddick (Cedric Daniels in The Wire) as Thomas Wayne, Toks Olgundoye (Hayley Shipton in Castle) as Martha Wayne, and John Rhys-Davies (Gimli in Lord of the Rings) as Dr. Hunter/Hugo Strange, among others.
What I Like About Batman: Unburied Podcast?
Batman Unburied is exhilarating. It has a new and fresh take on the character of Bruce Wayne. Presenting dozens of dark twists and turns with several iconic Batman antagonists. And Winston Duke quickly incorporated the character, portraying Bruce Wayne as a huskily charmed man, appearing in a noir-tinged cliffhanger highlighting Bruce’s investigative gifts.
There are many permissive latitudes that differed from the mainstream Batman scenarios and structures that came in some 80 years back. But it still has something to do with Batman or the “Bat-Verse.” This new approach is respectful to the original and honors avid Batman fans. The composition of this audio drama is of the highest standard. The realistic and wild foley sound effects of autopsies, car crashing, and windows smashing give the different contexts tremendous gravity and substance.
The overall storyline is somewhat traditional. The introductory scenes focus on a dire autopsy of a murdered woman—a typical pattern for crime podcasts and TV. The progress and layout traverse familiar routes for this type of audio podcast. Which is good since the detective and mystery action are captivating to follow along with. Most people don’t know that this new yet conventional style is the recipe needed to become the #1 podcast on Spotify.
What I Hate?
Although many fans were thrilled the moment they heard the voice of Bruce Wayne. The usual umpff that Winston Duke conveyed to his roles was lacking. His characterization of Bruce Wayne was a little soulless, just like the rest of this series. Tiredness to his voice bears the tension and pressure that Bruce is going through. And yes, his acting is outstanding, though it seems quite different from what one typically envisions from the superhero. The Bruce Wayne we are familiar with is strong-willed and bold. But the Bruce from this show is edgy and full of uncertainty.
Verdict: A Super Hero Audio Drama Worth Listening To
This is one of the most remarkable variations of DC comics into another approach. It will be a journey different from the ones you’ve taken before. I recommend the Batman: Unburied podcast for big fans of Batman or DC and for everyone who loves downright mystery and off-the-wall tales.
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