Harley Quinn Season 5: Everything we know so far
HBO MaxThe HBO animated series Harley Quinn will be back for Season 5. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming season and what to expect when it eventually airs on HBO Max.
Harley Quinn has become a cult classic animated series among DC fans. In addition to its raunchy themes, the developing romance between Quinn and Poison Ivy paves the way for a unique and compelling DC tale.
It’s been a long wait for a Season 5 update. Season 4 of the beloved series wrapped over two years ago in September 2023, with the spinoff Kite Man: Hell Yeah! releasing a year later in September 2024.
With that said, here is everything we know about Harley Quinn season 5, from casting news, to plot and more.
Harley Quinn season 5 release date
HBO MaxHarley Quinn Season 5 will premiere Thursday, January 16, with a new episode released weekly through March 20.
“The talented ‘Harley Quinn’ team has once again succeeded in delivering a season that builds on everything that has come before while still feeling fresh and inventive,” said Suzanna Makkos, Executive Vice President of Original Comedy and Adult Animation at Max and Adult Swim.
“They continue to provide hilarious, heartwarming, and deranged stories with our lovable group of DC misfits, and we couldn’t be more excited for the fans to see what they’ve accomplished in Season 5.”
Harley Quinn Season 4 recap: What happened in the last outing?
Season 4 of Harley Quinn was an action-packed affair and focused heavily on the relationship between the titular character and her girlfriend, Poison Ivy. In light of the animated series, the pairing has become a more popular ship amongst DC fans, with Season 4 diving deeper into their romantic relationship.
Ivy struggles with her new role as the CEO of the Legion of Doom while Harley similarly grapples with her new heroic dynamic working with the Bat-Family, including Robin, Nightwing, and Batgirl.
However, Ivy and Quinn fight through their issues together. The end of Season 4 includes the two teaming up with Batgirl and Catwoman to form the Gotham City Sirens.
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Harley Quinn Season 5 plot
Season 5’s pivot into a new locale opens up new experiences and nemeses for Harley and Ivy. The official synopsis is as follows:
“The fifth season of HARLEY QUINN finds Harley (Kaley Cuoco) and Ivy (Lake Bell) in a new location: 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-favorite 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.”
Harley Quinn season 5 casting: Who will return for the new season?
Many of the same voice actors and characters will return in the fifth season, along with a few additions. Here is the up to date cast of Harley Quinn Season 5:
- Kaley Cuoco as Harley Quinn
- Lake Bell as Poison Ivy
- James Adomian as Bane
- 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 The Joker and Clayface
- Aisha Tyler as Lena Luthor
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