If you loved
Harley Quinn
Patrick Schumacker · Series · 2019
If you loved Harley Quinn, you will appreciate these stories that balance chaotic criminal antics with the messy, heartfelt search for genuine connection.
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Adaptation
Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
Cathy Yan · Film · 2020
Books on the same thread
Dog Man: For Whom the Ball Rolls: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #7)
Dav Pilkey · Book · 2019
Like the ragtag crew in Harley Quinn, this story explores how unconventional characters navigate their own internal struggles while finding belonging within a group of fellow outcasts.
Holy Mayhem
Pat G'Orge-Walker · Book · 2012
Just as Harley Quinn shifts her life toward a new criminal path, these protagonists pivot to a bold second career, proving that reinvention is a central thrill of the journey.
Dog Man: Fetch-22: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #8)
Dav Pilkey · Book · 2019
This story mirrors the redemption arcs found in Harley Quinn, focusing on characters who break away from their pasts to redefine their own identities and forge meaningful new bonds.
Dog Man
Dav Pilkey · Book · 2019
The emphasis on found family and character growth in this series echoes the emotional core of Harley Quinn, where former adversaries learn to embrace a more hopeful, collective future.
Films on the same thread
The Suicide Squad
James Gunn · Film · 2021
This movie captures the same chaotic energy and moral ambiguity that defines Harley Quinn, placing her in a high-stakes team-up that prioritizes dark humor and intense, character-driven action.
Batman: Under the Red Hood
Brandon Vietti · Film · 2010
Much like the complex criminal underworld of Harley Quinn, this film explores the blurred lines between hero and villain, focusing on the heavy consequences of vigilante justice in Gotham.
Batman: Hush
Justin Copeland · Film · 2019
This story highlights the same Gotham-based drama and romantic complications seen in Harley Quinn, showing how personal entanglements can drastically alter the landscape of one's crime-fighting career.
The Lego Batman Movie
Chris McKay · Film · 2017
If the found family dynamic of Harley Quinn resonated with you, this film offers a similar look at how even the most hardened characters find unexpected connection through shared responsibility.
Podcasts on the same thread
Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend
Team Coco & Earwolf · Podcast · 2026
The self-deprecating humor and focus on professional intimacy found here parallel the way Harley Quinn navigates her own relationships while trying to establish herself in a lonely, competitive world.
Criminal
Vox Media Podcast Network · Podcast · 2026
This podcast mirrors the fascination with the criminal underworld seen in Harley Quinn, offering a grounded look at the people caught in the middle of complex and morally ambiguous situations.
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Common questions
Is Harley Quinn related to the movie Birds of Prey?
Both the 2019 Harley Quinn television series and the 2020 film Birds of Prey feature Harley Quinn navigating life after breaking up with the Joker. While they are separate productions, both focus on her journey to establish independence as a criminal force in Gotham City.
What is the premise of the Harley Quinn television series?
The Harley Quinn series follows Harley after she finally ends her relationship with the Joker. She attempts to become the criminal Queenpin of Gotham City with the assistance of Poison Ivy and a group of DC castoffs who join her in her new life of crime.
Does Poison Ivy appear in the Harley Quinn series?
Yes, Poison Ivy is a central character in the Harley Quinn television series. She serves as a key ally to Harley as she tries to make it on her own as the criminal Queenpin of Gotham City following her permanent split from the Joker.
Who created the Harley Quinn television show?
The Harley Quinn television series, which premiered in 2019, was created by Patrick Schumacker. The show depicts Harley Quinn attempting to establish herself as the criminal Queenpin of Gotham City with a ragtag crew after finally breaking things off with the Joker.