While fans were probably frustrated that the series ended after such a relatively brief time on the air, they are probably happy it did not mire its legacy by polluting it with stories that were not up to par with the ones it became revered for during its run.
To this day and beyond, Batman: The Animated Series is held in high regard, including by critics.
If there is anything worse for fans than premature cancellation, it is a series’ notable creative decline.
Since it ended, the show’s fan following has only grown.