The series is written and executive-produced by Justin Halpern , Patrick Schumacker, and Dean Lorey , and follows the adventures of Harley Quinn and her girlfriend Poison Ivy after leaving her ex-boyfriend, the Joker. The show premiered on November 29, A standalone holiday-themed special episode premiered on February 9, In November , the series was renewed for a fifth season, which premiered on January 16, A spin-off series, Kite Man: Hell Yeah!
The series follows the adventures of Harley Quinn and her journey of self-discovery after breaking up with the Joker upon realizing that he never loved her. Harley intends to make a name for herself in Gotham City 's criminal underworld, starting with the formation of her own crew, which consists of her best friend Poison Ivy , Clayface , Doctor Psycho , King Shark , and Sy Borgman.
In addition to the adventures of Harley's crew, the main storyline revolves around the relationship between Harley and Ivy. Having met in Arkham Asylum when Harley was Dr. Harleen Quinzel and Ivy's therapist, the two developed a strong friendship that gradually deepened over the course of the series.
They eventually realize they have feelings for each other despite Ivy's initial insecurity and her engagement with Kite Man. After a series of misadventures, during which Harley proves her selfless love to Ivy and Kite Man breaks up with her in favor of Ivy's happiness, Harley and Ivy become a couple by the end of season two.
Over later seasons, the pair experience what it is to be in a healthy romantic relationship with mutual support, honesty, and self-determination. As the series progresses, more DC characters gain a bigger role in the story, primarily the members of the Bat Family and members of the Legion of Doom as Harley and Ivy figure out their respective goals regarding those affiliations.
