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Batman the animated series really set up the whole grimdark gothic elements of Batman, I think. Stuff was still dumb and playful and then all at once every part of Batman changed to fit this new mould which, granted, I prefer it to things never being taken seriously but there needs to be a balance. DC has been known for taking it too far, especially with the most recent movies they've been trying to get off the ground. The movies I grew up with were the Nolan ones and I still consider them the better ones (if only because I've never seen the other movies lol). Personally, I think the public hasn't been able to get over the Nolan movies and just expect Batman to be dark like it's always been like that or something. I mean, when was the last time a Robin got to be on the big screen? That correlates with things getting darker—a happy go lucky child sidekick would ruin the mood they're going for, unfortunately. In the comics, all of the previous Robins are adults and the one that isn't, Bruce's child, acts just as broody as him. They forget that part of what makes Batman human and relatable is the more expressive people he surrounds himself with.

There was an anniversary cartoon movie where Adam West and his robin play their versions of the characters in it if you'd like to check it out. I don't know if it's good or not, I just know it exists. It's called Batman: Return of the Caped Crusader. Also, now that I checked, apparently there is also a sequel! Since Adam West died, these movies are the last Batman related content he did.