Although only recently released, the Harley Quinn animated series has already taken fans by storm. One reason is down to the unique and funny characterization of not just Harley but a number of DC characters, ranging from fan favorites to lesser-known characters, and even including a few new original characters.
The series itself is considerably over the top in violence and salty language, and most of the characters can be crude and tough. But among all of this are some very wholesome characters that not only soften the mood but can both amuse and warm the hearts of fans. Whether it's through their actions, relationships, or their overall demeanor, these characters bring a smile to fans' faces with their wholesomeness.
Batgirl
Barbara Gordon, also known as Batman universe for many generations. In the Harley Quinn series, Commissioner Gordon's daughter is introduced in the second series as a student at Riddler University. After helping Harley take down the Riddler, and witnessing her father decline after his divorce, Barbara decides to become Batgirl.
Batgirl is a wholesome character because she never gives up hope and knows what is right. She gets her father back on his feet to help restore Gotham, she tries to discourage him from taking down Harley after seeing she does have good intentions, and she fights crime in Batman's absence. What makes the latter particularly wholesome is that she fights crime whilst chatting to her many followers on social media.
Mr. Freeze
Also introduced in Season 2 was Mr. Freeze, an underrated villain in the Harley Quinn series. Revealed as the fifth member of the newly formed Injustice League, Freeze uses his gun to trap Harley in a block of ice. But it is later revealed that he did so to prevent the other of the League from killing her.
It is implied from his introduction that Mr. Freeze isn't going to be quite as sinister as other versions of the character as he apologizes for demolishing a door in the Iceberg Lounge because he did not realize that it was a pull. He is also ironically a warm and considerate host when Harley and her crew arrive to take him down. But it is his sacrifice to save his wife Nora out of love that really makes Freeze a wholesome character. In a show full of adult humor and violence, it is one of the show's most bittersweet moments, proving to Harley that there is such thing as an act of true love.
Mrs. Cobblepot
Two new characters that were created for the show are Joshua Cobblepot and Mrs. Cobblepot, the nephew and sister of the Penguin. Although she only has a speaking role in one episode, Mrs. Cobblepot's moments in the episode "A High Bar" highlight her and one of the show's most wholesome characters.
Mrs. Cobblepot gives off the vibes of a warm and wholesome mother with her appearance and hospitable nature. She politely asks Harley and Ivy to "put sugar on the salty language" for the benefit of the children, comforts Joshua when he can't bring himself to shoot Harley, and even gives Harley and Ivy a party favor bag each when they leave, despite the former accidentally wrecking her son's bar mitzvah. The wholesomeness is rounded off nicely when she happily calls them "such sweet girls" after they thank her in their sweetest voices possible.
Clayface's Arm
In the episode "You're A Damn Good Cop, Jim Gordon", Clayface loses his arm and is forced by Harley to leave it behind, where it is bagged as evidence by the Gotham Police Department. Things take a turn for the surreal when the arm develops a life of its own and ends up forming a friendship with Commissioner Gordon, who is having a rough time when Batman takes away the Bat-Signal from him.
As it is much like an innocent child, Clayface's arm is rather adorable and is wholesome in attitude. What cements its status as a wholesome character is its unusual yet heartwarming friendship with Commissioner Gordon. As one of the most likable characters in the Harley Quinn series, Gordon's friendship with the arm is incredibly fulfilling, especially as it ultimately helps mend his relationship with Batman.
Harley And Ivy
One of the most notable elements of the series is the relationship between Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy. Starting off as best friends, Harley soon falls for Ivy after an impromptu kiss, and the two end Season 2 as a romantic couple.
Separately, neither Harley nor Ivy could really be considered wholesome. But together, their friendship is easily one of the most wholesome aspects of the entire series. It is proved early on that Ivy, an introverted misanthrope, would go above and beyond to help Harley, even stepping in front of her to protect her from the Joker. What's more, the more "normal" moments of their lives are also a joy to watch, such as watching their favorite shows together.
Clayface
In the series, Harley forms her crew from underdog villains, and one such villain is Clayface. Voiced marvelously by Alan Tudyk, Clayface proves to be an asset not only to Harley's crew but to the show as a whole.
Despite proving his worth in the crew, Clayface is much more concerned about delivering a convincing acting performance than actually committing crimes, going as far as creating in-depth backstories for his characters. But this isn't the only factor that makes Clayface wholesome. Clayface is extremely loyal to Harley and the crew and is constantly optimistic. His enthusiasm is infectious and it's hard not to love him. By effectively giving a lump of clay so much personality, Clayface is one of Harley Quinn's best-designed characters.
Kite Man
A D-list villain in the DC universe and considered a joke by Gotham's big-league villains, Kite Man has proven to be one of the show's most popular characters. First introduced in "A High Bar" trying to hit on Ivy, Kite Man somehow won her over and the two date across the show.
Kite Man may not be the smartest character in the show but he is certainly an endearing one. He doesn't stop believing in himself and goes above and beyond to prove his love for Ivy, whether it's getting a second job so he can keep spending money on her or trying to steal an engagement ring for her. Whilst the relationship is ultimately doomed from the start, Kite Man's dedication, whether it's Ivy or his kite motif despite it being called stupid, is nothing short of wholesome.
Bane
Strong, intelligent, and infamous for "breaking the Bat," Bane is one of Batman's deadliest foes. Yet this wholesome and hilarious depiction of Bane, whilst unexpected, is easily one of the best overall characters in the Harley Quinn series.
Even though he could take them out single-handedly, Bane is picked on by the other villains, making him rather sympathetic with fans of the show. He is surprisingly good-hearted and gentle, as demonstrated in scenes such as giving a pep-talk to Joshua Cobblepot, expressing a desire for a Pixar's Up sequel, and even asking Joker how he is after Harley dumped him. What truly provokes Bane's rage is the small yet relatable things, such as tripping over an office chair, getting a question wrong on Trivia Night, or dropping a canape. All this makes Bane one of the show's most popular characters as well as one of the most wholesome.
King Shark
Aside from the smell of blood turning him into a cold-blooded killer, King Shark subverted expectations in the show. Hired online to help Harley find a nemesis, King Shark turns out to be a friendly and soft-hearted computer genius who ends up becoming a dedicated member of Harley's crew.
Even though he is strong and deadly, King Shark would rather be used for his technical knowledge than his teeth, and frequently takes a kind approach to the more adorable-looking characters, even though they ironically tend to be more aggressive than he is. His loyalty to the crew and wholesome personality, combined with the brilliant voice acting of Ron Funches, made King Shark a lovable character and a firm fan favorite.