The Young Justice animated series is, in my opinion, on par with the Justice League and Justice League Unlimited series. It takes place in the DC comics universe within the Earth-16 universe, used because its continuity was available for use without bumping into the comics/TV/film series. In this universe the heroes have won against the villains and the heroes take care of small crime, conventional battles, and natural disasters...or so it seems. Up and coming young heroes, some trained under their established mentors, are being trained and undergo missions to gain experience and find their own way in the world.
Each season has an overarching theme and conflict while there are sub-plots and/or character development that resolve over the series, season or within several episodes. Season one sets the stage by introducing the main characters and the mysterious organization known as the Light. Season two introduces the Reach, an alien cooperate empire that wishes to add Earth to its franchise without violating its treaty with the Guardians of Oa. Season three goes into the forced activation of humans with the meta-human gene for use as mind-controlled mercenaries throughout the universe.
Each season introduces new characters so that there are new facets to explore for stories and character development. A fourth season has just about finished on HBO Max and is called Phantoms, which features the Legion of Super Heroes. A fifth season has been greenlit.
I had seen the first and second seasons before and I purchased these three seasons because I wanted to rewatch the first two again and carry on with the storyline. I can see myself carrying on with the series and rewatching them again in five or so years along with the Justice League and Justice League Unlimited series. Highly recommended.
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