Poison Ivy In "Eternal Youth" Could've Been Given Some Badly-Needed Character Development

Batman: The Animated Series has some overrated characters. One of them is Poison Ivy. Yes, I'm talking about the character whose villainy is similar to Catwoman. Both are anti-villains who have the potential to become anti-heroes. Poison Ivy aims to save the environment but has some radical means. It could've created some interesting dialogue. Why stick only with Catwoman when Poison Ivy was meant to be her plant counterpart?  The episode "Eternal Youth" had some potentia,l BUT it seemed too stuck with some silliness. The episode had some vibes with the Batman 1966 where Poison Ivy has two henchwomen -- sadly these two remain guest henchmen! Both Lily and Violet could've provided her some development!

Rewatching the episodes gave me more insights as an adult. Poison Ivy mentions seeking to get evildoers punished. Poison Ivy reluctantly gave Batman the antidote in exchange for the rare rose that could've gone extinct. It could be interesting that Poison Ivy may still have a soft side. It'd be interesting if Poison Ivy would kiss Batman instead of trying to turn him into a tree. Poison Ivy kissing him for longer periods -- hoping to make him hers! However, Batman manages to resist Poison Ivy again and saying, "Sorry, your kisses don't work on me." Have Poison Ivy's feelings hurt and she says, "Well, can I help it but I love you?"

There are other creative ways to work with "Eternal Youth". Poison Ivy's formula would turn people into trees. A possible creative way to handle it would be Poison Ivy actually educating CEOs against their will. It might be too extreme. However, Poison Ivy turns them into trees but plans to set them back to society after some time. The CEOs would return to society as more responsible. Batman thinks the method's still too brutal though. Batman, who's just been kissed by Poison Ivy. Batman uses negotiations to end the more severe method. Poison Ivy lovingly gives the antidote to Batman. 

It's a shame that Batman: The Animated Series had its potential. Poison Ivy could've been that interesting third wheel in the already-complicated Batman x Catwoman tension. I wanted fans to argue whether Poison Ivy or Catwoman should be Batman's eventual partner.