Premise: “Gotham” serves as a prequel to the Batman saga, focusing on the early years of Bruce Wayne (David Mazouz) and Jim Gordon (Ben McKenzie) in a crime-ridden Gotham City. Detective Gordon navigates the murky waters of Gotham’s criminal underbelly while young Bruce grapples with the trauma of witnessing his parents’ murder. Over time, we see the origins of iconic villains like the Penguin (Robin Lord Taylor), the Riddler (Cory Michael Smith), and Catwoman (Camren Bicondova).
Main Characters:
- Jim Gordon (Ben McKenzie): A morally upright detective, destined to become the commissioner of Gotham City Police Department.
- Bruce Wayne (David Mazouz): The young heir to the Wayne fortune, who will eventually become Batman.
- Oswald Cobblepot/The Penguin (Robin Lord Taylor): A cunning and ruthless criminal aspiring to control Gotham’s underworld.
- Edward Nygma/The Riddler (Cory Michael Smith): A brilliant but unstable forensic scientist.
- Selina Kyle/Catwoman (Camren Bicondova): A young street-savvy thief.
Themes:
“Gotham” explores the complex relationship between good and evil, delving into the grey moral areas that characters must navigate. It’s a story of transformation, both for heroes and villains, raising questions about destiny, choices, and the thin line between righteousness and corruption.
Critical Consensus & Rating:
3.5/5. Critics appreciate the show’s rich atmosphere, intriguing characters, and the ambitious storytelling that pays homage to the Batman lore. However, the series often struggles with uneven pacing and sometimes feels too convoluted in its narrative.
TV Parental Guidelines Rating:
The series has a TV-14 rating due to its intense action scenes, thematic elements, and violence, making it suitable for audiences aged 14 and up.
Broadcast Details:
“Gotham” originally aired on Fox from 2014 to 2019.
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