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Batwoman – Season 1, Episode 1 Pilot

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Kate Kane returns to Gotham when a gang targets her father and her ex-girlfriend Sophie Moore.
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Batwoman — Season 1, Episode 1

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Despite some familiar tropes, Batwoman's pilot establishes a distinct entry into the Arrowverse lineage, and sets the stage for a promising and emotional series.

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Ruby Rose

Kate Kane

Meagan Tandy

Sophie Moore

Camrus Johnson

Luke Fox

Nicole Kang

Mary Hamilton

Rachel Skarsten

Alice

Dougray Scott

Jacob Kane
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Kyle Fowle Entertainment Weekly 12/11/2019
C
If you love origin stories, then you're probably going to love the series premiere of Batwoman. It is filled with origin story calling cards. Go to Full Review Alani Vargas AV Club 12/11/2019
B-
Like so many other network offerings this season, the pilot isn't the strongest start to a series, but there's room for potential. Go to Full Review Tricia Ennis Syfy Wire 02/25/2020
As far as pilots go, this was a pretty solid start for Batwoman, a little bit Batman, a little bit Arrow, but with an overarching narrative that feels somehow inherently female. Go to Full Review Jenna Anderson ComicBook.com 02/06/2020
The episode established a whole new take on Gotham City. Go to Full Review Allison Nichols Tell-Tale TV 12/12/2019
4/5
A pretty solid introduction. Go to Full Review Alexander Zalben Decider 12/12/2019
Ruby Rose is magnetic in the title role as Kate Kane/Batwoman, the supporting cast is strong, and you truly cannot do better for a setting than Gotham City. It's iconic. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Kate Kane returns to Gotham when a gang targets her father and her ex-girlfriend Sophie Moore.
Director
Marcos Siega
Executive Producer
Greg Berlanti, Caroline Dries, Geoff Johns, Sarah Schechter, David Nutter, Marcos Siega
Screenwriter
Caroline Dries
Network
The CW
Rating
TV-14 (V|D|L)
Genre
Drama, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 6, 2019