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Season 1 – Gotham

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James Gordon is a rising detective in the dangerously corrupt Gotham City, where his late father was a successful district attorney. Brave, honest and determined to prove himself, Gordon must navigate the dirty politics of Gotham's justice system as well as the rise of malevolent villains, including The Penguin, The Riddler and Catwoman. The series also chronicles the life of young Bruce Wayne, who becomes an orphan when his billionaire parents Thomas and Martha Wayne are murdered. Gordon becomes a friend to young Bruce as he finds his way toward becoming the iconic caped crusader.
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Gotham — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

High production values, a talented cast, and an appealingly stylized approach to the Batman mythos help Gotham overcome its occasionally familiar themes.

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Shadow and Act Staff Shadow and Act Sep 15, 2022
Gotham on a whole took some time to get stabilized, but is now required viewing. Go to Full Review Robert Bianco USA Today Jul 19, 2018
3/4
As the clearly deranged Oswald, Robin Lord Taylor folds up tonight's episode, sticks it in his back pocket and runs away with it. Go to Full Review Jonathan Bernstein Daily Telegraph (UK) Jul 16, 2018
3/5
How long before we're asked to accept a Metropolis without Superman or a Sunnydale without Buffy? But even as I write those words I'm thinking, "I would totally watch that". Fan fiction makes suckers of us all. Go to Full Review Peter Counter That Shelf Aug 13, 2024
You’ll know that the first few episodes were a bit of a slog, but Gotham recently found its footing with a couple of really fun episodes. Go to Full Review Devin Faraci Birth.Movies.Death. Feb 11, 2019
There's a fine line between campy goodness and cartoonish badness, and Gotham clearly has no idea where that line is drawn. Go to Full Review Alyse Wax Daily Dead Aug 22, 2018
Gotham may not be horror, but it is dark, it is well done, and it should be on your fall TV schedule. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Zack L. @ZackLaChance Mar 4, 2026 “Don’t come yell at me to do the dishes if you’ve been banging a clown in the next room!” See more Sam D @RT89852635 Nov 23, 2025 Good show. Loved the mafia premise as well. Everyone knows who Batman and the Joker are, but I didn't know about the rival mafias. Some great, memorable episodes, some memorable and freaky CGI, my only issue is Ben McKenzie's line delivery. In my opinion, he sounds like he's reading, especially when paired with Donal Logue. I almost forget the actors name and call him Harvey, whereas every time I hear Ben McKenzie, I feel like he's in a high school production. His physical acting is okay, but I can't stand how he sounds like he's reading. The actor for Bruce gives me that vibe too, but he was a child, so he gets a pass. Everyone else fits in perfectly, even in a blooper, the actor for Maroni stays in character as his iPhone rings. "That's the guy with the thing." like, c'mon, I'd believe that, that's totally the guy with the thing ringing him. I love the beginning of Edward Nygma's decent at the end of the season, it's just edging the audience to watch season 2, which is my favourite btw, but when rewatching, you gotta start somewhere, and it's a pretty good start. See more Danuel W @DJWilliams Nov 12, 2025 A little slow, but still a really good perspective of showing us Gotham and Bruce before the cape and cowl. Worth a watch! See more john h @RT11274104 Jun 2, 2025 Gotham is a show that progressively gets better with each season because the final one is the DC world we all know and love. Beginning with the origins of iconic super villains and characters, we see drastic character development, growth, and independence and friendship that is either broken or patched again over periodic episodes. Each episode leaves you with dilated pupils, wanting more until you binge-watch three or so episodes in a row. It is a thrilling, great introduction to newcoming fans of DC world and people who generally just love fictional superhero universes. See more Paul S @PManRager Apr 7, 2025 This show was really intense and compelling, and seeing the menacing forces ruling Gotham before Batman hit the scene was incredible. I definitely recommend it for Batman and superhero fans! See more Nikolas H @NikTheNerd Feb 16, 2025 Despite a whacky take on the characters, a boring Gordon and an disinteresting Bruce, the cinematography and story telling makes it one of the better low budget superhero shows produced. Worth the watch. See more Read all reviews
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Ben McKenzie

Detective James Gordon

Donal Logue

Harvey Bullock

Jada Pinkett Smith

Fish Mooney

Sean Pertwee

Alfred

Robin Taylor

Oswald Cobblepot

Erin Richards

Barbara Kean

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 22, 2014 Pilot Detective James Gordon performs his work in the dangerously corrupt city of Gotham, which consistently teeters between good and evil. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 29, 2014 Selina Kyle Gordon and Billock investigate a child trafficking ring; Penguin shows up in the countryside and begins making his way back to the city. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 6, 2014 The Balloonman Gordon and Bullock track down a vigilante who uses weather balloons to kill corrupt citizens; Cobblepot gets a job close to a major figure in the underworld. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 13, 2014 Arkham Politicians on both sides of the Arkham district issue are in danger as the vote approaches; Gordon gets a visit from an old friend. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 20, 2014 Viper Gordon and Bullock seek out the source of a new street drug that is killing users; Cobblepot gets deeper into Maroni's inner circle; Fish Mooney continues to plot against Falcone. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 27, 2014 Spirit of the Goat Bullock is faced with traumatic memories of a similar case from the past when a killer targets the first-born of the city's elite. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 3, 2014 Penguin's Umbrella As violence escalates between Maroni and Falcone, Penguin unveils a new piece of his strategy, making Gordon deal with the consequences of sparing his life. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 10, 2014 The Mask Gordon and Bullock investigate a man who runs a deadly fight club; Bruce returns to school and is visited by a new friend. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 17, 2014 Harvey Dent Harvey Dent encourages Gordon to work with Mayor James on the Wayne murder case; Penguin contacts Mooney's secret weapon, Liza. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 24, 2014 LoveCraft Selina leads her friend through Gotham, evading assassins on her trail; Gordon is reassigned to Arkham Asylum. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 5, 2015 Rogues' Gallery Gordon's assignment at Arkham gets off to a rocky start when a guard is murdered, prompting an investigation; Cobblepot builds his army. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 19, 2015 What the Little Bird Told Him In hope of getting his job back, Gordon tries to apprehend a deranged genius named Jack Gruber who escaped from Arkham Asylum; Falcone struggles to keep his empire intact. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 26, 2015 Welcome Back, Jim Gordon Gordon suspects an inside job when a homicide witness being held for questioning ends up dead; Cobblepot gives Fish Mooney a taste of her own medicine. Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 2, 2015 The Fearsome Dr. Crane When Fish reveals one of Cobblepot's secrets, Maroni decides to test his loyalty; Gordon and Bullock search for a killer who targets those with severe phobias; Bruce confronts Gordon about his parents' case. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 9, 2015 The Scarecrow Gordon and Bullock work to stop a biology teacher who has been harvesting the glands of his murder victims; Mooney continues plotting for power; Falcone tries to change Maroni's plan. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 16, 2015 The Blind Fortune Teller The circus comes under attack while Gordon and Dr. Thompkins are in attendance; Falcone wants Butch Gilzean to help Penguin with the nightclub; Bruce meets with the Wayne Enterprises board. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 23, 2015 Red Hood Gordon and Bullock track the Red Hood gang; Selina bonds with Barbara; Fish tries to reclaim her place in the underworld. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 2, 2015 Everyone Has a Cobblepot As Gordon investigates the recent controversy with Commissioner Loeb, the prisoners question Fish's loyalty when she seems to join forces with Dr. Dulmacher (Colm Feore); Bruce deals with the aftermath of an attack. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 13, 2015 Beasts of Prey Gordon and Bullock investigate a cold case involving a serial killer who targeted young women; Fish plots her escape; Bruce and Selina talk to Reggie. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 20, 2015 Under the Knife The Ogre (Milo Ventimiglia) targets someone close to Gordon; Bruce and Selina work together to expose a corrupt employee at Wayne Enterprises; Nygma defends Kristin Kringle. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 27, 2015 The Anvil or the Hammer As Gordon and Bullock search for The Ogre, he works to break Barbara down; Penguin starts a war; Bruce learns the truth about Wayne Enterprises; Nygma deals with his actions. Details Episode 22 Aired May 4, 2015 All Happy Families Are Alike Fish takes on Maroni and Penguin in an effort to re-stake her claim on the city; Barbara and Leslie Thompkins are brought together; Bruce searches his home for hints his father may have left. Details

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Gotham — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Dermott Downs, Karen Gaviola, Guy Ferland, Oz Scott, Eagle Egilsson, Wendey Stanzler, John Behring, Nick Copus, Jeffrey Hunt, Bill Eagles, Paul Edwards
Executive Producer
Bruno Heller, Danny Cannon, John Stephens
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-14 (L|V)
Genre
Drama, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 22, 2014
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