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Season 2 – Gotham

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74% Tomatometer 327 Reviews 72% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
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 2

Gotham — Season 2

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Critics Consensus

While still tonally uneven in season two, Gotham is back with a renewed focus, moving away from disjointed case-of-the-week plots into a darker, more stable serialized story.

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Emily St. James Vox Sep 24, 2015
Gotham's willingness to shift focus, tell a larger story, and most importantly, get unabashedly silly, makes a solid case for tuning back in. Go to Full Review Robert Bianco USA Today Sep 21, 2015
If you gave up on this Batman prequel after its early stumbles, consider returning: It's a much more assured, vastly more entertaining series now... Go to Full Review Alan Sepinwall HitFix Sep 21, 2015
For the most part, all of Gotham is starting to feel like it belongs in the same TV show. Go to Full Review Dave Trumbore Collider Aug 6, 2020
2/5
Gotham is too silly to take seriously, but its mean-spirited nature makes it difficult for viewers to enjoy that silliness. What we're left with is a pale imitation of the darkness and depth that makes Batman's mythology such a rich world to explore. Go to Full Review Hayden Mears PopMatters Jul 18, 2018
3/10
For a piece of art that strives to be "fresh", it all feels worn, played out. Go to Full Review Sean Axmaker Seanax.com Oct 6, 2016
This is the most visually impressive superhero show on TV with its film noir-inspired style and lighting, out-of-time setting, and big action scenes on impressive city sets. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Zack L. @ZackLaChance Mar 4, 2026 “Forty-seven million dollars, uh, a helicopter, obviously, the drycleaning I left at Mr. Chang’s — be careful, the man is a crook — and, oh, I dunno…A PONY.” See more Sam D @RT89852635 Nov 23, 2025 My favourite season, I watched it before season 1, starting at the episode where Nygma was burying Kristen, but even coming in on a random episode with no prior context, I didn't feel confused. It was easy to catch on to who these people were and the relationships they had between each other. Edward and Penguins plotlines really kick off here and it is so entertaining to watch. The Galavan plot goes hard too. Especially when he gets reincarnated later, and he is having flashbacks, I think it's really cool. Hugo Strange's plotline is also really good. I just find this season really damn good overall. My only quarrel is Captain Barnes He is so annoying. His angry ass energy just eminates through the television and I get so sick of seeing him whenever he's in a scene. I get that's his character, but I could really do without him. Otherwise, a good watch. See more Paul S @PManRager Apr 7, 2025 It was not as good as the first season, but it was still really compelling. Seeing more of Batman's characters brought to life was great, and it was really fun to watch. I definitely recommend it for Batman and superhero fans! See more Death S @RT34565194 Dec 2, 2024 Childish and shallow. It’s at about Season 2 episode 7 & 8 you will realize this show has really jumped the shark. And what becomes a theme for this series where the cops let the bad guys away time and time again. Case in point Gordon shooting at Penguin vs letting Penguin finish off Galavan. If you can turn your brain off then you might like it, but this season makes it really clear that this is typcial Hollywood level garbage. See more Enzo D @RT54234828 Nov 30, 2024 Amazing season too. Great series! Music, photography, plot. See more Amir S @RT70696713 Nov 17, 2024 Much improved from the previous season, but there is progress, the villain of the season is good. But the ending was a little disappointing. See more Read all reviews
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Eagle Egilsson

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Bill Eagles

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Kenneth Fink

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Jeffrey Hunt

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Louis Shaw Milito

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Nick Copus

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 21, 2015 Rise of the Villains: Damned If You Do ... Against his better judgment, Detective James Gordon asks Penguin for help; Bruce explores secrets hidden in his father's office. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 28, 2015 Rise of the Villains: Knock, Knock After his reinstatement, Gordon tackles the deadly inmate escape from Arkham Asylum; Bruce turns to a friend of his father's for help; Nygma tries to ask Kristin Kringle out. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 5, 2015 Rise of the Villains: The Last Laugh Gordon faces off with Jerome (Cameron Monaghan); a magic show at a gala for the Gotham Children's Hospital becomes a hostage situation. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 12, 2015 Rise of the Villains: Strike Force Capt. Barnes assembles a law-abiding task force with Gordon's help; Penguin is caught up in a favor for Galavan. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 19, 2015 Rise of the Villains: Scarification Galavan and Penguin team up with a dangerous Gotham family; Gordon struggles to maintain order when the rivalry between the Waynes and the Galavans resurfaces. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 26, 2015 Rise of the Villains: By Fire Bridgit Pike reunites with her brothers and decides to take control of her future; Nygma and Kringle's relationship reaches a new level; Galavan and Penguin battle for control. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 2, 2015 Rise of the Villains: Mommy's Little Monster When Butch takes him to the warehouse where Gertrude is being held, Penguin plans his revenge; Nygma faces the consequences of a deadly accident. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 9, 2015 Rise of the Villains: Tonight's the Night Galavan asks Barbara to go after Jim Gordon; Barnes and Bullock track Barbara; Nygma has an encounter with a familiar face. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 16, 2015 Rise of the Villains: A Bitter Pill to Swallow As Gordon and Barnes work to clean up Gotham, Gordon runs into a dangerous hit man known as Eduardo Flamingo (Raul Castillo); Penguin and Nygma have another encounter; Bruce wants Galavan to reveal the name of his parents' killer. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 23, 2015 Rise of the Villains: The Son of Gotham Gordon interrogates a suspect with a connection to Galavan; Bruce gets closer to identifying his parents' killer. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 30, 2015 Rise of the Villains: Worse Than a Crime Detective Jim Gordon turns to dangerous -- and unlikely -- allies for assistance when Bruce Wayne is abducted. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 29, 2016 Wrath of the Villains: Mr. Freeze Penguin gives Gordon a hard time; a skilled cryogenics engineer named Victor Fries is involved in a body-snatching spree. Details Episode 13 Aired Mar 7, 2016 Wrath of the Villains: A Dead Man Feels No Cold Gordon, Barnes and Bullock look to Nora for help in their search for Victor Fries; Penguin meets Hugo Strange; Alfred gives Bruce crucial information about his parents' murder. Details Episode 14 Aired Mar 14, 2016 Wrath of the Villains: This Ball of Mud and Meanness Alfred and Selina help Bruce search for his parents' killer, Matches Malone; Gordon goes to Edward Nygma with Kristen Kringle's whereabouts; Hugo Strange continues working to reduce the Penguin's aggression. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 21, 2016 Wrath of the Villains: Mad Grey Dawn Gordon and Bullock follow a trail of clues in a robbery, not knowing they were left by Nygma; Gordon receives an anonymous threat; Penguin meets his father; Bruce works on his street smarts. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 28, 2016 Wrath of the Villains: Prisoners After being removed from protective custody, Gordon faces new threats within the prison walls and must rely on a new friend for help; Penguin bonds with his father, while his step-mother and her children advance with their own plans. Details Episode 17 Aired Apr 11, 2016 Wrath of the Villains: Into the Woods Gordon steals his case file in an attempt to clear his name; Penguin discovers a secret about his father's death. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 18, 2016 Wrath of the Villains: Pinewood Barbara tries to make things right with Gordon; Hugo Strange disrupts Bruce and Alfred's attempt to track down Thomas Wayne's friend from Project Chimera. Details Episode 19 Aired May 2, 2016 Wrath of the Villains: Azrael Professor Strange is questioned by Gordon and Bruce, then sends a resurrected Galavan to confront Gordon; Nygma tries to learn more about Strange. Details Episode 20 Aired May 9, 2016 Wrath of the Villains: Unleashed Azrael sparks Penguin's need for revenge; Bruce looks to Selina Kyle to help find Professor Strange as he dodges arrest for his experiments. Details Episode 21 Aired May 16, 2016 Wrath of the Villains: A Legion of Horribles Hugo Strange manages to bring Fish Mooney back to life in Indian Hill; Bruce teams up with Gordon, Alfred and Lucius to help a friend who is in danger. Details Episode 22 Aired May 23, 2016 Wrath of the Villains: Transference While Gordon, Bruce and Lucius are at Indian Hill, Hugo Strange's inmates plan to escape and start new lives, which poses a new threat to the city of Gotham. Details

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Gotham — Season 2

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Season Info

Director
Eagle Egilsson, Bill Eagles, Kenneth Fink, Jeffrey Hunt, Louis Shaw Milito, Nick Copus, John Behring, Oz Scott, Larysa Kondracki
Executive Producer
Bruno Heller, Danny Cannon, John Stephens
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-14 (D|L|V)
Genre
Drama, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 21, 2015
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