Gotham

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Season 1
  • Network: FOX
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 22, 2014
Season #: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
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7.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 730 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 545 out of 730
  2. Mixed: 91 out of 730
  3. Negative: 94 out of 730
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  1. tombren
    Oct 9, 2014
    0
    I really really wanted to like this. The first episode had a flub within minutes. But still a decent start. This last episode, well is the last episode I will watch. I get that the comic book beginnings did not tell us how the characters started ( ie. James Gordon) But, I know that no one was a lesbian in the original comics.
  2. mams2000
    Jan 14, 2015
    2
    Honestly, I couldn't see more than 1 episode of Gotham. It was enough for me to see that the show is thousand of miles away from the high standards set by Nolan or the new comic books editions (Renaissance).
  3. AlessioSclok
    Oct 5, 2014
    6
    It seems a good start for this series. The city is very well built and you can sense it from the beginning. Sometimes the acting is not so good. Hope to see the real batman in the future of the show.
  4. connor3999
    Oct 15, 2014
    5
    The programe was okay. There were good and bad points to the episode . I think the start was too fast for one villain to die in the first episode the timing was really bad. (.the cop(gordon) was really good
  5. maxtotal22
    Feb 18, 2015
    3
    I had high hopes for this show, but after watching until the mid-season I somehow lost all hope. For me, there are too many inconsistencies in story telling, concept of the show, character design and screenplay.

    Our view on Batman and Gotham has been mainly influenced by the recent movies of Nolan and of course by the early Tim Burton movies. Now imagine you would try to mix both    I had high hopes for this show, but after watching until the mid-season I somehow lost all hope. For me, there are too many inconsistencies in story telling, concept of the show, character design and screenplay.

    Our view on Batman and Gotham has been mainly influenced by the recent movies of Nolan and of course by the early Tim Burton movies. Now imagine you would try to mix both movies. Imagine to take the crazy characters with their quirks from the Burton movies and put them in a criminal and corrupted city like the Nolan Gotham. It just doesn't work. And that is why the show Gotham doesn't work.

    While Detective Gordan is depicted as a down-to-earth always grim looking goodiegoodie cop, a character that could work in bad drama show, interacting with Enigma "Fish" or the "Penguin" makes him look out of place. Gotham looks great. The town, the cars and the light makes you feel that you are in gothic-like New York of the 70ies, but why the hell does every one have cell phones of the late 90ies?

    The dialogs are dumb and shallow, due to the tendency to follow a comic-like character design the dialogs are mostly accompanied by very bad overacting. The shallow diologs might be attributed to the fact, that the show might be for inattentive viewers who do not care for inconsistent plot turns, dumb and overacting dialogs. I don't know and at this point, I don't care.

    The show looks so good, but there is no sparkle, no soul and no suspense that could catch my attention.    … Expand
  6. boubadiop
    Feb 19, 2015
    3
    Watched every episode to this date think am about half way through the first series so I cant really give up now. But with every episode my motivation decreases a little more its really not that great, the main actor in the show is just bad and the story for the whole thing makes no sense, all of sudden one of the characters is a leader of some slaves on a boat? The whole stupidity of theWatched every episode to this date think am about half way through the first series so I cant really give up now. But with every episode my motivation decreases a little more its really not that great, the main actor in the show is just bad and the story for the whole thing makes no sense, all of sudden one of the characters is a leader of some slaves on a boat? The whole stupidity of the main story just angers me and really not worth the time and effort even if you are batman fan… Expand
  7. ikkei
    Mar 21, 2015
    3
    Where no AAA dared go before... A cheesy collection of evident cliches, all but redeemed by a predictable void in lieu of intrigue: unfortunately, that statement doesn't even begin to cover how Gotham fails at pretty much everything.

    I find it hard to believe that one of the highest-budget show would get such an awful treatment. Yet, that's what happened here. Most of the writing,    Where no AAA dared go before... A cheesy collection of evident cliches, all but redeemed by a predictable void in lieu of intrigue: unfortunately, that statement doesn't even begin to cover how Gotham fails at pretty much everything.

    I find it hard to believe that one of the highest-budget show would get such an awful treatment. Yet, that's what happened here. Most of the writing, directing, storytelling, the vision really, feels rushed and unspeakably shallow. When most of something is so bad, what little good there is feels stained, slightly out of place.

    For a twisted cultural interest, you really owe it to yourself to watch episode 1, just to appreciate how bad money can be spent on a huge license.    … Expand
  8. Erazor
    Nov 23, 2014
    6
    Edit: It is actually picking up a little and getting better with some character developement, some characters are actually interesting to watch now, we'll have to see where ti goes.

    Original: Gotham without Batman is like... Batman without Batman. Don't really see the point of watching the Universe of a Super Hero... without the Super hero. I'm calling this series Dull... It's kind of    Edit: It is actually picking up a little and getting better with some character developement, some characters are actually interesting to watch now, we'll have to see where ti goes.

    Original: Gotham without Batman is like... Batman without Batman. Don't really see the point of watching the Universe of a Super Hero... without the Super hero. I'm calling this series Dull... It's kind of like a crappier and unrealistic version of other detective shows such as "True Detective" or "CSI", etc.    … Expand
  9. really11
    Oct 11, 2014
    0
    This show disgusts me. I knew it would be bad but how bad I could not fathom. It has no redeeming features and I really feel bad for people that made it and watch it. I could barely stomach the first episode and couldn't wait for it to be over. I have since seen two other scenes and put it up there with the worst shows on tv, The acting is bad but the writing is unforgivable.
  10. Thebuzz
    Dec 1, 2014
    3
    It's dark version of all the Batman series going back decades...If your depressed you'll like this stuff...
    I left Batman long ago, much better programs, with better action and drama and content, that doesn't offend your sensibilities...
  11. elamin13
    Feb 20, 2015
    0
    how in the hell are you introducing robin already? robin is nowhere near the same age as batman. they need to take this garbage off of the air. this will be my last comment on this show because i cannot watch it any longer. i was only watching it because of Jada Pinkett-Smith, but i can no longer do it. i would rather rip my own eyes out of my head and cut of my ears that watch thishow in the hell are you introducing robin already? robin is nowhere near the same age as batman. they need to take this garbage off of the air. this will be my last comment on this show because i cannot watch it any longer. i was only watching it because of Jada Pinkett-Smith, but i can no longer do it. i would rather rip my own eyes out of my head and cut of my ears that watch this garbage any more.… Expand
  12. GSpark
    Nov 2, 2014
    1
    Honestly, the worst show I've watched in a long time. Terrible, cheesy acting. Ridiculous plot elements. I know you're meant to suspend your disbelief when watching a TV show, but for the writers/directors of this debacle to expect you to do so is plain insulting.
  13. pete1977
    Nov 14, 2014
    1
    What a horrible show. To the writers and producers of the show i just want to say, please stop wasting our times with such bs, and cancel this stupid show. This show is exactly how i expected it to be.
  14. Broyax
    Dec 31, 2016
    0
    Meeerde... 3 saisons ? déjà ?... j'arrive pas à finir la première. Et puis quoi... 22 épisodes ? sérieusement ?... meeeerde.

    J'en suis au troisième et déjà... j'en peux plus. Oui, le putain de troisième épisode. Et de de toute façon, je l'ai même pas fini. Pourtant, je vois bien un peu ce qu'ils ont essayé de faire avec ce pré-prologue de Batman, ce temps où Batman n'était pas encore    Meeerde... 3 saisons ? déjà ?... j'arrive pas à finir la première. Et puis quoi... 22 épisodes ? sérieusement ?... meeeerde.

    J'en suis au troisième et déjà... j'en peux plus. Oui, le putain de troisième épisode. Et de de toute façon, je l'ai même pas fini.

    Pourtant, je vois bien un peu ce qu'ils ont essayé de faire avec ce pré-prologue de Batman, ce temps où Batman n'était pas encore Batman mais un môme de 10 ans. Pareil pour Catwoman. Et pour les autres vilains ou déjantés qui roulent plus ou moins (déjà) leur bosse dans la ville du crime, c'est le même principe : "regarde un peu avant comment j'étais sans collants. Et sans mon costume violet ni mes chaussons verts. Regarde comme j'étais plus jeune et plus petit."

    D'accord mais est-ce intéressant ? les détraqués sans leurs costumes ? j'ai un gros doute. Et qu'est-ce qu'on a à la place ? cette andouille molle de Jim Gordon... qui c'est çui-là déjà ? ah le flic idiot dans les films, le faire-valoir crétin, le demeuré de service, le constipé du règlement. Eh ben il a une série rien qu'à lui et pour lui maintenant. Et sa blondasse de bonne femme, une grue sortie d'on ne sait où.

    A part ça, rien à signaler : il ne se passe rien. Rien du tout, que dalle. Juste des meubles plus ou moins parlants. Des dialogues écrits avec le fion récités par des acteurs à la masse. Je passe.    … Expand
  15. tigerskin84
    Sep 29, 2015
    0
    Instead of this garbage they should done a batman year one tv show, this show is bad , bad acting, poor choice of casting and why the hell is catwoman and every villain in this show a bad guy almost since they are born... i watched the fisrt 4 chapters and im done, theres a lot out there a lot better than this cr@p
  16. Ravens1294
    Sep 30, 2014
    5
    A really good and interesting start to the only new show I was really going to watch. The second episode was good and better than the pilot. Definitely can't wait for the rest of the season.
  17. Jimmus
    Oct 12, 2015
    6
    What a mess. "Hey, let's throw all the Batman story, throw it up in the air, and make a show about the villains! Naw, we don't have to pay any attention to the origins of anyone, nobody will care if we mess with that."
  18. MEFzelder
    May 22, 2016
    6
    "Gotham" es una buena serie, con sus altas y bajas, con elementos cuestionables para fans de Batman pero que en general logra entretener y representar con el estilo Nolan a personajes como el Pingüino y el Acertijo.
    La serie nos introduce justo en el evento que más definió la vida de Bruce Wayne, el asesinato de sus padres, de aquí se pone el foco de la cámara en un joven James Gordon    "Gotham" es una buena serie, con sus altas y bajas, con elementos cuestionables para fans de Batman pero que en general logra entretener y representar con el estilo Nolan a personajes como el Pingüino y el Acertijo.
    La serie nos introduce justo en el evento que más definió la vida de Bruce Wayne, el asesinato de sus padres, de aquí se pone el foco de la cámara en un joven James Gordon (Ben McKenzie), policía del departamento de Gotham, quien inicia la investigación sobre el homicidio en contra de las ideas de su compañero, Harvey Bullock (Donal Logue).
    De aquí se van introduciendo los personajes más llamativos de la saga de Batman, como los ya mencionados Pingüino (Robin Lord Taylor) y Acertijo (Cory Michel Smith) entre otros como Selina Kyle (Camren Bicondova) y Poison Ivy (Clare Foley) quienes aún no han desarrollado el personaje en que se convertirán en el futuro.
    Uno de las fallas más grandes que tiene la serie son los protagonistas, Ben McKenzie y Erin Richards, quien interpreta a Barbara Gordon, son malos actores. Ben al menos añadió una expresión tras la primer mitad de la temporada, mostrar los dientes; pero Erin fue tan mala que la hicieron desaparecer luego de la primera parte y cuando reapareció le dieron un rol donde su conducta era no expresar emociones.
    En general la serie es entretenida, te atrapa más por los villanos que por los héroes y esta bien producida, aunque la serie hace ver a Batman irrelevante, ya que su forma de impartir justicia causó que los villanos imitaran su método dramático para ser criminales a su altura, aquí parece que es a la inversa.    … Expand
  19. trooper1993
    Feb 16, 2015
    6
    It started of strong with an interesting plot line that entertained the audience but the new episodes feel childish and boring, the grim and serious effect is long gone as much as each episode has become stale and predictable

    It still is fun to watch but its far from being on top of the list considering the current shows
  20. Nikola
    Jun 24, 2015
    6
    My biggest criticism of this TV series is in my opinion a very bad choice of actors for the main roles.
    However, I am a big fan of Batman franchise, and for this TV series I can not give a totally bad score, although essentially a very average TV series.
  21. EnderA
    Sep 24, 2015
    4
    Pros:
    *The backgrounds and styling are cohesive and smooth, with the classic Batman Film-Noir feel.
    *You get to see nearly all of the classic Batman characters together. *Penguin's plot line is a lot of fun, with interesting twists. (Literally the only reason I kept watching was because of Penguin.) Cons: *There is almost no character development or depth. *The plot stretches    Pros:
    *The backgrounds and styling are cohesive and smooth, with the classic Batman Film-Noir feel.
    *You get to see nearly all of the classic Batman characters together.
    *Penguin's plot line is a lot of fun, with interesting twists. (Literally the only reason I kept watching was because of Penguin.)

    Cons:
    *There is almost no character development or depth.
    *The plot stretches itself pretty far in terms of actions being in-character.
    *Very little real action, mostly just posturing.

    As much as I wanted to keep watching the Penguin story line (I watched 11 episodes hoping it would get better,) I couldn't justify watching a show for just one plot line.    … Expand
  22. andarial6670
    Dec 10, 2014
    4
    I can't believe I actually sat through this entire thing. Do you like child actors? Neither do I. Now I WILL ADMIT. Some background story about how all the characters of Gotham developed into the characters we know today is interesting. We get to see penguin rise to power, and Jim Gordan's wife when she was still young, hot and walking. I just didn't really know what to expect out of aI can't believe I actually sat through this entire thing. Do you like child actors? Neither do I. Now I WILL ADMIT. Some background story about how all the characters of Gotham developed into the characters we know today is interesting. We get to see penguin rise to power, and Jim Gordan's wife when she was still young, hot and walking. I just didn't really know what to expect out of a Batman themed TV show that wasn't centric around Batman and set in a time before Batman existed. The main plot is mainly just about the mafia warfare that plagued Gotham before the Batman years. This actually makes Arrow look like a fantastic superhero show.… Expand
  23. diendjap
    Aug 8, 2015
    6
    The show balances between realism and fantasy in a very awkward way, showing some realistic gruesome murders in one episode, and (light spoiler) green gas that gives you super-strength in the other. What the hell? Also, there are some plot holes, and the writing is pretty bad at times. However, sometimes little stories are really interesting, yet it still feels very overstuffed withThe show balances between realism and fantasy in a very awkward way, showing some realistic gruesome murders in one episode, and (light spoiler) green gas that gives you super-strength in the other. What the hell? Also, there are some plot holes, and the writing is pretty bad at times. However, sometimes little stories are really interesting, yet it still feels very overstuffed with characters. My biggest problem with the show, however, is the editing. Some shots go for too long, while others are cut away abruptly. Soundtrack is very bland, as well as overall directorial style. The best thing about the show are actors. Every single one of them (maybe with the exception of Gordon), disregarding the actual dialogue, are amazing.
    Overall, first season is a mediocre start to Gotham series, with occasional flashes of greatness. I'd recommend to watch it, if you don't have anything better to do. Otherwise, don't waste your time.    … Expand
  24. Jamison12
    Mar 27, 2015
    5
    From the start, Gotham is great and exciting. It's very well made throughout the entire season, but this premise of Jim Gordon before batman can only go so far. It continues to introduce super villains while we still have no Batman. If the series fails to introduce Batman at some point, it's only going to lose the audience and become boring.
  25. daneyuleb
    May 25, 2016
    10
    Stylish, gritty, atmospheric, a little gonzo at times. Superbly cast. This is easily the best of the comic book based dramas out there no matter what anyone tells you--if anything made better by the fact that it's carving it's own spin on the origin stories of Batman and his various friends and enemies.

    The characters are near-perfectly cast--especially Gordon, Penquin, Alfred and the    Stylish, gritty, atmospheric, a little gonzo at times. Superbly cast. This is easily the best of the comic book based dramas out there no matter what anyone tells you--if anything made better by the fact that it's carving it's own spin on the origin stories of Batman and his various friends and enemies.

    The characters are near-perfectly cast--especially Gordon, Penquin, Alfred and the Riddler--and MOST especially David Mazouz,as the young Bruce Wayne.

    I know that Agent Carter, The Flash, Daredevil, Jessica Jones are all the darlings of the critics, but after this show got rolling deep into its first season, it clearly grew into taking the crown as the best of the super hero shows, the others all too often suffering from too much camp, too much talk or too much self-importance and angst.    … Expand
  26. kk84
    Nov 3, 2017
    10
    best show i have ever watched! i love the GOTHAM, the city, the characters good and evil, the actors and their acting, the make up, the stories, the whole Batman universe is so great!
    Best time of the week is to see another episode of this show! dont miss it its the best!
  27. eagleeyeviking
    Sep 26, 2016
    6
    Sporadically solid but not without it's flaws, Gotham's relation to it's Batman mythology is unfortunately what sets it apart from other similar shows.
  28. johnyct9760
    Sep 28, 2015
    9
    On the whole I thought it was good, I would have liked to have seen a little more character exploration on a few of the main and secondary characters (EG: detective bullock) but all and all it was really solid and fun to watch. I did notice there were just a few to many impossible escapes by and hammed up over the top gun fights thrown in that did kind of break my immersion in the story.On the whole I thought it was good, I would have liked to have seen a little more character exploration on a few of the main and secondary characters (EG: detective bullock) but all and all it was really solid and fun to watch. I did notice there were just a few to many impossible escapes by and hammed up over the top gun fights thrown in that did kind of break my immersion in the story. My final verdict is Solid B+ Well done, room to grow and I'm definitely going to tune in for season 2.… Expand
  29. flametail23
    Dec 14, 2014
    6
    This show is a hit or miss for me, At this time 10 episodes have aired and I have liked 5 of them. Some of them are really boring. The Penguin is the best part about this show in my opinion.
    6/10
  30. AxeT
    Jul 19, 2015
    6
    Moody, adult, big production value, and an interesting bizarro world chronology of props, locations and technology unfold in this dark comic book appropriate in tone for both television and its "The Dark Knight" origins. What's missing is truly original and compelling story telling that ultimately goes beyond formula.
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71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 34 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Chuck Bowen
    Sep 26, 2014
    50
    Though it abounds in diverting window-dressing, Gotham is literally all dressed up with nowhere to go: It's a derivative copy of a copy in search of a real governing identity.
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  2. Sioux City Journal
    Reviewed by: Bruce Miller
    Sep 22, 2014
    80
    An absorbing, intelligent new drama that gives the Batman mythology one more layer of depth.
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  3. Newark Star-Ledger
    Reviewed by: Vicki Hyman
    Sep 22, 2014
    91
    The city--neon-washed, Chanderlesque, somewhat anachronistic--is itself also a character, and it turns what could be "Law & Order: Gotham" into something infinitely more layered and watchable.
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