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Gotham
TV series / 2014

Gotham

DramaCrimeSci-fi & fantasy

★ 7.6/103840 votes

Everyone knows the name Commissioner Gordon. He is one of the crime world's greatest foes, a man whose reputation is synonymous with law and order. But what is known of Gordon's story and his rise from rookie detective to Police Commissioner? What did it take to navigate the multiple layers of corruption that secretly ruled Gotham City, the spawning ground of the world's most iconic villains? And what circumstances created them – the larger-than-life personas …

The story

Everyone knows the name Commissioner Gordon. He is one of the crime world's greatest foes, a man whose reputation is synonymous with law and order. But what is known of Gordon's story and his rise from rookie detective to Police Commissioner? What did it take to navigate the multiple layers of corruption that secretly ruled Gotham City, the spawning ground of the world's most iconic villains? And what circumstances created them – the larger-than-life personas who would become Catwoman, The Penguin, The Riddler, Two-Face and The Joker?

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The seasons

Season 1 Season 1 2014 · 22 episodes Season details

A new recruit in Captain Sarah Essen's Gotham City Police Department, Detective James Gordon is paired with Harvey Bullock to solve one of Gotham's highest-profile cases: the murder of Thomas and Martha Wayne. During his investigation, Gordon meets the Waynes' son Bruce, now in the care of his butler Alfred Pennyworth, which further compels Gordon to catch the mysterious killer. Along the way, Gordon must confront mobstress Fish Mooney, mafia led by Carmine Falcone, as well as many of Gotham's future villains such as Selina Kyle, Edward Nygma, and Oswald Cobblepot. Eventually, Gordon is forced to form an unlikely friendship with Wayne, one that will help shape the boy's future in his destiny of becoming a crusader.

Season 2 Season 2 2015 · 22 episodes Season details

The stakes are higher than ever as Gotham explores the origin stories of some of the most ambitious and depraved Super Villains, including The Riddler, The Joker and Mr. Freeze, and Bruce Wayne uncovers more secrets from his father's past.

Season 3 Season 3 2016 · 22 episodes Season details

With the Indian Hill escapees on the loose, Jim Gordon must take matters into his own hands as a bounty hunter in Gotham. He makes it his mission to find Hugo Strange, the mastermind behind the horrifying Indian Hill experiments, and Fish Mooney, one of Strange's subjects. Meanwhile, GCPD Detective Harbet Bullock and Captain Nathaniel Barnes remain at the forefront of the fight against crime in the monster-ridden city. Also, Bruce Wayne discovers there are still more secrets to uncover regarding his parents' murders.

Season 4 Season 4 2017 · 22 episodes Season details

With the Court of Owls decimated, the aftermath of the Tetch virus crippling the city, and every (surviving) villain in Gotham's underworld jockeying for power, Jim Gordon and the GCPD have their hands full. What threat does Ra's al Ghul pose, and will Penguin regain his title as the King of Gotham? What new villains are in store for season four, and what does Bruce Wayne's season finale reveal mean for Gotham City — and his ultimate destiny?

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Season 5 Season 5 2019 · 12 episodes Season details

Following the epic events of last season, the Legend of the Dark Knight resumes as Gotham City is divided between Gordon's GCPD jurisdiction and some of the city's most notorious villains. As the city's heroes try to gain control and salvage what's left of the deteriorating city, it teeters between good and evil, even as new villains, including the iconic Bane are introduced.

Special episodes
Specials 2014 · 76 episodes Season details

Special installments of the series.

Cast

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J.W. CortesDetective Alvarez · Alvarez Jada Pinkett SmithFish Mooney Michael ChiklisNathaniel Barnes Zabryna GuevaraSarah Essen Cameron MonaghanJerome Valeska · Jeremiah Valeska · Joker James FrainTheo Galavan / Azrael · Theo Galavan Jerry DixonMr. Thatch · Mr Thatch Kelcy GriffinHarper John DomanCarmine Falcone Chelsea SpackKristen Kringle · Isabella Anthony CarriganVictor Zsasz Krista BraunBroadcaster · Reporter · TV Reporter · TV News Reporter · Jennifer Luree · Field Reporter · Studio Reporter · TV Anchor · News Reporter · Journalist · Reporter on TV BD WongDr. Hugo Strange Benedict SamuelJervis Tetch / Mad Hatter Alex CorradoGabe Nathan DarrowVictor Fries / Mr. Freeze Richard KindMayor Aubrey James · Aubrey James Crystal ReedSofia Falcone Maggie GehaIvy Pepper David ZayasSal Maroni Leslie HendrixKathryn Alexander SiddigRa's al Ghul Tonya PinkinsEthel Peabody Andrew SellonMr. Penn / Scarface · Mr. Penn Clare FoleyIvy Pepper Carol KaneGertrude Kapelput Francesca Root-DodsonEcco Michelle VeintimillaBridgit Pike / Firefly · Firefly Ian QuinlanCarl Pinkney Victoria CartagenaRenee Montoya Makenzie LeighLiza Natalie Alyn LindSilver St. Cloud James CarpinelloMario Falcone Andrew Stewart-JonesCrispus Allen Nicholas D'AgostoHarvey Dent Peter ScolariCommissioner Loeb David ThompsonJonathan Crane / Scarecrow Jamie ChungValerie Vale Michael CerverisProfessor Pyg Peyton ListIvy Pepper / Poison Ivy Jaime MurrayTheresa Walker (voice) · Theresa Walker · Theresa Walker / Nyssa Al Ghul Shiva KalaiselvanLelia Ron RifkinFather Creal · Father Creel Dashiell EavesKelly Flora DiazCampos · Female Detective Charlie TahanJonathan Crane / Scarecrow Stink FisherAaron Helzinger Camila PerezFirefly Lucas SalvagnoSal Martinez Christopher ConveryMartin Brette TaylorMartha Wayne Hunter JonesWill Thomas Shane WestEduardo Durrance / Bane Philip HernandezMedical Examiner James Andrew O'ConnorTommy Bones Radu SpinghelScale Skin Man Raymond J. BarryThe Shaman Danny MastrogiorgioFrankie Carbone David O'HaraReggie Payne Milo VentimigliaJason Lennon / The Ogre Dash MihokDetective Arnold Flass Michael PottsSid Bunderslaw Marina BenedictCherry Paul ReubensElijah Van Dahl Marie SmalleyFalcone Family Member (uncredited) Paulina SingerJosie Mac Deborah UngerOlga David CarranzaAngel Vallelunga

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