TV: Dummies Guide to Gotham
Posted on Thursday, 19 February 2015
I'm very picky when it comes to film/tv adaptations of comic books so i was a little skeptical about getting into Gotham. Luckily i've been recording it just in case i ever wanted to check it out, and i'm SO glad i did.
Gotham is of course based on the characters and stories in the Batman franchise, and primarily revolves around a young James Gordon (The O.C's Ben McKenzie) and his early days in the Gotham police force following the murders of Thomas and Martha Wayne. The show also takes a look at the origin stories of several well known Batman villains such as Penguin, Riddler, Catwoman, Poison Ivy, Electrocutioner, Joker, Scarecrow, Two-Face, Victor Zsasz and an original villain Fish Mooney created specially for the series.
As a new recruit to the Gotham police department James Gordon is teamed with detective Harvey Bullock (Donal Logue) to solve the Wayne murders. During the investigation Gordon and Bullock become involved with Gotham's mafia including Mooney, Don Falcone, and Italian mob boss Salvatore Maroni.
Season 1 is nearing the end with 6 episodes left until the finale, and the series has recently been renewed for a second season. I'm a little unsure about the show introducing so many characters already, even if it is briefly (recently Robin's future parents appeared briefly). I feel like having too many characters at once is going to create too many confusing story lines and plot holes. But for now it works and the casting is A+! Penguin, Riddler, and Zsasz steal the show.
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Gotham is of course based on the characters and stories in the Batman franchise, and primarily revolves around a young James Gordon (The O.C's Ben McKenzie) and his early days in the Gotham police force following the murders of Thomas and Martha Wayne. The show also takes a look at the origin stories of several well known Batman villains such as Penguin, Riddler, Catwoman, Poison Ivy, Electrocutioner, Joker, Scarecrow, Two-Face, Victor Zsasz and an original villain Fish Mooney created specially for the series.
As a new recruit to the Gotham police department James Gordon is teamed with detective Harvey Bullock (Donal Logue) to solve the Wayne murders. During the investigation Gordon and Bullock become involved with Gotham's mafia including Mooney, Don Falcone, and Italian mob boss Salvatore Maroni.
Season 1 is nearing the end with 6 episodes left until the finale, and the series has recently been renewed for a second season. I'm a little unsure about the show introducing so many characters already, even if it is briefly (recently Robin's future parents appeared briefly). I feel like having too many characters at once is going to create too many confusing story lines and plot holes. But for now it works and the casting is A+! Penguin, Riddler, and Zsasz steal the show.
K.
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