What if one of the best superhero shows ever… wasn’t a superhero show? That was the original promise of Gotham, a DC Comics production that explores Bruce Wayne’s youth, but also the origins of Batman’s most iconic foes: the Penguin, the Sphinx, the Coward… and of course, the unforgettable Joker.
The main character of the series is James Gordon, a top cop whose brutal fight against crime and corruption will allow him to one day become the city commissioner. The character in this version is played by Ben McKenzie, who is best known for his roles in the TV series Newport Beach and Southland.
Ben MacKenzie as James Gordon before he was the Commissioner and the moustache
A superhero series like no other
The main feature of Gotham is that it does not accept the codes of traditional superhero series, but instead accepts the codes of a procedural police program. Thus, each episode has its own exploration, while the common theme helps advance the plot and gives depth to each character.
The series was designed by Bruno Heller, a screenwriter completely alien to the world of superheroes. Especially known for his work on the historical series Rome, the latter also featured in one of the most popular police series of recent years, Mentalist.
Another originality of the series is the multiplication of points of view. Thus, Gotham doesn’t hesitate to follow the rise of several antagonists, including the Penguin – going from mere henchman to king of the underworld – or even the Sphinx, in between. villains The most emblematic of the series.
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Over the course of the series’ 100 episodes, the dark tone of the series gradually gave way to a parody and burlesque atmosphere. Despite everything, Gotham did not abandon its darkness and produced scenes of graphic violence, which was all the more surprising because the show was broadcast on the public channel FOX.
One of the main mysteries of the series was also the identity of the Joker. After many false leads, this was finally revealed in the final season. Many fans also highlighted the quality of Cameron Monaghan’s interpretation, ranking him among the best versions of the character in all adaptations.
For its original take on the Dark Knight mythos, Gotham was a huge hit with audiences. To date, the series is among the highest rated series on AlloCiné by Internet users (4.2 out of 5), surpassing other flagship titles such as Flash (3.9), Arrow (4), Smallville (3.2) or even Titans (3.7). ).
The complete series of Gotham (5 seasons, 100 episodes) will leave the Prime Video catalog on July 31.
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Source: Allocine
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