Gotham<\/i>, the new US TV series based on Batman\u2019s home city, starts on October 13th on Channel 5. But what\u2019s it actually about? And will it be any good?<\/p>\n
The answer to those questions, and more, can be found below. Holy smokes, Batman!<\/p>\n
Erm…no.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s about the long and short of it.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s about the city of Gotham, and all the nasty people in it (before Batman came and beat them all up).<\/p>\n
The plot focuses on Detective James Gordon (played by Ben McKenzie) and his investigation into the murder of Thomas and Martha Wayne (AKA Batman\u2019s mum and dad). Over the course of the series, he has to tackle the hilariously-named Fish Mooney (played by Jada Pinkett-Smith) and various corrupt forces within Gotham City.<\/p>\n
He also meets a few friendly faces along the way, including young versions of The Penguin, The Riddler, Catwoman, Alfred the Butler and Bruce Wayne himself.<\/p>\n
Apparently. The first season currently has 91% on Rotten Tomatoes,<\/a> although only 3 episodes have been aired. The overall consensus is on the site is “high production values, a talented cast, and an appealingly stylized approach to the Batman mythos help Gotham<\/i> overcome its occasionally familiar themes.” Sounds promising.<\/p>\n