The series main character is the young (future commissioner) Gordon, played by Ben McKenzie, telling the story of Gordon's early days on the Gotham City police force. As a new recruit in the Gotham City Police Department, James Gordon is paired with veteran detective Harvey Bullock to solve one of Gotham's highest-profile cases: the murders of Thomas and Martha Wayne. During his investigation, Gordon meets Bruce, who is now in the care of his butler Alfred Pennyworth. Meeting the younger Wayne further compels Gordon to catch the mysterious killer.
Along the way, Gordon becomes involved with Gotham's Mafia families and associates including gangster Fish Mooney, Don Carmine Falcone, and Don Salvatore Maroni. Eventually, Gordon forms an unlikely friendship with Bruce, one that will help shape the boy's future in becoming the Batman.
The idea evolved not only to include the Wayne character, but also to tell the origin stories of several Batman villains, including including Penguin, Riddler, Catwoman, Joker, Poison Ivy, Scarecrow, Hugo Strange, Two-Face, and Mr. Freeze.
The first season was originally 16 episodes, but was extended to 22. Gotham premiered on Fox in September 2014. In January 2015 the series was renewed for a second season.
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