I still can’t believe how quickly the idea of Gotham has taken to go from the concept stage through to a fully realised 13 episode series that debuts soon. Most times, a show that is rushed that quickly into production implies bad scripts, cheap production values and a cheesy atmosphere. But on Gotham however, it looks like we may have some genuine quality waddling through the underworld of the Batman hometown.
A gritty prequel that follows Gotham cop Jim Gordon early in his career after the murder of Thomas and Martha Wayne, Gotham also charts the rise of the lowlife of that city. Characters such as Oswald Cobblepot (Penguin), Selina Kyle (Catwoman) and the Riddler will all be present, as will a few new faces. A few lucky folks have already seen the first episode of Gotham. And it looks like the hype has paid off:
Just caught an advance screening of the #Gotham premiere. Loved it. So good. Excited for @ben_mckenzie and the rest of the cast.
— Alicia Rancilio (@aliciar) June 13, 2014
Cannot get over how great the cast of #Gotham is — not a false note among them. Jada Pinkett Smith in particular just kills it.
— Laura Prudom (@LauInLA) June 13, 2014
Really dug the pilot of Fox’s superhero origin story Gotham. Solid crime drama with many tantalizing hints of the mythology to come.
— Steven Zeitchik (@ZeitchikLAT) June 13, 2014
Saw the #Gotham pilot tonight. Builds really well, and Robin Lord Taylor is a revelation as Penguin. Excited for what’s next!
— Alex Zalben (@azalben) June 13, 2014
The thing about #Gotham is it’s great. But you already knew that.
— Chris E. Hayner (@ChrisHayner) June 13, 2014
Loved seeing #Gotham on the big-screen. Gorgeous show, and Ben McKenzie and Donal Logue make great on-screen partners. Excited for ep 2!
— Marisa Roffman (@marisaroffman) June 13, 2014
Loved the screening of @Gotham @ben_mckenzie and @donallogue are the ultimate bad ass team. Can’t forget @jadapsmith and Fish. This fall.
— Phyllis Thomas (@Phyllis_Thomas) June 13, 2014
#Gotham is fantastic. The trailer doesn’t do it justice. Definitely at the top of my list for this fall.
— Sandrine Sahakians (@sosandrine) June 13, 2014
Great to see both Donal Logue and Ben McKenzie bringing their A-game to #Gotham. Nice to see shades of #Southland/#Terriers in performances.
— Tiffany Vogt (@TVWatchtower) June 13, 2014
And dont even get me started about how much I loved Sean Pertwee as Alfred in #Gotham, who #Elementary fans know as Lestrade. Scene stealer!
— Tiffany Vogt (@TVWatchtower) June 13, 2014
Gotham kicks off in the US of A fall TV season ad stars Ben McKenzie, David Mazouz, Camren Bicondova, Robin Taylor and Cory Michael Smith.
Last Updated: June 17, 2014
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June 17, 2014 at 10:37
Nice!