Author Topic: Gotham TV Series (Read 10865 times)

CletusVanDamme · « **on:** December 09, 2013, 03:51:31 AM »

"The television series revolving around Batman's ally, Commissioner Gordon, long before he ever earned the rank. Explore the world of Gotham City through the eyes of one of the department's best detectives."

http://www.ign.com/tv/gotham

http://www.ign.com/articles/2013/12/07/young-bruce-wayne-will-be-a-series-regular-on-gotham?utm_campaign=fbposts&utm_source=facebook

Jingus · « **Reply #1 on:** December 10, 2013, 12:16:38 AM »

Why does it have to be focused on a YOUNG non-commissioner Gordon? Why do we always have to do this reboot secret-origins shit over and over again, when we've SEEN that already? Especially since we've got the Gotham Central comic sitting right there as the obvious model for this show.

no fact, no matter · « **Reply #2 on:** December 10, 2013, 01:04:24 AM »

Because if it's before Batman then they don't have to include Batman, which would increase the pressure on the show to not fail.

Baby Shoes · « **Reply #3 on:** December 10, 2013, 11:41:35 AM »

They can still use R Kelly's Gotham City as the theme song. No references to a bat. Just a hero like young Jim Gordon gumshoe.

starvenger · « **Reply #4 on:** December 10, 2013, 12:24:36 PM »

So this will basically be CSI: Gotham?

CletusVanDamme · « **Reply #5 on:** January 13, 2014, 08:24:19 AM »

http://www.newsarama.com/20029-gotham-will-center-on-bruce-wayne-afterall-include-bat-villains.html

Avid Warehouse Enthusiast · « **Reply #6 on:** January 13, 2014, 08:48:08 AM »

I didn't care for Smallville at all, but that's more because I've never really liked Superman. This, though, is fucking Batman, and the bar is so ridiculously high for Batman properties now that, if smart, they won't try to pull the CW tween drama stuff with this.

You know what? I think they should base this on Earth One. BAMF Alfred Pennyworth being the one to train Bruce and Bruce struggling to be what he eventually becomes would make for good TV.

Baby Shoes · « **Reply #7 on:** January 19, 2014, 01:38:39 AM »

Harvey Bullock is in the show as the apparent choice actor (per Latino Review) is Donal Logue.

Venkman · « **Reply #8 on:** January 19, 2014, 01:50:00 AM »

Still waiting for Gotham High.

CletusVanDamme · « **Reply #9 on:** February 09, 2014, 05:52:24 AM »

http://www.nerdist.com/2014/02/gotham-finds-its-jim-gordon-in-ben-mckenzie/

CletusVanDamme · « **Reply #10 on:** February 11, 2014, 05:46:31 AM »

http://www.newsarama.com/20291-fox-s-gotham-casts-four-including-the-penguin-alfred.html

Baby Shoes · « **Reply #11 on:** March 20, 2014, 03:33:16 PM »

Paparazzi got pictures of Gordon:

and The Penguin

So Fox jumped out and put out their own image of Bullock

no fact, no matter · « **Reply #12 on:** May 06, 2014, 05:45:53 AM »

Can't wait for this to be cancelled.

Avid Warehouse Enthusiast · « **Reply #13 on:** May 06, 2014, 10:14:43 AM »

I think this concept would work much better as a comic series than a TV show, but it at least has my interest.

The ghost of bps21 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 06, 2014, 10:21:55 AM »

I can do without kid sized bat villains. If it was young Bruce in the background and the formative years of characters aged like they're doing Riddler and Penguin...with the focus on Gordon dealing with city with a growing bad guy population and no batman yet...that'd be cool. But pint sized Catwoman is eyerolling. When they get to tiny Poison Ivy it's laugh out loud material.

Epic Reine · « **Reply #15 on:** May 06, 2014, 01:28:02 PM »

Quote from: Tea Party themed bps21 on May 06, 2014, 10:21:55 AM

I can do without kid sized bat villains. If it was young Bruce in the background and the formative years of characters aged like they're doing Riddler and Penguin...with the focus on Gordon dealing with city with a growing bad guy population and no batman yet...that'd be cool. But pint sized Catwoman is eyerolling. When they get to tiny Poison Ivy it's laugh out loud material.

That's exactly how I felt. Catwoman looked exactly like catwoman, costume and everything, only younger. Showing Poison Ivy in front of that plant was eye rolling.

"Dot Com" Matt Postin (heel) · « **Reply #16 on:** May 06, 2014, 10:17:50 PM »

I miss Birds of Prey

AA484 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 07, 2014, 05:46:36 AM »

This looks pretty cool. I'll reserve judgment until I actually watch an episode and see how they are going to structure the series.

Baby Shoes · « **Reply #18 on:** May 09, 2014, 03:06:27 PM »

starvenger · « **Reply #19 on:** May 09, 2014, 10:53:51 PM »

Quote from: "Dot Com" Matt Postin on May 06, 2014, 10:17:50 PM

I miss Birds of Prey

Birds of Prey would've gotten at least 2 seasons had it debuted on CW this decade.

Anakin Flair · « **Reply #20 on:** May 10, 2014, 02:44:48 AM »

I'm hopeful, yet guarded. It is airing on Fox, after all. Full season order or not, at this point I expect it to be canceled.

"Dot Com" Matt Postin (heel) · « **Reply #21 on:** May 10, 2014, 03:07:20 AM »

Quote from: Anakin Flair on May 10, 2014, 02:44:48 AM

I'm hopeful, yet guarded. It is airing on Fox, after all.

Detective Ventriloquist · « **Reply #22 on:** May 10, 2014, 11:42:42 AM »

As long as the ratings are good and people tune in, it'll stay around. It's not a FOX production, it's Warner, so even if it's lower rated it'll have a better shot.

Angle-plex · « **Reply #23 on:** May 10, 2014, 11:48:04 AM »

This, in theory, could be good. The mini Batmam villains give me no hope though. Wonder if the ratings are low they will rush teen Batman into the show.

2GOLD · « **Reply #24 on:** May 10, 2014, 03:50:05 PM »

Oh I so hope they go ironic and make a young Poison Ivy hate plants.

Angle-plex · « **Reply #25 on:** May 10, 2014, 04:57:15 PM »

I can't wait until season 2 when young Joker is a clown for Halloween.

Avid Warehouse Enthusiast · « **Reply #26 on:** May 10, 2014, 04:59:12 PM »

He'll be the master prankster of Gotham Elementary South.

"Dot Com" Matt Postin (heel) · « **Reply #27 on:** May 11, 2014, 03:10:36 AM »

http://batman.wikia.com/wiki/Gotham_High

Chainsaw 🦇 & Tyrano Shark · « **Reply #28 on:** May 11, 2014, 10:27:30 AM »

http://www.bleedingcool.com/2014/05/10/the-joker-will-be-coming-to-gotham-hes-already-leaving-his-mark-in-the-marketing-materials/

CletusVanDamme · « **Reply #29 on:** August 11, 2014, 10:45:26 AM »

new trailer http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi4045384729/

2GOLD · « **Reply #30 on:** August 11, 2014, 10:48:14 AM »

So, this is a series about failure right?
I mean everything we have been told, Gordon ends up a beaten man unable to control the crime of Gotham until Batman comes and saves the day to turn the city around.

So I'm seeing commercials of them saying up to them to stop them when everything I know is, he didn't stop shit.

The ghost of bps21 · « **Reply #31 on:** August 11, 2014, 04:10:08 PM »

Maybe it's about a man staying honest amid the ultimate corrupt broken city, and continuing to fight even though yeah...he's not going to win. Then using that example as maybe a kind of inspiration for the young Bruce on his path to become what he does...which is when it can start turning.

That's how I'd book it.

I just cringe every time I see Poison Ivy by a plant or Catgirl holding a cat. Things don't have to be so on the nose always.

2GOLD · « **Reply #32 on:** August 11, 2014, 04:13:05 PM »

I hope Mr Freeze shows up as an Ice Cream maker or something.

Harley Quinn · « **Reply #33 on:** September 20, 2014, 11:32:55 PM »

So this is starting Monday at 8 PM... curious how the pilot is. Will probably give it at least 3 episodes unless the Pilot is utterly beyond atrocious.

Baby Shoes · « **Reply #34 on:** September 21, 2014, 03:30:52 AM »

Early critic reviews list it among the most promising shows of the season after initial screenings. One of the supporting cast was getting recognized as a break out performer too. I want to say the guy playing Cobblepott.

Feeling a little bit better than I was initially, I think they have information for the first three episodes available.

The ghost of bps21 · « **Reply #35 on:** September 21, 2014, 08:14:58 AM »

From what I read the foundation of the show is strong...and it's a good show...but the pilot was overload with batman winks at the camera and it took away from what they had that was working. I assume that's an easy fix.

Baby Shoes · « **Reply #36 on:** September 21, 2014, 08:22:24 AM »

I have a feeling their plan for Joker on this show will be interesting but probably either piss off or confuse some of the general/casual audience.

Spoiler: show

The ghost of bps21 · « **Reply #37 on:** September 21, 2014, 08:24:12 AM »

I Like that as a concept. Especially if it's mostly just played briefly or in the backgroundish.

Baby Shoes · « **Reply #38 on:** September 21, 2014, 08:29:15 AM »

Yeah, despite some of the cheesy early stuff, I am fairly hyped for this (though I may not to sit down to watch it until later in the week). It seems like the bits and pieces I am reading have it being constructed fairly well and the actors in the show I know, I tend to like.

starvenger · « **Reply #39 on:** September 22, 2014, 02:08:16 AM »

Quote from: Baby Shoes on September 21, 2014, 08:22:24 AM

I have a feeling their plan for Joker on this show will be interesting but probably either piss off or confuse some of the general/casual audience.

Spoiler: show
They have plans to have a character every show that "may" be Joker. There was footage of a standup comedian from the pilot but supposedly every episode is going to have a random possible Joker.

Spoiler: show

it's not like the movies are going to use this version of the Joker anyway.

BTW as a father of two young girls it's weird seeing Twist from the Fresh Beat Band on a dark show like Gotham.

no fact, no matter · « **Reply #40 on:** September 22, 2014, 02:17:36 AM »

I'll give it a shot. I don't really like the OC guy, but whatever. I feel like Donal is going to steal the show in this one.

Epic Reine · « **Reply #41 on:** September 22, 2014, 02:34:22 AM »

This is probably the only new show I'm looking forward to this season (Girl Meets World wasn't doing it for me). I'll definitely check out the first few episodes before I judge. Fox doesn't exactly have the best track record when it comes to new programming.

starvenger · « **Reply #42 on:** September 22, 2014, 06:42:04 AM »

Quote from: Acid Reine on September 22, 2014, 02:34:22 AM

Fox doesn't exactly have the best track record when it comes to new programming.

The key thing you probably need to look at is how much support Kevin Reilly gave a show. The higher the support, the more likely the new co-chairs will look for an excuse to kill the show.

The ghost of bps21 · « **Reply #43 on:** September 22, 2014, 08:19:01 AM »

And the more likely it is to be good before they do.

Avid Warehouse Enthusiast · « **Reply #44 on:** September 22, 2014, 12:55:54 PM »

This was pretty good. I feel like it would have been better if they just came up with their own characters, but Donal Logue and Jada Pinkett and Robin Taylor are making it work as-is.

cobainwasmurdered · « **Reply #45 on:** September 22, 2014, 06:41:09 PM »

Introduced too many Rogue's Gallery characters for the pilot. Catwoman, Penguin, Riddler, Ivy, and possibly Joker and those were just the ones I caught. Makes more sense to take a bit of time with some of those. Otherwise I liked the pilot fairly well.

Broward · « **Reply #46 on:** September 23, 2014, 06:40:20 AM »

Yeah, but two of those.. Ivy and Selena shouldn't be major players as much as Penguin and Riddler will turn out to be, which is fine IMO.

The ghost of bps21 · « **Reply #47 on:** September 23, 2014, 06:42:53 AM »

It's a gorgeous show at least. While they take the time to find their footing...man did they build a good looking Gotham IMO.

Harley Quinn · « **Reply #48 on:** September 23, 2014, 09:08:22 AM »

Pilot Thoughts

#1: Love the set design, absolutely gorgeous look to the city.
#2A: I'm fine with the introduction of the Rogues Gallery. I'd rather they introduce them en masse and slowly build them up as they go along when the plots deem it necessary rather than randomly introducing them in an episode and suddenly they've become a central player.
#2B: With that said, I can kind of buy the Rogues Gallery having interactions early on in the careers of a Gordon or Bullock. In other formats we've seen them when they were 20 years older and Gordon generally seemed to have awareness of them already either as a villain or a person in general.

Spoiler: show

#4: The casting (especially Gordon & Bullock and their chemistry) is already growing on me and I can see them becoming their characters with each progressive episode.

Anakin Flair · « **Reply #49 on:** September 25, 2014, 03:25:12 AM »

Finally got to watch the pilot this morning. Some thoughts-
- Am I the only one who thought the actor cast as Gordon kinda looked like a young Russel Crow? I've never seen anything else that he's doen, but the whole episode I kept trying to figure out where I've seen him before. Finally it just clikced that he kinda gave off a Russel Crow vibe.

- Why was Bullock so worried that he had killed an innocent man if Pepper had indeed been framed? Pepper was a parolee with a gun (against the law), who tried to shoot a cop (against the law), and then tried to gut a cop (against the law) after fleeing a lawful interrogation. That's a justified shoot if I've ever saw one.

- Not sure how I feel about Montoya being a detective in the MCU already. One of the best aspects about her character in the comics (and the cartoon) was that she started as a rookie beat cop, who earned her way to a detective's badge. I guess they didn't want two rookies on the show, but maybe they should have held off on her character for a few seasons (OF course, this is Fox, so there might not be a few seasons).

- That being said, I'm intrigued by the fact that Montoya and Barbara had a fling. Wonder how that dynamic will play out.

Overall a so-so episode, but it shows promise. I'll stick it out for the season and see how it goes.

Unless Fox cancel's it.

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Author Topic: Gotham TV Series (Read 10865 times)