Gotham (2014)
A rookie detective navigates Gotham's pulpy, corrupt underworld, battling iconic villains with darkly comic grit.
Everyone knows the name Commissioner Gordon. He is one of the crime world's greatest foes, a man whose reputation is synonymous with law and order. But what is known of Gordon's story and his rise from rookie detective to Police Commissioner? What did it take to navigate the multiple layers of corruption that secretly ruled Gotham City, the spawning ground of the world's most iconic villains? And what circumstances created them – the larger-than-life personas who would become Catwoman, The Penguin, The Riddler, Two-Face and The Joker?
How intense is Gotham?
Gotham is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-14.
What Gotham feels like
- Tone
- grittydarkly comicsuspensefulpulpy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Gotham
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Gotham for you?
Is Gotham scary?
Only a little. Gotham has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Gotham gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Gotham sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Gotham OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Gotham?
Episodes run about 43m.
Where can I stream Gotham?
Gotham is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
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