- "Witness the origins of the infamous city."
- —The tagline of season 1.
Season 1 is the first season of Gotham. It premiered on September 22, 2014 and concluded on May 4, 2015.
Synopsis[]
A new recruit in Captain Sarah Essen's Gotham City Police Department, Detective James Gordon is paired with Harvey Bullock to solve one of Gotham's most high-profile cases ever: the murder of Thomas and Martha Wayne. During his investigation, Gordon meets the Waynes' son, Bruce, now in the care of his butler Alfred, which further compels Gordon to catch the killer. Along the way, Gordon must confront gang boss Fish Mooney, as well as many of Gotham's future villains, such as Selina Kyle and Oswald Cobblepot. Eventually, Gordon is forced to form an unlikely friendship with Bruce, one that will help shape the boy's future in becoming the Dark Knight.[1]
Cast[]
Main cast[]
- Ben McKenzie as James Gordon (22 episodes)
- Donal Logue as Harvey Bullock (22 episodes)
- David Mazouz as Bruce Wayne (20 episodes)
- Zabryna Guevara as Sarah Essen (18 episodes)
- Sean Pertwee as Alfred Pennyworth (20 episodes)
- Robin Lord Taylor as Oswald Cobblepot (22 episodes)
- Erin Richards as Barbara Kean (15 episodes)
- Camren Bicondova as Selina Kyle (17 episodes)
- Cory Michael Smith as Edward Nygma (18 episodes)
- Victoria Cartagena as Renee Montoya (7 episodes)
- Andrew Stewart Jones as Crispus Allen (6 episodes)
- John Doman as Carmine Falcone (10 episodes)
- Jada Pinkett Smith as Fish Mooney (19 episodes)
Recurring cast[]
(Must have 3 or more episode appearances)
- Drew Powell as Butch Gilzean (14 episodes)
- David Zayas as Salvatore Maroni (11 episodes)
- Morena Baccarin as Leslie Thompkins (9 episodes)
- J.W. Cortes as Alvarez (8 episodes)
- Chelsea Spack as Kristin Kringle (8 episodes)
- Alex Corrado as Gabe (8 episodes)
- Makenzie Leigh as Liza (7 episodes)
- Richard Kind as Aubrey James (6 episodes)
- Clare Foley as Ivy Pepper (6 episodes)
- Carol Kane as Gertrud Kapelput (6 episodes)
- Dashiell Eaves as Kelly (5 episodes)
- Philip Hernandez as Dr. Guerra (4 episodes)
- Anthony Carrigan as Victor Zsasz (4 episodes)
- Peter Scolari as Gillian Loeb (4 episodes)
- Krista Braun as Jennifer Luree (3 episodes)
- Danny Mastrogiorgio as Frankie Carbone (3 episodes)
- Nicholas D'Agosto as Harvey Dent (3 episodes)
- Dash Mihok as Arnold Flass (3 episodes)
- Milo Ventimiglia as Jason Skolimski (3 episodes)
Production[]
In September of 2013, Fox bypassed the traditional pilot phase and placed a straight-to-series order for Gotham, written and executive produced by Bruno Heller (Rome, The Mentalist). Danny Cannon was later hired as director for the project.
Speaking of the project at the 2014 winter TCA press tour, Fox president Kevin Reilly described the series as "this operatic soap that has a slightly larger-than-life quality. This is not some adjunct companion series. This is the Batman franchise, just backing it up [in chronology]". He also added that the series is separate from any cinematic universe DC is attempting to build with their films.
Several cast members were revealed for the show. Sons of Anarchy and Terriers star Donal Logue was rumored to portray Gordon, but he himself denied these rumors. Logue was eventually cast as Harvey Bullock. Ben McKenzie was cast as James Gordon. Production began in New York City in March 2014. David Mazouz was cast as Bruce Wayne, while Camren Bicondova was cast as Selina Kyle. The same year at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo, DC's Jim Cunninham said that Renee Montoya would appear on the show; Victoria Cartagena was cast in this role. The first season was to initially consist of sixteen episodes, rather than the standard thirteen or twenty-two episodes. Fox’s Chairman of Entertainment Kevin Reilly said that the project has a more serialized arc, also stating that in the case of show's success, the further seasons will have continue in that method.
The entire pilot was screened at the Warner Bros. Television and DC Entertainment panel at San Diego Comic-Con International in July, along with the pilot of The Flash, and footage from Constantine and the third season of Arrow. Graeme Revell became the composer for the series.[2]
During the show's airing, FOX ordered a full season in October, bringing the episode total up to 22.[3]
Episodes[]
# | Episode name | Directed by | Written by | Original airdate | |
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1 | "Pilot" | Danny Cannon | Bruno Heller | September 22, 2014 | |
A new recruit in Captain Sarah Essen’s Gotham City Police Department, Detective James Gordon is paired with Harvey Bullock to solve one of Gotham’s highest-profile cases: the murder of Thomas and Martha Wayne. During his investigation, Gordon meets the Waynes’ son, Bruce, now in the care of his butler Alfred Pennyworth, which further compels Gordon to catch the killer. Along the way, Gordon must confront gang boss Fish Mooney, as well as many of Gotham’s future villains, such as Selina Kyle and Oswald Cobblepot. Eventually, Gordon is forced to form an unlikely friendship with Wayne, one that will help shape the boy’s future in becoming the Dark Knight. | |||||
2 | "Selina Kyle" | Danny Cannon | Bruno Heller | September 29, 2014 | |
Detectives Gordon and Bullock investigate a child trafficking ring preying on Gotham's street kids, including Selina Kyle. Meanwhile, Penguin resurfaces in the countryside and begins to make his way back to Gotham, leaving victims in his wake. | |||||
3 | "The Balloonman" | Dermott Downs | John Stephens | October 6, 2014 | |
Detectives Gordon and Bullock track down a vigilante who is killing corrupt Gotham citizens by attaching them to weather balloons. Meanwhile, Oswald Cobblepot returns to Gotham and gets a new job close to an influential figure in the underworld. | |||||
4 | "Arkham" | T.J. Scott | Ken Woodruff | October 13, 2014 | |
As a contentious city council vote on the future of the Arkham District approaches, politicians from both sides are in danger. Gordon and Bullock must race to protect the council and an old friend visits Gordon. | |||||
5 | "Viper" | Tim Hunter | Rebecca Perry Cutter | October 20, 2014 | |
Gordon and Bullock search for the source of a new street drug that causes euphoria then death. Meanwhile, Oswald Cobblepot works his way deeper into Maroni’s inner circle and Fish Mooney continues to plot against Falcone. | |||||
6 | "Spirit of the Goat" | T.J. Scott | Ben Edlund | October 27, 2014 | |
When a killer begins targeting the first born of Gotham's elite, Bullock is forced to confront traumatic memories from a nearly identical case he worked in the past. Later, Gordon is confronted by past decisions. | |||||
7 | "Penguin's Umbrella" | Rob Bailey | Bruno Heller | November 3, 2014 | |
As violence between Maroni and Falcone continues to escalate, Penguin reveals a new component of his manipulative strategy, forcing Gordon to deal with the consequences of his decision to spare Penguin's life. | |||||
8 | "The Mask" | Paul A. Edwards | John Stephens | November 10, 2014 | |
Gordon and Bullock investigate a Gothamite who runs a deadly fight club for candidates applying for a job at his financial firm. Meanwhile, Bruce returns to school and gets a visit from a new friend. | |||||
9 | "Harvey Dent" | Karen Gaviola | Ken Woodruff | November 17, 2014 | |
Trying to close the Wayne murder case, a young Harvey Dent and Gordon team up, much to Mayor James’ chagrin. Meanwhile, Penguin makes contact with Mooney’s secret weapon, Liza. | |||||
10 | "Lovecraft" | Guy Ferland | Rebecca Dameron | November 24, 2014 | |
Following a misstep, Gordon is reassigned to duty at Arkham Asylum. Meanwhile, Selina leads Bruce Wayne on a perilous journey through Gotham to evade the assassins after her. | |||||
11 | "Rogues' Gallery" | Oz Scott | Sue Chung | January 5, 2015 | |
Det. Gordon’s assignment at Arkham Asylum gets off to a rocky start when the murder of a guard ignites an investigation, leading him to meet Dr. Leslie Thompkins. Meanwhile, Cobblepot continues to build his army. | |||||
12 | "What The Little Bird Told Him" | Eagle Egilsson | Ben Edlund | January 19, 2015 | |
In an attempt to get his job back, Gordon seeks to capture Jack Gruber, a deranged electrical genius who escapes Arkham Asylum. Meanwhile, Falcone struggles to hold onto his empire after Fish Mooney makes her next move. | |||||
13 | "Welcome Back, Jim Gordon" | Wendey Stanzler | Megan Mostyn-Brown | January 26, 2015 | |
When the key witness in a homicide ends up dead while being held for questioning by the police, Gordon suspects that it’s an inside job and looks to an old friend for information. Meanwhile, Oswald Cobblepot takes control of one of Fish Mooney’s prized possessions, as she gets a small taste of her own medicine. | |||||
14 | "The Fearsome Dr. Crane" | John Behring | John Stephens | February 2, 2015 | |
Fish Mooney reveals a secret of Oswald Cobblepot's, prompting Maroni to take him on a trip to test his loyalty. Meanwhile, Gordon and Bullock hunt down a killer who targets victims with severe phobias and Bruce Wayne confronts Gordon for failing to make progress on his parents' murder case. | |||||
15 | "The Scarecrow" | Nick Copus | Ken Woodruff | February 9, 2015 | |
Gordon and Bullock set out to stop Gerald Crane, a biology teacher who has been harvesting the adrenal glands of his murder victims. Meanwhile, after finding herself in an unusual setting, Mooney continues plotting to gain power, and Falcone attempts to change Maroni’s plan for the Penguin. Then, Bruce takes a treacherous hike. | |||||
16 | "The Blind Fortune Teller" | Jeffrey Hunter | Bruno Heller | February 16, 2015 | |
Gordon takes Dr. Leslie Thompkins to the circus, but the date changes quickly when a fight breaks out among the performers. Then, Falcone enlists Butch Gilzean to help Penguin with the night club, while Fish Mooney is otherwise occupied. Also, Bruce Wayne schedules a meeting with the Wayne Enterprises board. | |||||
17 | "Red Hood" | Nathan Hope | Danny Cannon | February 23, 2015 | |
Following several bank robberies, Gordon and Bullock investigate the Red Hood gang. Selina Kyle continues to bond with Barbara, and Fish Mooney tries to reclaim her position in the underworld. | |||||
18 | "Everyone Has a Cobblepot" | Bill Eagles | Megan Mostyn-Brown | March 2, 2015 | |
While Gordon seeks information about the recent controversy with Commissioner Loeb, Fish's allegiance with the prisoners is questioned when she appears to join forces with Dr. Dulmacher. Meanwhile, after an attack close to home, Bruce deals with the aftermath. | |||||
19 | "Beasts of Prey" | Eagle Egilsson | Ken Woodruff | April 13, 2015 | |
Gordon and Bullock investigate a cold case involving the Ogre, a serial killer who targets young women in Gotham City. Meanwhile, Fish plots her escape from the Dollmaker, and Bruce and Selina confront Reggie. | |||||
20 | "Under the Knife" | T.J. Scott | John Stephens | April 20, 2015 | |
Gordon and Bullock continue to investigate the Ogre, who begins to make his move on someone close to Gordon. Meanwhile, Bruce and Selina team up to expose a corrupt Wayne Enterprises employee and Nygma comes to Kristin Kringle’s defense. | |||||
21 | "The Anvil or the Hammer" | Paul A. Edwards | Jordan Harper | April 27, 2015 | |
The Ogre breaks down Barbara’s emotions, while Gordon and Bullock go to great lengths to track him down. Meanwhile, Penguin leads a massacre, starting an epic war, while Bruce learns the truth about Wayne Enterprises and Nygma deals with his recent actions. | |||||
22 | "All Happy Families Are Alike" | Danny Cannon | Bruno Heller | May 4, 2015 | |
As Gotham City’s gang war reaches its boiling point, Fish Mooney goes head-to-head with Maroni and Penguin in an attempt to re-stake her claim on the city. Meanwhile, Barbara Kean and Leslie Thompkins are brought together after recent events, and Bruce searches Wayne Manor for any clues that his father might have left behind. |
Gallery[]
Posters[]
Promotional artwork[]
Trivia[]
- Season One deals with the more typical crime in Gotham's early years.
- This is the only Season which does not feature any characters returning from the dead via scientific or mystical means.
- This is the only season to feature Victoria Cartagena (Renee Montoya), Andrew Stewart Jones (Crispus Allen), John Doman (Carmine Falcone) and Jada Pinkett Smith (Fish Mooney) as series regulars.