Gotham (2014)
Kernel Score: 85% · 3,635 ratings
Genres: Drama, Crime, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
First aired: 2014-09-22
Seasons: 5 · 100 episodes
Is Gotham worth watching?
Depends on your taste. A young Jim Gordon enters a corrupt Gotham, before Batman, and meets future villains in the making. It's lurid and campy, with great villain turns, but a very uneven series overall.
Watch it if you
- like Batman villains and Gotham lore
- enjoy pulpy crime shows
- want comic-book camp with violence
Skip it if you
- want a grounded crime drama
- expect much Batman; he's a boy
Best for: Binge for Batman fans
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Gotham
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
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?
Gotham parents' guide: ages 12+
Parents need to know that Gotham is a comic-book crime drama with violence, corruption, and origin stories for iconic villains including the Joker.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Crime drama set in a corrupt city with gun violence, murders, and the rise of comic-book supervillains.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Shows like Gotham
If you liked Gotham, these are the shows we'd watch next.
- Batman: The Animated Series (1992) — 88%: The best screen version of Gotham's rogues and mood.
- Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler (2019) — 87%: Another Batman-world prequel, with a British spy twist.
- Marvel's Daredevil (2015) — 91%: Dark, street-level superhero crime drama.
- Watchmen (2019) — 86%: A bold and stylish take on a comic-book world.
- Titans (2018) — 89%: DC drama with a young cast and a darker tone.
- Person of Interest (2011) — 89%: A tense, procedural-style crime series with big ideas.
Cast
- Ben McKenzie as James 'Jim' Gordon
- Donal Logue as Harvey Bullock
- David Mazouz as Bruce Wayne
- Sean Pertwee as Alfred Pennyworth
- Robin Lord Taylor as Oswald Cobblepot
- Erin Richards as Barbara Kean
- Camren Bicondova as Selina Kyle
- Cory Michael Smith as Edward Nygma
Gotham FAQ
Is Gotham worth watching?
Depends on your taste. A young Jim Gordon enters a corrupt Gotham, before Batman, and meets future villains in the making. It's lurid and campy, with great villain turns, but a very uneven series overall.
Where can I watch Gotham?
In the US you can buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Gotham OK for kids?
Gotham is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 12+. Parents need to know that Gotham is a comic-book crime drama with violence, corruption, and origin stories for iconic villains including the Joker.
What shows are like Gotham?
If you liked Gotham, try Batman: The Animated Series, Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler, Marvel's Daredevil and Watchmen.