Gotham is a prequel that explains what life was like in Gotham city before the uprising of costumed heroes and villains. It follows the story of the Detective James (Jim) Gordon (later to become Commissioner Gordon) and his mission to solve the untimely murder of Martha and Thomas Wayne mother and father to little Bruce Wayne. During his tenure Gordon will encounter some of Gotham's most prolific future villains Oswald Cobblepot aka The Penguin, Selena Kyle aka Catwoman, Edward Nashton aka The Riddler and even The Joker. Including a woman named Fish Mooney a ruthless, menacing, hotheaded, sadistic gang boss whose clairvoyant like ability to read people makes her very dangerous and unpredictable. Fish Mooney is the boss of Oswald Cobblepot her influence and ruthlessness plays a huge part in Cobblepots development into the Penguin. Amidst the chaos Jim forms a bond with Bruce Wayne, a bond that ultimately shapes the beginning of his transformation into Batman the worlds greatest vigilante/detective.


Just on the premise of the shows teaser trailer I have to say it seems to be really interesting. With ABC having Marvel's Agents of Shield and Marvel's Agent Carter, the CW picking up the series The Flash and renewing The Arrow, and AMC bringing The Preacher to the small tv screen FOX had to find a way to compete. Its a sure fire ratings bonanza if the show is executed properly.

I assume the rest of networks are just looking for the right way to get on the "comic book" money train. Everything from movies to merchandise spells gold mine with comic books being adapted to television or the big screen. It all about your execution and how you portray the story.