Gotham S3 Adds 7 New Characters

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Edited by Robert Beach

As we continue to burn through the summer, casting news has begun to filter through about this falls’ collection of superhero shows and next year’s new crop of superhero films. We’re focusing on the former today. For a nice change of pace, we’re looking at one of the only superhero shows currently out that isn’t part of the Disney Empire or the CWniverse: Gotham. 

Gotham, for those who don’t know, is Fox’s Batman prequel show, set when Bruce Wayne was still a child and had just lost his parents and around Lieutenant Gordon’s slow rise to Commissioner. The show’s had its ups and downs, mostly downs, and the latest season was marked by a seriously bizarre downturn in quality control as the show dived head first into as many big, flashy superhero elements and Easter eggs as it could muster. Now, with the third season looming, Gotham has added 7 new characters (mostly villains) to its line up as it continues to try and find its feet.

Static Thoughts - Gotham Season 2 Villains

Edited by Robert Beach

As we ramp up for the fall premieres, some details have been filtering through about Fox’s first big step towards superheroes on the TV Gotham. We’ve learned ‘90s Batman supporting character Azrael will be on the second season along with classic Batman love interest Silver Saint Claire. Additionally, we know there are a few mystery roles and the promise of more Joker this season. For those who don’t know, Gotham is a Batman prequel show set immediately after the deaths of Thomas and Martha Wayne revolving around Jim Gordon. While season one stayed mostly in prequel territory, albeit leaning very hard on the idea that a lot of Gotham’s crazy people will have children who follow explicitly in their footsteps, the season finale hinted at greater changes to come. As such, I came up with a fairly large list of heroes, villains, and crime bosses/organizations I think should or could show up on Gotham in the coming seasons. Let’s start with the villains: