We’re already excited about a TV show set in Gotham and now there’s more good news about the forthcoming series.
Today, Netflix announced that each season of the series will be available to Netflix members following linear broadcast beginning in 2015.
Premiering on 22nd September on Fox in the United States, the series draws on the story of Batman’s origins, taking place in Gotham City as young Detective (and future Commissioner) James Gordon and the recently orphaned Bruce Wayne meet in the troubled days before the arrival of the Dark Knight.
The cast of the new show includes Ben McKenzie (Southland, The O.C.), Donal Logue (Sons of Anarchy, Vikings, Terriers), Jada Pinkett Smith (The Matrix Reloaded, Ali, Collateral, HawthoRNe) and Sean Pertwee (The Musketeers, Elementary, Luther, The Tudors). The series follows Gordon’s rise from rookie detective to Police Commissioner as he navigates the layers of corruption that secretly rule Gotham City.
“Gotham is the most anticipated new series of the autumn season and we are thrilled to offer it to our members around the world,” said Ted Sarandos, Chief Content Officer at Netflix. “The Batman origins story is sure to have massive global appeal so it is fitting that, along with Warner Television, we have created a new model for distributing a show that international and domestic audiences will love.”
Given the quality programming we’ve come to expect from Netflix, this is a huge vote of confidence in the forthcoming show. Here’s to another few weeks lost to the couch!
