FOX is really struggling this season but one of the few bright spots on their schedule has been Gotham. While the show’s ratings have dropped quite a bit since its premiere, it’s still doing well for the network. As a result, they’ve handed down an early second season renewal.
Gotham is a dark crime drama that tells the early stories of police detective James Gordon (Ben McKenzie) and iconic Gotham City characters — before they became legendary crimefighters, villains. and vigilantes. The rest of the cast includes Erin Richards, Donal Logue, David Mazouz, Jada Pinkett Smith, John Doman, Camren Bicondova, Robin Lord Taylor, Cory Michael Smith, Zabryna Guevara, Victoria Cartagena, Andrew Stewart Jones, and Sean Pertwee.
Here’s the FOX press release about the renewal:
HOT FROM FOX…
FOX ORDERS A SECOND SEASON OF HIT DRAMA “GOTHAM”
Next All-New Episode Airs Monday, January 19, on FOX
FOX has renewed hit drama series GOTHAM for a second season, it was announced today by Dana Walden and Gary Newman, Chairmen and CEOs, Fox Television Group.
In the next all-new episode of GOTHAM, “What The Little Bird Told Him,” airing Monday, Jan. 19 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX, in an attempt to get his job back, Jim Gordon (Ben McKenzie) seeks to capture Jack Gruber (guest star Christopher Heyerdahl), a deranged electrical genius who escapes Arkham Asylum. Meanwhile, Falcone (John Doman) struggles to hold onto his empire after Fish Mooney (Jada Pinkett Smith) makes her next move.
Averaging a 4.2 rating in Adults 18-49 and 10.6 million viewers, GOTHAM is this season’s No. 1 broadcast drama overall among Men 18-49 and Men 18-34. The debut episode, which exploded into Premiere Week with a 6.0/18 rating among Adults 18-49, outperformed “The Blacklist” and “Scorpion” and delivered FOX’s highest-rated fall drama debut in 14 years. This Live +7 rating reflects the largest post-three-day ratings gain (+0.9) of any broadcast drama, ever.
GOTHAM is an origin story of the great DC Comics Super-Villains and vigilantes, revealing an entirely new chapter that has never been told. From executive producer/writer Bruno Heller (“The Mentalist,” “Rome”), GOTHAM follows one cop’s rise through a dangerously corrupt city teetering between good and evil, and chronicles the birth of one of the most popular super heroes of our time. The series stars Ben McKenzie (“Southland,” “The O.C.”), Donal Logue (“Vikings,” “Sons of Anarchy”), Jada Pinkett Smith (“Hawthorne,” “Collateral”) and Robin Lord Taylor (“The Walking Dead”).
GOTHAM is based upon the characters from DC Comics and is produced by Warner Bros. Television. Executive producer Bruno Heller wrote the pilot, which was directed and executive-produced by Emmy Award nominee Danny Cannon (the “CSI” franchise, “Nikita”). John Stephens serves as an executive producer on the series. “Like” GOTHAM on Facebook at facebook.com/GOTHAMonFOX. Follow the series on Twitter @Gotham and join the discussion using #gotham. See photos and videos on Instagram at @GOTHAMonFOX.
What do you think? Are you glad that Gotham’s been renewed for a second season or, would you have cancelled it instead? How long do you think it can realistically run?
Just watched episode 1-19. GREAT!!!! Look forward to the next three weeks and another season after that.
Best show ever. Thank gawd it’s going to be renewed. Great writers, hope they keep up the good work.
Love it
Really, love this show, truly different and each airing, brings something new. Long live Gotham.
I love the show! Love the actors & the characters they play!
Best show currently on TV. Can’t wait till each Monday night to see it.
After a very strong year and a half….Gotham seems to be running out of steam. Sleepy Hollows season finale really kicked Gotham s butt last night!!!
I love it. I hope the series continue for many seasons or long enough to see great character development and witness Batman’s birth and relationship with Gordon.
i,m glad that gotham is renewed and hope it will be that way for many seasons til we season bruce becoming batman
This show is awesome I love the drama and action!!! Robin Lord Taylor is the breakout star!!! And Ben Mckenzie is hot!!
Live Gotham! Keep it until Bruce is older and becomes batman!
Dumb thing to even consider…don’t be stupid, renew it!
Favorite shows on t.v.
#1 Gotham
#2 Empire
Love Fish Mooney and Oswald Cobblepot. Can’t wait until Monday rolls around to watch the show with the family.
i really like gotham, its the best show that kicks ass!!!
Not a doubt in my mind that this would be renewed again and several more times ~