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?
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?
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No Man's Land Day 87-391—Jim Gordon and Bruce Wayne face the chaos Gotham City has become. Their mission to keep the city safe becomes more complicated as the villains who survived the attack on the city begin to resurface and claim various territories. Selina Kyle grapples with how to deal with her uncertain future.
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Directed by Danny CannonWritten by John StephensGuest stars Jessica Lucas, Chris Chalk, David Thompson, Andrew Sellon, Hunter Jones, Jaime Murray, Seth Clayton, Lindsay Brill
Gordon and Bullock investigate a location where several kids have been kidnapped. Barbara proves to be an unlikely ally to Gordon. Bruce looks into an alleged witch with healing powers for Selina. Nygma deals with demons of his own.
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Directed by Louis Shaw MilitoWritten by Danny CannonGuest stars Chris Chalk, Alex Morf, Peyton List, Hunter Jones, Will Meyers, David Kallaway, Benjamin Snyder, Susannah Rogers
With the creation of Haven as a safe place for refugees, Gordon hopes to stop the gang fighting in Gotham. Selina is determined to find Jeremiah and she convinces Bruce to help her. Penguin goes to Haven to reclaim his staff.
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Directed by Rob BaileyWritten by Tze ChunGuest stars Andrew Sellon, Hunter Jones, Deborah Unger, J.Stephen Brantley, Tom Ukah, Nicholas Velez, Wyatt Fenner, Lou Lentino-Rodriguez
Gordon and Penguin are forced to work together and alliances are shaken when Lucius, Nygma and Barbara all have different ideas of the culprit behind recent events at Haven. Selina continues her quest for revenge against Jeremiah.
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Directed by Nathan HopeWritten by Chad Fiveash, James Patrick StoterauxGuest stars Chris Chalk, Alex Morf, Cameron Monaghan, Anthony Carrigan, Joan Porter, Vick Krishna, Jonathan Holtzman, Jordan Carey
A military task force, led by Eduardo Dorrance is called in to provide relief to Gotham. Meanwhile, Nygma looks for answers from Penguin, who leads him back to Hugo Strange. Then, Bruce is concerned about Selina's recent behavior.
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Directed by Mark TonderaiWritten by Iturri SosaGuest stars Cameron Monaghan, BD Wong, Shane West, Shiva Kalaiselvan, Marceline Hugot, Joseph McKenna, Renes Rivera, Dustin Clodfelter
Gordon assembles an unlikely team to protect Gotham from Eduardo Dorrance and his Delta Force. Just as Lee Thompkins resurfaces, Barbara reveals shocking news that will change Gordon's life forever. Meanwhile, Selina and Penguin team up to outsmart fellow villain Magpie.
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Directed by Ben McKenzieWritten by Seth BostonGuest stars Chris Chalk, Sarah Schenkkan, Cameron Monaghan, Shane West, Jaime Murray, Luke Lesko, Calvin Ahn, David Carranza
Gordon races to uncover the criminal element threatening to end talks of Gotham's reunification with the mainland. A very much alive Jeremiah returns and organizes a twisted recreation of the murder of Bruce's parents with the help of Jervis Tetch aka Mad Hatter.
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Directed by John StephensWritten by Tze ChunGuest stars Benedict Samuel, Cameron Monaghan, Brette Taylor, Grayson McCouch, John William Watkins, Alex Huynh, Francesca Root-Dodson, Kelcy Griffin
Bullock's past comes back to haunt him when he and Gordon investigate two murders at Sirens. Meanwhile, Bruce and Alfred explore the tunnels beneath the city, and Penguin and Nygma's plans to escape are thwarted by the least likely of suspects.
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Directed by Kenneth FinkWritten by Seth BostonGuest stars Dan Hedaya, Jimmy Palumbo, Andrew Sellon, Jerry Walsh, Sarah Pidgeon, Keil Oakley Zepernick, Jennifer Honka, Josh Evans
After Gordon is shot in an attempt to establish a cease-fire, he hallucinates a trial for his life that could have deadly real consequences. Meanwhile, Ivy returns and puts her spell on Bruce, leaving Selina to defend herself. Lee has a life-changing moment as Barbara and Penguin consider their next moves.
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Directed by Erin RichardsWritten by Ben McKenzieGuest stars Chris Chalk, Anthony Carrigan, Peyton List, Hunter Jones, Julian Gamble, Sid O'Connell, Jerry Todisco, Kelcy Griffin
On the precipice of Gotham's reunification, Gordon and Bruce find themselves face-to-face with a newly transformed Eduardo, and discover the real mastermind behind the city's current chaos. Meanwhile, a pregnant Barbara turns to Lee for help.
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Directed by Kenneth FinkWritten by Chad Fiveash, James Patrick StoterauxGuest stars BD Wong, Shane West, John Bedford Lloyd, Jaime Murray, Morena Baccarin
As Bane enacts his final plan for Gotham's destruction, Gordon rallies his former enemies to save the city. Meanwhile, Nyssa al Ghul kidnaps Barbara's newborn daughter, with ambitions to raise her as her own. Then, Bruce's decision to leave Gotham points him to his destiny, while devastating Selina.
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Directed by Carol BankerWritten by Tze ChunGuest stars Chris Chalk, Shane West, John Bedford Lloyd, Jaime Murray, Ann Harada, Kelcy Griffin, David Carranza, Marlon Perrier
The series flash-forwards 10 years into the future, as Bruce is set to return to Gotham for the opening of the new Wayne Tower. A series of crimes leads Gordon to believe Penguin and The Riddler are up to their old tricks. However, when Bullock is framed for a murder, Gordon begins to piece together an even more sinister plot targeting the city, and a new figure emerges from the shadows to be the hero Gotham desperately needs.
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Directed by Rob BaileyWritten by John StephensGuest stars Chris Chalk, Lili Simmons, Richard Kind, Francesca Root-Dodson, Cameron Monaghan, Jeté Laurence, Krista Braun, Adam DeCarlo
