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15 Years of Coverage (2010-2025)
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7 on Gotham Knights 1x13 Review - Series FinaleWhen the makers of Stargirl were finishing up the show's third season, they knew they probably weren't going to get renewed and set up a fitting ending. The team behind Gotham Knights, meanwhile, had higher hopes. What turns out to be the show's series finale sets up a second season that will never be. Spoilers…
With Gotham Knights canceled as far as future seasons are concerned, it seems like a foregone conclusion that we won't be getting any kind of satisfying ending to the show. In this second-to-last episode of the show, it still feels like the show is setting up pieces to play with in later seasons. Spoilers follow for Gotham…
I don't know how I didn't put it together before, but literally every main character in Gotham Knights has some kind of father-related trauma; some even have multi-generational father-related trauma. That's the thing that connects all of these characters. Spoilers follow for Gotham Knights, Season 1, Episode 11, "Daddy Issues." "Daddy Issues" Duela’s (Olivia Rose Keegan) birthday reunion…
Wouldn't it be crazy if Batman and Joker both had kids and then they kissed?? Gotham Knights asks and answers the hard questions this episode Spoilers follow for Gotham Knights, Season 1, Episode 10, "Poison Pill." "Poison Pill" With one of their own in trouble, the team scrambles to find a solution before it’s too late. Elsewhere, Harvey…
The Court of Owls is not to be trifled with--even Batman is often on his back foot when facing off against Gotham's oldest cohort. The Gotham Knights, though, think they can save their friend without giving the Court what it wants. Spoilers follow for Gotham Knights, Season 1, Episode 9, "Dark Knight of the Soul." "Dark Knight of…
One of my favorite tropes in genre fiction is the top-secret, super-exclusive party for mask-wearing psychos. You know the formula: the hero gets dressed to the nines, finds the appropriate mask, and infiltrates the party, only to find that things are even more messed up than they thought. Spoilers follow for Gotham Knights, Season 1, Episode 8,…
The biggest suspension of disbelief required to make Gotham Knights work at all is the idea that Turner and his friends can, through their distributed skillset, do something that Batman could never do in their version of Gotham: bring the Court of Owls into the light. The Court has proven one of the most persistent…
The Court of Owls is a favorite for Batman writers who want to change up a long-established fact in Batman lore. Need to give a character a new origin? The Court of Owls arranged the origin we know about. Need to retcon some tragic new history? The Court of Owls did it. For as many…
While the titular Knights break into a mob hideout and earn their name, Harvey Dent is losing time and worrying about his mind. One of those stories is a lot more interesting than the other--guess which gets more time? Spoilers follow for Gotham Knights, Season 1, Episode 5, "More Money, More Problems." "More Money, More Problems" A plan…
One of the common threads that comes up when discussing Batman is the idea that his villains directly exist because of him--that he's an active participant in an arms race between vigilantes and criminals, and that if he had never shown up, the GCPD would still be doing everyday stuff. More and more, the comics…
After frustrating episodes of Gotham Knights, we have enough character development and dynamics to do something interesting with the characters. This week manages to make good use of pretty much the entire cast of the show and pack in some fun character moments, as well, while riding a fine line between advancing the plot and giving…
The Court of Owls is a fan favorite for Batman fans because of the all-encompassing, mysterious nature of the conspiracy. It seems to be a favorite for writers of Batman projects that don't use Batman because the Court can be anyone, they can fit into any plotline, and they don't depend on any iconic Batman…
Batman is, arguably, one of the most recognizable and marketable characters in the world. He's beloved by everyone from toddlers on up. He also has one of the most vocal and devoted fanbases of any single character in media. The expectations when creating a show about Batman are higher than any other superhero, and showrunners…
The Gotham Knights pilot has added another cast member as Anna Lore has signed on to play Stephanie Brown, also known as Spoiler. According to Deadline, Anna Lore (All American) will join Gotham Knights as a series regular should it move past the pilot stage. According to the report, Stephanie is described as having a…
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This is an archive of Batman-News.com from 2010 to 2025. For the latest news, check out BatmanNews.com