Why Gotham Never Won Me Over
Gotham drew inspiration from Gotham Central, widely regarded as one of the strongest Batman comic series. That connection alone might seem like a good reason to give the television show a chance, but it was not enough to make this viewer want to watch.
A Batman Adaptation With a Complication
The central question is simple: what makes it difficult to enjoy Gotham on its own terms? This feature examines that reaction rather than treating the show’s comic-book connections as an automatic recommendation.
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Watch the Discussion
The video explores the reasons behind the refusal to watch Gotham and breaks down the issue in detail. It is a personal response to the series, not a general viewing guide or a claim that every Batman fan will feel the same way.
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A Note About the Footage
There is one correction to the accompanying video: a clip shown at 1:17 is labelled incorrectly. The footage is from Gotham, not Batman Begins.
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