I rarely watch network TV these days. Not much has peaked my interest in the last decade or so. In an earlier post I took a look at Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Well, a look back. It was that type of show that has kept my interest. However, most of the shows that would share a Buffy story line or style were not on network TV.
Fox, on the other hand, has tried to work with the Buffy style. Fringe, Firefly, and Dollhouse with Fringe lasting the longest. Firefly and Dollhouse, both Joss Whedon creations, lasted just one season each.
Now we have Gotham. Gotham is the prequel to the Batman universe. So far I have only seen the first episode. Waiting for the next to be available On-Demand. Like I said, don't watch much network TV.
The first episode follows Jim Gordon on his quest to be honest in a city where corruption is everywhere. All the other cops have their hands in the till is someway and the criminals run the city.
Jim Gordon takes on the task of trying to find the killer of Bruce Wayne's parents only to be led to the wrong conclusion. That conclusion was a fence that was set up. (The fence happens to be a college buddy of mine. Good to see Danny getting bigger and bigger gigs.)
This first episode sets up what Jim Gordon is going to have to deal with. Will be interesting to see how the characters are set up and how Bruce Wayne slowly goes on his quest to become Batman. There has been a tease to that story line.
While some may want to avoid this show due to the comic book theme. I have to say that the writing is not cheesy. These stories have a lot of depth to them and the intrigue is fun to watch. Set up the DVR or be a regular to your On-Demand access if you can't watch when scheduled. I recommend this show.
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