Is Gotham a different timeline?

The short answer: It is its own canon, just as nearly every Batman that came before it. The DC Comics/Detective Comics canon for Batman spreads about as far and wide as comic book history itself, has had numerous spin-offs, and has changed multiple times.

What time frame is Gotham set in?

What time period does "Gotham" take place in? According to actor Robin Lord Taylor, producers are not establishing the series' time period. It is, however, visually influenced by the late '70s and early '80s in New York, although, the use of cellphones indicates a time period of late 90's or early 00's.

Is Gotham a prequel to Batman Begins?

As a prequel series, there's always been an unavoidable finish line waiting for Gotham. The Fox series ends when Batman begins. That finish line is looming and the end is near for the series, which is set in Bruce Wayne's hometown in the years and months leading up to his first masked-man adventures as Batman.

Is Gotham a standalone series?

CW's Gotham Knights will be a standalone show, separate from CW's notable Arrowverse. For months, fans have been waiting for the confirmed cast and the characters they will portray in the show.

Is Gotham and The Batman in the same universe?

Image via Matt Reeves' Twitter. A new report from THR announces a brand new TV series set to premiere on HBO Max about a police procedural set in Gotham City, home of Batman. While it's not unprecedented, the most interesting aspect of this news is that the show is part of the same universe as The Batman movie.

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Is Gotham part of the Arrowverse?

Tonight on Arrow (The CW, 8/7c), the Arrowverse finally sets foot in the infamous Gotham, after so many years of merely alluding to the gritty metropolis and its resident caped crusader. In fact, there was a time when you couldn't even speak of Gotham if you were a superhero series.

Are Gotham and Green Arrow in the same universe?

While Arrow and The Flash are building their own universe, Gotham and Constantine are off doing their own thing on Fox and NBC, and there are currently no plans to cross over with the CW shows... well, intentionally cross over.

Is Titans related to Gotham?

Both adhere to broadly the same Batman continuity, and the original series showed younger versions of Dick Grayson, Barbara Gordon, and Jonathan Crane (who should perhaps be older if Titans were a direct sequel to Gotham).

Is the Joker in Gotham?

It's taken five seasons, but fans will finally get to see The Joker come to Gotham City in his most recognizable form.

Is The Dark Knight and Gotham connected?

The series will be in the vein of the grittier tone that Christopher Nolan established in his Dark Knight trilogy, it will be very organic to that world, though Nolan will not have a direct connection to the production.

Are Gotham and Joker in the same universe?

The Batman and Joker have a lot in common. They both put darker spins on classic DC characters, feature versions of Gotham that are grounded in reality, and even have similar plot points (though we won't touch on those here). However, there was never a conversation about the two being in the same shared universe.

Is Pennyworth a Gotham prequel?

How 'Pennyworth' Connects To 'Gotham,' According To The Creators. Now that Gotham's series finale has come and passed, executive producers Bruno Hellner and Danny Cannon are teaming once again for Epix show Pennyworth, which isn't a prequel to Gotham so much as it's an adjacent story unfolding in a similar universe.

Is Gotham supposed to be New York or Chicago?

Gotham City is traditionally depicted as being located in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Gotham's look and atmosphere was primarily influenced by New York City. Batman co-creator Bill Finger chose the name "Gotham" so that the residents of any city could identify with it.

Why does Gotham look old?

Series producer and director Danny Cannon told the New York Times that when creating the layout of Gotham, he mixed current New York architecture with buildings created by the visual effects department inspired by 1800s London, to produce a style that felt "old and broken."

Is Batman in Teen Titans?

Batman, along with the Justice League, makes a cameo appearance in Teen Titans Go!

Do we ever see Batman in Titans?

This Bruce is still fighting crime, but since Titans is in large part the story of his adopted sons Dick Grayson and Jason Todd, he only appears on this show out of costume, as a dysfunctional father figure. Sometimes he's an illusion conjured up by their subconsciouses when they're plagued with self-doubt.

Is Jerome the Joker?

Gotham star Cameron Monaghan and the show's producer John Stephens have confirmed that the character Jerome is not the Joker and also that the show will never be allowed to use a proper version of the iconic Clown Prince of Crime.

Are krypton and Gotham connected?

Krypton—both the planet and the Syfy series—has a bit of a problem. But here's how 'Gotham,' improbably, can help. Krypton—both the planet and the Syfy series—has a bit of a problem.

Is Star City in Gotham?

Star City itself has been based on numerous different locations, from the Great Lakes in North America, to Massachusetts Bay, although more recently it's been depicted as a fictional version of San Francisco Bay, and an airport that looks suspiciously similar to San Francisco airport even appears in the DC Showcase: ...

Is Batwoman a continuation of Gotham?

However, the Gotham and Batwoman universes aren't connected.

The CW's Batwoman has cast its Renee Montoya and it is none other than Victoria Cartagena, the actor who played Montoya in Gotham on Fox.

Why did Batman leave Gotham in Arrowverse?

In 2015, Bruce left Gotham after killing the Joker, leading the local crime rate to rise higher than ever and the Bat-Signal to be finally switched off in 2018 to signify his permanent absence. After discovering his secret identity, Kate took on her cousin's mantle and became Batwoman.

Why is Gotham not in Arrowverse?

Is Gotham the TV series set in the same 'universe' as Arrow, Flash, and Supergirl? No, Gotham is entirely in its own universe, separate from any of the DCTV shows set in the Arrowverse.

Does flash live in Gotham?

The Flash travels the whole world for his patrol route, but he just revealed he stays away from Gotham - and the reason why is enlightening.