Is Gotham series canon?

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.
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Is Gotham canon in the DCEU?

Yes in that It's part of the DC multiverse in which everything can take place on different earths.
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Is Gotham and The Batman connected?

However, the two Batman-related TV shows are still vastly different from one another, despite heavily focusing on the city of Gotham and its Arkham Asylum inmates whole. While the FOX series followed Gordon as the central character, it was partially a Batman origin story.
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Is Gotham show accurate?

Gotham made plenty of deviations from Batman canon but its second-to-last episode attempted to correct that, making the show (almost) comic-accurate. It may have taken a while, but Gotham eventually became something close to a comic accurate Batman series in its final season.
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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.
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Is Gotham a part of 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.
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Is Gotham connected to The Flash?

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.
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Who is the most accurate Batman?

Christian Bale is one of the most popular and comic-book accurate versions of the superhero. Of course, it was the brilliant vision of Christopher Nolan that brought the character to life, but it's also true that Bale did a marvelous job as Batman.
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Who is Harley Quinn Gotham?

Ecco was specifically created to serve as the Gotham version of Harley Quinn. The two, aside from physical traits, share a number of similarities, including their devotion to their bosses (Jeremiah and the Joker) and usage of terms like "Puddin'".
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Does Gotham follow DC Comics?

Gotham is an American superhero crime drama television series developed by Bruno Heller, produced by Warner Bros. Television and based on characters from the Batman mythos in comic books published by DC Comics.
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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).
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What should I watch before Gotham?

5 Comics You Need to Read Before Watching Gotham
  • Batman: Year One. ...
  • Batman: Earth One. ...
  • Gotham Central. ...
  • Batman: Gordon of Gotham.
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Which DC shows are canon?

DCEU canon can, therefore, be broadly split into three eras. Man of Steel, Batman V Superman, Suicide Squad, Wonder Woman and Justice League comprise a coherent, interlaced, multi-part narrative. Aquaman, Shazam! and Birds of Prey join that list, but operate with significantly more independence.
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What Batman series is canon?

To set things into one line, in the comics, Batman Beyond is canon. As for the animated series, it is within the same continuity as that of Batman: The Animated Series, Justice League, Justice League Unlimited, and Superman: The Animated Series. Batman Beyond ends where Justice League Unlimited starts.
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Is Gotham a prequel?

The mysterious Gotham PD Batman HBO Max series will actually be a prequel to Matt Reeves' Batman film, taking place a year earlier and focusing on new characters. Photo: Warner Bros.
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Why was Gotham Cancelled?

Disney was unwilling to pay what Warner Bros. wanted to keep the show going. Hence the cancellation.
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Is Jeremiah the Joker in Gotham?

Jeremiah Valeska is a major antagonist in the television series, Gotham. He is the twin brother of the terrorist cult leader, Jerome Valeska, as well as being the arch-nemesis of Bruce Wayne. Jeremiah is the show's equivalent to The Joker, taking over from Jerome, although both of them never took on the Joker alias.
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Which Batman is closest to comics?

1 Kevin Conroy – Batwoman (2019)

While his live-action performance mirrors Batman in the Kingdom Come graphic novel more than the original DC comics series, his work both on-screen and as a voice actor put him closest to the Batman that is recognizable on the page.
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Is Christopher Nolan's Batman accurate?

Everything in The Dark Knight trilogy seemed grounded and came pretty close to a story that could actually happen in the real world. But in his quest for gritty realism, Nolan had to make some trade offs. Bale's Batman is by far the least comic book accurate portrayal of the famous superhero.
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Which version of Batman is Ben Affleck?

Zack Snyder's version of Batman, played by Ben Affleck, debuted in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, cameo'd in David Ayer's Suicide Squad, then starred in the 2017 iteration of Justice League and Snyder's restored, expanded, and revamped 2021 edition.
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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.
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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.
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Does Gotham follow The Batman movies?

In addition to The Batman, Reeves is going to be bringing this Gotham City to the small screen with a TV series for HBO Max, following the corruption of the G.C.P.D. Not only will this project tie into The Batman, but the two will be directly connected, even utilizing some of the same characters.
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