What year is Gotham set in?

It's set in an undefined, timeless period, reinforced by heavy gothic, whimsical and modern influences. In other words, Gotham could probably be set anytime between 1980-2015, or in no specific time at all.
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What year is Gotham TV 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.
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What world is Gotham set in?

Gotham City (Earth-38)
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What age is Bruce in Gotham?

That could mean that Gotham is following a clear two-years-per-season timeline, though, as that would put Bruce at 12 in season 1, 14 in season 2, 16 in season 3, and in this season, 18 and just about ready to graduate high school.
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How old is Selina in Gotham?

Selina Kyle is introduced as a 13-year-old street orphan and skilled thief. In the pilot episode, she personally witnesses the murders of Thomas and Martha Wayne. She forms a tenuous alliance with GCPD Detective Jim Gordon after he saves her from kidnappers working for the Dollmaker.
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Is Gotham in America?

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 and Chicago, although it was designed to more generally resemble any major American city.
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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.
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Is Superman 38 from Earth?

Species. Earth-38 was one of the many universes in the multiverse. It was the home universe of Superman and Supergirl. During the Anti-Monitor Crisis, the entire universe was engulfed in a wave of antimatter, with 3 billion of Earth's citizens surviving due to evacuation to Earth-1, making them refugees.
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Does Gotham take place in the 90s?

Gotham is not set in any particular time period: Okay, this has been out there a bit, but Heller had a nice quote elaborating on the show's timeless quality: “It's a mash-up, to use the modern phrase,” he said. “If today Batman exists, then this world is the past.
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Can a 12 year old watch Gotham?

We should advise the show is rated for 14+ but Rory was given permission by her parents. The episode starts with a girl jumping from a roof.
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What year did Gotham end?

The series originally aired on Fox from September 22, 2014, to April 25, 2019, over five seasons, comprising a total of 100 episodes. It features an ensemble cast that includes Ben McKenzie as James Gordon, Donal Logue as Harvey Bullock, and David Mazouz as Bruce Wayne.
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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."
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What time period is Batman set in?

Now, with 18 years following their death, the year the film took place is seemingly 2019. This is further confirmed thanks to the Twitter post of one of Gotham taxis that also showed the year as 2020. Despite all that, though, the film's timeframe was still challenging to pinpoint.
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How old is Jim Gordon Gotham?

If Jim had spent 10 years in the army, that would make him about 32 for the pilot episode, making him at least 34 or older by season three. However, @flightless-city-bird​ has pointed out that in season three, based on a conversation with his Uncle Frank, Jim appears to only be around 29.
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Who is Harley Quinn in 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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Is Barbara Kean Harley Quinn?

Barbara Kean was portrayed by Erin Richards. During the run of the show, the showrunners considered turning Barbara Kean into the iconic Batman villain Harley Quinn, the sidekick and girlfriend of the Joker.
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Why can't Gotham use the name Joker?

Monaghan tweeted a few cool make-up test shots, and revealed the reasoning behind it: Pure green was off-limits to us (as well as the name "Joker"), a decision from high-up as they wanted to reserve these for films. A decision which ultimately I respect. They did not want to dilute the very lucrative brand.
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Is Chicago in Gotham?

Locations used as inspiration or filming locations for Gotham City in the live-action Batman films and television series have included Chicago, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, New York City, Newark, London, Glasgow, Hong Kong and Liverpool.
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Is Gotham based on a true story?

Gotham City. It is the fictional DC Comics city that is protected by The Dark Knight, otherwise known as Batman. Depicted as a sprawling metropolitan city with several high-rise buildings, skyscrapers, and enigmatic criminals, Gotham City has been the fictional epicenter for Batman for nearly 80 years.
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Why is Gotham a nickname for New York?

Gotham City, whose atmosphere and appearance were influenced by New York City's infrastructure, actually takes its name from a store called Gotham Jewelers.
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Where did Bruce go for 10 years?

In the finale, Bruce Wayne returns to Gotham after a 10-year time jump, during which time Jim Gordon (Ben McKenzie) has served as police commissioner. ainsi Where did Bruce Wayne go in Gotham? Leaving Gotham for Switzerland for several weeks afterward, Bruce had Alfred drive him around in search of Selina.
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Is Selina older than Bruce?

So again Bruce is eight years older than Selina. In terms of the movies in the Nolanverse Batman Begins depicts Bruce's 30th birthday.
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What is Batman's age?

He turns 26 in February, making him 26 when he debuts as Batman in April. Pre-original Crisis tales always put Bruce's birthday in February, so that fits with Miller's “Year One.” According to my chronology, 23 full “Bat Years” transpire (up to the Modern Age's end in 2011) making Bruce 48-years-old.
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