Gotham Knights

Hated. Hunted. Heroes.

RELEASED 14 Mar 20239h 15m · 13 episodes★ 6.7 TMDB

In the aftermath of Bruce Wayne's murder, his rebellious adopted son forges an unlikely alliance with the children of Batman's enemies when they are all framed for killing the Caped Crusader.

Why it matters in DC

Bruce Wayne's death leaves a group connected to both him and his enemies facing a shared accusation. The premise makes Gotham's future depend on people outside its usual heroic partnership, offering a separate legacy story rather than the next chapter of another Batman series.

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InjusticeOptional background1h 18m★ 7.3
Batman: The Doom That Came to GothamOptional background1h 26m★ 6.7

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Where it fits in the DC universe

Gotham Knights is title 21 of 24 in our Live-action Elseworlds viewing sequence. Gotham Knights begins from its own circumstances after Bruce Wayne's death and follows a new group drawn into Gotham's conflict. It is not a sequel to Gotham, despite the overlapping city and character connections. The Batman films likewise do not establish the precise history assumed by this separate television premise.

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