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Gotham: Dissecting The Characters Of The Batman Prequel

I think it's safe to say that Gotham is one of the most highly anticipated new shows premiering this fall. The Batman prequel is brought to us by The Mentalist’s Bruno Heller and is hoping to showcase some of the most admired and feared characters in the history of comic books, television and movies.

1) James Gordon

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Portrayed By: Neil Hamilton, Pat Hingle, Gary Oldman

Current Actor: Ben McKenzie

What to Expect: As Detective James Gordon, McKenzie shines a naive light on the man known for putting tons of criminals behind bars as the commissioner of Gotham City. He exudes tenaciousness and goodness in the need to fight crime, but with his partner Detective Harvey Bullock by his side, that just might be easier said than done. How far is he willing or not willing to go to stay on the “right” side of the law? Will he become a player of politics and finagle the system to his liking? If you’re curious, at the end of the first episode there is one particular action that will prove just where James stands.