Saving Gotham: 10 Reasons Why It’s Actually Brilliant

The future isn't looking too bright for FOX's Gotham. While it's been a divisive program since the beginning, a combination of low ratings and lack of renewal news means it's walking a tight rope at the moment. Furthermore, the news of DC's forthcoming digital service should ring some alarm bells, as it'll allow Geoff Johns and company to create their own Batman-themed shows.

Sergio Pereira

Published: May 1, 2017 05:52 pm

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Redeeming The Live-Action Mr. Freeze

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The last time we experienced Mr. Freeze in a live-action event, we received icy puns and Arnold Schwarzenegger having too much fun with the role. It’s disappointing, too, because Victor Fries has one of the most tragic origins of Batman’s rogues’ gallery – and he’s become the butt of jokes since Batman & Robin.

Thankfully, Gotham has redeemed the character and restored balance to the Bat universe. Over a few episodes, the character’s heartbreaking circumstances and transformation into the villainous Freeze are revisited, while we’re able to learn and sympathize with his motivations. Sure, there’s a twist that doesn’t quite follow canonical history, but the integrity of the character is maintained throughout.

Allowing us to meet Nora also proves to be a masterstroke. When the inevitable happens to her, it breaks our hearts and makes us mourn the loss of a genuinely good character.

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Sergio Pereira

Sergio is an entertainment journalist who has written about movies, television, video games, and comic books for the likes of Screen Rant, CBR, Looper, IGN, Thought Catalog, and Fortress of Solitude. Outside of journalism, he is an award-winning copywriter, screenwriter, and novelist. He holds a degree in media studies and psychology.