Everybody knows the story of Batman and the villains he faces. Nobody knows the story how he becomes Batman- a man, hardened by life, turned into an unstoppable force of nature. This is the story of how this great hero came to be.

Gotham is a unique and interesting show. We have grown up with the legacy of Batman and his villains. Until now, we have not known what experiences shaped the villains and Batman into who they are. The show starts out with Bruce at 12 years old trying to find his way through his teenage years. He is tortured by the memories of his parents’ murders. Bruce is determined to find their killer, no matter the cost, but many underestimate him in his search.

Then, he meets a young orphan girl named Selina Kyle. Little does he know how important she is and will be. Selina will later become Cat Woman. She is young and has not become a villain yet. Cat witnessed Bruce’s parent’s death. Bruce later finds out and befriends her. Little do we know this was a start to a beautiful friendship. Cat keeps her distance from Bruce because she is too afraid to get to close. She is an orphan and has gotten used to being used. She likes the idea that Bruce wants to be friends with her, but doesn’t want to get hurt. Bruce is so determined to find his parents killers he does not realize he hurts her in the process.

Alfred is Bruce’s butler he is also Bruce’s guardian. He aids Bruce in everything. Alfred was in the military and has a tough exterior. He is often underestimated, but should not be. He thinks highly of Bruce and will protect him at all costs. Alfred is very wise and gives guidance to Bruce whether he takes it or not.

James Gordon he is an upcoming cop new to Gotham. He believes in enforcing the law and doing the right thing. Gotham plays by its own rules not by the law. Gordon feels he can make a difference and change Gotham’s ways.  Gordon gets drawn into Gotham’s world.

His partner in crime Harvey Bullock. Harvey is an older guy filled with wisdom. Bullock is used to Gotham and has accepted that it will not change. He has accepted that police work is corrupt and villains get away with their crimes.

Fish Moody runs the show in Gotham. She is evil and she is the queen. Nobody messes with her and gets away with it.

Oswald Cobblepot (Penguin) is Fish’s apprentice. He will not stay that way for long. Penguin is sick of being underestimated. Penguin adores his mother and nobody will dare touch a hair on her head.

I could never forget Enigma (The Riddler). He works as a forensics scientist for Gotham city police. He is the guy that knows everything and is bullied. He is the underdog. He wants to be the guy that gets the girl. His time in Gotham shapes him into the well-known villain we all know. His eccentricities make him stand out from all the other characters. Enigma helps Gordon and Harvey catch villains and save the day.

Gotham is a colorful city full of heroes and villains. Gotham molds and creates these people into who they are. This is the story of how these ordinary people become such a legend. Characters you thought you wouldn’t like grow on you. If you like heroes as much as I do check it out.