Rotten Tomatoes remains a divisive platform, but no matter whether you live and die by those all-important percentages or have no time for them, the site's importance can't be understated.
A "Rotten" score can ruin a movie's chances of box office success, and while they don't hold the same level of importance in the television realm, many viewers do still take note.
As we're sure you're aware, once enough reviews are counted, Rotten Tomatoes generates a "Critics Consensus." That's their summary of the verdicts submitted and a quick way for visitors to the site to get a little explanation behind the score. As for this one...well, this might be their best effort yet.
Gotham Knights premiered on The CW last week. Revolving around the murder of Batman and a group of non-costumed teenagers who set out to solve the crime, interest in the show has been minimal and reviews have been poor. Whoever wrote this "Critics Consensus," however, deserves a raise.
"Never send amateurs to do a Batman's job," the surprisingly brief verdict hilariously reads.
Perhaps the most noteworthy "Critics Consensus" before this one was for Wonder Woman 1984. The sequel initially received glowing reviews and that was reflected in the site's summary; later, when the tide turned and it was deemed "Rotten," that completely changed!
In Gotham Knights, in the wake 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. And as the city's most wanted criminals, this renegade band of misfits must fight to clear their names.
In a Gotham with no Dark Knight to protect it, the city descends into the most dangerous it's ever been. However, hope comes from the most unexpected places as this team of mismatched fugitives will become its next generation of saviours.
The series stars Oscar Morgan as Turner Hayes, Anna Lore as Stephanie Brown, Olivia Rose Keegan as Duela Dent, Navia Robinson as Carrie Kelley, Fallon Smythe as Harper Row, and Tyler DiChiara as Cullen Row.