While fans may be sad to see it go, production has finally wrapped for the fifth and final season of the hit prequel Gotham, which sees a young Bruce Wayne finally take the mantle of the superhero known as Batman. This concluding chapter will last a mere 12 episodes, adapting elements from the No Man's Land and Zero Year comic storylines as the city descends into chaos. It features an impressive roster of villains, including Oswald Cobblepot/The Penguin, Edward Nygma/The Riddler, Jeremiah Valeska/Proto-Joker, Eduardo Dorrance/Bane, Lady Shiva, Man-Bat, Magpie, The Mutants, Mother, and Orphan, many of whom have divided territory in the lawless city. We even have details on what Batman's costume will look like, which showrunner John Stephens describes as a matte armoured battlesuit with short ears that is "closer to The Dark Knight Rises... rather than something like the [Ben] Affleck one."
SEASON 5 EPISODE 1 "YEAR ZERO"
Jim Gordon (Ben McKenzie) and Bruce Wayne (David Mazouz) face the chaos Gotham City has become. Their mission to keep the city safe becomes more complicated, as the villains who survived the attack on the city begin to resurface and claim various territories. Meanwhile, Selina Kyle (Camren Bicondova) grapples with how to deal with her uncertain future.
Airs January 3, 2019
SEASON 5 EPISODE 2 "TRESSPASSERS"
Gordon and Bullock (Donal Logue) investigate a location where several kids have been kidnapped. Barbara (Erin Richards) proves to be an unlikely ally to Gordon. Meanwhile, Bruce looks into an alleged witch with healing powers for Selina (Camren Bicondova), and Nygma (Cory Michael Smith) deals with demons of his own.
Airs January 10, 2019
SEASON 5 EPISODE 3 "PENGUIN, OUR HERO"
With the creation of Haven as a safe place for refugees, Gordon (Ben McKenzie) hopes to stop the gang-fighting in Gotham. Selina is determined to find Jeremiah (guest star Cameron Monaghan) and convinces Bruce to help her. Meanwhile, Penguin (Robin Lord Taylor) goes to Haven to reclaim his staff."
Airs January 17, 2019
The titles for episodes 4-8 are as follows:
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Ruin (January 24, 2019)
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Pena Dura (TBA)
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The Air is Getting Slippery (TBA)
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Ace Chemicals (TBA)
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I Am Bane (TBA)