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Gotham Knights

Gotham Knights

Hated. Hunted. Heroes.

2023Ended1 season13 episodesTV-14Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all shows

In the aftermath 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.

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As of October 24, 2026, MovieCove lists Gotham Knights streaming on HBO Max and to rent or buy on Prime Video.

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Highlights

What stands out about Gotham Knights?

Gotham Knights earns 5 badges, led by Overhyped and Divisive.

  • Reception
  • Craft and mood

Reception

Is Gotham Knights worth watching?

Gotham Knights' Midcredits score is the 12th percentile of all shows, from 8.8K ratings across 2 sources. 50% liked it (rated it 7 or higher out of 10).

Midcredits score

How well it was received

12th percentile

Better received than 12% of shows

8th percentile among Action13th percentile among 2020s
Acclaim (how much people like it)10th
Approval (how many liked it)17th

Acclaim

Divisive: Rating-distribution shape vs the catalog

How much people like it

58 /100

10th percentile of all shows

7th percentile among Action11th percentile among 2020s

Rating distribution

Big peaks at both ends — people either love this or bounce off it hard.

Approval

How many liked it

50% liked it

17th percentile of all shows

12th percentile among Action20th percentile among 2020s
50% rated it 7–1050% rated it 1–6

Reach

How many have seen it

88th percentile

8.6K ratings across platforms

64th percentile among Action90th percentile among 2020s
TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Down 14% in 30 days

What reviewers say

Common ground

Both fans and detractors agree the show is a low-budget CW teen superhero drama that diverges sharply from traditional Batman comics.

Fans praised

  • Strong ensemble chemistry and found-family dynamic among the young cast
  • Misha Collins' nuanced portrayal of Harvey Dent's internal conflict
  • Visually atmospheric sets and moody cinematography capturing Gotham's noir aesthetic

Detractors panned

  • Generic CW teen-drama tropes and cringey dialogue
  • Disrespectful to Batman lore with made-up characters replacing established Robins
  • Low-budget fight choreography relying on shaky cam and unconvincing action

What stands out

CinematographyDivisive65

Dark, moody visuals widely admired; some find desaturation and filter overdone

AtmosphereDivisive65

Gothic, brooding Gotham ambiance appreciated even by many detractors

PacingDivisive50

Pilot called rushed by many; series improves as it finds footing

OriginalityDivisive45

Fresh take on Gotham without Batman praised by fans; dismissed as derivative teen-drama formula by critics

ActingDivisive40

Mixed reception; fans laud Misha Collins and Olivia Rose Keegan, detractors call performances wooden and passionless

Plot and storyDivisive40

Intriguing murder-mystery premise undermined by illogical police work and teen melodrama

CharactersDivisive35

Polarizing original characters; fans enjoy diverse found-family, detractors call them one-dimensional and unlikable

DialogueDivisive25

Widely panned as cringey, forced, and full of CW-isms

Preferred by

Women vs men

Preferred by Women

Women scored it 19 points higher than men.

No notable difference between the other groups: each pair ranks it within 10 percentile points.

  • US vs non-US 1 point apart

Episodes

1 season

Season 1 · 2023 · 13 episodes

  • S1E1

    Pilot

    Mar 14, 202342 min
  • S1E2

    Scene of the Crime

    Mar 21, 202342 min
  • S1E3

    Under Pressure

    Mar 28, 202343 min
  • S1E4

    Of Butchers and Betrayals

    Apr 4, 202343 min
  • S1E5

    More Money, More Problems

    Apr 11, 202343 min
  • S1E6

    A Chill in Gotham

    Apr 25, 202343 min

Watch experience

What is Gotham Knights like to watch?

Conclusions only — categories and positions, no plot detail.

Earnest, serious and charged — an even-paced watch that leaves you hopeful.

ToneFeelDemandexact position · filled zone: the category

What it asks of you

What it feels like

Moods
TenseHopeful
Heaviest: middle
Dry humor
Register
Solemn: Grave and dignified; treats its subject with weight and respect.Adventurous · 15% of shows
Told as
Three-act: Setup, confrontation, resolution — the default Hollywood shape.SerializedSingle-season story
ToneThe series treats its source material with earnest seriousness while embracing the heightened reality of the Batman mythos.
The rideThe series likely maintains a tense atmosphere as fugitives, with moments of hope as the group bonds, and a climactic turn in the middle seasons.
StructureThe story unfolds in a linear three-act structure across the season, following the group's journey from fugitives to heroes.
Episode formatThe 13-episode series likely tells one continuous story from the murder investigation to the group's rise as protectors.
Season formatThe series is concluded in one season, telling a complete story arc.

How it leaves you

what you carry away
HopefulBittersweet
Why it leaves you this wayThe series ends with the group finding purpose and hope as new protectors, but the cost of Bruce Wayne's death lingers.
How it ends · evidence
Happy endingTwist

Story archetype

where it sits among all shows
Monster — 18% of shows. A threat menaces the hero's world and must be defeated.Rags — 3% of shows. A rise from lowliness to fortune, status, or recognition.Quest — 6% of shows. A journey toward a defined objective, with companions and obstacles.Voyage — 2% of shows. Into a strange world and back again, changed.Comedy — 12% of shows. Confusion and cross-purposes resolved into harmony.Tragedy — 4% of shows. A flaw or fixation drives the protagonist to ruin.Rebirth — 7% of shows. A stalled or darkened life reopened and renewed.Mystery — 8% of shows. A question drives the story — who did it, what happened, what is real — until it is answered.No archetype — 40% of showsPredator — 7% of shows. A creature or killer hunts the protagonists (Jaws, Alien).Tyrant — 3% of shows. A human villain holds power over the hero's world (Die Hard).Invasion — 2% of shows. An external force attacks the home or world (Independence Day).Oppressive state — 3% of shows. A government, its agencies or a secret faction inside them is the monster (V for Vendetta).Corporate villainy — 1% of shows. A company or its bosses are the monster (Erin Brockovich).Institutional injustice — 1% of shows. A court, prison, police force, school or church is itself the enemy (Spotlight).Class system — under 1% of shows. The gap between rich and poor, or a rigid hierarchy, is the monster (Parasite).Technology turns — under 1% of shows. Technology people rely on becomes the threat (The Terminator).Inner demon — 1% of shows. The monster is within — addiction, illness, a dark double.Underdog triumph — 2% of shows. Rise through competition or contest (Rocky).Social ascent — 1% of shows. A climb in class or status (Pretty Woman).Fame and fortune — under 1% of shows. An artistic or showbiz rise (A Star Is Born).Rise and fall — under 1% of shows. Wealth or power gained, self lost (Scarface).Hidden worth revealed — under 1% of shows. The protagonist's true value finally recognized.Treasure hunt — 1% of shows. Retrieve an object of value (Raiders of the Lost Ark).Rescue — 2% of shows. Retrieve or save a person (Saving Private Ryan).Mission — 4% of shows. Accomplish or destroy a defined objective (Mission: Impossible).Journey home — under 1% of shows. The goal is getting back (Finding Nemo).Pilgrimage — under 1% of shows. The journey itself transforms; the destination is symbolic.Portal fantasy — under 1% of shows. Transported into another world (The Wizard of Oz).Fish out of water — 1% of shows. Displaced into an unfamiliar social world (Elf).Survival ordeal — under 1% of shows. Trapped in a hostile environment, fighting back (Cast Away).Time displacement — under 1% of shows. Unstuck in time (Back to the Future).Descent — under 1% of shows. A night-journey into an underworld or subculture (After Hours).Romantic comedy — 2% of shows. Lovers kept apart by confusion, united at last.Comedy of errors — 3% of shows. Mistaken identity or misunderstanding drives the plot.Farce — 2% of shows. Escalating absurd chaos and coincidence (The Hangover).Buddy comedy — 1% of shows. A mismatched pair forced together (Rush Hour).Comedy of manners — 2% of shows. Social codes and class satirized (Clueless).Hubris — 1% of shows. Pride or ambition invites the fall (There Will Be Blood).Obsession — under 1% of shows. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Corruption arc — 1% of shows. Step-by-step moral decay (The Godfather).Doomed love — 1% of shows. Love destroyed by circumstance (Brokeback Mountain).Crushed by fate — 1% of shows. Destroyed by forces beyond the protagonist's control.Redemption — 1% of shows. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Healing — 3% of shows. Recovery from grief or trauma (Good Will Hunting).Liberation — 2% of shows. Breaking free of a confining life (Room).Second chance — 1% of shows. A stagnant life re-opened to love or purpose (Groundhog Day).Puzzle — 1% of shows. A clue-by-clue puzzle you can try to solve before the reveal (Knives Out, Clue).Investigation — 6% of shows. A long pursuit of the truth that may never be fully solved (Zodiac, Memories of Murder).Enigma — 1% of shows. The mystery is what is real, or what is actually happening (Mulholland Drive).MonsterTyrant
Every story archetype, clockwise from the top
  • Monster 18% (this title): Predator 7% · Tyrant 3% (this title) · Invasion 2% · Oppressive state 3% · Corporate villainy 1% · Institutional injustice 1% · Class system under 1% · Technology turns under 1% · Inner demon 1%
  • Rags 3%: Underdog triumph 2% · Social ascent 1% · Fame and fortune under 1% · Rise and fall under 1% · Hidden worth revealed under 1%
  • Quest 6%: Treasure hunt 1% · Rescue 2% · Mission 4% · Journey home under 1% · Pilgrimage under 1%
  • Voyage 2%: Portal fantasy under 1% · Fish out of water 1% · Survival ordeal under 1% · Time displacement under 1% · Descent under 1%
  • Comedy 12%: Romantic comedy 2% · Comedy of errors 3% · Farce 2% · Buddy comedy 1% · Comedy of manners 2%
  • Tragedy 4%: Hubris 1% · Obsession under 1% · Corruption arc 1% · Doomed love 1% · Crushed by fate 1%
  • Rebirth 7%: Redemption 1% · Healing 3% · Liberation 2% · Second chance 1%
  • Mystery 8%: Puzzle 1% · Investigation 6% · Enigma 1%
  • No archetype 40%

Overcoming the monster: A threat menaces the hero's world and must be defeated. · Tyrant: A human villain holds power over the hero's world (Die Hard).

18% of shows fit this archetype

A loose fit — the map only half-holds this one.

Why this archetypeTurner Hayes, adopted son of a murdered Bruce Wayne, must uncover the truth behind the murder while uniting a band of outcasts to become Gotham's new protectors.

What it's about

7 groups · 53 themes
Bonds — 31% of showsSelf — 27% of showsPower — 7% of showsMorality — 11% of showsSurvival — 9% of showsSociety — 10% of showsIdeas — 5% of showsRomantic love — 10% of showsMarriage — 2% of showsFamily bonds — 22% of showsParenthood — 1% of showsFriendship — 18% of showsLoyalty — 7% of showsIdentity — 20% of showsComing of age — 9% of showsAging — under 1% of showsSelf-worth — 7% of showsAmbition — 14% of showsPurpose — 16% of showsMemory — 3% of showsObsession — 2% of shows. A fixation consumes the protagonist (Black Swan).Power — 5% of showsCorruption — 3% of showsGreed — 2% of showsClass — 4% of showsOppression — 2% of showsFreedom — 4% of showsJustice — 14% of showsDuty — 2% of showsRevenge — 1% of showsGuilt — 1% of showsRedemption — 3% of shows. Moral reawakening of a hardened soul (A Christmas Carol).Forgiveness — under 1% of showsSacrifice — 2% of showsBetrayal — 3% of showsDeception — 6% of showsSurvival — 12% of showsWar — 1% of showsViolence — 2% of showsMortality — 2% of showsGrief — 4% of showsTrauma — 5% of showsMental illness — under 1% of showsAddiction — under 1% of showsIllness and disability — under 1% of showsCommunity — 25% of shows. Consequences reach a town, institution or group.Isolation — 3% of showsPrejudice — 2% of showsDisplacement — 1% of showsFaith — 1% of showsTradition vs change — 3% of showsFame — 5% of showsLegacy — 3% of showsFate — 1% of showsFree will — under 1% of showsTruth — 6% of showsHope — 4% of showsNature — 3% of showsArt — 2% of showsTechnology — 1% of showsSelfFamilybonds
Every theme, clockwise from the top
  • Bonds 31% (this title): Romantic love 10% · Marriage 2% · Family bonds 22% (this title) · Parenthood 1% · Friendship 18% · Loyalty 7%
  • Self 27%: Identity 20% (this title) · Coming of age 9% · Aging under 1% · Self-worth 7% · Ambition 14% · Purpose 16% · Memory 3% · Obsession 2%
  • Power 7%: Power 5% · Corruption 3% · Greed 2% · Class 4% · Oppression 2% · Freedom 4%
  • Morality 11%: Justice 14% (this title) · Duty 2% · Revenge 1% · Guilt 1% · Redemption 3% · Forgiveness under 1% · Sacrifice 2% · Betrayal 3% · Deception 6%
  • Survival 9%: Survival 12% · War 1% · Violence 2% · Mortality 2% · Grief 4% · Trauma 5% · Mental illness under 1% · Addiction under 1% · Illness and disability under 1%
  • Society 10%: Community 25% · Isolation 3% · Prejudice 2% · Displacement 1% · Faith 1% · Tradition vs change 3% · Fame 5% · Legacy 3%
  • Ideas 5%: Fate 1% · Free will under 1% · Truth 6% · Hope 4% · Nature 3% · Art 2% · Technology 1%

Bonds

Family bondsIdentityJustice · 14% of shows
Interrogates its theme: Questions its theme without settling the answer.Societal stakes: Consequences reach a whole social order.Ensemble lead
How it treats its themeThe alliance of Bruce's adopted son with the children of his enemies explores found family and the search for belonging, while the fugitives grapple with their identities and seek justice for a murder.
StanceThe series questions what it means to be a hero and the nature of family bonds in a corrupt city, without settling on a single answer.

The world

ContemporaryUrbanStylized realism
Orchestral modernSupportive music · original score
SettingGotham City, a dark urban landscape with gothic architecture and crime-ridden streets
MusicLikely a brooding orchestral score with electronic elements to match the Gotham setting.

Content guide

Is Gotham Knights okay for kids?

TV-14

Gotham Knights is rated TV-14. As of August 29, 2026, Midcredits content scores put its violence at intense (64/100), sexual content at mild (28/100), language at mild (27/100), drug and alcohol content at intense (63/100) and frightening material at intense (67/100). Its language and drug and alcohol content have too few votes to rank. Overall it is heavier than 72% of TV-14 shows.

Ratings in 16 other countries
  • UK12
  • Canada18+
  • Germany12
  • France12
  • Brazil14
  • Austria16
  • Czechia18+
  • Hungary16
  • MexicoC
  • Poland16
  • Portugal16
  • PRTV-14
  • RO15
  • SingaporeM18
  • Spain16
  • Switzerland16
Overall
Moderate · all five categories
Heavier than 57% of all showsHeavier than 72% of TV-14 shows
Violence & Gore
Intense · audience split: No severity level holds a majority of voters
typical for a TV-14 show
heavier than 71%
Sex & Nudity
Mild · audience split: No severity level holds a majority of voters
light for a TV-14 show
heavier than 25%
Profanity
Mild
too few votes to rank (5 votes)
Alcohol & Drugs
Intense
too few votes to rank (8 votes)
Frightening / Intense
Intense
heavy for a TV-14 show
heavier than 81%

Point along a line to see a well-known title at that level.

The reason to think twice is frightening material and violence. Everything else sits at or below what TV-14 shows usually carry.

Source: Midcredits content scores, 0 (none) to 100 (severe) per category, with each standing ranked against other shows that have them.

What content warnings does Gotham Knights have?

Not screened for content warnings yet.

Cast and crew

Who is in Gotham Knights?

Cast

Oscar Morgan
as Turner Hayes
Newcomer: A standing when this show came out that sits in the bottom quarter of working actors today.
Olivia Rose Keegan
as Duela
Newcomer: A standing when this show came out that sits in the bottom quarter of working actors today.
Navia Robinson
as Carrie Kelley
Newcomer: A standing when this show came out that sits in the bottom quarter of working actors today.
Fallon Smythe
as Harper Row
Newcomer: A standing when this show came out that sits in the bottom quarter of working actors today.
Tyler DiChiara
as Cullen Row
Screen debut: No prior film or television role.
Anna Lore
as Stephanie Brown
Newcomer: A standing when this show came out that sits in the bottom quarter of working actors today.
Misha Collins
as Harvey Dent
Damon Dayoub
as Lincoln March
Lauren Stamile
as Rebecca March
Rahart Adams
as Brody March

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