Gothamseason one has come and gone, and left in its wake a divided fanbase.
Some ofGothams season one troubles could be attributed to growing pains.
A high-concept show with a quick to series pick-up can often stumble out of the gate.
It shouldnt be too difficult for the show to right the ship forGothamseason two.
Focus on Fewer Characters
Gothams cast is definitely one of its strongest selling points.
And very minute spent with Barbara Kean was a minute that could have been spent on other characters.
So why not tell us more about the city itself?
Gotham City should be a character on the show that bears its name.
There should be secret societies and occult history lurking around every corner.
There was a hint of this in the Spirit of the Goat episode during season one.
David Mazouz is excellent as young Bruce Wayne.
So is Sean Pertwee as Alfred Pennyworth.
Bruce has to get out of Gotham City to get to begin his Batman training in earnest, anyway.
Perhaps recent events with Wayne Enterprises will make things too hot for him to stay in town.
Either way, hes gotta go.
Ease Off With the Villains
This is important.
Look, its not that I dont want to see Batman villains on this show.
Im always curious about how theyll be handled.
But when it happens, try and leave the audience a little room for uncertainty.
If anything it would have been enhanced.
Gothamneeds to double-check that these characters, the heroes and the villains, earn their place in viewers hearts.
I cant remember any TV show spoiling its own reveals in trailers quite as much asGothamdid.
Revealing the Joker in a trailer does neither.
Showrunner Bruno Heller addressed this before the show premiered.
We want the big names out there to bring people into the tent.
Once theyre there, then things will get much more controlled.
Hopefully Mr. Heller delivers on the second part of that promise forGothamseason 2.
