Fox Gives GOTHAM a Full Season Order of 22 Episodes
I'm excited to report that Fox has officially given their Batman prequel series Gotham a full series order! It was originally picked up for only sixteen episodes, but because the show is doing so well, and because it's so damn good, the network has decided to give it an additional six episodes, bringing it to a total of 22.
I love this series, and I couldn't be happier that the first season is going to be extended. Fox Television Group chairmen and CEOs Dana Walden and Gary Newman released a statement saying,
“Gotham debuted as one of the most buzzed-about shows of the fall, and with good reason. Bruno Heller and Danny Cannon have created an incredibly rich world, with characters that draw you in and a cast that brings to life these heroes and villains in a way we’ve never seen before. We are so excited to see where Bruno, Danny and the entire Gotham team take this story over the course of this season, and so thankful to all the fans who have embraced it this fall.”
I'm really hoping that the network will keep the series on air long enough for its creators to tell their full story. I want to see these characters continue to grow into the heroes and villains that we all know and love. The next step is to get Season 2 greenlit!
Source: THR