In a couple of days, Gotham will have concluded its run and secured its place in the annals of comic book TV history. It’s sad to think about, sure, but on the plus side, this does free up more characters to be utilized on The CW’s upcoming Batwoman series, not to mention DC Universe’s Titans.
Already, the network has done its job by releasing two promos for the highly anticipated finale, one following last week’s episode, with the other dropping online not long thereafter. Still, I suspected that a full-length trailer was waiting in the wings, similar to those accompanying several key episodes throughout season 5.
Well, my suspicions have been proven correct, as the latest video package can be found at the top of this article. As you can see, it features footage from throughout the series in order to signify how everything has come full circle, but most of what’s presented is, in fact, taken from the finale itself.
From what I can tell, Frank Miller’s Batman: Year One lends a decent amount of influence, as Bruce Wayne has now adopted his vigilante persona and is taking to the streets. Obviously, it won’t be long before the likes of Penguin and Riddler feel his wrath.
Something else worth pointing out is Jeremiah Valeska’s line saying, “I was waiting for him to come home.” Those of you who follow this site on a regular basis are probably aware of how I believe Batman’s emergence will lead to Jeremiah snapping out of his catatonic state in a nod to The Dark Knight Returns, but that bit of dialogue makes me wonder if indeed he immediately figures out that Bruce Wayne and Batman are the same person. It wouldn’t be unheard of because the Joker knows the truth in some versions of the tale.
For more on “The Beginning…,” be sure to check out the official synopsis:
The series flash-forwards 10 years into the future, as Bruce is set to return to Gotham for the opening of the new Wayne Tower. A series of crimes leads Gordon to believe Penguin and The Riddler are up to their old tricks. However, when Bullock is framed for a murder, Gordon begins to piece together an even more sinister plot targeting the city, and a new figure emerges from the shadows to be the hero Gotham desperately needs in the all-new “The Beginning… ” series finale episode of GOTHAM airing Thursday, April 25 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (GTH-510) (TV-14 L, V)
You can catch the series finale of Gotham this Thursday night on Fox.