Gotham-Batman Prequel Series on Fox, Fall 2014

I tries SH. Sort of liked it then hated it and dumped Sleepy Hollow after the first season .

 

I wondered why they couldn't just gas everybody down in the basement, knock them all out, then when they wake up they're all chained to the walls without any ability to revolt or riot or anything. Once they're incapacitated, keep them sedated or in small groups, and take them away one at a time when needed. But if they move logically, then there's no reason for them to have a leader or for the plot to advance as it has.

Naaa, she's got two eyes... but different colors.

 

Not that I dislike the character, but that's one of the characters I could live without. No issues here.

 

Doh... the ratings on Gotham just tanked!

http://deadline.com/2015/04/gotham-ratings-down-return-1201409753/

Imagine that: they're discovering that when the show goes off the air for four weeks, viewers forget to tune in when a new episode comes back! Iiiiiidddddiots...

 

^ This year I stopped watching broadcast shows until the season is over and they show up available for streaming. The old broadcast model is just an exercise in frustration at this point.

 

That's a really, really tough hurdle for the networks to get over: the fact that Netflix and Amazon make every season's episode available at one time. That's a huge game-changer in terms of how viewers want to watch television. Having very little censorship and zero commercial breaks helps as well.

 

I was dismayed to see the big break, and lamented it hurting the momentum, which they'd already done with another break earlier... the Flash did it a little better, so I'm now enjoying it more.

 

I liked the scene with Penguin was walking down the street
same as Bruce. And got funny feeling walking past Bruce, at the gun store.

 

One of my weekly shows, the Following too.

 

yeah but eventually they will have to have ads!

 

Netflix and Amazon are subscription based (like HBO, Showtime, etc), so they don't have to employ a typical advertising model.

 

Indeed, they don't even report ratings figures or profits, not even to the actors (at least Netflix doesn't, not sure about the others). Now that's an atypical TV business model!

 

Only 3 episodes left.

Favorite new show of the year..

Wonder why Penguin is so interested in little bar.

 

Totally forgot it was back thanks to the stupid hiatus. Caught up with it last night - really good episode!

 

I think he mentioned at the end that it's part of a plot to get rid of Falcone

 

Not if the viewers are paying for the privilege. Netflix seems to be doing OK. I think the production values in Daredevil are not that far off from those in Gotham.

 

The Netflix Marvel series have almost $4 million per episode to play with. ($50 million, divided by 13 episodes = $3.85 million per).

 

Yep, I missed it

 

A good reason to DVR programs. I thought the show was over for the season and was pleasantly surprised to see a new episode.

Chad

 

I have to admit: half the crap on TV I would miss if I didn't have a DVR keeping track of when it's on, when it's not on, when it gets preempted, and when it gets moved.

 

Another reason to skip the networks. Keep the shows running And repeat them several times per week.

 

Interesting episode... another side of Barbara, this might prove entertaining.

 

Yes, my wife is finally getting into this. She likes the mystery aspect of "The Ogre" story arc. It was intriguing seeing the look on her face when she saw the tortutre room I'm also happy to see Ed finally start on his path of crime.

 

Very solid episode this week.

Can't wait for next 2....

 

I'm guessing that Gordon's doctor friend does not survive the Ogre. It's a shame, because Barbara is a head case.