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Gotham Knights (TV series)

Gotham Knights is an American superhero television series developed by Natalie Abrams, Chad Fiveash, and James Stoteraux for The CW.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Gotham Knights is an American superhero television series developed by Natalie Abrams, Chad Fiveash, and James Stoteraux for The CW. Set in Gotham City after Bruce Wayne’s death, it follows Turner Hayes and several other young characters who are framed for Batman’s murder and work together to clear their names. The series premiered on March 14, 2023 and was cancelled after one season.

Premise

The series is set in Gotham City after Batman’s death. Turner Hayes and other young outcasts are framed for the murder and form an uneasy alliance while investigating the crime and Gotham’s wider corruption.

Production

Gotham Knights was developed by Natalie Abrams, Chad Fiveash, and James Stoteraux for The CW. It was produced by companies including Berlanti Productions, DC Entertainment, and Warner Bros. Television.

Broadcast and cancellation

The series premiered on March 14, 2023 on The CW and ended on June 27, 2023. In June 2023, The CW cancelled it after one season.

Key facts

  • The series is based on DC Comics characters associated with Batman and Gotham City.
  • Its story begins after Bruce Wayne is murdered and his adopted son Turner Hayes is blamed for the killing.
  • The series premiered on March 14, 2023 on The CW.
  • It was cancelled in June 2023 after one season of 13 episodes.
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Canadian context

The series aired on The CW, which is also widely carried by Canadian broadcasters and streaming services, making it accessible to Canadian viewers in the same way as many U.S. network dramas.

Frequently asked questions

What is Gotham Knights about?
It follows Turner Hayes and other young Gotham residents who are framed for Batman’s murder and try to clear their names while uncovering the truth behind Bruce Wayne’s death.
Who created Gotham Knights?
The series was developed by Natalie Abrams, Chad Fiveash, and James Stoteraux.
When did Gotham Knights premiere?
It premiered on March 14, 2023.
How many episodes does Gotham Knights have?
The series has 13 episodes in one season.
Was Gotham Knights cancelled?
Yes. The CW cancelled the series in June 2023 after its first season.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gotham_Knights_(TV_series)
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  2. TVmaze — https://www.tvmaze.com/shows/59492/gotham-knights
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  3. HBO Max — https://www.hbomax.com/shows/gotham-knights/0ace8d2b-3891-40bb-8331-dce01bf772bc
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  4. Metacritic — https://www.metacritic.com/tv/gotham-knights/
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  5. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/gotham_knights
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