10 Major DC Storylines The Almost Happened In Gotham"s 5 Seasons

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The rich world of Gotham was full of twists, betrayals, and iconic character arcs, but some major DC storylines were planned and never made it to screen. Gotham proffered a thrilling glimpse into James Gordon’s early days in the Gotham City Police Department, offering origin stories for several classic characters and narratives from the DCU timeline. However, there were several planned storylines that were dropped from the show, despite being planned or pitched.
Gotham, the TV series that delved into the origins of Batman’s mythos, aired for five seasons from 2014 to 2019. While it enjoyed a dedicated audience, the show faced challenges, including its fifth and final season being cut short. Originally intended to span a full 22 episodes, the last season was compressed into just 12, forcing showrunners to condense or abandon various storylines. Beyond this, some plotlines were scrapped because of viewer reactions, character popularity, or evolving creative decisions.
10 Barbara Kean Becomes Harley Quinn And Magpie In The Comics, Barbara Isn’t A Villain At All Close At different points in Gotham’s development, the showrunners considered transforming Barbara Kean into two iconic DC characters: Harley Quinn and Magpie. This idea was meant to reflect her growing instability and descent into madness, echoing Harley"s origins in the comics. However, this storyline was ultimately discarded, as showrunner John Stephens explained that the show’s version of Harley needed to be a "different kind of crazy," and Barbara’s existing arc already provided plenty of dramatic tension.

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