Shows like Gotham
15 picks with a similar feel
What defines Gotham, going by its Boxlist taste profile: Expect an otherworldly, glossy fantasy series, fast rather than slow-burning. Best if you like polish over grit. Its strongest markers on Boxlist are themes of underdogs, plus tags such as insane asylum, origin story and super villain.
Here are 15 shows with a similar feel, ranked by how closely they match that profile. Treat them as picks to try, not a definitive list.
Based on Gotham (2014).
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Pennyworth (2019)
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Why it's like Gotham: Also heightened and glossy, with themes of underdogs. Common ground: origin story, dc comics.
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Smallville (2001)
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Why it's like Gotham: Also heightened and glossy, with themes of underdogs. Common ground: origin story, dc comics, super power.
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Lucifer (2016)
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Why it's like Gotham: Also heightened and glossy, with themes of underdogs. Common ground: dc comics.
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Batwoman (2019)
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Why it's like Gotham: Also heightened and glossy, with themes of underdogs. Common ground: dc comics.
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iZombie (2015)
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Why it's like Gotham: Also heightened and glossy, with themes of underdogs. Common ground: dc comics.
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The Nevers (2021)
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Why it's like Gotham: Also heightened and glossy, with themes of underdogs. Common ground: super power.
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Watchmen (2019)
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Why it's like Gotham: Also heightened and glossy, with themes of underdogs. Common ground: dc comics.
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Heroes (2006)
TV7.5Heavier option
Why it's like Gotham: Also heightened and glossy, with themes of underdogs. Common ground: super power.
- 9
Marvel's Jessica Jones (2015)
TV7.6Heavier option
Why it's like Gotham: Also heightened and glossy, with themes of underdogs. Common ground: super power.
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The Gifted (2017)
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Why it's like Gotham: Also heightened and glossy, with themes of underdogs. Common ground: super power.
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Preacher (2016)
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Why it's like Gotham: Also heightened and glossy, with themes of underdogs. Common ground: dc comics.
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Titans (2018)
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Why it's like Gotham: Also heightened and glossy, with themes of underdogs. Common ground: dc comics.
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Constantine (2014)
TV7.8Heavier option
Why it's like Gotham: Also heightened and glossy, with themes of underdogs. Common ground: dc comics.
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ONE PIECE (2023)
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Why it's like Gotham: Also heightened and glossy, with themes of underdogs. Common ground: super power.
Boxlist compares Gotham with every show in its catalogue on ten taste scores (pace, tone, weight, realism and more), story themes, genres and TMDB keywords, and ranks the closest. Every pick has a TMDB rating of 7.2 or more from at least 150 votes, new releases wait until their ratings settle, and only one title per franchise makes the list. It is an approximation of feel, so treat it as a starting point. Ratings are TMDB audience scores out of 10.
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- What should I watch if I like Gotham?
- Picks with a similar feel include Pennyworth, Smallville, Lucifer and Batwoman. Each shares part of Gotham's taste profile, themes or tags; the full list has 15 shows.
- How are these shows like Gotham chosen?
- Boxlist compares Gotham with every show in its catalogue on ten taste scores (pace, tone, weight, realism and more), story themes, genres and TMDB keywords, and ranks the closest. Every pick has a TMDB rating of 7.2 or more from at least 150 votes, new releases wait until their ratings settle, and only one title per franchise makes the list. It is an approximation of feel, so treat it as a starting point.