GOTHAM is based upon characters published by DC Comics and is produced by Warner Bros. Television. Executive producer Bruno Heller (The Mentalist) wrote the pilot, which was directed and executive-produced by Emmy Award nominee Danny Cannon (the CSI series , Nikita). Cast Main cast Ben McKenzie as James Gordon Donal Logue as Harvey Bullock Overview of Gotham ( TV Series ) “ Gotham ” presents a unique take on the origins of notable characters within the DC Comics universe, exploring the early years of the city and its famous inhabitants. The series blends crime drama with rich character development, delving into the complexities and moral ambiguities faced by its characters. Amazon Music Embed Widget - album Gotham : Season 1 (Original Television Soundtrack) The Gotham franchise is a media franchise and shared fictional universe that is the setting of television series , novels, and comic book series developed by Bruno Heller and Danny Cannon, produced by DC Entertainment and based on characters that appear in DC Comics publications.