'Gotham' Premieres September 22, explains everything

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Gotham isn't just for hardcore Batman fans, instead it seems the series will revolve around the origins of the criminals who reside in the city of Gotham.

The Joker, the Penguin, Catwoman, etc. will bring the series to life and create the mystery and drama of a cop show while staying true to the original Batman mythology. While the show focuses on the stories of the criminals, it will hopefully answer some of the questions we've always have about Bruce Wayne's life as an orphan.

The main protagonist of the series however will be the younger version of DC Comics'Commissioner Gordon, who in Gotham, will be played by Ben McKenzie.

Detective Gordon will deal with the hardened criminals of Gotham and work his way up the ranks throughout the series.

Gotham premieres on Monday, September 22 on Fox.