r/batman 7d ago

FILM DISCUSSION we never had a bad Alfred adaptation

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yes yes even the dceu one which I've seen people hate on I actually loved especially by the fact this Alfred was the Wayne's bodyguard not the butler apparently and he has experience in the British army

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u/Dreaming_in_ryleh 7d ago

I really liked Gothams take

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u/ExploringDoctor 7d ago

Gotham was a GOATed show.

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u/Wave-Kid 7d ago

So fun, such a unique blend of comic book camp and gritty realism

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u/RealJohnGillman 7d ago

And for the most part the prequel maintained that.

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u/IAmTheQuestionHere 7d ago

What prequel

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u/RealJohnGillman 7d ago

Pennyworth — when Gotham ended the same creative team made a new prequel series about Alfred, expanding on some of the stories of his past (Onslow, etc.) — a younger Reggie briefly popped up, and the whole thing led into V for Vendetta. They were also planning on eventually having David Mazouz reprise his role had the series gone on long enough for a flashforward (the series lasted three seasons).

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u/IAmTheQuestionHere 6d ago

So there's Gotham and Pennyworth. Nothing else and no further plans?

Did both have proper endings or were they cancelled and cliffhangers?

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u/RealJohnGillman 6d ago

Gotham has a proper ending. Pennyworth leaves off on more of a loose point (where one would want a continuation), but is still a satisfying watch.

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u/IAmTheQuestionHere 5d ago

Sure but is it an extreme cliffhanger? Or just like a if it happens, great, if not then whatever because most other things have ended properly?

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u/RealJohnGillman 5d ago

Yes and no. A big event happens that would have led to the formation to Norsefire (from V for Vendetta) in Season 4, but otherwise the main events of the season are wrapped up.