Gotham Without Batman: Meet the New Knights
Fresh off a whisper‑muffled official poster, the CW has finally given us a peek into its latest superhero drama: Gotham Knights. This isn’t the Batwoman spin‑off you’re imagining; it’s a brand‑new show no longer tied to the Arrowverse. Showrunner Natalie Abrams even took to Twitter to reveal a lineup that screams “no capes here, just raw grit.”
Cast & Characters
- Oscar Morgan as Turner Hayes – Bruce Wayne’s kid who gets framed for the Dark Knight’s death.
- Tyler DiChiara as Cullen Bow – a sharp, outspoken teen tired of playing nice.
- Navia Robinson as Carri Kelley – the lovable, tech‑savvy sidekick you’ll root for.
- Fallon Smythe as Harper Row – a street‑wise engineer who can fix anything.
- Olivia Rose Keegan as Duela – a brick‑wall fighter born in Arkham and raised by a broken father.
- Bonus cast: Misha Collins as the ever‑charismatic district attorney Harvey Dent, and Anna Lore as code‑wizard Stephanie Brown.
Plot: When Batman’s Ghost Haunts Gotham
After Bruce Wayne’s assassination, Gotham erupts into chaos. The city’s powder keg is literally on fire without the Dark Knight watching its pixels. Turner Hayes is the first to get caught in the crossfire, accused of murder while his loyal friends—even the oddly‑talented Carri Kelley—fight to prove his innocence.
While the gumshoe Harvey Dent and the GCPD close in, our rag‑tag quintet nights out the city’s most dangerous corners, learning that a deep‑cutting force threatens all of Gotham. Together, they’ll step into the void left by Batman and forge the next generation of saviors: the Gotham Knights.
Why It Matters
All the drama? It’s less about Archerverse but potentially cross‑over odds—you might spot a cameo in one of the CW’s Arrowverse shows. Meanwhile, the network is pruning old series like Legends of Tomorrow, Naomi, and Batwoman. On the bright side, the Flash and Superman & Lois are getting fresh seasons.
When Will It Hit the Airwaves?
Mark your calendars: Gotham Knights is slated for a 2023 debut.
Take a swing at the initial poster on Twitter and buckle up—we’re about to ride a swing set of shadows in Gotham, and this time the only capes are in the headlines.
