Gotham Crime Files

Gotham Crime Files	Gotham Crime Files
 	
Genre 	
*Mockumentary
*Superhero
Created by 	G. Brown
No. of seasons 	5
No. of episodes 	60
Gotham Crime Files is an American superhero mockumentary series based on the Batman mythos by DC Comics. The series aired on YouTube from January of 2020 to August of 2023, consisting of a total of five seasons. The series is styled after true crime documentaries and presents its narrative as if the events actually took place, covering a series of topics and their histories.
== Premise ==
The series is narrated by an unnamed narrator voiced by the series' creator who begins a documentary series about the exploits of the enigmatic Batman and his many adversaries, as well as the events and locations within Gotham City. Within the universe of the series, Batman and his related characters were active during the early 1970s and most mysteriously disappeared around the late 1990s, having become figures of myth, gossip, and even pop culture icons.
== Episodes ==
=== Season 1 ===
Title 	Written by 	Number
Gotham 	G. Brown 	1
The history of the famous and infamous Gotham City, which has long been plagued by men in masks who would become known as "supervillains" and was the battlefield for many wars between these supervillains and their collective arch-nemesis, the Batman. 	The history of the famous and infamous Gotham City, which has long been plagued by men in masks who would become known as "supervillains" and was the battlefield for many wars between these supervillains and their collective arch-nemesis, the Batman. 	The history of the famous and infamous Gotham City, which has long been plagued by men in masks who would become known as "supervillains" and was the battlefield for many wars between these supervillains and their collective arch-nemesis, the Batman.
Robin 	G. Brown 	2
The Batman did not fight alone. He had a number of partners throughout his years, the most famous being his child apprentices known as the Robins. This episode covers the history of all of them, and even goes into details about some of the lesser known aspects of the Robin identity. 	The Batman did not fight alone. He had a number of partners throughout his years, the most famous being his child apprentices known as the Robins. This episode covers the history of all of them, and even goes into details about some of the lesser known aspects of the Robin identity. 	The Batman did not fight alone. He had a number of partners throughout his years, the most famous being his child apprentices known as the Robins. This episode covers the history of all of them, and even goes into details about some of the lesser known aspects of the Robin identity.
Riddler 	G. Brown 	3
One of the first criminals in Gotham who earned the name of supervillain, Edward Nygma was a genius and a sociopath who had a promising childhood but grew up to become one of Gotham's most infamous terrorists. 	One of the first criminals in Gotham who earned the name of supervillain, Edward Nygma was a genius and a sociopath who had a promising childhood but grew up to become one of Gotham's most infamous terrorists. 	One of the first criminals in Gotham who earned the name of supervillain, Edward Nygma was a genius and a sociopath who had a promising childhood but grew up to become one of Gotham's most infamous terrorists.
Catwoman 	G. Brown 	4
Undoubtably the most controversial figure in Gotham's history, the Catwoman is either a thief who stole from the innocent or a misunderstood hero depending on one's perspective. This episode attempts to get to the bottom of the truth, covering it all for good and for ill. 	Undoubtably the most controversial figure in Gotham's history, the Catwoman is either a thief who stole from the innocent or a misunderstood hero depending on one's perspective. This episode attempts to get to the bottom of the truth, covering it all for good and for ill. 	Undoubtably the most controversial figure in Gotham's history, the Catwoman is either a thief who stole from the innocent or a misunderstood hero depending on one's perspective. This episode attempts to get to the bottom of the truth, covering it all for good and for ill.
Two-Face 	G. Brown 	5
The tragic story of Harvey Dent, a district attorney who Gotham hoped would salvage its reputation and bring its people to the light. However, an undiagnosed split personality, pent up rage, and an attack that left half of his face horrible scarred turned Harvey Dent into that he swore to destroy. 	The tragic story of Harvey Dent, a district attorney who Gotham hoped would salvage its reputation and bring its people to the light. However, an undiagnosed split personality, pent up rage, and an attack that left half of his face horrible scarred turned Harvey Dent into that he swore to destroy. 	The tragic story of Harvey Dent, a district attorney who Gotham hoped would salvage its reputation and bring its people to the light. However, an undiagnosed split personality, pent up rage, and an attack that left half of his face horrible scarred turned Harvey Dent into that he swore to destroy.
The Penguin 	G. Brown 	6
The most infamous mob boss in Gotham history, Oswald Cobblepot was once a respected socialite and business owner, having needed to struggle with health concerns and adversity his whole life. Nobody knew that this sympathetic background would build the monster that Penguin became. 	The most infamous mob boss in Gotham history, Oswald Cobblepot was once a respected socialite and business owner, having needed to struggle with health concerns and adversity his whole life. Nobody knew that this sympathetic background would build the monster that Penguin became. 	The most infamous mob boss in Gotham history, Oswald Cobblepot was once a respected socialite and business owner, having needed to struggle with health concerns and adversity his whole life. Nobody knew that this sympathetic background would build the monster that Penguin became.
Mr. Freeze 	G. Brown 	7
Likely the saddest out of all of Gotham's supervillains, Mr. Freeze could have been a pioneer and a respected scientist in another life. But following his wife's sudden sickness, he was in an accident that slowly ate away at his mental state, corrupting his morals irreversibly. 	Likely the saddest out of all of Gotham's supervillains, Mr. Freeze could have been a pioneer and a respected scientist in another life. But following his wife's sudden sickness, he was in an accident that slowly ate away at his mental state, corrupting his morals irreversibly. 	Likely the saddest out of all of Gotham's supervillains, Mr. Freeze could have been a pioneer and a respected scientist in another life. But following his wife's sudden sickness, he was in an accident that slowly ate away at his mental state, corrupting his morals irreversibly.
Arkham Asylum 	G. Brown 	8
While it had been created to help the mentally ill and treat those who were deemed untreatable, old Arkham Asylum's reputation was poisoned by a history if mismanagement and archaic practices which became almost normalized to its staff. Gotham is full of monsters, and Arkham is where they were born.	While it had been created to help the mentally ill and treat those who were deemed untreatable, old Arkham Asylum's reputation was poisoned by a history if mismanagement and archaic practices which became almost normalized to its staff. Gotham is full of monsters, and Arkham is where they were born.	While it had been created to help the mentally ill and treat those who were deemed untreatable, old Arkham Asylum's reputation was poisoned by a history if mismanagement and archaic practices which became almost normalized to its staff. Gotham is full of monsters, and Arkham is where they were born.
Batgirl 	G. Brown 	9
Batman's other, lesser known partner is one who rarely gets the spotlight that she deserves. She was a beacon of light in the lives of those around her and she faced trauma and turmoil that only served to make her stronger. Both of them, in fact. 	Batman's other, lesser known partner is one who rarely gets the spotlight that she deserves. She was a beacon of light in the lives of those around her and she faced trauma and turmoil that only served to make her stronger. Both of them, in fact. 	Batman's other, lesser known partner is one who rarely gets the spotlight that she deserves. She was a beacon of light in the lives of those around her and she faced trauma and turmoil that only served to make her stronger. Both of them, in fact.
Clayface 	G. Brown 	10
Yet another rising star who was cut down before their time, Basil Karlo had no one to blame but himself. Following an accident that left the up and coming actor deformed, his life spiraled into chemical dependency, obsession, and a burning jealousy that led him to murder. 	Yet another rising star who was cut down before their time, Basil Karlo had no one to blame but himself. Following an accident that left the up and coming actor deformed, his life spiraled into chemical dependency, obsession, and a burning jealousy that led him to murder. 	Yet another rising star who was cut down before their time, Basil Karlo had no one to blame but himself. Following an accident that left the up and coming actor deformed, his life spiraled into chemical dependency, obsession, and a burning jealousy that led him to murder.
Scarecrow 	G. Brown 	11
Abuse, a lack of empathy, and a fascination with fear are what crafted the Scarecrow into who he is known as today. Arbuably one of Gotham's most evil villains, Jonathan Crane's crimes are extensive, ranging from malicious malpractice to human experimentation. 	Abuse, a lack of empathy, and a fascination with fear are what crafted the Scarecrow into who he is known as today. Arbuably one of Gotham's most evil villains, Jonathan Crane's crimes are extensive, ranging from malicious malpractice to human experimentation. 	Abuse, a lack of empathy, and a fascination with fear are what crafted the Scarecrow into who he is known as today. Arbuably one of Gotham's most evil villains, Jonathan Crane's crimes are extensive, ranging from malicious malpractice to human experimentation.
Batman 	G. Brown 	12
In the season one finale, the long awaited history of the Batman is covered, from his rise in Gotham to the events that led up to his disappearance. In addition, the history of the Waynes is covered and especially that of Bruce Wayne, the man only recently having been confirmed to be the Batman. 	In the season one finale, the long awaited history of the Batman is covered, from his rise in Gotham to the events that led up to his disappearance. In addition, the history of the Waynes is covered and especially that of Bruce Wayne, the man only recently having been confirmed to be the Batman. 	In the season one finale, the long awaited history of the Batman is covered, from his rise in Gotham to the events that led up to his disappearance. In addition, the history of the Waynes is covered and especially that of Bruce Wayne, the man only recently having been confirmed to be the Batman.
=== Season 2 ===
=== Season 3 ===
=== Season 4 ===
=== Season 5 ===