Joker (TV Series)

*Joker* is a 2020 single season TV series that was invented, developed, written and produced by me. It is based on the 2019 movie of the same name except a few changes have been made. The series serves as a prequel to both *Chronicles Of The Batman* and *The Batman*. The series aired on 1st January 2020, kicking off the new year with a massive start.

## *Joker*

### Language

English

The series was also written and directed by me, and I presented it as truly setting out my universe and establishing a legacy and ideology in the character of The Joker. The series introduced many new characters who would go on to play an important part in Bruce Wayne's life and his journey to becoming Gotham's dark knight.

## **SEASON 1**

### **Production**

The first and only season of *Joker* was produced in January of 2020 and aired long before the COVID-19 lockdown. The first episode was a massive hit among Batman fans and they demanded more.

## **STORY ARCS**

### **Season 1**

The series takes place in 1981 and focuses on a man named Arthur Fleck who idolizes newly elected Gotham mayor Thomas Wayne. Arthur, while crossing the road, gets run over by Thomas. Thomas aids to his care and Arthur weirdly thanks him. Thomas heads home and when he drives away, Arthur pulls over a taxi and tells the driver to take him to Wayne Manor.

After getting home, Thomas is introduced to Edward Nashton, a new butler that Thomas's wife, Martha Wayne, has employed to fill in for Alfred Pennyworth. Arthur arrives and asks Thomas for money however Thomas rudely dismisses him and tells him to go away. Arthur ends up getting evicted and so he rents a small apartment with what little money he has. He finds a job as a sign waving clown and so begins his job. However Arthur is horrified to discover that Thomas's bodyguard has been sent to beat Arthur.

Arthur cries as he sees Thomas for who he truly is. Arthur takes the subway home and ends up murdering a Scottish guy who was harassing him. Horrified, Arthur runs away however realizes that the man he killed could easily have been Thomas Wayne. This causes him to laugh and have a mental breakdown.

The next day, Arthur goes to Wayne Manor and harasses a young Bruce, telling him he ought to smile more. Thomas hears about this and tells Arthur to stay away from his wife and son. At home, Arthur applies clown makeup and dyes his hair green for fun. However Thomas sent his other bodyguard to tell Arthur off again. But this time, Arthur ends up killing the bodyguard. Arthur goes to Wayne Enterprises in a luxury clown suit however his hair is back to normal and his makeup has been washed off.

Arthur asks to see Thomas Wayne, however the receptionist reveals that Thomas had asked her not to let him in. Arthur pulls out a gun and shoots the receptionist, and says he'll let himself in. Arthur goes to Thomas's office. Thomas comments on sending his bodyguard to Arthur's house however Arthur pulls out the decapitated head of the messenger.

Arthur tells Thomas about his plan to expose him for who he really is, and when that's over he'll kill him. Arthur leaves and Thomas quickly drives home. Thomas warns his wife about what Arthur will do. Back at his apartment, Arthur reapplies his makeup and dyes his hair back to green. He then puts a Joker card on the table and leaves his apartment.

Arthur heads to a talk show and kills the host, crowning himself The Joker. Joker talks about how he's coming for Thomas Wayne. Millions of Gotham citizens see this and decide to join Joker as his gang of clowns. Joker gathers in the middle of Gotham and all the gang wearing clown makeup joins him. Joker gives a speech about Thomas Wayne, saying that he'll be the one to kill him. The gang cheers for him and Joker tells them to storm Wayne Manor.

Martha hears someone banging on the door, and tells Edward to grab Bruce. The clowns gang crash through the door and tie up Martha, Bruce and Edward. Joker walks in and interrogates all of them on Thomas's whereabouts. They all refuse to give up Thomas's location. Joker leaves them as he decides that killing them is not worth it. Joker stays in his lair while the gang tears the city to shreds looking for Thomas. However they have no luck.

This leads into the next episode where Gotham is becoming a wreckage, and even the GCPD only manage to capture a few of Joker's gang. Detective Jim Gordon interrogates one of them on the whereabouts of Joker, and the gang member replies that Joker is everywhere. Jim lets him go and decides to find Thomas while the rest of the gang keep searching. Thomas, out of fear, goes to the GCPD headquarters and seeks protection. However more of Joker's gang come in and kidnap Thomas. Joker is informed about Thomas's whereabouts and he sets up a show named *Gotham's Horrors: The Death Of Thomas Wayne* to kill Thomas.

Joker attempts to shoot him but Thomas is rescued by Jim Gordon. Joker however escapes.

The final episode consists of the Joker gang beginning to cause riots in Gotham and the GCPD attempting to stop them. Joker stays behind the scenes. Thomas goes home to find his family still tied up. At that moment, Alfred returns and helps the family try and get back to normal. That's when Edward leaves. Edward goes to his apartment however is visited by Joker. Edward inquires about what Joker wants, and Joker asks him to do a favor for him. Edward asks what and Joker says to lure Thomas and Martha to a movie theatre and then leave them in the middle of the riots. Edward says that he would never do it.

Joker then tells Edward to leave Gotham City and to change his name so that Thomas forgets him. Edward agrees. As the night progresses, Thomas invites Martha and Bruce out to a movie to cheer them up after what had happened. They both agree. They try and make it through the riots and get to the movie theatre. Joker however had followed them. Once the Waynes leave the theatre, Joker follows them into an alleyway and finally confronts Thomas. Joker then guns down Thomas and Martha, however leaves Bruce alive. Joker walks away. Bruce bends down and screams.

A witness called the police and after 10 minutes, the GCPD arrive. Jim comforts Bruce and Alfred arrives. Jim then gets word from a SWAT team that Joker has been captured and sent to Arkham for life. Edward changes his last name from Nashton to Nygma and applies for a job at the GCPD. Alfred takes Bruce home and Joker arrives at Arkham.