The "Gotham" TV show tried to apply the same principle as "Smallville": To focus on the individual before they become a superhero. In "Gotham," it was all about the young Bruce Wayne's (David Mazouz) journey after his parents' deaths and James Gordon's (Ben McKenzie) adventures on the police force as both men navigate the genuine cesspool that Gotham City is with all the criminals and dodgy cops running amok. Yet both shows embraced fan service and showed Superman and Batman in costume by the end of the series.
Speaking about the costume at New York Comic Con (via Heroic Hollywood) in 2018, "Gotham" showrunner John Stephens said, "It's inspired by, if I had to compare to any one costume, I'd say it's closer to 'The Dark Knight Rises.' It's a little more metallic Bat battle-y looking rather than something like the 'Suicide [Squad]' one or the Affleck one."
Many fans were pleased to see Mazouz's Bruce finally become Batman in the final shot of the series, and "The Dark Knight" influence was certainly present; however, it's one of the weakest live-action costumes to date. If one zooms in on the image, it's clear that many corners were cut and that it doesn't have the sleekness or precision associated with most modern Batsuits.
