Batman: Caped Crusader (TV Series): Character Guide and Noteworthy Information
This is a character guide for Prime Video’s “Batman: Caped Crusader,” with character descriptions, quotes, names of actors, and more.
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General Information
Groups & Organizations
- Monoscope Pictures (S1E1): A film studio in or around Gotham that Yvonne Frances and Basil Karlo work for
- Gotham Gazet (S1E1): The premier newspaper in Gotham that Leelo Bryant works for as a photographer, getting the latest scoops
Notable Locations & Items
- Iceberg Lounge (S1E1): Where Oswalda Penguin meets and entertains people
- East Side Flats (S1E4): Where Commissioner Gordon used to patrol when he was a lower-rank
- The Playpen (S1E5): Harley Quinn’s inpatient facility
- Heritage Hill (S1E6): Where the Craddock estate is located
- Wayne Gardens (S1E7): a neighborhood Bruce Wayne, or rather Wayne Enterprises, is making.
Terminology
Noteworthy Information
- Dicky and Jason (S1E8): In episode 8, we meet
Hamish Linklater As Bruce Wayne, aka Batman
When introduced to Bruce, while the playboy philanthropist is well-known and established, Batman is in his early years. The police and local criminals are just starting to hear rumors and get glimpses of the caped crusader, and Bruce isn’t shy as he sometimes allows his presence to be known.
- Character Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 1
- The actor is also known for their role in “10 Things We Should Do Before We Break Up (2020).”
Character Also Played by: Santino Barnard (Young Bruce)
- Their Version Of Bruce Wayne Was Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 3
Additional Information
- Hours of Operation (Season 1/ Episode 4): Generally, Bruce operates as Batman from 10 PM to 4 AM, notably being in Gotham’s east end lately.
- Anti-Guns (S1E10): It’s established because of how his parents died, Batman will never use guns
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Minnie Driver As Oswalda Cobblepot, aka Penguin
The owner of the Iceberg Lounge, Oswalda Cobblepot, has aspirations to usurp Robert Thorne, the biggest mobster in Gotham, and with fresh weapons and ambition, she plans to sooner rather than later.
- Character Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 1
- The actor is also known for their role in “Beyond The Lights.”
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Cedric Yarbough As Rupert Thorne
Rupert Thorne is the man in the criminal underworld who has his hands in many businesses and pockets – including politicians and the cops.
- Character Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 1
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Diedrich Bader As Harvey Dent
Wealthy and handsome, the accomplished district attorney for Gotham City seems to have it all. However, with political ambitions, Harvey finds himself working towards being mayor with the idea that he could change things and end corruption, as if that were possible in Gotham City.
- Character Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 1
- The actor is also known for their role in “Better Things: Season 2/ Episode 4.”
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Krystal Joy Brown As Barbara Gordon
Barbara is a defense attorney and public defender for Gotham City, who is a pain on the side of not only Harvey Dent and the police but also her father, Commissioner Jim Gordon.
- Character Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 1
Additional Information
- Where Did She Grow Up (Season 1/ Episode 7): Elsworth Hills
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Michelle C. Bonilla As Detective Renee Montoya
Detective Montoya is one of Commissioner Gordon’s top detectives, and he dotes on her because she is one of the few he trusts. However, between being a woman, a person of color, and also queer, even when Commissioner Gordon empowers her, she finds it challenging to get the respect she deserves.
- Character Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 2
- The actor is also known for their role in “Love, Death & Robots: Pop Squad.”
Additional Information
- Badge Number (Season 1/ Episode 2): 742
- In Another Life (S1E4): Montoya formerly was the coffee girl for the police.
Quotes
Dan Donohue As Basil Karlo, aka Clayface
One of the big stars of Monoscope Pictures film studio, Mr. Basil Karlo, has had the privilege of consistent work, but usually as the villain or the role of an undesirable. He wants to change that by any means possible, including life-changing surgery.
- Character Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 2
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Lacey Chabert As Yvonne Frances
Yvonne is a famous actress, one of Bruce’s girlfriends, who finds herself stalked and kidnapped in the episode she is featured in.
- Character Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 2
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John DiMaggio As Detective Bullock
Detective Bullock is Detective Flass’ right hand, and while both are corrupt, Bullock is the one who usually gets his hands dirty.
- Character Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 3
- The actor is also known for their role in “Interview With The Vampire: Season 1/ Episode 3.”
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Jason Watkins As Alfred Pennyworth
Alongside being Bruce’s butler and caretaker when he was a child, Alfred is also his confidant and assistant when Bruce is Batman.
- Character Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 3
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- A Nobleman (Season 1/ Episode 6): Despite his current occupation, Alfred notes he has the blood of noblemen
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Gary Anthony Williams As Detective Flass
Detective Flass is Detective Bullock’s partner in being a crooked cop, and often times is the one directing him towards trouble.
- Character Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 3
- The actor is also known for their role in “SMILF: Season 1/ Episode 5.”
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Christina Ricci As Selina Kyle aka Catwoman
At one time, Selina Kyle was well off. However, once her father went to prison for tax fraud, she became what some may call a high society kleptomaniac.
- Character Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 3
- The actor is also known for their role in “Yellowjackets: Season 2.”
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Jamie Chung As Dr. Harleen Quinzell, aka Harley Quinn
Dr. Harleen Quinzell is a rather popular therapist amongst the rich of Gotham. She even takes on Bruce as a client when he is forced to due to anger management issues. But, after a certain point, hearing the rich and powerful misbehave leads to her wanting to punish them and giving birth to Harley Quinn.
- Character Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 3
- The actor is also known for their role in “Already Tomorrow In Hong Kong.”
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Tom Kenny As Firebug
Firebug is obsessed with fire, and this led to his arrest. But when Bullock and Flass look to trap Batman, they let him loose as bait.
- Character Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 4
- The actor is also known for their role in “Agent Elvis (2023) – Season 1.”
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William Salyers As Mayor Jessop
Mayor Jessop is the corrupt but still popular mayor of Gotham City.
- Character Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 4
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Bumper Robinson As Lucius Fox
Lucius is one of Bruce’s lawyers, who handles Bruce’s philanthropic affairs, among other business dealings.
- Character Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 2
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Cedric Yarbrough As Linton Midnite, aka Papa Midnite
As a practitioner of the spiritual arts, when Bruce/Batman finds himself facing a supernatural foe, Linton becomes a much-needed ally.
- Character Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 6
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Toby Stephens As Russell Craddock, aka the Gentleman Ghost
The Craddock family is one of the founding families of Gotham, and when it comes to Russell, rather than be part of the American Revolution, he was a loyalist to the British, partly because he was a gambler and knew in the new world, all the prestige his family enjoyed would be gone. Which, he was right, and so, with blaming the rise of democracy on his misfortunes, he decided to be a highwayman who stole from the poor to fund his lifestyle.
- Character Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 6
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Reid Scott As Onomatopoeia
Onomatopoeia is an assassin.
- Character Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 7
- The actor is also known for their role in “Wildflower (2023).”
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Peter Jessop As Muller
Muller is a criminal that Barbara was tasked to defend but failed to get off scott free, thus leading him to end up in Blackgate prison, where he puts a hit on her.
- Character Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 7
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Vincent Piazza As Tony
Tony is Robert’s right-hand man and the person who caused Harvey Dent to become Two-Face.
- Character Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 8
- The actor is also known for their role in “The Passage: Season 1/ Episode 1.”
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To Be Determined As The Joker
When we meet Joker, it seems he has already fallen into the concoction and has become a madman with a love of crime. However, with not getting to utter much, it’s hard to say how different this Joker might be from the others.
- Character Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 10
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Eric Morgan Stuart As Commissioner Jim Gordon
Commissioner Jim Gordon is a 30-plus-year veteran of the force and a clean, by-the-book cop, which, depending on who you ask, makes him both an asset and a liability.
- Character Introduced In Season 1/ Episode 4
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