Series synopsis
Batwoman is an American sci-fi & fantasy action & adventure television series that premiered on The CW on October 6, 2019. It ended on March 2, 2022. It was created by Caroline Dries. It stars Ruby Rose, Javicia Leslie, Rachel Skarsten and Meagan Tandy.
Kate Kane, armed with a passion for social justice and a flair for speaking her mind, soars onto the streets of Gotham as Batwoman, an out lesbian and highly trained street fighter primed to snuff out the failing city's criminal resurgence. But don't call her a hero yet. In a city desperate for a savior, Kate must overcome her own demons before embracing the call to be Gotham's symbol of hope
Premise
Kate Kane, armed with a passion for social justice and a flair for speaking her mind, soars onto the streets of Gotham as Batwoman, an out lesbian and highly trained street fighter primed to snuff out the failing city's criminal resurgence. But don't call her a hero yet. In a city desperate for a savior, Kate must overcome her own demons before embracing the call to be Gotham's symbol of hope
Premise: Her time is now.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ruby Rose as Kate Kane / Batwoman
- Javicia Leslie as Ryan Wilder / Batwoman
- Rachel Skarsten as Alice / Beth Kane
- Meagan Tandy as Sophie Moore
- Nicole Kang as Mary Hamilton
- Camrus Johnson as Luke Fox
- Dougray Scott as Jacob Kane
- Nick Creegan as Marquis Jet
Supporting cast
- Robin Givens as Jada Jet
- Elizabeth Anweis as Catherine Hamilton-Kane
Guest cast
- Gray Horse Rider as Kate Kane's Trainer
- Sandy Robson as Captain
- Jihan Toth as Son
- Takaya White as Girl
- Shalyn Ferdinand as Crows Tech
- Jason Griffith as GCPD Officer #1
- Julian Paul as GCPD Officer #2
- Alex Kliner as Elderly Man
- Austin Eckert as Crows Agent #2
- Dakota Daulby as Cheshire Cat
- Fritzy-Klevans Destine as Male Cadet
- Roger Wiggins as Gazette Employee
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 51 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 20 | October 6, 2019 | May 17, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 18 | January 17, 2021 | June 27, 2021 |
| Season 3 | 13 | October 13, 2021 | March 2, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot Kate Kane returns to Gotham when a gang targets her father and her ex-girlfriend Sophie Moore. |
October 6, 2019 |
| 2 |
The Rabbit Hole Jacob Kane and the Crows up the stakes; Kate continues to look to Bruce Wayne's legacy for guidance as Luke Fox inadvertently gets pulled into Batwoman's vigilante heroics; Sophie and Kate are forced to team up. |
October 13, 2019 |
| 3 |
Down, Down, Down The city waits for another visit from who they think is Batman. Alice continues to taunt Kate. Mary gets an unexpected new friend. As Batwoman faces a new enemy, Kate realizes she must make a decision. |
October 20, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
What Happened to Kate Kane? A homeless 25-year-old named Ryan Wilder stumbles upon Kate's batsuit. |
January 17, 2021 |
| 2 |
Prior Criminal History After her quick spin in the Batgear, Ryan Wilder is back to facing the daily challenges of life as herself. Meanwhile, Alice has a new, devious plan to get the attention of both Gotham and Safiyah. With Kate still missing and the city in an uprising, Luke and Mary are desperate to find a stand in. In a pinch, Ryan dons the suit again and comes face-to-face with Alice for the first time. Back at Crows Headquarters, Sophie and Commander Kane try to uncover who may have had a vendetta against Kate. |
January 24, 2021 |
| 3 |
Bat Girl Magic! As Ryan Wilder continues to prove herself as Batwoman, she encounters the challenge of every superhero - living a double life. Meanwhile, Victor Szasz is slashing his way through the city streets, and Commander Kane has The Crows trying to stop the flow of Snakebite through Gotham. Safiyah takes notice of Alice's antics and Sophie finds herself in unexpected circumstances. |
January 31, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mad As A Hatter As Batwoman continues to keep the streets of Gotham safe, Batwing joins in on the action, but Luke quickly realizes he hasn't quite mastered his suit. When Ryan pays Alice a visit to ask about the bombshell she dropped, Ryan must decide if she should go down the rabbit hole of her past. As Mary prepares to finally graduate from medical school, she feels the absence of her family more than ever. When an Alice admirer stumbles upon one of the missing Bat Trophies, Gotham and the Bat Team get mixed up in the madness, culminating in a shockingly gruesome graduation... and an equally shocking new partnership. |
October 13, 2021 |
| 2 |
Loose Tooth When a new incarnation of Gotham's swamp slumming Killer Croc surfaces and starts racking up a body count, the inaugural team-up of Batwoman and Alice is put to the test. But Alice isn't the only unwanted intrusion into Ryan's life when Jada Jet shows up at Wayne Enterprises, insisting on meeting the company's new CEO. Luke and Mary's relationship is strained under the weight of a secret Luke is keeping, while Sophie finds herself becoming part of Ryan's inner circle. |
October 20, 2021 |
| 3 |
Freeze An unfortunate incident in downtown Gotham alerts Batwoman and the Bat Team that another missing trophy has made its way into the wrong hands. Meanwhile, a new member of the Jet family surfaces when Marquis Jet makes a not-so-subtle entrance, interrupting a very personal moment between Ryan and Jada. Batwing must decide if he's ready to suit up again, and the Hippocratic Oath forces a strained sisterly moment between Alice and Mary. |
October 27, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | The CW |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 6, 2019 |
| Last aired | March 2, 2022 |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 21:00:00 |