James Gordon

"I chose to kill a man in cold blood, and it was the wrong choice, crossing that line. You'll pay for it over and over again, like I have been. Like I still am. And it will make you more like the evil you're trying to fight. You need to be better."

- James Gordon to Bruce Wayne

Detective James Gordon, better known as Jim, is a character on Fox's Gotham. He first appears in the first episode of the first season. He is portrayed by starring cast member Ben McKenzie.

Former Powers

 * Tetch Virus enhancement: Gordon was forced to take the virus by Lee Thompkins in order to save his life. He used the abilities which the virus gave him to stop others in his path.
 * Enhanced strength: James gained significant strength from the virus which he used to break through his coffin and through a wall of ice.
 * Enhanced durability: While fighting with Talon, Talon punched Gordon multiple times which barely phased him.
 * Enhanced strength: James briefly gained enhanced strength again immediately after Hugo Strange started experimenting on him where he was able to easily knock Strange across the room. This strength didn't last long though as the experiment wasn't complete when Gordon stopped Strange.

Production Notes

 * In September 2013, it was reported that Fox was developing a TV series centred on James Gordon's early days as a police detective and the origin stories of various Batman villains. In February 2014, Ben McKenzie was cast as the lead character.
 * When describing his character in an interview, McKenzie stated that Gordon "is a truly honest man. The last honest man in a city full of crooked people. He's not an anti-hero, he’s a true hero – but he will have to compromise."