After a month and a half holiday hiatus,Gothamreturned last night with the mid-season premiereGhosts, which featured the long-awaited return ofCameron Monaghan’s Jerome Valeska, a.k.a. The Joker. The hit Fox series has never been shy about bringing in both beloved and obscure DC Comics characters, and today we have word that fans should expect the iconic Harley Quinn to show up in the Season 3 finale. While we don’t get too many details, executive producerJohn Stephensreveals in a new interview that Harley Quinn will also be a big part of the show moving forward.
Back in August, during the TCA Summer Tour,Gothamexecutive producersJohn StephensandKen Woodruffteased that the Indian Hill facility, the black ops program of Wayne Enterprises, will produce at least two characters that were seen in the big-screen adventureSuicide Squad, Harley Quinn and Killer Croc. While Indian Hill is how many of these villains will be introduced, no specific timeline was given for their debut.TV Guidecaught up withGothamexecutive producerJohn Stephens, who teased thatHarley Quinnwill likely be seen in the Season 3 finale. Here’s what he had to say in a brief statement.
“We might see [her] in Episode 22.”
He also added that Harley Quinn will be the “launching point” for the main storyline forGothamSeason 4. Fox hasn’t issued a renewal for Season 4 quite yet, but they didn’t issue aSeason 3 renewaluntil March of last year, so Season 4 may be announced within the next four months. While the executive producer wouldn’t offer any specifics on this integral Season 4 plot, he would only state that, “It’s crazy.” In related news, Fox has also released a plot synopsis and a trailer for next week’s episode,Smile Like You Mean It, airing Monday, January 23 at 8 PM ET on Fox. Here’s the synopsis for next week’s episode below.
“On the run fromGordon and Bullock, Dwight (guest starDavid Dastmalchian) tries to revive Jerome (guest starCameron Monaghan) and, in turn, activates his acolytes around Gotham City. Meanwhile, Selina’s mom’s (guest starIvana Milicevic) intentions in Gotham are revealed, and the power play between Penguin and Nygma escalates as Barbara’s plans are set in place.”
Gothamwill only be back on the air for another few weeks, before it goes on anotherlengthy hiatus. The show will only airSmile Like You Mean Iton January 23 and thenThe Gentle Art of Making Enemieson January 30 before it will be replaced by the 12-episode run of24: Legacy, which premieres immediately after theSuper Bowlon Sunday, February 5, before continuing Monday, February 6 with another new episode.Gothamwill return Monday, April 24 at 8 PM ET after24: Legacywraps up its run. Take a look at this new trailer forGothambelow.
