‘Gotham’ Renewed for Season 3

Fox has ordered a 22-episode third season of Gotham.

“It takes a very special team to tell the tales of Gotham,” said David Madden, President, Entertainment, Fox Broadcasting Company, in a statement. “For the past two seasons, [executive producers] Bruno [Heller], Danny [Cannon] and John [Stephens] have masterfully honored the mythology of Gotham. and brought it to life with depth, emotion and memorable high drama. This incredibly talented cast has redefined these iconic characters for a new generation, and we couldn’t be more proud of this show.”

PHOTO: Gotham First Look: Paul Reubens in a Penguin Family Portrait

Per Fox, Gotham is averaging nine million total viewers across multi-platforms. It also “ranks among this season’s Top 10 entertainment programs overall among Men 18-49, and places among the season’s Top 5 broadcast dramas among Men 18-49 and Men 18-34.”

Gotham is the latest Fox drama to get the official renewal for next season: Bones was renewed for a 12th (and final) season; Scream Queens and Empire were also given early renewals.

Gotham airs Mondays at 8/7c on Fox.