
Scripted series · The CW
Batwoman
Her time is now.
Who's in it
Cast
The principal ensemble across the run of the series.
The Nutevio profile
TV DNA
How Batwoman actually feels to watch, measured on the traits our editors track across every series.
Signature profile
Batwoman reads strongest on Spectacle, World Building and Bingeability.
Visual ambition — scale, craft and set-piece filmmaking.
The scale, internal logic and texture of the world.
How hard it is to stop after one episode.
How fully written and psychologically layered the ensemble is.
How much each hour depends on the one before it.
How much the series is designed to affect you.
How often an episode ends on a hook you can't ignore.
The sustained pressure the series keeps you under.
How often the series is genuinely funny, by design.
The story
What it's about
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
The run
Seasons
3 seasons · 51 episodes.

Season 1 · Complete
Season 1
201920 episodes
4.7IMDbBest episode · S01E12 Take Your Choice

Season 2 · Complete
Season 2
202118 episodes
3.6IMDbIn season two, when Ryan Wilder first discovers Kate Kane's Batsuit, she has no idea how drastically her life is about to change. A sassy, smart lesbian with a difficult past, Ryan sees the suit as her chance to finally be powerful and no longer a victim as she survives in the tough streets of the city.
Best episode · S02E18 Power

Season 3 · Complete
Season 3
202113 episodes
3.6IMDbIn season three, Ryan Wilder has shed her parole for the Batsuit and her van for the Batcave to carry out the legacy of Batwoman and protect Gotham's underserved communities. Her journey continues as she and the Bat Team focus on finding Batman's scattered trophies, a collection of objects seized from Gotham's most infamous villains, before they land in pernicious hands.
Best episode · S03E05 A Lesson From Professor Pyg
Where the series peaks
Best Episodes
The hours that define the show, ranked by audience response and editorial signal.

S01E12
Take Your Choice
With the hunt for Alice heating up, Kate faces a difficult decision.
- Directed by Tara Miele
- Written by Ebony Gilbert

S01E15
Off with Her Head
More of Alice's dark past is uncovered when Cartwright shares a twisted story with Kate while Jacob goes searching for his wayward daughter. Mary and Luke follow a lead on Beth's killer.
- Directed by Michael C. Blundell
- Written by Denise Harkavy

S01E09
Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Two (II)
The group uses Ray's invention to track new recruits to help save the universe. The Monitor sends Iris, Clark and Lois in search of a mysterious Kryptonian, while Kate and Kara head out to find Bruce Wayne. In addition, Mia challenges Sara, Rory discovers a hidden talent, and Lex Luthor returns. This crossover begins on Supergirl S5E09, and continues on The Flash S6E09, Arrow S8E08, and Legends of Tomorrow S05E01.
- Directed by Laura Belsey
- Written by Don Whitehead, Holly Henderson

S01E05
Mine Is a Long and a Sad Tale
Alice takes Kate down the sad, winding road of her life in the days after the accident as Jacob and Sophie attempt to track them. Mary has an argument with Catherine which sends her looking for Kate at Wayne Tower, but instead she becomes unwelcome company for Luke.
- Directed by Carl Seaton
- Written by Jerry Shandy, Ebony Gilbert

S01E08
A Mad Tea-Party
Kate and Alice continue their sister/nemesis dance, while Alice and Mouse construct their most evil plan yet. Mary invites Kate to a special event honoring Catherine and Jacob makes a decision that leaves Kate perplexed.
- Directed by Holly Dale
- Written by Nancy Kiu

S01E20
O, Mouse!
When one of Gotham's former heroes returns to his old stomping grounds to settle a score, both Batwoman and Commander Kane find themselves on the defensive. Meanwhile, Alice has uncovered what could finally take down Batwoman, but she is losing hold on her henchman Mouse and Hush, sending her spiraling into her most wicked self. Luke immediately focuses on finding a way to protect Batwoman from Alice, and Mary has a chance to be the sister Kate has needed all along. New information surfaces, forcing Julia to warn Sophie about the person pulling the strings. And in a final standoff, when Commander Kane refuses to retreat from his war on Batwoman, Kate may find herself more than heartbroken by her father's choices.
- Directed by Amanda Tapping
- Written by Don Whitehead, Holly Henderson
Recently aired
Latest Episodes

S03E13
We Having Fun Yet?
- Directed by Holly Dale
- Written by Nancy Kiu, Caroline Dries

S03E12
We're All Mad Here
- Directed by Eric Dean Seaton
- Written by Daphne Miles, Maya Houston

S03E11
Broken Toys
- Directed by Camrus Johnson
- Written by James Patrick Stoteraux, Chad Fiveash

S03E10
Toxic
- Directed by Glen Winter
- Written by Jerry Shandy, Caroline Dries

S03E09
Meet Your Maker
- Directed by Michael C. Blundell
- Written by Caroline Dries, Maya Houston

S03E08
Trust Destiny
- Directed by Marshall Virtue
- Written by Ebony Gilbert, Daphne Miles
Behind the series
Created by
Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.

Caroline Dries
Showrunner
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James Patrick Stoteraux
Executive producer

Greg Berlanti
Executive producer
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Chad Fiveash
Executive producer

David Nutter
Executive producer
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Marc Guggenheim
Executive producer

Geoff Johns
Executive producer

Sarah Schechter
Executive producer

Marcos Siega
Executive producer
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Kelly Ota
Writer
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Jerry Shandy
Writer
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Ebony Gilbert
Writer
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Emily Alonso
Writer
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Daphne Miles
Writer
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Don Whitehead
Writer
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Holly Henderson
Writer
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Nancy Kiu
Writer
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Maya Houston
Writer
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Natalie Abrams
Writer
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Denise Harkavy
Writer
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Daniel T. Thomsen
Writer
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Executive production
- James Patrick StoterauxExecutive Producer
- Carl OgawaProducer
- Jerry ShandyProducer
- Jennifer LenceProducer
- Greg BerlantiExecutive Producer
- Chad FiveashExecutive Producer
Writing
- James Patrick StoterauxWriter
- Kelly OtaWriter
- Jerry ShandyWriter
- Ebony GilbertWriter
- Emily AlonsoWriter
- Daphne MilesWriter
Direction
- Eric Dean SeatonDirector
- Mairzee AlmasDirector
- Laura BelseyDirector
- Greg BeemanDirector
- Daphne MilesDirector
- Marshall VirtueDirector
Cinematography
- Mark BerletDirector of Photography
- Jim StaceyDirector of Photography
- Michael C. BlundellDirector of Photography
Music
- Blake NeelyOriginal Music Composer
- Sherri ChungOriginal Music Composer
Where to watch
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