Is Jeremiah Valeska The Joker?

Is Jeremiah Valeska The Joker?

Gotham's Jeremiah Becomes the One, True Joker (Finally!) In Gotham's finale, Jeremiah Valeska finally fully embraces the identity of the Clown Prince of Crime to become Batman's legendary foe.

Is Jerome and Jeremiah The Joker?

According to Showrunner John Stephens, Jeremiah (like Jerome) was not meant to be the Joker himself. He explained that they felt that they had taken Jerome's character as far as he could go, and they wanted to develop another who would embody a different aspect of Batman's arch-foe.

What villain is Jeremiah in Gotham?

Jeremiah Valeska, also known as Xander Wilde and "The Joker" in some promotional media, is the final antagonist of the TV series Gotham, acting as a major antagonist in Season 4 and one of the three main antagonists (alongside Nyssa al Ghul and Oswald Cobblepot) of Season 5, serving as the main antagonist of the finale ...

Is Jerome Joker's brother?

' In the episode, we meet reclusive genius Xander Wilde, who was born Jeremiah Valeska. It turns out, Jerome has had a twin brother this whole time who was hidden away at a young age to protect him. ... Jerome won't, in fact, be The Joker. But Cameron Monaghan will still get to play the Clown Prince of Crime on Gotham.

Why did Jeremiah turn bad?

According to Jerome, Jeremiah was the one who was responsible for his brother's madness by essentially creating him, giving him his 'one bad day'. Jerome stated that Jeremiah got adopted by rich people after Lila hid him away. He would then enroll to and graduate from school, eventually becoming an engineer.

Why is Jeremiah not the Joker in Gotham?

• While Jeremiah won't be the Joker by name, he and Jerome were both very heavily influenced by the classic villain from the comics, which actually makes what Gotham is doing with him even more exciting if you're a fan of the source material. Just before Jerome died, he told Jim Gordon that he was so much more than a man.

How are Jerome and Jeremiah Valeska similar to the Joker?

• Both adapt different characteristics of the Joker, which are intended to lead to the character's origin story later in the show's universe. Jerome acts as a nihilistic cult leader, spreading anarchy in Gotham City until his eventual death, while his twin brother Jeremiah is depicted as a more obsessive and calculating mastermind.

Who is Jeremiah Valeska in the TV show Gotham?

• ―Jeremiah Valeska to Bruce Wayne. Jeremiah Valeska also known as J was the overarching main antagonist in the television series, Gotham. He is the show's version of The Joker and the twin brother of the nihilist cult leader, Jerome Valeska.

Is the Joker still alive in Gotham TV show?

• So, while Gotham may not ever use the word "Joker" in reference to a specific character, the villain so clearly rooted in the DNA of the series, just as he should be. Batman can't be born without the Joker, and the Joker is alive and well in the spirit of Gotham City. New episodes of Gotham air on Thursday nights at 8pm ET on FOX.