Pilot (Batwoman)
| "Pilot" | |
|---|---|
| Batwoman episode | |
 Caroline Dries wrote "Pilot" | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 1 |
| Directed by | Marcos Siega |
| Written by | Caroline Dries |
| Based on | Batwoman from DC Comics |
| Featured music | "Blackout" by Freya Ridings
Blake Neely Sherri Chung |
| Production code | T15.10154 |
| Original air date | October 6, 2019 |
| Running time | 42 minutes |
| Cast | |
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"Pilot" is the first episode of the first season of the American science fiction superhero television series Batwoman, which stars Ruby Rose as Kate Kane, based on the DC Comics superhero of the same name. The episode is set in the Arrowverse and shares continuity with the other television series in the franchise. "Pilot" was directed by Marcos Siega and written by Caroline Dries. The episode aired on The CW on October 6, 2019.
Plot[edit]
Three years after the disappearance of Gotham City-based vigilante Batman, Jacob Kane and his private security firm the Crows preside over a gala led by Mayor Michael Akins to turn off the Bat-Signal. At the height of the festivities, Alice and the Wonderland Gang crash the event and abduct Crows operative Sophie Moore, prompting Jacob's stepdaughter Mary to call his biological daughter, Kate. Returning from overseas, Kate learns Alice is targeting her father and sets out to locate her cousin, billionaire Bruce Wayne.
She discovers, however, that Bruce is Batman, who she blamed for failing to save her sister and mother after they died in a car crash. Realizing there's more to the story, she dons her cousin's Batsuit, altered by Wayne Enterprises employee Luke Fox, before rescuing Sophie and foiling Alice's plan to detonate a bomb in a crowded park. The next day, as the news reports on what they believe is Batman's return, Kate begins to suspect Alice is her fraternal twin sister, Beth, whom she believed was dead.
Production[edit]
Development[edit]
In May 2018, The CW president Mark Pedowitz and Arrow lead Stephen Amell announced at The CW's upfront presentation that Batwoman would be introduced in the Arrowverse series' 2018 crossover, "Elseworlds", which aired in December 2018, fighting alongside the other Arrowverse heroes, with Gotham City also appearing.[1][2] In December 2018, Dries submitted a "strong" script for a potential pilot episode, according to Nellie Andreeva of Deadline Hollywood.[3] That led to the series receiving a pilot order from the CW the next month, to be considered for a series order in the 2019–20 television season.[3][4][5] As of April 2019, the series was considered "a lock" at The CW.[6] On May 7, 2019, The CW ordered the show to series.[7] On October 25, 2019, the series was picked up for a full season of 22 episodes.[8] However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, only 20 of these ordered episodes were actually produced and aired.
Writing[edit]
The events of the episode predate Batwoman's appearance in the Arrowverse annual crossover in the 2018–19 television season, "Elseworlds".[9] In August 2018, Mark Pedowitz noted the pilot would be completed "for mid-season".[10] A writing staff for the series was in place by April 2019.[6] Casting for Kate Kane was expected to begin after the announcement of the intended series in May 2018,[11] with the intention of casting an out lesbian actress.[12]
Casting[edit]
In August, Ruby Rose was cast as Kate Kane / Batwoman.[13] In late January 2019, Meagan Tandy, Camrus Johnson, and Nicole Kang were cast in the series regular roles as Sophie Moore, Luke Fox, and Mary Hamilton, respectively.[14] This was followed shortly by the casting of Rachel Skarsten as Alice,[15] Dougray Scott as Jacob Kane,[16] and Elizabeth Anweis as Catherine Hamilton-Kane.[17] Additionally appearing in the episode include Greyston Holt as Tyler, Rachel Maddow as the voice of Vesper Fairchild, Chris Shields as Mayor Akins, Sandy Robson as Captain, and Dakota Daulby as Cheshire Cat, among others.
Filming[edit]
Production on the pilot episode began on March 4 and concluded on March 25, 2019, in Vancouver, British Columbia.[18][19] David Nutter had been chosen to serve as director and executive producer on the pilot in January 2019,[4] but by mid-February, left the project for personal reasons. Nutter remained an executive producer on the episode, with Marcos Siega replacing him as director and also serving as an executive producer.[16]
Reception[edit]
Ratings[edit]
"Pilot" was watched by 1.86 million viewers and had a 0.5 18–49 demographic rating.[20][21]
Critical response[edit]
The episode reviewed a 6.83/10 rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with a 100% score out of 11 reviews. The site's critical consensus reads: "Despite some familiar tropes, Batwoman's pilot establishes a distinct entry into the Arrowverse lineage, and sets the stage for a promising and emotional series."[22] Delia Harrington of Den of Geek praised the episode, calling it "a stylish entry into the Arrowverse, one that is worthy of both the Bat family and the impressive DC TV lineage. For those of us who have been clamoring for more women heroes and more LGBTQ representation, it’s a big step forward," and also speaking highly of the villain and plot, as well as the action scenes.[23]
Jesse Schedeen of IGN gave the series' pilot mixed reviews, saying "While Batwoman shines a welcome spotlight on one of the Arrowverse's more recent superhero additions, the series cycles through too many familiar tropes in its first episode. The show's first major villain disappoints, and much of the supporting cast come across as rehashes of other Arrowverse favorites."[24] SyFy Wire's Tricia Ennis was hopeful about the future of the show and where things will lead, saying "As far as pilots go, this was a pretty solid start for Batwoman, a little bit Batman, a little bit Arrow, but with an overarching narrative that feels somehow inherently female."[25]
References[edit]
- ↑ Goldberg, Lesley (May 17, 2018). "Batwoman to Make in 'Arrow'-verse Debut in Next Crossover". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on May 17, 2018. Retrieved May 17, 2018. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Mitovitch, Matt Webb (September 26, 2018). "Arrowverse Crossover Theme Is 'Elseworlds,' Casts Multiverse Observer". TVLine. Archived from the original on September 27, 2018. Retrieved September 26, 2018. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 Andreeva, Nellie (January 3, 2019). "'Batwoman' Starring Ruby Rose Gets Pilot Pickup at the CW; David Nutter To Direct". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 3, 2019. Retrieved January 3, 2019. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 Goldberg, Lesley (January 3, 2019). "Ruby Rose-Led 'Batwoman' Pilot a Go at CW". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on January 3, 2019. Retrieved January 3, 2019. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Hibberd, James (January 3, 2019). "Ruby Rose's Batwoman gets CW pilot order with Game of Thrones director". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on January 3, 2019. Retrieved January 3, 2019. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 6.0 6.1 Andreeva, Nellie (April 17, 2019). "Pilots 2019: Very, Very Early Buzz Edition". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 8, 2019. Retrieved May 8, 2019. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (May 7, 2019). "'Batwoman', 'Katy Keene' & 'Nancy Drew' Picked Up To Series By the CW, 'Glamorous' Still in Contention". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 8, 2019. Retrieved May 8, 2019. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (October 25, 2019). "'Batwoman' & 'Nancy Drew' Get Full-Season Orders From the CW". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 25, 2019. Retrieved October 25, 2019. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (March 12, 2019). "Greg Berlanti Teases 'Batwoman' Pilot Timeline – INTV". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on October 15, 2019. Retrieved October 15, 2019. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 6, 2018). "CW Boss Mark Pedowitz Provides Update on Groundbreaking 'Batwoman' – TCA". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 7, 2018. Retrieved August 14, 2018. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (July 17, 2018). "Batwoman TV Series in Works at the CW With Groundbreaking Lesbian Superhero Lead From Caroline Dries & Greg Berlanti". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 17, 2018. Retrieved July 17, 2018. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Mitovich, Matt Webb (July 17, 2018). "Batwoman Series Seeks Lesbian Actress to Play CW's LGBT Hero". TVLine. Archived from the original on July 17, 2018. Retrieved July 17, 2018. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Goldberg, Lesley (August 7, 2018). "Ruby Rose to Play Lesbian Superhero Batwoman for The CW". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on August 7, 2018. Retrieved August 7, 2018. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (January 25, 2019). "'Batwoman': Meagan Tandy, Camrus Johnson & Nicole Kang To Co-Star in the CW Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 26, 2019. Retrieved January 26, 2019. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (February 7, 2019). "'Batwoman' Finds Its Villain: Rachel Skarsten To Star In the CW's DC Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 8, 2019. Retrieved February 8, 2019. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ 16.0 16.1 Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (February 19, 2019). "'Batwoman': Dougray Scott To Star in CW Pilot; Marcos Siega Steps in For David Nutter As Director". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 21, 2019. Retrieved March 20, 2019. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Petski, Denise (February 22, 2019). "'Batwoman': Elizabeth Anweis Cast in the CW's DC Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 3, 2019. Retrieved March 20, 2019. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Brown, Scott (February 27, 2019). "Hollywood North: Vancouver film industry revs up for TV pilot season". Vancouver Sun. Archived from the original on February 28, 2019. Retrieved March 20, 2019. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ "DGC BC Production List" (PDF). Directors Guild of Canada. January 25, 2019. p. 6. Archived from the original (PDF) on January 14, 2019. Retrieved January 26, 2019. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Thorne, Will (October 15, 2019). "Live+7 Ratings for Week of Sept. 30: 'Evil,' 'Stumptown,' and 'Emergence' All Double". Variety. Archived from the original on October 15, 2019. Retrieved October 15, 2019. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Welch, Alex (October 8, 2019). "'Sunday Night Football' adjusts up, 'The Simpsons,' 'Bless the Harts,' and others adjust down: Sunday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on October 8, 2019. Retrieved October 8, 2019. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Batwoman – Season 1 Episode 1, retrieved July 1, 2021
- ↑ "Batwoman Episode 1 Review: Pilot (Spoiler-Free)". Den of Geek. October 6, 2019. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
- ↑ "Batwoman Season 1, Episode 1: "Pilot" Premiere Review". IGN India. July 18, 2019. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
- ↑ Ennis, Tricia (October 7, 2019). "Batwoman 'Pilot': Not your father's Gotham City". SYFY WIRE. Retrieved July 1, 2021.
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