On the heels of Gotham setting a record for Live+7 lift in adults 18-49, the Batman prequel by Fox. Gotham already had a larger-than-normal 16-episode original order, so it has now been picked up for six more episodes to bring its total to a full-season 22. (Standard order sizes are 13 for initial order and nine for back order.) Gotham joins another breakout freshman drama, ABC’s How To Get Away with Murder, and fellow ABC newbie, comedy Black-ish, which were awarded full-season pickups last week. No decision yet on Fox’s other new fall series, Red Band Society and Mulaney, which have struggled, though Red Band tied Gotham for the biggest Premiere Week percentage gain (82%).
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