Batwoman season 4
| Batwoman | |
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| Season 4 | |
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| Showrunner | Benjamin Knowles |
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| No. of episodes | 3 |
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| Original network | Mob Network |
| Original release | January 17, 2025 – present |
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The fourth and final season of the American television series Batwoman, which is based on the DC Comics character of the same name, is scheduled to premiere on The CW on January 17, 2025, with 10 episodes planned to be released. It is set in the Arrowverse, sharing continuity with the other television series of the universe. The season was produced by Berlanti Productions, Warner Bros. Television, and DC Entertainment, with Benjamin Knowles serving as showrunner.
The season was ordered in November 2023 and production began in July 2024. Javicia Leslie stars as Ryan Wilder / Batwoman, with principal cast members Rachel Skarsten, Meagan Tandy, Nicole Kang, Camrus Johnson, Robin Givens, Victoria Cartagena, Cillian Murphy, and Dougray Scott, who returns from the first two seasons.
Episodes
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Prod. code | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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| 52 | 1 | "The Ashes of Gotham" | Patrick Reid | Benjamin Knowles | January 17, 2025 | 4–01 | 0.59 |
| Months after the defeat of Marquis Jet, Ryan Wilder and Sophie Moore deepen their relationship as Ryan continues her vigilant work as Batwoman in Gotham City. Luke Fox uncovers that Dana DeWitt was hospitalized by a disfigured attacker later identified as Doctor Phosphorus. As Ryan struggles to repair her relationship with her mother, Jada Jet, who apologizes for abandoning her, Alice unexpectedly returns from a sanitarium overseas. Downtown Gotham comes under attack by Doctor Phosphorus, prompting Batwoman to intervene. During their confrontation, Phosphorus, revealed to be Alexander Sartorius, shares his tragic transformation after falling into a nuclear reactor during a battle with Batman. He shocks Ryan by claiming responsibility for Batman’s death before fleeing. Sophie is offered a position at the DOD, where she is tasked with investigating Alexander. Doctor Phosphorus kidnaps Jada and kills her when she refuses to reveal Batwoman’s identity. Meanwhile, Ryan learns from Luke that Doctor Phosphorus is being manipulated by an unknown force. | |||||||
| 53 | 2 | "The Burning Agenda" | Rabia Nicholson | Georgiana Valentine | January 24, 2025 | 4–02 | 0.61 |
| Ryan, Sophie, Luke, and Mary Hamilton attend Jada's funeral, where Ryan forgives her mother for abandoning her. In the days that follow, Ryan struggles to process her grief, but Sophie helps her confront and release her emotions. Mary apologizes to Luke for her recent absence and returns to her medical practice, where she treats victims suffering burns from Doctor Phosphorus’s attacks. Meanwhile, Luke upgrades his Batwing suit to enhance its durability and begins tracking Doctor Phosphorus. Jacob Kane returns to Gotham to spend time with Mary in honor of Catherine Hamilton-Kane's birthday. Doctor Phosphorus strikes again, attacking a local factory and killing everyone inside to steal a Power Core Suppressor. Batwoman confronts him, but she is overpowered, allowing him to escape. Mary and Luke discover a potential substance that could neutralize Doctor Phosphorus’s powers. Sophie and Ryan decide to take a short vacation. Doctor Phosphorus meets with a shadowy figure, demanding guidance on his next move. | |||||||
| 54 | 3 | "Radiation Rising" | Cleo Rubio | Homer Gutierrez | January 31, 2025 | 4–03 | N/A |
| After returning from their vacation, Ryan is approached by Jacob, who asks for her help in locating and bringing Kate Kane back home. Meanwhile, a mysterious figure reveals their plan to use a powerful machine to enhance Doctor Phosphorus’s abilities and destroy Gotham, ensuring their dominance over the city. Amid the chaos, a serial killer calling himself "Killer Moth" unleashes a swarm of drones across Gotham, forcing Batwoman to intervene. Following a brief battle, Killer Moth takes his own life, warning that he was acting under orders from a higher power who wants Batwoman dead. Ryan updates the team, and Mary convinces Jacob to focus on helping them take down Gotham's villains instead of pursuing Kate. Alice attempts to apologize to Jacob for her past actions, but he refuses to forgive her and demands she stay away. Doctor Phosphorus strikes again, stealing Promethium, a rare and dangerous nuclear fuel, from a shipment yard. Ryan meets Holly Robinson, who shares knowledge of how to neutralize Promethium. Holly reveals her connection to Tobias Whale, Doctor Phosphorus’s former boss, who fired him when he plotted to kill his wife. Ryan uncovers Tobias's involvement in Gotham’s schemes, leading to his arrest. Holly agrees to join Ryan in the fight to stop Doctor Phosphorus. | |||||||
| 55 | 4 | "Inferno Rising" | Rebecca Olson | Bridie Lindsey | February 7, 2025 | 4–04 | N/A |
| 56 | 5 | "Under the Mask" | Unknown | Unknown | February 14, 2025 | 4–05 | N/A |
| 57 | 6 | TBA | Unknown | Unknown | February 21, 2025 | 4–06 | N/A |
| 58 | 7 | TBA | Unknown | Unknown | February 28, 2025 | 4–07 | N/A |
| 59 | 8 | TBA | Unknown | Unknown | March 7, 2025 | 4–08 | N/A |
| 60 | 9 | TBA | Unknown | Unknown | March 14, 2025 | 4–09 | N/A |
| 61 | 10 | "Gotham Reforged" | Unknown | Unknown | March 21, 2025 | 4–10 | N/A |
Cast and characters
Main
- Javicia Leslie as Ryan Wilder / Batwoman
- Rachel Skarsten as Beth Kane / Alice
- Meagan Tandy as Sophie Moore
- Nicole Kang as Mary Hamilton / Poison Mary
- Camrus Johnson as Luke Fox / Batwing
- Cillian Murphy as Alexander Sartorius / Doctor Phosphorus
- Dougray Scott as Jacob Kane
Recurring
- Donny Lucas as the voice of Lucius Fox A.I.
Guest
- Robin Givens as Jada Jet
- Nick Creegan as Marquis Jet
- Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Killer Moth
Production
Development
A fourth season was ordered after the series was revived by Mob Networks, which is scheduled to premiere on January 17, 2025.
Writing
The showrunner for the season Benjamin Knowles has stated that the fourth season of Batwoman would be shorter and have a similar quality to the third season. He confirmed that the villains: Killer Moth, Doctor Phosphorus, and various other villains would appear in the season. The season will be set in 2022.
Casting
Javicia Leslie reprises her role as Ryan Wilder / Batwoman, Meagan Tandy as Sophie Moore, Camrus Johnson as Luke Fox, Allison Riley as Dana DeWitt, Robin Givens as Jada Jet, Rachel Skarsten as Alice, and Cillian Murphy as Doctor Phosphorus / Alexander Sartorius. Dougray Scott returns as Jacob Kane.
Filming
Filming began production on June 19, 2024, and concluded on November 22.
Broadcast
The season is scheduled to premiere on the Mob Network on January 17, 2025. The season will consist of 10 episodes.
Reception
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