The Batman is a thriller-crime drama television series produced by Ryan Murhpy and Brad Falchuk, which premiered on FX on October 22, 2011. The first season centered around Bruce Wayne's (Christian Bale) return to Gotham City for the trial of his parent's murderer. But begins to relive the moment of their deaths through infrequent episodes. Under the encouragement of his butler, Alfred Pennyworth (Michael Caine) he agrees to go under treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. A severe anxiety disorder that he must learn to overcome.