I generally like GOTHAM, though The Wife is the bigger fan. But this cycle they've locked themselves into, where many adversaries who used to be equals in that they were contemporaries of Bruce are now notably older, is a little annoying.

Yes.  That has been the major sore point from the very beginning of this series.  With a character like the Penguin you could accept the age difference.  Mot so much with the others.  Catwoman and Ivy are , so far, the only real contemporary characters for Bruce to relate to.  In order to enjoy what this series my have to offer, one must accept the fact that it just isn't going to end up perfectly balanced.  So, sit back and ignore the incongruities and just watch it unfold.  Don't accept it as "Gospel"  - just enjoy the ride for what it is.  

- GJS