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Gotham (Season 1)
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Episodes
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Official Extended Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0d1zpt6k5OI&index=60&list=PLp2e7UfInEgmB-5r4rtQOEsq-H-mNmQhk
Until I saw the trailer, I wasn't completely sold on the idea of a "Batman-less" Gotham series. I didn't think it could sustain itself without notable DC Comics characters. But having seen the trailer now, I'm actually very interested in this, especially since they have Ben McKenzie playing Detective James Gordon. Was curious who they would get to play Bruce Wayne. Looks like it's David Mazouz, who I last saw in Touch.
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Gotham: What We Think About The Batman-Inspired Series
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_17FzIWv3XM&index=51&list=PLp2e7UfInEgmB-5r4rtQOEsq-H-mNmQhk
Good analysis of what Gotham could be as a series.
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Oh, and the heck with the mayor of Gotham being RICHARD KIND? That was out of left field.
I dug the trailer, looks interesting... my only real thing though, I would have buried the lead, made it look like "okay, this is going to be an awesome cop show, you're in, and then to sweeten the deal, you realize it's a Batman property!"
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One thing I didn't pick up on until the discussion (even though I saw the tag lines 'Before Catwoman, Before Joker...') was that Bruce Wayne would most likely be interacting with those eventual iconic badasses.....as kids, which is something that I've never experience in any comic book title.
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Gotham - Trailer #1 - IGN Rewind Theater
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBVW2ztWB7A&index=30&list=PLp2e7UfInEgmB-5r4rtQOEsq-H-mNmQhk
Sh*t man! I didn't even recognize Jada Pinkett Smith in this one at all!!!!
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7 Reasons We're Excited For Gotham - Batman's Beginnings
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOXm9UZJ6IU&list=PLp2e7UfInEgmB-5r4rtQOEsq-H-mNmQhk&index=30
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Gotham - First Reaction to the Pilot - IGN Conversation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHO7w5e5VQ0&list=PLp2e7UfInEgmB-5r4rtQOEsq-H-mNmQhk&index=41
This is their reaction to the first cut of the Pilot episode and is not a review. They were actually told not to review it because they have every intention of editing, tightening and cutting scenes before it airs. Also, this is spoiler-free and can be watched without fear of major plot arcs being revealed. With that said, I'm still on board with the show, even if they aren't overly enthusiastic. Even they know that the Pilot they saw isn't the one that will air. So, their opinions have to be taken with a grain of salt.
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Cast of Gotham Talks Batman's Origins - Comic Con 2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7Jdm5lJ2lU&list=PLp2e7UfInEgmB-5r4rtQOEsq-H-mNmQhk&index=43
Beatlemania! Probably the best ad-lib for the entire 5 day Comic Con. My hat is off to Roth!
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Gotham - First Look
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hv1iOJqohAE&list=PLp2e7UfInEgmB-5r4rtQOEsq-H-mNmQhk&index=28
This 'First Look' has gotten me really pumped to watch the series.
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Thought you guys would want to know...
Netflix lands Fox's 'Gotham' after first season worldwide
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LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - Warner Bros. Worldwide TV Distribution will deliver the upcoming Fox drama series "Gotham" exclusively to Netflix worldwide after its first season, the companies announced Tuesday.
The pact is unusual not only because the series has yet to air an episode but because WB is granting Netflix multi-territory rights as opposed to the typical country-by-country dealmaking.
"In this era of new business models and expanding windows, this is an unprecedented deal for our company and our industry," said Jeffrey R. Schlesinger, president, Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Distribution, in a statement.
Netflix has proved it's willing to take risks for what it perceives to be top-shelf content, as evidenced by the streaming service's deal just last week with Sony Pictures Television for rights to the NBC drama "Blacklist," which emerged as a hit during its first season.
More... (http://www.philly.com/philly/entertainment/Netflix-lands-Foxs-Gotham-after-first-season-worldwide.html)
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Awesome awesome news. Do they know if the show is good? How much would it suck to pay that insane amount of money for a klunker that gets cancelled?
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I think it's gonna have to be an epic failure for it to not go beyond the first season and even then, WB will not pull the show. This is a key series to get their TV thing going. To have a flagship title like Gotham tank would put all the other shows in jeopardy.
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To have a flagship title like Gotham tank would put all the other shows in jeopardy.
Really? One show could jeopardize other shows or a studio?
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DC is trying to establish a DC Universe on TV to compete with Marvel. If Gotham fails, it can start a domino effect and it wouldn't look good if their "Batman" series, the crown jewel character of DC goes belly up. WB and FOX will MAKE it work....no matter how costly it gets. Now this is all on the presumption the show sucks. I don't think it's gonna. I like what I've seen so far with the Promos, Trailers and Clips.
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Just caught the first trailer -for me- this looks good to me. Will def give it a chance.
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Episode 1:
Pilot
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With the onslaught of promos for Gotham the past couple of months, I felt that I had already seen the entire episode and yet, it felt new and exciting. I like the tone and the style of what we get in the Pilot, although I will say that even with the amount of clips I had watched since Comic Con, I was kind of expecting it to be a bit more grittier. Grimy. Dark. It wasn't and yet it really doesn't matter. It's going to come down to characters and the actors that play them and so far, I like all of them, especially Fish Mooney (Jada Pinkett Smith) and Oswald Cobblepot / The Penguin (Robin Taylor). I was a bit surprised at how much screen time was given to Oswald. I figured that all of the famous characters were going to have some kind of fringe involvement at the start. But it seems like a huge chunk of the story line will be propelled by him, which is fine with me. I think Oswald will become a fan favorite for the series right out of the gate based on just the Pilot atone.
For those that are wondering, this isn't going to be your typical superhero franchise (as they really don't exist yet). It's gonna be a straight up detective series and I like what they are already doing with Detective James Gordon (Ben McKenzie) and Detective Harvey Bullock (Donal Logue), two polar opposites of each other. Bruce Wayne (David Mazouz) didn't really have much screen time in this one. I was expecting more. I'm sure that's coming in the forthcoming episodes. Really curious if there will be any typical types of "Superheroes" in Gotham during this time while we wait for eveyone to become their iconic characters. Anyway, solid opening to the series.
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I've been hearing mixed things about the premiere, but I'm glad you liked it (io9 describes it as a "bonkers dystopia.")
Bittr Script Reader put up an excellent post about his problems with the premiere, (http://thebitterscriptreader.blogspot.com/2014/09/my-early-thoughts-on-gotham.html) all of which sound liek the exact issues I would have (prequel-itis) and then throws out an amazing idea: what if Bruce Wayne was killed in the pilot? They're never going to show Batman on the show anyway, now all bets would be off. Now THAT would have been a hell of a twist, I know my interest would just SKYROCKET.
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Even though the series is based on canon material, I would love to see them go in a different direction and create a lot of new content for the viewers and not rely so much on stuff from the comic books. That way it keeps things fresh and on our toes. I like the idea that the series starts and ends with James Gordon. How much do we really know about him beyond the things we've seen in the movies? Not much. So, here is a chance for them to create something with depth that can add to the lore and give us original content.
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Dayum, this started?
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One thing I should have pointed out as to why some of the issues that most seem to be picking on for the Pilot is that I took a much different approach to this based on my initial offering into Marvel's Agent's of SHIELD. Because I had set out expecting a certain type of show with SHIELD, I was coming away from it somewhat p*ssed. I think those that are complaining about Gotham right now are of the same mindset that I was. Once they let go of it (as I did with SHIELD), it's going to play much better. I went into Gotham not expecting it to be anything like the movies or even the comic books and that they would try to do their own version of the events THEIR way. Just my 2 cents.
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I have been to busy to catch alot of previews and listen to the bla bla bla about this show. I am so happy I did. Recorded it and watched it with my daughter we both thought they knocked it out of the park. I did not think they would kill Bruce's parents in the first episode. I thought they would do some back story with them and they still can through flashbacks. Little Bruce acting like he was going to jump was unexpected also.
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I too thought they were going to hold off on killing the Wayne's till further into the season. Even though that scene in particular was used in a lot of promos leading up to the Season Premiere, I just figured they would save that scene until much much later. I was wrong.
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Episode 2
Selina Kyle
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I'm a fan of both Lili Taylor and Frank Whaley, so it was a nice surprise to see them pop up on tonight's episode. Didn't have a clue who they were playing, but I did catch that they were working for the Dollmaker, who was last seen on Arrow. Yes, I'm very well aware that it's not going to be tied into a show that airs on the CW and they will have a different actor portraying him. But it's still cool that this character is on one network and pops up on another. With them kidnapping homeless kids off the street, it gives us a chance to learn a little bit about Selina Kyle / Catwoman.....er, girl. Nice bit of casting by having Carol Kane playing the Penguin's mother.
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Gotham - Was Episode 2 an Improvement?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CwJ3oYhCgI
I gotta agree, I too like the new spin on Alfred Pennyworth.
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Episode 3
The Balloonman
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I don't know if the Balloonman is a DC Character or one that was created specifically for the TV Series. I'm guessing is the later rather than the former. As hokey as it sounds by having this particular vigellante's justice invovling a Weather Balloon, handcuffs and the guilty floating up into the sky.....it translated really well. It did look a bit like watching a cartoon.....but it was still fun. As before, Penguin is stealing all the scenes he is in. I was not expecting him to reveal to Jim that he never left Gotham. Figured he would say in hiding until he BECAME the Penguin.
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I really am enjoying this. I agree with you chip balloon man? yea real interesting. But it played well. At the end when they are loading the bad guy into the meat wagon and his answer was "next target does not matter everyone is bad Gotham is bad". -Not an Exact quote- Liked the Bruce Wayne practicing with Alford also.
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Episode 4
Arkham
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We finally get the episode that zeroes in on Arkham. Unfortunately, it's not the episode I was expecting. It's rundown and empty. No inmates. Obviously they are going to have to setup a lot for what's to come in the future, but still a letdown none the less. As for the rest of the episode, didn't really care for the assassin. Too simplistic. I did however like watching Penguin orchestrating the hit on his boss so that he could get closer to Sal Maroni and I also liked Fish Mooney auditioning two new singers for her Bar and then having them beat the sh*t out of each other to determine who would get the "job". I hope Bruce Wayne starts sneeking out of the house soon and starts doing detective work. He's not doing much on the show so far (yes, another slow buildup that will payoff later....hopefully). It would be cool to see Bruce wandering around Gotham and having Selina take an interest in him and show him around town, thus kick-starting their "relationship".
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Episode 5
Viper
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This wasn't a bad episode. I think the problem I'm having with Gotham right now has to do with the fact that 4 episodes in it's feeling a little too much like a 'Monster-of-the-week' set up, even if that isn't the case. By nature, all comic books rely on this type of set up, but it doesn't neccessarly work on a series because it gets old really fast. A prime example of how to do it right is The X-Files. Everyone wants their mythology episodes because that was the meat and bones. But when we didn't get our conspiracy stuff, that's when the 'Monsters' episode were a nice break. Right now, Gotham is doing the opposite of that. As I said, its only 4 episodes in. I will say that they finally did something right by getting Bruce Wayne out of the house as he investigates his own company and how it is being run. We see his detective side being born by his headstrong desire to read and re-read all the information he has about Wayne Enterprises. I like how Alfred thinks that what he is doing is unhealthy and by the final scene he has joined him in his crusade.
I just hope this is the start of where they push Bruce more to the forefront and start having him explore Gotham and running into Selina, Ivy and whoever else they have on deack. It's gonna make the series better for the viewers that are sticking with the show. But as of right now, I say without question that Arrow is outpacing Gotham by a mile.
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'Gotham' casts Morena Baccarin in major role (http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/10/22/gotham-morena-baccarin/)
I endorsed this 100%!!!
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Episode 6
Spirit of the Goat
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Based on the promos from last week at the conclusion of said episode, I was 100% certain we were getting a Scarecrow episode. Turns out the man in the mask is something called Spirit of the Goat. I have no f*cking idea who that is. Never heard of him before. The episode as a whole was okay, nothing to write home about. It's not until the final scene does the show hint at something better than what we are getting at the moment. With James Gordon arrested for the murder of Cobblepot, it was just a matter of when he would make his grand entrance to save Gordon for being wrongfully accused of his murder. I did like the fact that they gave more screen time to Edward Nigma. I like the little Easter egg on his coffee mug in the form of a Question Mark.
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Episode 7
Penguin's Umbrella
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It took them 7 episodes to finally produced a worthy entry to the series and one that lives up to the name of all things Batman. It wasn't perfect, but it came pretty close. It finally gave us a deeper insight into Jim Gordon and how he will stand firm and not be swayed to go to the "dark side", even with his "co-workers" basically exiling him because he won't. Loved that he would clear the precinct so that he could go one on one with the guy that is there to basically kidnap him and deliver him to Don Falcone. We also get to see exactly how Gordon affects young Bruce Wayne and that Bruce kind of looks at him as his surrogate father figure. We get to see that Alfred has some kick-ass attitude by subduing the Detective. We get to see just how manipulative Penguin is and how much glee he gets from killing those that would cross him. But the biggest thing this episode served up was the fact that Penguin and Falcone actually have a "partnership" and that he is helping Falcone take down the likes of Fish Mooney and Sal Maroni. My only gripe with the epiusode is that Falcone lets Gordon go with no strings attached. Kind of makes the "threat" that preceded it pointless.
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Episode 8
The Mask
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Kind of a weak episode that centered around some corporate ladder 'Fight Club' where those vying for a job are pitted against each other and whoever wins, gets the job. Yeah, pretty weak. The best thing about this episode was definitely Bruce Wayne going to school. getting picked on by the school bully and then Alfred finding about it all and driving Bruce to the kids house to watch Bruce kick the ever loving sh*t out of him. It was awesome. The final scene has Bruce asking Alfred if he would teach him how to fight (in spite of the smackdown we just saw). So, the seed is planted and his training is about to begin........
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Episode 9
Harvey Dent
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The episode I have been waiting for. We finally get Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle in the same room. And right off the bat (pun not intended), we see Bruce is developing a crush on her. I like the idea of Kyle staying at Wayne Manor as it will give them more time to bond. It's hard not to think of what their relationship will become in the future since we all know it and I think that's why I wanted to see this get started more than anything else. Oh, and some Harvey Dent guy shows up to. I wonder if he will ever truly become Two-Face during the run of the series.
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Episode 10
LoveCraft
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For a mid-season finale, I was expecting way more than what we got here. Sure, it was kind cool to see Selina showing Bruce the ropes and hiding him out in the seedier part of Gotham as they elude assassins hot on their trail. And it was cool to see Alfred going all bad ass on people. But the episode itself wasn't the best of the bunch. I guess the whole purpose was just to get to the point where Gordon has to accept a demotion and be transferred to Arkham Asylum to work as a guard. Sure, this will open up new stories to tell, but it's how he got there that seemed a bit contrived. Bonus was getting the debut of Copperhead.
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Episode 11
Rogues' Gallery
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After a long fall break, I was hoping for something big. With the mid-season finale shipping Jim Gordon off to Arkham Asylum as punishment, I had high hopes we were going to get something special in the return episode. The episode was just okay for me. What miffed me is that it seems like no thought went into anything regarding Arkham at all. It was just......blah. There was no forethought into set design to differentiate this 'Prison' from any other that we have seen on TV before. Granted, the Warden did threaten to send Jim to the worst part of Arkham, But they still should have done something unique with the set given how much lore and mythology is tied up with the building. Here's hoping they get it right when Jim does venture off into the deeper parts of Arkham. Definitely a missed opportunity here. One thing they did get right was the introduction of Morena Baccarin's character.
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"GOTHAM" GETS RENEWED FOR SECOND SEASON (http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=58577)
The ratings numbers haven't been stellar and the last couple of episodes have been average at best. But at no time did I never think it wouldn't get renewed.
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Episode 12
What the Little Bird Told Him
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A good rebound episode for the series. Not sure where they are taking Jim Gordon, but they seemed to make him a bit 'hammy' with the reactions and one-liners he was dishing out, which I thought was kinda funny. The big news for this one was finally wrapping up the whole "mole" working for Fish Mooney thing. It was getting a bit stale. Gonna be interesting to see what Falcone does with Fish now that he knows what she has been up to. FYI, where the f*ck is Bruce Wayne? Seems like he has been MIA for half the season.
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Episode 16
The Blind Fortune Teller
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I haven't written any reviews for the past few weeks, but I'm still watching the show. It has gotten better lately and in The Blind Fortune Teller, they really give us something to sink our teeth into. How about the Joker? Well, they never come right out and say it is and how can they. He's just a kid and clearly isn't the Joker we all know today. But the kids sinister grin and cackle clearly marks him as the one who will eventually become Batman's biggest and most dangerous foe and it was great to see unfold. The interrogation scene between Gordon and Jerome was perfect, where the kid is "innocent" one second and evil the next. I really like the casting of Cameron Monaghan. I really liked that they also introduced the Greyson's at the Circus. For those that don't know, this is the traveling circus that will one day give us Dick Greyson who will one day become Robin. Bonus points for casting Mark Margolis as Jerome's father. If that name doesn't ring a bell for you, maybe Héctor "Tio" Salamanca will.
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Cameron Monaghan as Jerome a.k.a. "The Joker"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7_8EwGCKsE
Tell me that isn't the Joker. It most definitely is!!!! There's even one line he gives that sounds EXACTLY like Jack Nicholson and I'm pretty sure it was intentional.
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Of course, the scene where he insults the waitress really nails down the similarities!
(Oh, I can't make a Five Easy Pieces reference?)
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What? No A Few Good Men references here? Your slipping!!!!
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Gotham - Was That Really The Joker? - IGN Conversation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fubj9vd3My0&list=PLp2e7UfInEgmB-5r4rtQOEsq-H-mNmQhk&index=47
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Episode 17
Red Hood
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I really liked this episode for a couple of reasons. For starters, any episode that has Fish Mooney jamming a spoon in her eye, ripping it out and then stomping on her eyeball on the floor all in the name of showing that no one will dictate terms to her is automatically going to get 5 Stars from me. It was one of the most bizarre and inspired things to happen on Gotham so far. It was nuts and took me totally by surprise. Sure, it was out of left field and really didn't make sense as to why she would go there so quickly. I for one don't mind the occasional thing that I can't guess beforehand. Another thing I liked was of course the 'Red Hood' gang where every member of the gang ends up dead by he end. But one thing that is sure to keep fans of the show guessing is just who the real Joker is. We all assumed that last week gave us the reveal of the one and only. But at the end of this one, the kid that finds, picks up and puts on the Red Hood is sure to fan the flames that this is the Joker. Honestly, who knows. The writers clearly are going to be giving us plenty of red herrings to keep us guessing and I'm okay with that. But I really hope that the "Joker" from last week turns out to be the one. The story involving Bruce, Alfred and Reggie Payne was very good and ends with Alfred getting stabbed and in the hospital.
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Episode 18
Everyone Has a Cobblepot
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So, Fish missing an eye last for all of what amounts to the wait time between the end of the previous episode and the start of this one. She wakes up in bed, bandage over her previously gouged eye to reveal the bluest eye of all time. Kind of weird to see someone with one Brown Eye and one Blue Eye. Anyway, solid episode. The best turn of events in this one was how Gordon was able to basically extort Commissioner Loeb into backing him as Union President. Sure, this goes against Gordon using tactics like this, but it was still fun to see it play out this way.
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'Gotham's' Jada Pinkett Smith Says She Won't Be Back for Season 2 (http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/gothams-jada-pinkett-smith-wont-779767)
This doesn't surprise me one bit. I always suspected this would be Jada's only season on Gotham. She claims she signed a 1 year contract and had no intention of coming back. But me thinks a lot has to do with her character Fish being ripped apart online by fan-boys of the Batman mythos and she just doesn't want to deal with all the negativity anymore. I know that there is backtrack talking by both FOX and Jada that the story isn't entirely true. If she does exit at the end, I really hope they have Penguin kill her off so as to elevate his character more and really put a stamp on just how evil he can be.
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There is a reason why I haven't bothered to write any reviews for the second half of season 1 and that's because it was extremely frustrating to get through. As uneven as this season has been, nothing and I mean NOTHING could prepare me for the Season Finale last night. That was without a doubt one of the worst finales I've ever seen for any show. It was AWFUL!!!! If you want to see how not to write, watch this and relish in the fact that you could sh*t out a better script than that. Truly abysmal from start to finish. Even the "revelation" that Bruce Wayne "found" what may or may not be the entrance to the Bat cave couldn't have been more anticlimactic. Anyway, this episode gets 1 Star out of 5.