In Gotham's mid-season finale we had plenty of noteworthy moments sure, were they stunning? Nope, but I think even though this episode was one of Gotham's weakest, it sets up a few things for further down the line.
In typical Gotham fashion, the episode wasn't focused on Gordon and Bullock, instead this time it was on Bruce and Alfred. It was a nice change up, and I actually didn't mind their appearances. They didn't feel forced in or out of place. I really enjoyed the dynamic between the two. And who doesn't love seeing the good old butler kick some butt? But Selina Kyle also played a huge role. I have been one of the few people who have enjoyed Selina so far. Even though her lines have been cheesy and tonally off, I think her character has been interesting and Bicondova has brought some serious charisma. She was okay in 'Lovecraft', she brought some of the toughness and intelligence out of Bruce and even gave him a kiss.
Penguin was noticeably absent from most of the episode. His relationship with Falcone was shown briefly but sadly this episode didn't focus on the crime bosses. I didn't really like the assassins. I thought they were the stereotypical villain of the week. And please, that jump for Selina and Bruce took a leap of faith for the audience to believe in that. The CGI was pretty brutal. I do think putting Gordon at the asylum makes for some pretty interesting story lines, even if it doesn't entirely make sense why that's where his punishment would be.
+Alfred is a bada**
+Selina and Bruce dynamic
+Gordon's fate
-That stupid jump
-Villains
-Not much Penguin
6.5/10
In typical Gotham fashion, the episode wasn't focused on Gordon and Bullock, instead this time it was on Bruce and Alfred. It was a nice change up, and I actually didn't mind their appearances. They didn't feel forced in or out of place. I really enjoyed the dynamic between the two. And who doesn't love seeing the good old butler kick some butt? But Selina Kyle also played a huge role. I have been one of the few people who have enjoyed Selina so far. Even though her lines have been cheesy and tonally off, I think her character has been interesting and Bicondova has brought some serious charisma. She was okay in 'Lovecraft', she brought some of the toughness and intelligence out of Bruce and even gave him a kiss.
Penguin was noticeably absent from most of the episode. His relationship with Falcone was shown briefly but sadly this episode didn't focus on the crime bosses. I didn't really like the assassins. I thought they were the stereotypical villain of the week. And please, that jump for Selina and Bruce took a leap of faith for the audience to believe in that. The CGI was pretty brutal. I do think putting Gordon at the asylum makes for some pretty interesting story lines, even if it doesn't entirely make sense why that's where his punishment would be.
+Alfred is a bada**
+Selina and Bruce dynamic
+Gordon's fate
-That stupid jump
-Villains
-Not much Penguin
6.5/10