This week’s episode has betrayals, revelations, kidnappings
and another episode with no Bruce Wayne! Good thing Gotham is filled with plenty of delightful characters that can keep
us entertained.
and another episode with no Bruce Wayne! Good thing Gotham is filled with plenty of delightful characters that can keep
us entertained.
Jim Story arc
featuring Professor Pyg– “Jim, I’m a reflection of you”:
featuring Professor Pyg– “Jim, I’m a reflection of you”:
We begin this week’s episode in good ole Arkham Asylum where
Pyg is introducing a little culture and class by playing classical music. Not
all the patients are fans of the music choice, but Pyg quickly gets them in
order.
Pyg is introducing a little culture and class by playing classical music. Not
all the patients are fans of the music choice, but Pyg quickly gets them in
order.
Back at GCPD, Lucius shows Jim x-rays of Pyg’s face and lets
him know that Pyg has undergone numerous surgeries including having titanium
plates grafted on his face. All of these surgeries have led to Pyg’s appearance
changing significantly. Jim wants Lucius to try and work backwards and see if
he can construct an image of what Pyg used to look like before all of the work
was done.
him know that Pyg has undergone numerous surgeries including having titanium
plates grafted on his face. All of these surgeries have led to Pyg’s appearance
changing significantly. Jim wants Lucius to try and work backwards and see if
he can construct an image of what Pyg used to look like before all of the work
was done.
Sofia comes to visit Jim at the precinct and tells Jim that
she wants to be with him and is planning on removing Penguin from the picture.
Much to her dismay, Jim once again shoots her down. Every time he has done this
in the past, she still somehow manages to get him interested again, so we will
see how long it lasts this time.
she wants to be with him and is planning on removing Penguin from the picture.
Much to her dismay, Jim once again shoots her down. Every time he has done this
in the past, she still somehow manages to get him interested again, so we will
see how long it lasts this time.
Jim goes to visit Pyg at Arkham and Pyg is delighted to see
him. Jim tries some mind games on Pyg, telling him that no one remembers him or
cares about him anymore. As Jim turns to leave, Pyg demands that he stops in a
completely different accent (a Southern one) – giving Jim a glimpse at who he
really is. Jim heads back to GCPD and Lucius shows him the finished sketch of
what Pyg originally looked like. Jim asks him to send it nationwide, but
starting with the South.
him. Jim tries some mind games on Pyg, telling him that no one remembers him or
cares about him anymore. As Jim turns to leave, Pyg demands that he stops in a
completely different accent (a Southern one) – giving Jim a glimpse at who he
really is. Jim heads back to GCPD and Lucius shows him the finished sketch of
what Pyg originally looked like. Jim asks him to send it nationwide, but
starting with the South.
Lucius gets a hit from the picture of Pyg. His real name is Lazlo
Valentine and he was being held for murder in the South, but Lazlo did not have
a Pyg persona and did not target Police officers. Lazlo managed to escape from captivity
in the prison he was in and Jim is worried he will do the same at Arkham, so he
races to make sure that Pyg is still in his cozy cell. When Jim gets there, he
sees that he is too late and Pyg is back in the wild.
Valentine and he was being held for murder in the South, but Lazlo did not have
a Pyg persona and did not target Police officers. Lazlo managed to escape from captivity
in the prison he was in and Jim is worried he will do the same at Arkham, so he
races to make sure that Pyg is still in his cozy cell. When Jim gets there, he
sees that he is too late and Pyg is back in the wild.
My thoughts: It’s interesting that Pyg tells Jim that
they are a reflection of each other and Sofia tells Jim that they are the same.
Jim definitely has his demons, and we’ve seen them come out at times – but he
has been able to control them. In recent seasons Jim has rediscovered himself
and has been much more pure of heart. Pyg getting out of Arkham is great for us
viewers, I am looking forward to his continued antics.
they are a reflection of each other and Sofia tells Jim that they are the same.
Jim definitely has his demons, and we’ve seen them come out at times – but he
has been able to control them. In recent seasons Jim has rediscovered himself
and has been much more pure of heart. Pyg getting out of Arkham is great for us
viewers, I am looking forward to his continued antics.
Lee story arc – “I
want you cleared out of the Narrows by the end of the day“:
want you cleared out of the Narrows by the end of the day“:
We get a glimpse at Lee as the new head hancho, takingCherry’s place. She has created a court and is serving as a pseudo judge
presiding over a case with Grundy and Nygma at her side. A man comes barging in
warning Lee that someone named Sampson has attacked her turf. Nygma suggests
sending Grundy to solve her problems, but Lynn wants to try and handle the
situation civilly.
Lee goes to visit Sampson to try and come to a deal. Sampson
lets her know that he is not negotiating, he is planning on taking everything
from her. Sampson is clearly sick and Lynn uses that to her advantage. They
finally agree that Sampson will take 30% of the fight night money to leave
Lynn’s territory alone. Lynn goes back to her clinic to see it wrecked. Clearly
Sampson did not honor their agreement.
lets her know that he is not negotiating, he is planning on taking everything
from her. Sampson is clearly sick and Lynn uses that to her advantage. They
finally agree that Sampson will take 30% of the fight night money to leave
Lynn’s territory alone. Lynn goes back to her clinic to see it wrecked. Clearly
Sampson did not honor their agreement.
Lee poisons Sampson and she offers to give him the antidote,
only if he and his men leave the Narrows by the end of the day. Sampson quickly
agrees, he didn’t have too much time not to. Lee tells Nygma that there is
nothing wrong with him physically. His issue is all psychological. Nygma is in
the bathroom, and just as he did the first time we met Riddler, sees Riddler
behind him in the mirror.
only if he and his men leave the Narrows by the end of the day. Sampson quickly
agrees, he didn’t have too much time not to. Lee tells Nygma that there is
nothing wrong with him physically. His issue is all psychological. Nygma is in
the bathroom, and just as he did the first time we met Riddler, sees Riddler
behind him in the mirror.
My thoughts: It looks like Riddler is finally back!
That is not good news for Penguin, who already has his hands full. I also
wonder what this means for Grundy, but I’m assuming Riddler will keep want to
keep him around. This new badass Lee has been a great addition to the show. I
know we’re all anxiously waiting for Jim and her to cross paths.
That is not good news for Penguin, who already has his hands full. I also
wonder what this means for Grundy, but I’m assuming Riddler will keep want to
keep him around. This new badass Lee has been a great addition to the show. I
know we’re all anxiously waiting for Jim and her to cross paths.
Penguin story arc – “You
wanted a war, you got one“:
wanted a war, you got one“:
Penguin is waiting for Sofia at her house with Zsasz. After
Martin let Penguin know that Sofia and Jim were kissing at the previous
episode, Penguin realized that Sofia is indeed his enemy and he is on a mission
to make her pay. Penguin has discovered that Jim went down South right before Sofia
arrived in Gotham – he believes that this was the beginning of the two of them
plotting against him. Penguin has brought in ‘the dentist’ to torture Sofia and
find out her plan.
Martin let Penguin know that Sofia and Jim were kissing at the previous
episode, Penguin realized that Sofia is indeed his enemy and he is on a mission
to make her pay. Penguin has discovered that Jim went down South right before Sofia
arrived in Gotham – he believes that this was the beginning of the two of them
plotting against him. Penguin has brought in ‘the dentist’ to torture Sofia and
find out her plan.
After a brief oral exam, the dentist prepares to begin the
procedure. Sofia spouts some intimate knowledge of the Dentist and his family,
causing him to pause. Sofia lets the Dentist know that if anything happens to
her, his family will be killed. The Dentist lets Sofia go, and Sofia – the
master manipulator – strikes again. As Sofia walks out of the house, she gets
kidnapped by Selina, Barbara, and Tabitha.
procedure. Sofia spouts some intimate knowledge of the Dentist and his family,
causing him to pause. Sofia lets the Dentist know that if anything happens to
her, his family will be killed. The Dentist lets Sofia go, and Sofia – the
master manipulator – strikes again. As Sofia walks out of the house, she gets
kidnapped by Selina, Barbara, and Tabitha.
Penguin is celebrating taking down Sofia with Martin. He tells
the boy that he can be the heir to his throne. Martin admits to Penguin that Sofia
told him to spill the beans about kissing Jim. Penguin realizes that this must
mean Sofia knew how he would respond and is planning something. Right at that
moment, Barbara calls and lets him know that they have Sofia. If Penguin agrees
to let Barbara & co. operate autonomously, they will return Sofia to him.
Penguin sends Zsasz to take care of the problem and Zsasz uses a rocket
launcher to blow up the gun shop, but not before the four ladies escape. They
hatch up a plan that involves Sofia using Jim and Barbara & co kidnapping Martin
to try and get to Penguin.
the boy that he can be the heir to his throne. Martin admits to Penguin that Sofia
told him to spill the beans about kissing Jim. Penguin realizes that this must
mean Sofia knew how he would respond and is planning something. Right at that
moment, Barbara calls and lets him know that they have Sofia. If Penguin agrees
to let Barbara & co. operate autonomously, they will return Sofia to him.
Penguin sends Zsasz to take care of the problem and Zsasz uses a rocket
launcher to blow up the gun shop, but not before the four ladies escape. They
hatch up a plan that involves Sofia using Jim and Barbara & co kidnapping Martin
to try and get to Penguin.
Sofia goes to visit Jim asking him to take down Penguin. Jim
realizes that her plan was to pit him and Penguin against each other and start
a war between them (which a certain someone may have hypothesized in a Gotham recap a few weeks ago). Jim
instead decides to visit Penguin to make a deal. Jim wants to put Sofia on a
train out of town, but wants guarantees from Penguin that he will not get
involved. Penguin agrees to let Jim handle the situation. I don’t see why Sofia
couldn’t just take a train back to Gotham, but that’s neither here nor there.
realizes that her plan was to pit him and Penguin against each other and start
a war between them (which a certain someone may have hypothesized in a Gotham recap a few weeks ago). Jim
instead decides to visit Penguin to make a deal. Jim wants to put Sofia on a
train out of town, but wants guarantees from Penguin that he will not get
involved. Penguin agrees to let Jim handle the situation. I don’t see why Sofia
couldn’t just take a train back to Gotham, but that’s neither here nor there.
As Sofia is leaving town, she tells Jim that they are the
same and both want power. She believes that Jim is just sending her away
because it is easier for himself. Jim doesn’t let that phase him and puts Sofia
on a train home with a Police escort. On the train, Zsasz comes, demanding to
know where Martin is. Sofia tells him that Penguin should meet her under the
Crown Point Bridge in an hour. Zsasz lets Sofia go, and delivers the message to
Penguin.
same and both want power. She believes that Jim is just sending her away
because it is easier for himself. Jim doesn’t let that phase him and puts Sofia
on a train home with a Police escort. On the train, Zsasz comes, demanding to
know where Martin is. Sofia tells him that Penguin should meet her under the
Crown Point Bridge in an hour. Zsasz lets Sofia go, and delivers the message to
Penguin.
Penguin and Zsasz go to meet Sofia and Barbara & co
under the bridge. Sofia demands that Penguin pass control of the underworld to
her or she will kill Martin. Penguin submits and Sofia allows Martin to go to
Penguin, who tells him to wait in the car. Penguin blows up the car and Martin
so Sofia cannot use him as a pawn against Penguin anymore. A firefight ensues,
but all the major players manage to get away unscathed. Shortly after the
fight, we find out that Penguin had a trick up his sleeve, and did not kill
Martin – instead he has Zsasz take him to a safe location. Zsasz wants Penguin
to let him stay and go after Sofia while she is on her heels instead of taking
Martin – but Penguin ensures him that he has a plan for Sofia.
under the bridge. Sofia demands that Penguin pass control of the underworld to
her or she will kill Martin. Penguin submits and Sofia allows Martin to go to
Penguin, who tells him to wait in the car. Penguin blows up the car and Martin
so Sofia cannot use him as a pawn against Penguin anymore. A firefight ensues,
but all the major players manage to get away unscathed. Shortly after the
fight, we find out that Penguin had a trick up his sleeve, and did not kill
Martin – instead he has Zsasz take him to a safe location. Zsasz wants Penguin
to let him stay and go after Sofia while she is on her heels instead of taking
Martin – but Penguin ensures him that he has a plan for Sofia.
Barbara & co go back to Sofia’s house to try and sort
through the mess. Sofia wants to attack Penguin immediately, while the others
think she is crazy and want to cut her loose. Sofia lets them know if they desert
her, they will never get a piece of Gotham when she is in charge – but who really
knows if that day will ever come?
through the mess. Sofia wants to attack Penguin immediately, while the others
think she is crazy and want to cut her loose. Sofia lets them know if they desert
her, they will never get a piece of Gotham when she is in charge – but who really
knows if that day will ever come?
My thoughts: After
weeks and weeks of Penguin going back and forth on whether he can trust Sofia
or not, the game is finally over. Or you could say it has finally started.
Either way, no more speculating, no more guessing. It’s time to go to all-out
war. We got a glimpse at how dark Sofia can be when she was threatening Martin’s
life, something I did not expect. I think Sofia has a lot of tricks up her
sleeve, and let’s be honest – we really don’t know anything about her or what
she is capable of.
weeks and weeks of Penguin going back and forth on whether he can trust Sofia
or not, the game is finally over. Or you could say it has finally started.
Either way, no more speculating, no more guessing. It’s time to go to all-out
war. We got a glimpse at how dark Sofia can be when she was threatening Martin’s
life, something I did not expect. I think Sofia has a lot of tricks up her
sleeve, and let’s be honest – we really don’t know anything about her or what
she is capable of.
Next weeks on Gotham:
Next week is the fall finale! You know that the episode will be wild, but it also means we’re going to have wait some time before we get our weekly Gotham fix back. It looks like we’ll get to see Bruce and Alfred exchange blows. Joker is back?!? A war is brewing. Man oh man will we be in for a treat!
