by Gloria Daniels-Moss
After the latest episode from Gotham, which in all fairness did pick up the pace seemed to be a run up for this weeks. Entitled Everyone has a Cobblepot and just as the title states, everyone has something or someone like our good friend Cobblepot to hide. Of course, we already know that everyone in Gotham has their own secret, except we don’t know how deep some of them go.
After the latest episode from Gotham, which in all fairness did pick up the pace seemed to be a run up for this weeks. Entitled Everyone has a Cobblepot and just as the title states, everyone has something or someone like our good friend Cobblepot to hide. Of course, we already know that everyone in Gotham has their own secret, except we don’t know how deep some of them go.
Everyone knows Gordon’s secret, well the audience certainly does, and it turns out he was not the first man to try and shoot his way out of the mess he's in and he won’t be the last. As we are taken on this somewhat unification of characters, it’s Commissioner Loeb that has the secrets. In this world of Gotham, it seems the characters are incapable of learning from their mistakes. Even bed ridden Alfred (yes, of course he is fine. This is a prequel after all kids) attempts to get out of bed and go after the so called friend that shot him last episode. Meanwhile, Fish has a brand new spanking eye, after her self-inflicted eye gouging last week.
Throughout the series we have seen Gordon’s character evolve and this could arguably be the lowest point for him yet. Although still trying to do the right thing, Gotham’s underdogs won’t allow him to play by the book. Spurring him on this episode is the return of detective Flass. Naturally after fighting to get this guy exposed, Gordon is livid and won’t rest until this man is brought to justice. Without a doubt Gordon’s and Bruce’s plotlines are the most engaging. Perhaps this is only because we know where the story of Batman leads, except one cannot deny the talent illustrated here. Arguably not given enough screen time, young David Mazouz is quickly becoming the ruthless, yet fair Bruce Wayne. Mazouz brings a great balance of the spoilt rich kid and the determined detective to his Bruce. However, the episode has someone’s name in it which we simply can’t ignore.
Throughout the series we have seen Gordon’s character evolve and this could arguably be the lowest point for him yet. Although still trying to do the right thing, Gotham’s underdogs won’t allow him to play by the book. Spurring him on this episode is the return of detective Flass. Naturally after fighting to get this guy exposed, Gordon is livid and won’t rest until this man is brought to justice. Without a doubt Gordon’s and Bruce’s plotlines are the most engaging. Perhaps this is only because we know where the story of Batman leads, except one cannot deny the talent illustrated here. Arguably not given enough screen time, young David Mazouz is quickly becoming the ruthless, yet fair Bruce Wayne. Mazouz brings a great balance of the spoilt rich kid and the determined detective to his Bruce. However, the episode has someone’s name in it which we simply can’t ignore.
Robin Lord Taylor as Cobblepot is fantastic to watch on screen and when he has to join up with arch enemy Gordon and it makes for some pretty good viewing. One character who hasn’t been explored enough is Nygma. His scene in this episode was, sadly, completely pointless. It gave us nothing new to digest when all we want is to see more from Smith’s Riddler. Give us more Nygma and stop falling into the trap of going round in circles chasing random criminals.
Gotham seems to be taking a step in the right direction, albeit the writers need to keep on it. The problem is and has always been character development. Now we have some our only fear is it being taken away and replaced with overly episodic plotlines of Gordon and Bullock chasing the bad guys. With only fpur more episodes to go until the season finale let’s hope this pulls through.
What did you think of Gotham’s latest antics?
Gotham seems to be taking a step in the right direction, albeit the writers need to keep on it. The problem is and has always been character development. Now we have some our only fear is it being taken away and replaced with overly episodic plotlines of Gordon and Bullock chasing the bad guys. With only fpur more episodes to go until the season finale let’s hope this pulls through.
What did you think of Gotham’s latest antics?
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