by Gloria Daniels-Moss
There are a few plot-lines that Gotham is riding on to get itself through this series. The most obvious one, character development or should we say the inevitable formation of future heroes and villains we see before us. Arguably, the ongoing cat and mouse game with all the gangsters in town is helping this one along, however the big question on everyone’s mind (even though it has been ignored for half the season) is who killed the Wayne’s.
There are a few plot-lines that Gotham is riding on to get itself through this series. The most obvious one, character development or should we say the inevitable formation of future heroes and villains we see before us. Arguably, the ongoing cat and mouse game with all the gangsters in town is helping this one along, however the big question on everyone’s mind (even though it has been ignored for half the season) is who killed the Wayne’s.
Whilst this maybe a very formulaic and yet another episode that has Bullock and Gordon running after a maniac, it seems things are really starting to fall apart in the city of Gotham. One thing we have learnt over the last 14 episodes is to not trust anyone. This episode neatly connects the dots and all is revealed when it comes to where people’s true loyalties lie.
Oh Penguin, when are going to learn that fraternising with the opposition isn’t going to get you anywhere in Gotham? After thinking that Fish Mooney has successfully been dealt with things take a U-Turn when it comes to Oswald and Maroni’s working relationship. Meanwhile, both Bullock and Gordon are trying their luck with the ladies this week and when it comes to trying, Gordon has been trying since the get go to solve the Wayne murder case, with his only lead being Selina Kyle. However, that lead didn’t exactly turn out the way it was supposed to, leaving Bruce feeling completely and utterly let down by not only a friend but the entire police department.
Oh Penguin, when are going to learn that fraternising with the opposition isn’t going to get you anywhere in Gotham? After thinking that Fish Mooney has successfully been dealt with things take a U-Turn when it comes to Oswald and Maroni’s working relationship. Meanwhile, both Bullock and Gordon are trying their luck with the ladies this week and when it comes to trying, Gordon has been trying since the get go to solve the Wayne murder case, with his only lead being Selina Kyle. However, that lead didn’t exactly turn out the way it was supposed to, leaving Bruce feeling completely and utterly let down by not only a friend but the entire police department.
There have been so many hints and hidden messages in this series that in a way they got lost in the very repetitive and clichéd style the creators have adopted. Without spelling out things about the DC characters we already know so well, the narrative is digging itself into a hole that it won’t be able to get out of any time soon. Refreshingly, this episode didn’t devote copious amounts of time to Fish Mooney and her malicious ways. Instead we really got to see what sort of man Bullock was and gave Donal Logue a real chance to act like someone other than the complete arse he is.
A much more engaging episode than last week's, yet Gotham still has a long way to go to live up to everyone’s expectations. There is a lack of variety and the main characters need to be placed in a situation we haven’t seen them in before, instead of just chilling out, or in this case making out at the police station! Not to say that The Fearsome Dr. Crane doesn’t have its high points, it simply needs to be taken up a notch to really give audiences what they want. Come on writers – show us what you made of!
A much more engaging episode than last week's, yet Gotham still has a long way to go to live up to everyone’s expectations. There is a lack of variety and the main characters need to be placed in a situation we haven’t seen them in before, instead of just chilling out, or in this case making out at the police station! Not to say that The Fearsome Dr. Crane doesn’t have its high points, it simply needs to be taken up a notch to really give audiences what they want. Come on writers – show us what you made of!
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