Gotham season 2 episode 5 introduces Firefly, and a mysterious piece of the city’s history.
Here’s our review…
This Gotham review contains spoilers.
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Yeah, sorry not buying it.
It established Galavans hatred for the Waynes and set up a seasons worth of conflict.
After one season and five episodes, the series still has no idea what it wants to be.
Its a shame because the Court of Owls origin tale could have been legendary.
Gothams multiple personality disorder was also on display with the Penguin this week.
The story is great on paper with Penguin desperate to try and save his mother from Galavan.
Penguins willingness to sacrifice his only true ally to save his mother and further his own endsshouldhave been powerful.
Butchs mauling should have been shocking; instead it was just a rehash of Penguins violence.
Its desensitizing, and liked the Edwige stuff; it robbed a well conceived story idea of its impact.
But lets focus on some positives, namely the introduction of Michelle Ventimiglias Bridgit Pike.
Firefly ended up having an impact as she accidently killed one of Gordons new Strikeforce allies.
As for the rest of the episode, Michael Chiklis was at his scenery chewing best.
As for Gordon and the Riddler eating fondue together?
Go home Gotham, youre drunk.
Rating:
2.5 out of 5
