Once again, Gotham has proven that it is here to stay on TV, despite the rough start it had. With the introduction last week of Harvey Dent as the Assistant DA, and actively helping Gordon take the Wayne murders to the next level, things are getting intense.
Tonight's episode has the intense main plot, of Alfred assisting Gordon and Bullock in searching for Bruce and Selina, who are missing in Gotham after assassins attempted to murder them at Wayne Manor. The opening scene provided viewers with a very excellent look at Alfred's fighting skills (showing viewers that the Alfred of Gotham is more in line with the Earth One graphic novel then comics cannon).
We also get more development with Bruce and Selina's relationship, and Bruce gets a first hand look at what the mean streets of Gotham are really like, especially when you hang around Selina Kyle.
On the other side of the story, Carmine Falcone is not happy that his money was blown up, and he's taking it out on his underlings. Raising their tributes to him doesn't win him any friends either, giving Fish the in she needs to draw more into her plan to take over the city's crime.
One thing tonight's episode showed is just how deep Alfred and Bruce's bond is. Alfred is willing to rub shoulders with some Gotham's criminal scum, to get Bruce back home safe and sound.
As for Oswald, we see tonight, that for all his swagger and vile behavior, there is one man he is afraid of, and that is Don Carmine Falcone. And he has good reason to be afraid, because he knows that if he crosses Falcone, then he will end up dead, and not just presumed dead.
For Gordon, the episode ends, with him being given an ultimatum in order to cover up the murder of Dick Lovecraft, either he gets sacked from the force, or he gets demoted to being a security officer at Arkham Asylum. Gordon being Gordon, he takes the Arkham job. It'll be interesting to see how he fairs at the Asylum.
I've said it once, and I'll say it again, Gotham keeps showing that it is earning its place on the Monday night lineup, and that it is also taking the Batman mythos, the characters and world, and despite minor alterations, making it a force to be reckoned with.
Despite my constant praising for this show, there have been times when it seemed slow. But now, with the introduction of more characters that will help keep the stories intense and exciting, I'm ready for whatever this shows throws at viewers, and I'll be excited every time. High marks for tonight's episode, very high marks indeed.
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