Gotham 1.7 FAQ
What’s it called?
“Penguin’s Umbrella.”
Who’s responsible?
Teleplay is credited to series mastermind Bruno Heller (co-creator of “Rome”).
What says Fox?
“As violence between Maroni and Falcone continues to escalate, Penguin reveals a new component of his manipulative strategy, forcing Gordon to deal with the consequences of his decision to spare Penguin's life.”
How does it start?
With Cobblepot walking the streets of Gotham and a distraught Fish Mooney exclaiming, “He’s alive??”
How does Gordon keep Carmine Falcone from killing him? Does Falcone just forgive Gordon because Falcone knew Gordon’s dad? Or does Gordon make a new deal with Falcone?
You are on the wrong tracks.
A hint regarding the “new component” of the Penguin’s strategy?
It’s human in nature.
Does Catgirl get to say anything this week?
Selena Kyle sits this one out. As does Ed Nigma and that file clerk he likes. And Poison Ivy. And The Joker.
Do Alfred and Bruce get out of the Stately Wayne library this week?
Alfred does!
Does Renee Montoya apologize to Gordon girlfriend Barbara Kean now that everyone knows Gordon didn’t kill Penguin?
There’s an apology.
Does Jada Pinkett-Smith tone it the fuck down this week?
She does a little, I think!
The big news?
Tonight's episode ranks alongside the pilot and last week's copygoat installment as one of this series' best to date.
What else is Fox not telling us?
There’s a big, revealing flashback near episode’s end.
What’s good?
The nuns. The future Commissioner Gordon taking charge. Fish's henchman. Anthony Carrigan (who just played The Mist over on “Flash”) as Falcone henchman Victor Zsaszs. Victor’s ringtone. Renee & Crispis. Donal Logue as Harvey Bullock. David Zayas’ reaction to Fish’s line about “jolly fat men.” “Like 100 pounds?” “Nobody Will Help You! I won’t help you!” “Alive is a very broad category.” “Please???” “I know! I should!” “Love conquers all!” “Lying!” “Hello! Late for work!”
What’s not so good?
Bruce Wayne really did not need to be in this episode, but I guess it’s some sort of series rule that he be squeezed in every week?
How does it end, spoiler boy?
“I guarantee it.”
8 p.m. Monday. Fox.
