Gotham 1.22 FAQ
What’s it called?
“All Happy Families Are Alike.”
Who’s responsible?
Teleplay is credited to “Rome” co-creator and series mastermind Bruno Heller.
What says Fox?
“As Gotham City’s gang war reaches its boiling point, Fish Mooney (Jada Pinkett Smith) goes head-to-head with Maroni (guest star David Zayas) and Penguin (Robin Lord Taylor) in an attempt to re-stake her claim on the city. Meanwhile, Barbara (Erin Richards) and Leslie Thompkins (guest star Morena Baccarin) are brought together after recent events, and Bruce (David Mazouz) searches Wayne Manor for any hints that his father might have left behind. Guest Cast: Morena Baccarin as Dr. Leslie Thompkins, Drew Powell as Butch Gilzean, David Zayas as Don Maroni, Peter Scolari as Commissioner Loeb, Chelsea Spack as Kristin Kringle, Dashiell Eaves as Kelly, James Andrew O'Connor as Tommy Bones.”
How does it start?
“Whoa,” says Catgirl, staring at something approaching via water. Then a “Two Weeks Later” superimposition takes us to Stately Wayne Manor. Then Carmine Falcon examines a chicken.
Does The Penguin literally eat Fish this week?
Not this week.
Does Barbara put the moves on Leslie?
In a sense.
Does Bruce fall into a batcave?
Not this week.
Does Bruce find a batsuit belonging to Dr. Thomas Wayne?
Bruce finds something important his father kept hidden. But no batsuit.
Does The Joker put in an appearance in the finale?
He does not.
Has Kristin Kringle given up on her hope for another date with Officer Tom Dougherty?
I’m saying yes.
Does Nygma slap a giant felt question-mark on a green unitard this week?
There’s no felt. But there’s perhaps a little Robert Durst vibe to Edward’s final scene this week.
Does Gordon wrinkle anything besides Commissioner Loeb’s jacket this week?
Things get dang tense between the current and future commissioner.
Now that Barbara’s back in the picture, does “guest star” Morena Baccarin’s character die this week?
More than one major character will not be back for season two.
Any sign of Crispis Allen, Renee Montoya, Harvey Dent or Ivy Pepper this week?
No.
The big news?
Tonight's episode seems to take place quite some time after Bullock killed Jason Lennon in the last episode. Fish shows no sign of the bullet wound she took escaping Dahlmacher. Kean seems to have completed a course of therapy. The Falcone-Maroni gang war appears to have been raging for a good span.
What else is Fox not telling us?
The “previously” package contains a clip from episode one in which Falcone and Gordon discuss Gordon’s dad. The same package contains a shot of Kean spying on Gordon and Thompkins kissing.
What’s good?
Donal Logue as Harvey Bullock. John Doman as Carmine Falcone. Robin Lord Taylor as Oswald Cobblepot. Ben McKenzie as James Gordon. The homage to “The Godfather.” “Why lock the door?” “Mustn’t stay long.” “Detective Gordon!” “Even as I was killing them.” “That seems improbable.”
What’s not so good?
No. Body.
How does it end, spoiler boy?
“It’s a stereo.”
8 p.m. Monday. Fox.
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