Gotham 2.4 FAQ
What’s it called?
“Strike Force.”
Who’s responsible?
Teleplay is credited to “Judge Dredd” director Danny Cannon (“CSI,” “Dark Blue”).
What says Fox?
“Captain Barnes (Michael Chiklis) is called to duty to create a law-abiding task force, with the help of Gordon (Ben McKenzie). Meanwhile, Penguin (Robin Lord Taylor) gets caught up in a favor for Galavan (James Frain), and Nygma (Cory Michael Smith) asks Kringle (Chelsea Spack) out on a date.”
“Strike Force”? “Barnes”? Is it possible the producers of “Gotham” are bigger fans of “The Shield” than of “Daddio” or “Vegas”?
Technically Vic Mackey headed up “The Strike Team,” not “The Strike Force.” And the nickname for his precinct HQ was “The Barn,” not “The Barnes.” So yes.
Barnes isn’t the new Commish?
If you’re referencing Chiklis’ old series “The Commish,” I’ll have to ask you to leave. (No one on tonight’s episode calls him that.)
Who appointed Barnes?
Good question. Did the deputy mayor survive Jerome’s magic act last week?
How does it start?
“Gentlemen! Ladies! Others!” begins Penguin after his shotgun makes a hole in the ceiling. He explains to all assembled that the antics of Jerome Valeska has been bad for business.
Does Paul Reubens play the Penguin’s dad in tonight’s installment?
No. Pee-wee’s alter ego turns up later in the season.
Why would Oswald Kapelput, The King of Gotham, owe Galavan a favor?
It has to do with Tabitha Galavant’s favorite reality show.
What’s taking Lucius so long to fix Thomas Wayne’s computer?
I don’t know.
Does Barbara cheat on Theo this week with Theo’s sister?
Barbara and Tabitha make out, but they do so in front of Theo.
Has Kristin Kringle given up on another date with Officer Tom Dougherty?
The very dead Dougherty is discussed this week.
Does Nygma slap a giant felt question-mark on a green unitard this week?
Not this week.
Is Nygma devirginized this week?
That would be telling!
What’s doing with Harvey Bullock? Has Scottie dumped him yet?
He does a lot of standing around. No sign of Scottie.
Any sign of Crispis Allen, Renee Montoya, Harvey Dent or Ivy Pepper this week?
No.
Does Morena Baccarin’s character die this week?
No.
The big news?
Barbara is in the room for Galavan’s first meeting with Penguin.
What else is Fox not telling us?
One senses somebody on staff is a fan of “The Untouchables.”
What’s good?
Tigress’ favorite reality show. Victor Zsasz. Kris Kringle. Butch.
What’s not so good?
This is my least favorite of season two’s first four episodes.
How does it end, spoiler boy?
Penguin sceams at his fireplace.
8 p.m. Monday. Fox.
