Gotham 3.4 FAQ
What’s it called?
“New Day Rising.”
Who’s responsible?
Teleplay is credited to Robert Hull (“Veronica Mars,” “Gossip Girl,” “Alcatraz,” “Once Upon A Time”).
What says Fox?
“Penguin gains power as he narrows in on the nomination for Mayor of Gotham. Meanwhile, Gordon turns Alice (guest star Naian Gonzalez Norvind) into the GCPD for the bounty. Also, Bruce and Alfred race to find Bruce’s doppleganger after learning he’s assumed Bruce’s identity.”
How does it start?
“You don’t understand. My brother will find out I’m here and he’ll come for me. Nothing will stop him,” Alice tells Harvey Bullock. We learn Alice fled the hypnotist brother who imprisoned her; fled to Gotham, where she was imprisoned anew by Dr. Strange.
Does Bruce watch as Catgirl makes out with Fake Bruce?
Catgirl is impressed when Fake Bruce rescues her from thugs with his Batman-like fighting skills. But the real Bruce doesn’t quite get there early enough to witness his doppelganger laying one on a receptive Selina Kyle.
Does Dr. Leslie Tomkins catch Gordon boning Valerie Vale?
Vale is wholly absent this week. Lee this week discusses with Alice the properties of her blood.
Does Tabitha Galavan make out with Barbara Kean?
No. But Barbara strokes Gordon’s cheek and blows him a kiss.
Does Catgirl finally encounter the New Ivy?
New Ivy is not around this week.
What’s doing with The Riddler?
He’s not getting along with fellow murderous campaign volunteer Butch Gilzean.
What’s doing with retired crime boss Carmine Falcone?
No Carmine or Mario Falcone this week.
Any sign of Harvey Dent, Crispis Allen or Renee Montoya?
None.
The big news?
This week the Hatter recruits a quintet of fat masked wrestlers: The Terrible Tweeds.
What else is Fox not telling us?
The Hatter also has unbrotherly thoughts about his superhot sister.
What’s good?
Capt. Barnes smacking Gordon upside the head. “You mean all that’s left of me?” Naian Gonzalez Norvind as Alice. Michael Chiklis as Barnes. Morena Baccarin as Leslie Thompkins. Erin Richards as Barbara Kean. Ben McKenzie as Gordon. Robin Lord Taylor as The Penguin. Cory Michael Smith as Nygma. Donal Logue as Harvey Bullock. Drew Powell as Butch.
What’s not so good?
No John Doman.
How does it end, spoiler boy?
“No,” says Capt. Barnes.
8 p.m. Monday. Fox.
