Gotham 3.17 FAQ
What’s it called?
“The Primal Riddle.”
Who’s responsible?
Teleplay is credited to Steve Lilien & Bryan Wynbrandt.
What says Fox?
“Some of Gotham’s most unhinged villains band together, while The Riddler (Cory Michael Smith) continues his conquest of the city. Gordon (Ben McKenzie) is on a search for answers and all roads keep leading him back to the Court of Owls. Meanwhile, as Alfred (Sean Pertwee) begins to notice a change in Bruce (David Mazouz), Bruce 2 confides in Selina (Camren Bicondova).”
How does it start?
With Penguin traipsing through what looks like Antarctica.
What’s doing with The Shaman and Bruce?
No.
Does Fake Bruce admit to Catgirl that he’s only a clone?
That would be telling.
What’s doing with Penguin and Ivy?
They’re busy putting together their army of freaks.
I just watched the promo. Are they trying to recruit Firefly and Mr. Freeze?
They are.
What’s doing with Riddler?
“RIDDLER RESURFACES,” screams the headline in the Gotham Gazette. “ROBS THREE BANKS IN ONE NIGHT!” But he’s also very curious about something Barbara Kean told him.
What’s doing with Tabitha and Butch?
They have differing views with regard to Barbara Kean.
Can the walls of Arkham hold the hulkish Barnes?
Michael Chiklis remains unseen this week.
Does Falcone seek vengeance against Tetch for endangering his family?
No Falcone this week either.
The big news?
It’s a big episode for Catgirl.
What else is Fox not telling us?
A couple of characters we haven’t seen this season return.
Crispus Allen and Renee Montoya?
No.
What’s good?
Cory Michael Smith as Riddler. Morena Baccarin as Leslie Thompkins. Robin Lord Taylor as The Penguin. Jessica Lucas as Tabitha. Donal Logue as Harvey Bullock. Maggie Geha as Ivy. Aubrey James, unluckiest mayor alive. The molten steel.
What’s not so good?
I judge this a substandard installment. Five more episodes remain after tonight; hopefully things pick up.
How does it end, spoiler boy?
“Welcome to the Court of Owls!”
8 p.m. Monday. Fox.
