Gotham 3.21/22 FAQ
What’s it called?
“Destiny Calling”/“Heavydirtysoul.”
Who’s responsible?
Teleplay is credited to series vets Danny Cannon (part one) and Robert Hull (part two).
What says Fox?
“With the deadly virus spreading throughout the city, the search for the antidote continues, as Fish Mooney (guest star Jada Pinkett Smith), The Riddler (Corey Michael Smith) and Penguin (Robin Lord Taylor) reveal plans of their own. Bruce (David Mazouz) meets Ra’s Al Ghul (guest star Alexander Siddig) and completes his last task in order to fulfill his destiny, but realizes he can’t let go of his past. Meanwhile, Gordon (Ben McKenzie) tries to win back Lee (Morena Baccarin), and past alliances within Gotham City are broken, while new alliances are formed.”
How does it start?
An old lady full of virus wants money. Things are tetchy all over Gotham.
What’s doing with Ivy and Catgirl?
Catgirl meets New Bruce and Ivy only turns up near the end
What’s doing with Freeze and Firefly and Fish?
Henching for The New Fish Gang.
What’s doing with Dr. Strange?
With the Tetch virus consuming the city, Hugo is much in demand. But of course Alfred let Strange escape last week.
Do Joker and Riddler kiss this week?
There is same-sex lip-lock.
What’s doing with Tabitha and Butch?
It’s a huge night for those two.
Does Carmine Falcone seek vengeance against Tetch for endangering his family?
Tetch turns up, but tonight we’re Falcone-free.
The big news?
Multiverse! Ra’s Al Ghul isn’t the only name from DC’s CW shows slithering onto Gotham this week.
What else is Fox not telling us?
There’s actually a lot of big news in tonight’s finale, but I dare not get too deep.
What’s good?
The Blondie. Morena Baccarin as Leslie Thompkins. Drew Powell as Butch. Jessica Lucas as Tabitha Galavan. B.D. Wong as Dr. Strange. Robin Lord Taylor as Penguin. Corey Michael Smith as Riddler. Ben McKenzie as UberGordon “I’m blaming it on the butler.” “You’ll see.” “What, do you need help?” “For me it’s a very large price!” “You want to talk ego? Riddler?”
What’s not so good?
This series fake-kills characters so often it’s hard to take any demise seriously.
How does it end, spoiler boy?
Batman begins.
8 p.m. Monday. Fox.
