Gotham 3.15 FAQ
What’s it called?
“How The Riddler Got His Name.”
Who’s responsible?
Teleplay is credited to playwright Megan Mostyn-Brown (“Girl,” “Lizards,” “The Secret Life of Losers”).
What says Fox?
“Nygma convinces himself that he doesn't need Penguin to succeed and begins to introduce himself to Gotham as The Riddler. Bullock and Lucius Fox get caught up in Nygma's mind games, while Gordon learns troubling news about his father's death. Meanwhile, the Court of the Owls reveals its next move.”
How does it start?
“Greetings, professor,” says Ed Nygma to the chair of the chemistry department.
What’s doing with Penguin?
“NO LEADS IN MISSING MAYOR CASE
GOTHAM CITIZENS FEAR THE WORST FOR COBBLEPOT,” screams the headline in the Gotham Gazette.
What’s doing with Bruce and Alfred?
Despite their estrangement, Bruce has Catgirl on the brain.
Is Catgirl’s mom still hanging around?
No.
What’s doing with Tabitha and Butch?
Wholly absent this week.
What’s doing with Hot Ivy?
She has a new project.
Can the walls of Arkham hold the hulkish Barnes?
I guess. Michael Chiklis is still in the opening credits but he remains unseen this week.
Does Falcone seek vengeance against Tetch for endangering his family?
Neither Falcone nor Tetch graces the screen this week.
The big news?
Gordon gets a tempting invitation from his uncle.
What else is Fox not telling us?
It’s a big episode for Bruce Wayne.
What’s good?
The professor’s confusion at Riddler’s riddling. Riddler’s ringtone. The interrogation. The chair on the bannister. Comedian H. Foley as the pawn shop employee. Cory Michael Smith as Nygma. Maggie Geha as Ivy. Morena Baccarin as Leslie Thompkins. Robin Lord Taylor as The Penguin’s ghost. Donal Logue as Harvey Bullock. Bruce in Batman Mode. “Knowledge can’t be shared?” “Yes, but that is not why you should look at this.” “Why are you so close to me?” “You could just hit me.” “You sleep a lot.”
What’s not so good?
The answer to “How did the Riddler get his name?” turns out not to be a very interesting one. Ed just tells somebody, “I’m the Riddler.”
How does it end, spoiler boy?
“He should be waking up as we speak.”
8 p.m. Monday. Fox.
