TV Review: Gotham 2×08 ‘Tonight’s the Night’

Judging from the preview at the end of last week’s Gotham, I had a strong feeling that Barbara was going to bite it this week. Given that she fell out of a cathedral window last night, It appeared that I…

TV Review: Gotham 2×07 ‘Mommy’s Little Monster’

I haven’t been reserved in my thoughts on Gotham. At the end of the first season, I couldn’t bring myself to place it alongside DC’s other successes Arrow and The Flash. In its second season, Gotham has improved. While it’s…

TV Review: Gotham 2×05 “Scarification”

Scarification in many ways represents both progress and regression for Gotham. A great deal of progress has been made in the show’s ability to carry linear storytelling. The “villain of the week” format has been swapped out for a more…

TV Review: Gotham 2×04 “Strike Force”

I announced last week that Gotham has won me over after a lackluster first season. At times during this season, I’ve felt like this series has been taken over by a whole new creative team. This isn’t the case but…

TV Review: Gotham 2×03 “The Last Laugh”

Despite my initial skepticism, I have thoroughly enjoyed these first few episodes of Gotham’s second season. My further investment in this season will definitely be put to the test now that a key component of my enjoyment is apparently gone.…

TV Review: Gotham 2×02 “Knock, Knock”

Last week’s season premiere of Gotham shook things up in a big way. Bruce Wayne discovered his father’s secret bunker, Gordon was both fired and reinstated to the GCPD, and newcomer Theo Galavan broke out several inmates from Arkham Asylum. …

TV Review: Gotham Season 2 Premiere – “Damned If You Do…”

Throughout its first season, Gotham was plagued with an identity crisis. The show struggled with maintaining a consistent tone and a plethora of characters. Many episodes followed the “villain of the week” format of cop procedurals albeit in a pulpy…