Gotham (S1E05) -- "Viper" -- 10/20/14
10-20-14, 05:37 PM
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Gotham (S1E05) -- "Viper" -- 10/20/14
A NEW STREET DRUG STORMS THE STREETS OF GOTHAM ON AN ALL-NEW "GOTHAM" MONDAY, OCTOBER 20, ON FOX
Gordon and Bullock search for the source of a new street drug that causes euphoria then death. Meanwhile, Oswald Cobblepot works his way deeper into Maroni's (guest-star David Zayas) inner circle and Fish Mooney continues to plot against Falcone in the all-new "Viper" episode of GOTHAM airing Monday, Oct. 20 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (GTH-105) (TV-14 D, L, S, V)
Cast: Ben McKenzie as Detective James Gordon, Donal Logue as Harvey Bullock, Jada Pinkett Smith as Fish Mooney, Sean Pertwee as Alfred, Robin Lord Taylor as Oswald Cobblepot/The Penguin, Erin Richards as Barbara Kean, David Mazouz as Bruce Wayne, Camren Bicondova as Selina Kyle/the future Catwoman, Zabryna Guevara as Captain Sarah Essen, Cory Michael Smith as Edward Nygma/the future Riddler, Victoria Cartagena as Renee Montoya, Andrew Stewart Jones as Crispus Allen, John Doman as Carmine Falcone
Guest Cast: Daniel London as Stan Potolsky; Kett Turton as Busker; Genevieve Hudson-Price as Charmagne; Peter Maloney as Isaac Steiner; Margaret Colin as Taylor Reece; David Zayas as Maroni; Jeremy Davidson as Nikolai; Danny Mastrogiorgio as Frankie Carbone; Mackenzie Leigh as Liza
Read more: Listings - GOTHAM on FOX | TheFutonCritic.com http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listin...#ixzz3GjAIUZK9
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10-20-14, 08:44 PM
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Re: Gotham (S1E05) -- "Viper" -- 10/20/14
Boy, this episode was a mixed bag. Hated that stupid intro with"Cat" but cool to see the beginings of the "Venom" but ya know what: I fuckin loved Bruce in this episode! Can't believe the show has made me do a 180 on him. Bravo Gotham.
Again, Jada. Damn. She's killing it.
Again, Jada. Damn. She's killing it.
10-21-14, 12:20 AM
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I seem to be digging this show more than most. I really like it. Not a comic reader at all so maybe that is part of it. And I hated the idea of this show.
10-21-14, 06:19 AM
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Re: Gotham (S1E05) -- "Viper" -- 10/20/14
I liked this episode. The introduction of venom was cool but without spiderman it was a little bitter sweet. There might be a small problem of repeating a Arrow storyline if they continue with the venom or viper.
The basic viper plot was pretty weak though. The Bruce plot was more interesting with him being kid detective and trying to romance that black lady who was way to old for him. This is probably the start of playboy bruce.
No real point for the kitten girl scene. Also seems unlikely she would not have noticed Gordon. Almost forgot about the penguin and fish scenes which also seemed pointless. I think they could have had the heist part and weapon scene and not lost anything.
So the show has some high ups and high lows for me.
The basic viper plot was pretty weak though. The Bruce plot was more interesting with him being kid detective and trying to romance that black lady who was way to old for him. This is probably the start of playboy bruce.
No real point for the kitten girl scene. Also seems unlikely she would not have noticed Gordon. Almost forgot about the penguin and fish scenes which also seemed pointless. I think they could have had the heist part and weapon scene and not lost anything.
So the show has some high ups and high lows for me.
10-21-14, 06:45 AM
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Man, I think the audience would be SHOCKED if Spider-man showed up!
Now Bane on the other hand...
10-21-14, 09:25 AM
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REALLY liked seeing Alfred buy into Bruce's obsession at the end of the episode. Guess it had to begin somewhere.
10-21-14, 09:33 AM
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Re: Gotham (S1E05) -- "Viper" -- 10/20/14
finally... Alfred is in with Bruce... Bruce gave a smile.
this show is really coming together and isnt just the villian of the week thing.
this show is really coming together and isnt just the villian of the week thing.
10-21-14, 06:31 PM
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10-22-14, 03:07 AM
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Re: Gotham (S1E05) -- "Viper" -- 10/20/14
Thought this was a really cool episode.
when the drug wore off on that guy who stole the ATM and then he was crushed to death confronting Jim and Bullock. His bones breaking apart was pretty graphic and didn't look cheap.I haven't really commented on Jada as Fish Mooney, but I'm liking the character. I think she sells her evil qualities really well. With the large cluster of Gotham villains, I think Fish Mooney is a good stable villain to have in between along with Penguin.
No Barbara this week.One thing I like about Bruce as mentioned before is that he's not some whiny brat. At least as mentioned before he's now sharpening his research and detective. At least Alfred is now aboard with it.
10-22-14, 12:21 PM
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http://deadline.com/2014/10/morena-b...gotham-857628/
Morena Baccarin from Homeland and Firefly is joining the cast. She's recurring now, but will become a regular in season 2.
Morena Baccarin from Homeland and Firefly is joining the cast. She's recurring now, but will become a regular in season 2.
10-22-14, 07:31 PM
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Re: Gotham (S1E05) -- "Viper" -- 10/20/14
Solid if somewhat flawed ep. Like everyone else I enjoyed seeing Bruce develop his detective skills. The only problem I had was that I had trouble identifying some of the characters. The girl who got with Falcone at the end was the same one being trained by Mooney, correct?
Also, was the doctor who showed up at the GCPD Simon Crane or Edward Nygma? I've seen Nygma on this show before and don't think it looked like him, so I am thinking Crane.
Also, was the doctor who showed up at the GCPD Simon Crane or Edward Nygma? I've seen Nygma on this show before and don't think it looked like him, so I am thinking Crane.
10-22-14, 09:49 PM
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http://deadline.com/2014/10/morena-b...gotham-857628/
Morena Baccarin from Homeland and Firefly is joining the cast. She's recurring now, but will become a regular in season 2.
Morena Baccarin from Homeland and Firefly is joining the cast. She's recurring now, but will become a regular in season 2.
10-22-14, 10:14 PM
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Re: Gotham (S1E05) -- "Viper" -- 10/20/14
Solid if somewhat flawed ep. Like everyone else I enjoyed seeing Bruce develop his detective skills. The only problem I had was that I had trouble identifying some of the characters. The girl who got with Falcone at the end was the same one being trained by Mooney, correct?
Also, was the doctor who showed up at the GCPD Simon Crane or Edward Nygma? I've seen Nygma on this show before and don't think it looked like him, so I am thinking Crane.
10-24-14, 12:25 AM
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Re: Gotham (S1E05) -- "Viper" -- 10/20/14
I dug the idea of them seeing an early form of venom, and the explanation of how the viper drug worked. And the Penguin story is still what's carrying the show for me.
So far the show is just ok to me; it's moving along fine, but nothing particularly awesome that stands out for the show.
10-24-14, 05:15 AM
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