Oz and Sofia must address the skeletons in their closet as they attempt to control the future of Gotham's drug trade, while Victor is torn between his new life and what remains of his old on... Read allOz and Sofia must address the skeletons in their closet as they attempt to control the future of Gotham's drug trade, while Victor is torn between his new life and what remains of his old one.Oz and Sofia must address the skeletons in their closet as they attempt to control the future of Gotham's drug trade, while Victor is torn between his new life and what remains of his old one.
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Just when you think this series is taking you in one direction, when you think there may be some calm, then BAM! BOOM! POW! No you don't.
We see some backstory begin to evolve here and give us some insight to our favourite driver.
What's really interesting is seeing Oz try to juggle all these angles while still maintaining his (less than) upstanding appearance.
The way things unfold here and further backstory is hinted at, without revealing too much (or anything at all) really sets the tone for things to come.
We see where certain loyalties are in this episode with an incredibly suspenseful finish that only raises more questions.
As I said in my review of episode one, the paths ahead are many and this episode leaves us an indelible amount of guesswork.
A cliffhanger and its not even mid-season yet? If this show wasn't written so well i'd be afraid the quality might drop off. But I sincerely doubt that.
Yet another banger for The Penguin.
Ep.3 Entertainment Value 10/10 Overall Rating 10/10
Can't wait for the next episode. Things are really heating up.
We see some backstory begin to evolve here and give us some insight to our favourite driver.
What's really interesting is seeing Oz try to juggle all these angles while still maintaining his (less than) upstanding appearance.
The way things unfold here and further backstory is hinted at, without revealing too much (or anything at all) really sets the tone for things to come.
We see where certain loyalties are in this episode with an incredibly suspenseful finish that only raises more questions.
As I said in my review of episode one, the paths ahead are many and this episode leaves us an indelible amount of guesswork.
A cliffhanger and its not even mid-season yet? If this show wasn't written so well i'd be afraid the quality might drop off. But I sincerely doubt that.
Yet another banger for The Penguin.
Ep.3 Entertainment Value 10/10 Overall Rating 10/10
Can't wait for the next episode. Things are really heating up.
What a show. I am so invested in Victor, Sofia and of course Ozz! This show knows what it's doing, the main characters are incredible writing and acting. The pace and the excitement of the show is just amazing so far, episode 1 felt like the most expensive after credits scene to the batman ever and I loved it, they have continued the feeling of the movie so well but at the same time given Ozz the spotlight as he takes us down in to Gotham's city in the aftermath of the Riddlers bombings. Episode 2 was brilliant at continuing the tension and story and character development but now episode 3 WOW! Everything about it from start to finish was incredible!
This episode is packed with interesting layers. On one hand, we have super intense moments, like Victor's terrible day when his life is turned upside down because of the Riddler. These scenes are memorable because they bring a genuine emotional impact... We finally get to see the chaos of Gotham's explosions from the perspective of an ordinary person, and that makes all the difference. Victor's life being destroyed isn't just visual, you really feel it.
Now, talking about the main duo, what's happening between Oz and Sofia is what really keeps the series going. The tension between them is so obvious, and the mutual trust game (or lack thereof) is one of the most interesting points of the episodes. The show does a great job of exploring this "dance" where both know they can't fully trust each other, but they still have to work together. Colin Farrell absolutely nails it as the Penguin, creating a character that's both charming and repulsive at the same time. You even like him in some moments, but then you quickly remember he's really a scumbag at heart.
And Sofia is slowly revealing herself to be more than just a crime boss. The way she handles the new drug "Bliss," almost like it's some kind of salvation, says a lot about her worldview. She's not just after power - she's searching for something deeper, something that hasn't been fully explained yet... Cristin Milioti does a brilliant job portraying this almost religious, fanatical side of Sofia. Every scene between her and Oz is a masterclass in subtlety and manipulation, where it's clear that, even though she enjoys Oz's lies, she knows she can never let her guard down.
The highlight of the episode is when Oz and Sofia fully embrace their "partners in crime" mode. The chemistry between them is off the charts, and you can feel that these two could cause a lot of damage together. And this is where the show really shines: in building these complex relationships where no one is fully trustworthy, but everyone needs someone.
Now, talking about the main duo, what's happening between Oz and Sofia is what really keeps the series going. The tension between them is so obvious, and the mutual trust game (or lack thereof) is one of the most interesting points of the episodes. The show does a great job of exploring this "dance" where both know they can't fully trust each other, but they still have to work together. Colin Farrell absolutely nails it as the Penguin, creating a character that's both charming and repulsive at the same time. You even like him in some moments, but then you quickly remember he's really a scumbag at heart.
And Sofia is slowly revealing herself to be more than just a crime boss. The way she handles the new drug "Bliss," almost like it's some kind of salvation, says a lot about her worldview. She's not just after power - she's searching for something deeper, something that hasn't been fully explained yet... Cristin Milioti does a brilliant job portraying this almost religious, fanatical side of Sofia. Every scene between her and Oz is a masterclass in subtlety and manipulation, where it's clear that, even though she enjoys Oz's lies, she knows she can never let her guard down.
The highlight of the episode is when Oz and Sofia fully embrace their "partners in crime" mode. The chemistry between them is off the charts, and you can feel that these two could cause a lot of damage together. And this is where the show really shines: in building these complex relationships where no one is fully trustworthy, but everyone needs someone.
Another beyond solid episode this week.
Oz is playing the card of Sofia Falcone while Vic is burdened by his past and mixing the people of it in this new lifestyle. Oz and Sofia are trying to push the "revolutionary" drug into Gotham and need to re kindle old connections to do it. Vic is questioning whether this life is for him or not.
Very very happy with this weeks episode. We get a lot of Oz and Sofia one on one, there is a clear tension of what Oz did to her before and that looming issue of Oz working for as opposed to working with.
We get flash backs for Vic but the perfect amount, enough to establish relationships and build more of Gotham without feeling dragged down by a flashback.
There is no dialogue wasted, a perfect blend of action and drama this episode, an incredible ending and I'm very much looking forward to next week, 8.5/10.
Oz is playing the card of Sofia Falcone while Vic is burdened by his past and mixing the people of it in this new lifestyle. Oz and Sofia are trying to push the "revolutionary" drug into Gotham and need to re kindle old connections to do it. Vic is questioning whether this life is for him or not.
Very very happy with this weeks episode. We get a lot of Oz and Sofia one on one, there is a clear tension of what Oz did to her before and that looming issue of Oz working for as opposed to working with.
We get flash backs for Vic but the perfect amount, enough to establish relationships and build more of Gotham without feeling dragged down by a flashback.
There is no dialogue wasted, a perfect blend of action and drama this episode, an incredible ending and I'm very much looking forward to next week, 8.5/10.
The writing is next level. The character development Vic got is fantastic, there are so many layers to the main characters and it makes the show absolutely fantastic.
Farrell's performance is nothing short of genius. The make up is absolutely perfect, but everything Farrell does is on point: the accent, the mannerisms, the limp, the way he delivers his lines, his emotional reactions.
This is how good tv is done. Particularly, this episode was magnificent. It's way better than the Batman movie in every way.
The plot is so well built. I can't wait to see where this goes. Best episode so far. The best part is that it doesn't need Batman at all.
Farrell's performance is nothing short of genius. The make up is absolutely perfect, but everything Farrell does is on point: the accent, the mannerisms, the limp, the way he delivers his lines, his emotional reactions.
This is how good tv is done. Particularly, this episode was magnificent. It's way better than the Batman movie in every way.
The plot is so well built. I can't wait to see where this goes. Best episode so far. The best part is that it doesn't need Batman at all.
Did you know
- TriviaSofia mentions two underworld groups from the comics:
- the "Neon Dragons", who were a rising gang in Gotham before their leader Tony Li was strangled to death by the Red Hood/Jason Todd.
- the "Odessa Mob", a branch of the Russian bratva who became a major Gotham power in the wake of the "No Man's Land" event.
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- Port Authority Bus Terminal, 625 8th Ave. New York City, New York, USA(Exterior, night: almost entirely CGI "Gotham Area Port Authority" borrows cross-braced section of facade from real life bus terminal.)
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- 1h(60 min)
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