Scarification 

Galavan and Penguin join forces with a dangerous family in Gotham. Then, as the rivalry between the Waynes and the Galavans resurfaces, Gordon struggles to maintain order in the city.

Director:

Bill Eagles

Writers:

Bruno Heller (developed by), Jordan Harper

Stars:

Ben McKenzie, Donal Logue, David Mazouz

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Ben McKenzie	...	James Gordon
Donal Logue	...	Harvey Bullock
David Mazouz	...	Bruce Wayne (credit only)
Morena Baccarin	...	Leslie Thompkins
Sean Pertwee	...	Alfred Pennyworth (credit only)
Robin Lord Taylor	...	Oswald Cobblepot
Erin Richards	...	Barbara Kean (credit only)
Camren Bicondova	...	Selina Kyle
Cory Michael Smith	...	Edward Nygma
James Frain	...	Theo Galavan
Jessica Lucas	...	Tabitha Galavan
Chris Chalk	...	Lucius Fox (credit only)
Drew Powell	...	Butch Gilzean
Michael Chiklis	...	Nathaniel Barnes
Michael Potts	...	Sid Bunderslaw

Storyline

Galavan and Penguin join forces with a dangerous family in Gotham. Then, as the rivalry between the Waynes and the Galavans resurfaces, Gordon struggles to maintain order in the city.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 October 2015 (USA)

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Primrose Hill Productions, DC Comics, Warner Bros. Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

43 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD

Did You Know?

Trivia

Starting with this episode, Bill Finger is officially credited as the co-creator of Batman.

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Goofs

When Butch and Selina arrive at the Pikes (firebugs) home, it is the exact same house as Cranes house in season 1 (The Scarecrow) where he sees his burning wife on the steps.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Theo Galavan: [Penguin and Theo Galavan have a meeting about who's boss] Thank you for the trunk, old friend. I'll call you when I need you.
Oswald Cobblepot: I'm glad you call me a friend.
Theo Galavan: [Galavan scoffs] Figure of speech. But do go on.
Oswald Cobblepot: I can't help feeling... wouldn't I be so much more useful to you as a friend? As a colleague, as an ally?
Theo Galavan: As opposed to the tool you are at present. Good question. No.
Oswald Cobblepot: I would be a much more effective tool for you if I wasn't so worried about my mother. If you let her come home I ...
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Soundtracks

Gotham Theme
(uncredited)
Written by David E. Russo

User Reviews

Better than last week's episode, but they still shouldn't have gotten rid of Jerome.

'Scarification' is overall a better episode than 'Strike Force', in my opinion - however, you can really tell this show would be a lot better right now with Jerome.

So Gordon, Bullock, Barnes and the Strike Force are continuing to hunt down the criminals of Gotham while Penguin tries to figure out a way to get above Galavan and get his mother back.

The episode opens with Gordon and Leslie having dinner with Nygma and Kringle. Personally, I think Kringle will discover that Nygman killed her ex-boyfriend and he will accidentally kill her and/or hold her captive at the end of the season, and that's what will cause him to become the Riddler. We'll have to wait and see what happens....

I'm not a big fan of Galavan - I just don't find him very interesting. This episode explained his motivation, and though I won't spoil it, it seems a bit far-fetched that something that happened 200 years ago is causing this guy to want revenge on the whole city.

The best part about this episode was the Penguin. He continues to be the best character of the show and is still wonderfully acted by Robin Lord Taylor.

Finally, there was no sign of Bruce, Alfred, and (best of all) Barbara this episode. Based off the 'next time' trailer, though, they'll be back in the next episode.

I would give 'Scarification' an 8/10. I'm looking forward to where the season goes from here - it seems like they're starting to build up to something big.