A Dark Knight: The Fear Reaper 

Gordon is forced to face his inner demons when he tries to bring in Jonathan Crane to prove that the GCPD is still powerful.

Director:

Louis Shaw Milito

Writers:

Bruno Heller (developed by), Danny Cannon

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
Morena Baccarin	...	Leslie Thompkins
Sean Pertwee	...	Alfred Pennyworth
Robin Lord Taylor	...	Oswald Cobblepot / Penguin
Erin Richards	...	Barbara Kean
Camren Bicondova	...	Selina Kyle
Cory Michael Smith	...	Edward Nygma / The Riddler (credit only)
Jessica Lucas	...	Tabitha Galavan
Chris Chalk	...	Lucius Fox
Alexander Siddig	...	Ra's al Ghul (credit only)
Damian Young	...	Warden Reed
Maggie Geha	...	Ivy Pepper
Charlie Tahan	...	Jonathan Crane / Scarecrow

Storyline

Under pressure to prove that the GCPD is still powerful, Gordon attempts to bring in Jonathan Crane. However, Gordon puts himself in a dangerous situation at Arkham when he is forced to fight off lunatics and the demon within himself. Meanwhile, with Barbara's unexpected return, Selina and Tabitha must consider risks that come with joining her in the weapon business.

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Plot Keywords:

locked in jail | newspaper headline | supervillian origin | arsenal | security camera | 

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Genres:

Action | Crime | Drama | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-14

Did You Know?

Trivia

The eoisode is a reference to the Blue Oyster cult song, 'Dont Fear the Reaper'.

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Goofs

When Gordon and Bullock go to the Merton gang hideout to try and find Jonathan Crane they aren't wearing gas masks. Yet they know how dangerous the chemical agent Crane makes is so it's strange they didn't take the proper precautions.

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Quotes

Penguin: [confronting Barbara in her weapons room] You will need an operating license, obviously. Then pay a weapon tax. Weapon tax? And then, perhaps your little store can open.
Barbara Kean: Well, you don't ask for much now, do you?
Penguin: I am not asking for enough! Let me be absolutely clear, Miss Kean. I will be keeping a very close eye on you. The first rumor I hear about you and your little partners making moves to contest me, and Victor
[cocks his gun]
Penguin: will end you with your own merchandise.

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 September 2017 (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