Penguin's Umbrella

Episode aired Nov 3, 2014
TV-14
42m

IMDb RATING

8.9/10

6.2K

YOUR RATING

Action Crime Drama Mystery Sci-Fi Thriller

Word is out that Cobblepot is alive, leading Falcone and Maroni to the brink of war and causing Gordon to go on the run.Word is out that Cobblepot is alive, leading Falcone and Maroni to the brink of war and causing Gordon to go on the run.Word is out that Cobblepot is alive, leading Falcone and Maroni to the brink of war and causing Gordon to go on the run.

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IMDb RATING

8.9/10

6.2K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Trivia
Victor "Mister" Zsasz is an actual comic book character who made his debut in June 1992 in Batman: Shadow of the Bat #1. His trademark is cutting a number/tally on his skin for each victim he kills.

Goofs
When he stops at the edge of the motor pool while chasing Gordon, Victor's gun hand is at his side from behind, but up by his face in the very next shot.

Quotes
Harvey Bullock: So I've been thinking. You're still a douche bag. But you have the moral high ground. So I'm gonna back your play, whatever it is. I figure I'm doomed anyhow. I might as well join the good guys.
James Gordon: Thank you.
Harvey Bullock: So what is your play? I mean, you got one, right? You said you had one.
James Gordon: Tomorrow morning, I'm arresting Falcone and the mayor for the framing of Mario Pepper. Conspiracy, POJ, Rico, the works.
Harvey Bullock: Well, that's a... that's a hell of a plan. You sit there with a panel of chimpanzees and a bucket of crack and come up with that one?
James Gordon: I figure whatever else happens, we'll stir things up. We might even make the papers.
Harvey Bullock: Oh, yeah, we're gonna make the papers, all right. We're gonna be dead in the streets in time for the evening edition.
James Gordon: Well, at least the people will know the truth. And we'll go out doing our jobs, enforcing the law.
Harvey Bullock: That's the best inspirational speech, you got? Doing our jobs?
James Gordon: You don't have to join me.
Harvey Bullock: No, I'm game. Like I said, I'm doomed anyhow.

Soundtracks
Misty
(uncredited)
Written by Erroll Garner and lyrics by Johnny Burke
Performed by Sarah Vaughan

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Review

Featured review

8/10

Rise of Cobblepot

Well that's officially the first time Gotham has had back to back good episodes. I am really glad this show is gaining ground and has found a place on television. Once again the episode didn't try to do too much and stuck to what has worked so far.

Falcone and Penguin were major bright spots this week both sharing the best scenes of the night. More on the last scene later. It's interesting watching this show and wondering what types of changes they can make to surprise us hardcore Batman fans. This episode shared a few twists that were very different than the source material, but they worked.

Gordon is on the run from basically everyone, but this time it was Zsasz, played by Anthony Carrigan, who is working for Falcone. Funny how Carrigan has now been on both Gotham and Flash so far. But I would assume Zsasz would be more of a long term role. He wasn't that effective so far as the character but I do realize the difficulty of bringing that role to life rather than just in the Arkham games. Tough act to follow but it would be cool. Bullock was mad at Gordon than all of a sudden on his team for really no reason. They didn't do a good job of explaining that but really the whole back and forth has been silly all season. Bullock did have the funniest line of the night though "Do we get a last meal or smoke or just talk?".

I also didn't find the scene at the police station to be all that believable. I find it hard to believe that not a single cop would have stayed and helped Gordon considering it was just revealed he didn't kill Penguin. The last scene involving Penguin and Falcone was cool, but it didn't shock me as much as some people. But a few inconsistencies don't change the fact that it was another solid week for Gotham. They are trying there best at keeping us interested and it has worked so far.

+Falcone & Penguin

+Twists and turns keep you guessing

+Stuck to one story this week

+Bullock's line..

-..Too bad his character is so inconsistent

-Dramatic police station scene didn't make sense

8.0/10