Gotham has so far been good, but it could be great. It has struggled to keep the whole series going in the same direction. Some aspects are incredible, while some are weak and bland. The Penguin and Gordon remain the strongest characters the show has seen so far. Bruce Wayne has been overused (as hard as that is to believe) and I don't think the show actually knows where it's going.
All the Fish Mooney scenes continue to make me cringe with disappointment. The Falcone family should have been the vocal point of the show and possibly showed the past relationships with the Wayne family. But at the same time focusing on Penguin's rise to power is an interesting and fresh take on the city and the legend.
We got a little bit a glimpse into Bruce and Alfred's daily activities, including a sword fight which is a fun twist on Alfred's character. I'm not sure Bruce will be fighting true crime anytime soon so while it was a cool scene, it seemed a bit unnecessary. Gordon and Bullock's relationship is once again tested as they take on another weak villain, The Balloonman. The show needs to find it's identity in terms of villains or it will lose my interest.
While being a disappointing night for a few reasons, Gotham didn't do anything new to excite the fans and is struggling to stay consistent. It does have promise though.
+Gordon & Bullock once again tested
+Different Alfred
+More Penguin
-I hate Fish Mooney
-Identity crisis
-Bruce's training was out of place
6.7/10