A new week, a new episode, and there are two
words we have for it: much better. After last week’s clumsy and overcrowded
episode, we’re glad that this week took a turn for the better, with an episode
centered on Selina Kyle (or Cat, as she likes to be called). The plot revolved
how Selina managed to escape from a super creepy pair of kidnappers that were
targeting street kids. Another kid called Mackey (played by Kyle Massey a.k.a.
Corey from That’s So Raven) also got away from the creeps, but not without
being drugged and chased into a restaurant window. Detectives Bullock and
Gordon are assigned to the case when the couple shot and killed a homeless man
in the process of taking three street kids, and while interrogating Mackey,
they discover that street kids are disappearing. They almost catch the creeps
and but get to save the kids, and the city decides to rid the streets from
runaways and sends them to foster care and/or juvie (depending on how pretty
they are). This backfires when the creeps take one of the busses full of kids,
including Selina, to the docks so they can be shipped out to the Dollmaker (tan
tan taaan). In the end, Gordon and Bullock (kind of) save the kids and arrest
the creeps. Also, while getting away from the baddies, scratches a guy’s eyes
out. Penguin hitchhikes, gets picked up, kills one of the two guys in the car
(the one that relates him to a penguin), rents a trailer and holds the other
one hostage. Something different and interesting was that we got to meet his
mother, a very (very) odd lady with a lot of love for her son. We also get to
see Bruce being a masochist and Alfred having to turn to Gordon for help
because he has absolutely no idea on how to raise a child. So, yeah, an
interesting episode indeed.
-Talia-
Like it’s mentioned before, this episode was muuuuuch
better than the pilot. Contrary to the last episode, this week they managed not
to overcrowd it. The plot was simple, the creepy baddies were creepy, not all
that great, but still creepy, so, basically they did their part well. They
found a good way to reference a character without it sounding weird, and we’re
all looking forward to how they are going to develop the Dollmaker. The dynamic
between Gordon and Bullock was much better, and I guess they’re just learning
how to get along with each other.
Regarding the “star” of the episode, I’m still a bit
confused as to what they are trying to do with her character. They’ve made it
clear that she’s going to be vital to the development of the show and her
relationship with Gordon is important, but even with an episode centered on
her, I’m still unclear. I do like the way she interacts with the other
characters, specifically Gordon, and I’m very curious as to why she’s so
interested in Bruce. Speaking of Bruce, what the hell is he doing? I didn’t
think this kid was going to be a constant character in the show, and I can live
on a Batman show with no Batman; so I feel like they’re trying to make him be a
substitute for the fact that they can’t have Batman (maybe?). I also feel bad
for Alfred, because in contrast to the nurturing and wise Alfred we’re used to
seeing, this guy has absolutely no idea on how to raise a child. I mean, he was
their butler, but he never planned on raising Bruce, and I think that’s why
he’s so blunt and rough (but hey, at least he’s trying).
As for Penguin, last week I wrote that I was very
confused by his character. This week, I feel like instead of rushing things,
his brief appearances teased how much he’s changed since the first episode, and
how he’s ready to do whatever is necessary in order to get revenge. The scene
where the Major Crimes detectives are at his mothers house show us the reason
behind his odd behavior, and I actually want to see more into his past. The
parts with Mooney and Falcone were in a way unnecessary for this episode, but
probably necessary for others, and I feel like Mooney is biting off more than
she can chew.
In retrospect: although the villains of the week were,
well, weak, they managed to be creepy and stir up quite a commotion in Gotham
City. Selina Kyle still has me confused, but, again, she has potential to
develop. Overall, it was waaaay better than last week, and if the show keeps
improving, we might have a hit on our hands.
I would give it a 7.3 :)
P.S.
I love Barbara and she
reminds me a lot of her daughter <3.
P.P.S.
I recently discovered
alongside my mother how much Camren Bicondova (Selina Kyle) looks a lot like a
young Michelle Pfeiffer, I mean, it’s creepy.
No comments:
Post a Comment