The Balloonman
- Episode aired Oct 6, 2014
- TV-14
- 44m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
5.3K
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A masked vigilante is killing off corrupt citizens by strapping them to weather balloons. Cobblepot returns to Gotham.A masked vigilante is killing off corrupt citizens by strapping them to weather balloons. Cobblepot returns to Gotham.A masked vigilante is killing off corrupt citizens by strapping them to weather balloons. Cobblepot returns to Gotham.
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- Edward Nygma
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- TriviaIn the library of Wayne Manor Bruce Wayne sits in front of the painting "Oath of the Horatii" (Le Serment des Horaces), by Jacques-Louis David. The iconography of the painting is traditionally seen as about self sacrifice to a greater good, heroism, loyalty to family, and sorrow about impending doom or loss, all themes in keeping with the Batman mythos.
- GoofsOne weather balloon cannot lift an adult up in the air. For an adult like Lt. Bill Cranston weighing 200lbs or more you would need around 35 balloons.
- Quotes
Davis Lamond: Why don't you ask yourself, detective, who are you fighting for? A mayor in the mob's pocket, cops on the take or for the weak and the innocent? Who are you finally?
- SoundtracksYou And Your Folks, Me And My Folks
(Uncredited)
Written by George Clinton, Clarence Haskins, Billy Nelson, and Bernie Worrell
Performed by Funkadelic
Featured review
Promising, yet dissatisfying
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
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
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- ThomasDrufke
- Oct 5, 2014
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