Gotham "Selina Kyle" Review/Thoughts

This week's Gotham episode titled "Selina Kyle" surprising has very little Selina Kyle to go along with a very "by the numbers" procedural case.

Episode Description: Detectives Gordon and Bullock investigate a child trafficking ring preying on Gotham’s street kids, including Selina Kyle (Camren Bicondova). Meanwhile, Penguin (Robin Lord Taylor) resurfaces in the countryside and begins to make his way back to GOTHAM, leaving victims in his wake.

High Points

• Jim Gordon and Barbara Kean are a solid moral compass
• Oswald's killing spree is fun
• Excited to see Mooney's power play against Falcone
• Professor Pyg?
• Bullock and Gordon remain an interesting pair

Low Points:

• Boring "by the numbers" case
• Absolutely no tension or suspension
• Lame ass kidnappers
• Lame shootouts once again
• Still hate Hardo Alfred
• David Mazouz's performance was cringe-worthy
• Unexciting case conclusion
• Episode titled Selina Kyle has little Selina Kyle
• Beginning to feel like just another network procedural

Verdict: Gotham's second episode did little to utilize the show's potential. Bullock and Gordon  go on a "by the numbers" no surprises case that gave the audience zero tension and zero connection to any of the kids being kidnapped except Selina. And she only spoke once before being nabbed. Sure McKenzie's Gordon and Logue's Bullock have an interesting working relationship but that main storyline was just a total dud. Thank god for Oswald Cobblepot and dare I say Fish Mooney. Ozzy's killing spree as he makes his way back to the city is a load of fun. While Mooney's future play against Carmine Falcone is the only story line I am actually interested in. So overall I give Gotham's second episode a 5.5 out of 10. Once again this show isn't bad, but it sure as hell isn't good. I hope the impending mob war and perhaps even Prof. Pyg help bolster this frustrating ordinary show.

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