Four Twists From Gotham’s ‘Mad Grey Dawn’

Gotham‘s “Mad Grey Dawn” left us with some jaw-dropping, “no-they-didn’t” moments and wondering what’s going to happen from here.

Riddle me this, riddle me that Nygma spends this episode setting up Gordon to take the fall for Galavan’s murder, a case that was supposed to be closed, all because he’s threatened that Gordon is going to figure out that he killed Kristen Kringle.

Honestly, Ed, if you just waited a little while, Gordon probably would just dropped or forgotten about the case completely and you’d be in the clear.

Then during the last commercial break, Gotham fast-forwards four weeks and Gordon’s trail delivers a guilty verdict and he’s on his was to county prison. In what world does the justice system move that fast? Really? While all the evidence against Gordon is damning, and we all know he did it, he didn’t deserve to go down like this. He’s the good guy (kind of).

Gordon pushes Lee away, tells her to start a new life with the baby. Bullock promises Gordon he’ll stay on the case. The Bat-Cat duo know this is wrong and I’m sure they’re going to try to come to the rescue. But Gordon is convinced its over; he’s accepted his fate.

Bubble baths and a new daddy  Now that Penguin is out of Arkham, he’s calling on some old friends. First up is Butch, who he placates with cupcakes. Just for the record, I’ll forgive almost anything for a cupcake. Tabitha wants to kill Penguin, but Butch says no. So they tar-n-feather him instead.

Next stop is Nygma’s. Penguin tries to convince Nygma that he can change too. But Nygma says he’s hitting his stride and he’s good for now.

The Penguin visits his mother’s grave next and meets a strange man who knew her once upon a time, cue Paul Reubens. To be honest, I didn’t catch his Gotham name, but he’s always going to be Pee-wee to me.

After trading some personal information, Pee-wee determines that Penguin is his long-lost son. His mother never told Pee-wee she was pregnant. He’s so ashamed that he never tried to find her before now, but he can make things right with Penguin. Thus Pee-wee whisks Penguin off to his mansion with the claw foot tub for bubble baths and gold napkins to tuck into your collar. Everything’s coming up roses for Penguin now.

Except Peewee’s wife and kids don’t seem to keen on accepting Penguin as part of the family. And isn’t Peewee timing peculiar? Meeting up with Penguin soon after his release from Arkham, because he’s sane now. You know, he has a certificate. I would bet Professor Strange is behind this somehow.

Bruce takes a beating The Bat-Cat are roaming the streets and stealing from thieves, which is justifiable to Bruce. After being caught trying to steal from the Gilzean’s (Butch’s family), Bruce taunts the thug and takes a beating. He hears Alfred’s voice telling him to wait for his moment and gets a few good hits in. This beating was a defining moment for Bruce, he knows he’s going to be okay and he can’t be broken. Duh, he’s Batman!

The Blonde is back Oh, yeah, and Barbara wakes up in Arkham Asylum from her post-plunge nap. She may be scared and confused now, but we know she’s a formidable opponent. I’m sure it won’t be long before she’s wreaking havoc in Gotham again.