Gotham Pilot Episode: First Look

Gotham is here (source)

As you all know the brand new show called, "Gotham" premiered it's very first episode this week. Basically kind of like an origin series for the notable characters of Gotham City. So far, the pilot starts with the murder of Batman's parents (of course). And guess who is working on the case? It's none other than our favorite commissioner, James Gordon and his partner, Harvey Bullock. From there, they encounter a few of Gotham's ultimate villains, namely Poison Ivy, Riddle, and Penguin. Since this is just the beginning, I'd like to share a few things regarding on some parts of the show.

Catwoman

Catwoman observing the Wayne Manor from a distance. (Source)

Catwoman was also featured--she happens to be the very first character to appear--but  like a ninja, she makes brief appearances every now and then. Specifically, whenever young Bruce is within the vicinity (yes, I can hear the SelinaXBruce fans rejoicing from a distance).

Personally, I am looking forward to her back story. I find it very interesting that they somehow connected her life to the murder of Bruce's parents. She was a witness, and this automatically gives her a connection to Bruce, somehow. And it gives the writers more reason to make her become more involved in the series.

Apart from that, I am dying to know how she ended up wandering around the streets and where she learned how to do those acrobat-like skills. However, the fact that she wears the same face whenever she is spotted at a place where Bruce is (Funeral, Wayne Manor), was not that impressive to me. I'm not sure if that's the facial expression you should have if you are following a boy you just saw after witnessing his parents getting killed (but then again, who can blame her? Young Bruce looks adorable!).

The Death of Thomas and Martha Wayne 

How it all began (source)

It's been quite a long time since the murder of Bruce's parents have become an important element to a Batman-related story. In most shows and movies, the only scoop we get from them is that...they were killed by a random mugger. But here in Gotham (and in the comics, obviously), it's implied that there's more to this. As mentioned earlier, the pilot episode revolves around James and Harvey solving the murder case of Bruce's parents. Although it's remains unresolved for now (thank you, Detective Bullock), the end tells us that this case is definitely not closed and that we will (hopefully) find more about the true killer of Thomas and Martha...and maybe we will know why.

Harvey Bullock and his "connections" 

Harvey Bullock (source)

Detective Bullock has these connections; connections that not everyone has and connections that can put your life in the line. Not only that, it's very clear that he's the type of guy who wants the job done, no matter what happens at the middle. Could it be that's the reason why he has mafia guys and mobsters as friends? At the end of the episode, I began to ask myself how is he connected to the likes of Fish Mooney and Carmine Falcone and why? Another intriguing character right here.

Penguin

Robin Lord Taylor truly captured the Penguin essence (source)

What will he do next?

Fish Mooney

Watching out for this character... (source)

Quite an odd name for a character, but it somehow works. Judging from the second name, it's safe to say that it's pretty easy to figure out what her motives in life are.

One thing I really like about DC is how they can make any character dangerous. At some point of any DC character's development, they will do only one thing that will make our jaws completely drop (may it be a badass moment, a high sex appeal, or something that can trigger your feels), Because of this, they become unforgettable, even if they are not part of the biggest of chunk of their respective plots. I know the same goes for most stories and fandoms, but DC has been quite consistent with this kind of thing, in my opinion.

Now, Mooney... I think the word dangerous is an understatement for her. If I could put a sign on her, I would seriously put a "Keep Out" sign--or any sign that has anything to do with avoidance and extreme caution, on her. Because, seriously, I think she's the main highlight of this episode for me, simply because she has this certain aura that can make your spinal cord shatter. It's implied that you can be friends with her, but you better watch it. Press the wrong buttons and you are officially screwed. Not only will you receive a bitchfit, but there's a high possibility that it will be the last bitchfit you will ever  have to experience.

I honestly do not know how to describe her. She's very unpredictable and it's been a long time I've encountered such a character. So I'm very intrigued and I'm looking forward to seeing more of Jada Pinkett Smith.

So far so good. Gotham is overall, very intriguing for me and I can't wait to see more from the characters, particularly the ones I mentioned. Personally, I recommend this show to Batman fans who are not too knowledgeable on the DC comics or to the fans who are just new to the whole Batman/DC fandom. It may not be exactly as accurate as the original, but it's a head start.