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Gotham – Season 1, Episode 4 Arkham

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75% Tomatometer 24 Reviews
Politicians on both sides of the Arkham district issue are in danger as the vote approaches; Gordon gets a visit from an old friend.
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Gotham — Season 1, Episode 4

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A decent but forgettable episode of Gotham, "Arkham" shines when the focus shifts to Jim Gordon and Oswald "Penguin" Cobblepot.

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Cast & Crew

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Benjamin McKenzie

Detective James Gordon

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Harvey Bullock

Jada Pinkett Smith

Fish Mooney

Sean Pertwee

Alfred

Robin Taylor

Oswald Cobblepot

Erin Richards

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Jeremy Egner New York Times 08/06/2020
An episode that displayed the show's usual problems - rampant cliches, leaden dialogue - unleavened by some of the livelier touches we've seen in previous weeks. Go to Full Review Vinnie Mancuso Observer 12/18/2014
The more stream-lined, overarching gang war story between Carmine Falcone and Sal Maroni with supporting players Oswald Cobblepot and Co. have Gotham set firmly on the right track after its rocky start. Go to Full Review Oliver Sava AV Club 12/18/2014
The cases of the week aren't particularly intriguing, character relationships are wafer-thin, and logic rarely comes into play with the show's plotting. Go to Full Review Eric Walters Paste Magazine 08/06/2020
7/10
The closest the show has come to being truly captivating, and for the first half-hour, I was enthralled. Go to Full Review Andrew Dyce Screen Rant 08/06/2020
It's fair to say that while Gotham's biggest challenge (keeping so many separate threads in line) persists, this week's episode succeeds simply because its standalone sections were mostly on point. Go to Full Review Aaron Neuwirth The Young Folks 08/06/2020
Basically, this is an episode that works. The show may still be a ways from 'great television,' but it is taking better steps forward this week, as opposed to the mixed bag that was last week's episode. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Politicians on both sides of the Arkham district issue are in danger as the vote approaches; Gordon gets a visit from an old friend.
Executive Producer
Bruno Heller, Danny Cannon, John Stephens
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-14 (V|D|L|S)
Genre
Drama, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 13, 2014