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Gotham – Season 2, Episode 3 Rise of the Villains: The Last Laugh

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72% Tomatometer 18 Reviews
Gordon faces off with Jerome (Cameron Monaghan); a magic show at a gala for the Gotham Children's Hospital becomes a hostage situation.
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Gotham — Season 2, Episode 3

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Critics Consensus

Gotham successfully delivers on a fun origin story, even if the big twist at the end of "The Last Laugh" feels unearned.

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Cast & Crew

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Benjamin McKenzie

Detective James Gordon

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Keertana Sastry Entertainment Weekly 10/06/2015
It seems "The Last Laugh" is actually just the beginning. Go to Full Review Kyle Fowle AV Club 10/06/2015
C+
"Rise Of The Villains: The Last Laugh" is a troubling crack in this season's otherwise sturdy structure, and it may not be long before everything comes crashing down. Go to Full Review Simon Abrams New York Magazine/Vulture 10/06/2015
1/5
Tonight's Gotham insults viewers' intelligence by asking us to admire the cleverness of a plot twist that essentially slaps viewers in the face for wanting more recognizable characters. Go to Full Review Kayti Burt Den of Geek 08/06/2020
4/5
Gotham has finally declared itself as a show willing to color outside of the lines. And, thank god. It's so much more fun outside of the lines. Go to Full Review Alyse Wax Superhero Hype 08/22/2018
Cameron Monaghan, who plays Jerome, is absolutely phenomenal. A perfect Joker. Go to Full Review Rob Bricken io9.com 07/19/2018
This is the third eminently watchable episode of Gotham in a row, and honestly it may be the best of the show's run so far. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Gordon faces off with Jerome (Cameron Monaghan); a magic show at a gala for the Gotham Children's Hospital becomes a hostage situation.
Director
Eagle Egilsson
Executive Producer
Bruno Heller, Danny Cannon, John Stephens
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-14 (L|V)
Genre
Drama, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 5, 2015