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Gotham – Season 3, Episode 17 Heroes Rise: The Primal Riddle

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Some of Gotham's worst villains band together while the Riddler continues his conquest of the city; Gordon's quest for answers leads him back to the Court of Owls; Alfred begins to notice a change in Bruce.
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Gotham — Season 3, Episode 17

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Critics Consensus

"The Primal Riddle" treats viewers to Edward Nygma's fully-formed persona of The Riddler in all of his quizzical glory.

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Cast & Crew

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Benjamin McKenzie

Detective James Gordon

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Harvey Bullock

David Mazouz

Bruce Wayne

Morena Baccarin

Leslie Thompkins

Sean Pertwee

Alfred

Robin Taylor

Oswald Cobblepot
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Kyle Fowle AV Club 07/19/2018
The search for The Riddler here provides a clear structure that keeps the episode from feeling sluggish or listless. Go to Full Review Vinnie Mancuso Observer 05/09/2017
It is infinitely hilarious to me that the first two recruits Oswald goes searching for are the two that immediately cancel each other out on a physical level; Mr. Freeze and Firefly. Go to Full Review Amanda Bell Entertainment Weekly 05/09/2017
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This week, some of Gotham's strongest alliances are literally tossed out the window while others are being formed. Go to Full Review Jeffrey Lyles Lyles' Movie Files 07/19/2018
9/10
Gotham can't go wrong any time Riddler gets a big spotlight. And with so many other subplots rolling, we're in for what's shaping up to be an epic final string of episodes. Go to Full Review Kiel Phegley CBR 07/19/2018
In the end, "The Primal Riddle" offers no answers, nothing new and no excitement beyond a "Did you see what they did there?" gag straight out of a "Family Guy" episode. Go to Full Review Lisa Babick TV Fanatic 05/09/2017
4/5
Things are about to get even crazier in Gotham as if it wasn't already crazy enough. The pieces are falling into place on Gotham Season 3 Episode 17 as every side works to take control of the city. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Some of Gotham's worst villains band together while the Riddler continues his conquest of the city; Gordon's quest for answers leads him back to the Court of Owls; Alfred begins to notice a change in Bruce.
Executive Producer
Bruno Heller, Danny Cannon, John Stephens
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-14 (L|V)
Genre
Drama, Action, Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 8, 2017