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Batwoman – Season 1, Episode 5 Mine Is a Long and a Sad Tale

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82% Tomatometer 11 Reviews
Alice takes Kate down the sad, winding road of her life in the days after the accident; Mary has an argument with Catherine that sends her looking for Kate at Wayne Tower, but she becomes unwelcome company for Luke.
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Batwoman — Season 1, Episode 5

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Despite some plot issues, "Mine is a Long and a Sad Tale" is a dark and emotional episode that brings Alice's past to light, and efficiently moves the overall story forward.

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Ruby Rose

Kate Kane

Meagan Tandy

Sophie Moore

Camrus Johnson

Luke Fox

Nicole Kang

Mary Hamilton

Rachel Skarsten

Alice

Dougray Scott

Jacob Kane
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Kyle Fowle Entertainment Weekly 12/11/2019
C+
The storytelling is still sloppy, but for the most part, this episode does a good job of recounting how Beth became Alice, and how that story might influence the other characters. Go to Full Review Alani Vargas AV Club 12/11/2019
B+
She is the point of the show and a good superhero so far, but Kate Kane can be the hero of her own story without the cap, and that's powerful in itself. Go to Full Review Tricia Ennis Syfy Wire 02/25/2020
Even though this episode ended up being almost entirely expository, it also managed to be a showcase for the two best performers so far. Go to Full Review Jenna Anderson ComicBook.com 02/06/2020
This week's episode took a small detour from Gotham City itself, diving into the origin of Elizabeth Kane/Alice... It's something that Kate and the audience have been eager to find out Go to Full Review Allison Nichols Tell-Tale TV 12/12/2019
5/5
Batwoman is walking a fine line with Kate and Alice, but, so far, it's working. Go to Full Review Alexander Zalben Decider 12/12/2019
The other thing that makes this episode work is the lack of violence against Beth. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Alice takes Kate down the sad, winding road of her life in the days after the accident; Mary has an argument with Catherine that sends her looking for Kate at Wayne Tower, but she becomes unwelcome company for Luke.
Director
Carl Seaton
Executive Producer
Greg Berlanti, Caroline Dries, Geoff Johns, Sarah Schechter
Screenwriter
Ebony Gilbert, Jerry Shandy
Network
The CW
Rating
TV-14 (V)
Genre
Drama, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 3, 2019