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Batwoman – Season 1, Episode 8 A Mad Tea-Party

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91% Tomatometer 11 Reviews
Kate and Alice continue their sister/nemesis dance; Alice and Mouse construct their most evil plan yet; Mary invites Kate to a special event honoring Catherine; Jacob makes a decision that leaves Kate perplexed.
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Batwoman — Season 1, Episode 8

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"A Mad Tea-Party" delivers an emotional and satisfying payoff to important plotlines, while preparing us all to its part of the long-awaited Arrowverse crossover.

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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
Everything feels unmoored, each scene and twist failing to land in a significant way. "A Mad Tea-Party" delivers much of the same, though with one devastating moment that at least feels a little bit earned. Go to Full Review Alani Vargas AV Club 12/11/2019
A-
This "party" has represented pinnacle point of their devious planning, and it did not disappoint. Go to Full Review Tricia Ennis Syfy Wire 02/25/2020
It's a story they've been toying with since the start and with the heads of both Hamilton and the Crows down for the count, it's a perfect time for a shift. Go to Full Review Jenna Anderson ComicBook.com 02/07/2020
These storylines are ranging from monumental to heartbreaking to somewhere in between, and Batwoman's latest episode is no exception. Go to Full Review Allison Nichols Tell-Tale TV 12/12/2019
3/5
Despite the lack of feelings about Catherine, Mary is probably my favorite character of the series. So, it's almost impossible not to feel for Mary during the hour. Go to Full Review Alexander Zalben Decider 12/12/2019
It was also precisely calculated by writer Nancy Kiu and director Holly Dale to have the absolute most devastating emotional impact for as many other characters as possible. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Kate and Alice continue their sister/nemesis dance; Alice and Mouse construct their most evil plan yet; Mary invites Kate to a special event honoring Catherine; Jacob makes a decision that leaves Kate perplexed.
Director
Holly Dale
Executive Producer
Greg Berlanti, Caroline Dries, Geoff Johns, Sarah Schechter
Screenwriter
Nancy Kiu
Network
The CW
Rating
TV-14 (L|V)
Genre
Drama, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Dec 1, 2019