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Gotham – Season 3, Episode 1 Better to Reign in Hell

Play trailer Gotham – Season 3, Episode 1 Better to Reign in Hell Aired Sep 19, 2016 Drama Action Play Trailer Watchlist
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Gordon works as a bounty hunter in monster-ridden Gotham while looking for answers about the Indian Hill escapees; Bruce's doppelganger wanders the streets; Tabitha and Barbara open a nightclub called The Sirens.

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Gotham — Season 3, Episode 1

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"Better to Reign in Hell..." is a gratifying premiere whose messiness is part of its intriguing charm.

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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

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Robin Taylor

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Sage Young Entertainment Weekly 09/20/2016
Oswald Cobblepot continues to be Gotham's strongest character, and I like him best when he and Gordon are working towards some version of the same goal. Go to Full Review Vinnie Mancuso Observer 09/19/2016
I applaud the fact that Gotham, never one to shy away from a cheap comics nod, seems to have simply made up their own gang of weirdos for the Arkham Asylum escapees. Go to Full Review Kayti Burt Den of Geek 07/18/2018
3.5/5
This is what Gotham looks like when the burden of being the primary protagonist is alleviated from Gordon's character and, instead, he gets to be one part of a larger ensemble. Gotham has never felt this well-balanced, and I hope it continues... Go to Full Review Kiel Phegley CBR 12/12/2017
"Gotham" can stop playing the origins game and let its characters take full advantage of their weird world. But one episode in, it's unclear whether something original is in the offing for this cast. Go to Full Review Matthew Goudreau The Young Folks 09/20/2016
7.5/10
There's still plenty of intrigue for the show going forward, especially with the concluding scene. The question is whether or not the payoff will be worth it, depending on the speed with which it is acquired. Go to Full Review MaryAnn Sleasman TV.com 09/20/2016
Gotham has returned to our TVs at last, bringing with it the usual messy trail of WTF and AWESOME because this series can't decide if it wants to be a serious show on serious Earth or some kind of uncomfortable Batman '66 mashup. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Episode Info

Synopsis Gordon works as a bounty hunter in monster-ridden Gotham while looking for answers about the Indian Hill escapees; Bruce's doppelganger wanders the streets; Tabitha and Barbara open a nightclub called The Sirens.
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
Sep 19, 2016