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'Gotham' Finds Its Harvey Dent
But really, if they want to add a character that would make sense to be around in this time period, I'm really surprised there's been no mention of them adding Tommy Elliot to the show. Sure, Hush isn't as well known as Catwoman or Penguin, but at least he's a character who has a history of being around while Bruce is a kid.
Two-Face is probably one of the least outlandish characters to add to the show considering he does have a backstory that would put him in Gordon's path, but I always got the impression that he and Bruce Wayne were supposed to be about the same age. If every pre-villain they're going to add to the show is already going to be an adult, it's going to start feeling like Bruce's parents dying flung him a decade into the future.
But really, if they want to add a character that would make sense to be around in this time period, I'm really surprised there's been no mention of them adding Tommy Elliot to the show. Sure, Hush isn't as well known as Catwoman or Penguin, but at least he's a character who has a history of being around while Bruce is a kid.
Duh, it's comics so it can't go off the rails too much.
I'm enjoying the show so far, it's held my interest more then last seasons AOS and it's put together better the first few episodes of Arrow from season one. I gave up on the Mentalist after season two, so fingers crossed but I'm pleasantly surprised so far.
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i never really thought about it, but batman always seemed like he was in his late 20s -mid 30s. joker is what 40+, penguin in his 50s. scarecrow about 40, catwoman perhaps younger like her mid 20s. riddler about batman's age. still its not a dealbreaker
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I think the show has a great atmosphere about it. Some of it is a bit campy, but it works in a comic book universe. Jada might be miscast as cut-throat villain, but I think she is doing fine with the material she is given.
My biggest concern is that it is on network TV. Too many rules and conventions for a network series to ever be truly great.
My biggest concern is that it is on network TV. Too many rules and conventions for a network series to ever be truly great.
For all the stupid shit you say I have to agree, both that it isn't a dealbreaker and that a lot of his villians seemed older than him, not just Penguin but also the Riddler and most other ones which were more cerebral enemies than all brawn that he'd fight with.
I think the best way to try and judge some of the ages is from The Dark Knight Returns. We know Bruce Wayne is in his mid 50's. Joker is still around doing crime. Kyle is a used up old hag. Gordon is in his 70's and Two Face is around the same age as Bruce.
Honestly why bother to justify the age difference, this is like an elseworlds DC graphic novel, it shares some stuff from the mythos but it's a whole new take. Folks get too wrapped up in the comic mythos.
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not a bad episode, i would say that alfred is my favorite character so far. decent body count this week. i hope they dont milk this "wayne murder" mystery for the whole season. i was also a little annoyed that penguin isnt even bothering to be concealed. oh and holy shit the dude from Dexter got fat as hell.
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oh and someone please tell jada smith that she isnt Eartha Kitt's Catwoman
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oh and someone please tell jada smith that she isnt Eartha Kitt's Catwoman