Heroes Rise: How the Riddler Got His Name
- Episode aired Apr 24, 2017
- TV-14
- 43m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
2.2K
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Ed finally gets Penguin to pay for his terrible actions, then finds himself with a new dilemma regarding which path to take.Ed finally gets Penguin to pay for his terrible actions, then finds himself with a new dilemma regarding which path to take.Ed finally gets Penguin to pay for his terrible actions, then finds himself with a new dilemma regarding which path to take.
Erin Richards
- Barbara Kean
- (credit only)
Jessica Lucas
- Tabitha Galavan
- (credit only)
Drew Powell
- Butch Gilzean
- (credit only)
Benedict Samuel
- Jervis Tetch
- (credit only)
Michael Chiklis
- Nathaniel Barnes
- (credit only)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaNygma continuously refers to Lucius as "Foxy." In the comics, he refers to Batman as "Batsy."
- GoofsEd's gas mask doesn't touch the sides of his face, so it would be worthless in protecting him from inhaling the gas.
- Quotes
Oswald Cobblepot: You must be the first person in history to go on a killing spree in order to find a life coach. Perhaps you should ditch the riddles.
- SoundtracksWake Up Alone
(uncredited)
Performed by Gotham Cast
Featured review
The wheels are turning
After a long wait Gotham has returned with a great episode. It was centred on the transformation and creation of the Riddler. The shows creators definitely know how to build things up since this series is a massive prequel and build up to Batman and many villains.
The Riddler was beautifully portrayed as a fragile creature that was trying to find his purpose even if it meant becoming the most wanted man in Gotham. It was intriguing to see him search for an intellectual equal and constantly fail to do so until he runs into the brilliant Luscious Fox or Foxy who is able to solve his riddles. Nigma was looking for someone or something to define his persona that is central to who he is and wants to become. He feels he has been on this journey long enough. What's interesting is how as a villain he plainly states that he is driven by a worthy opponent and his crimes were driven to find him. In the future we know Riddler will meet the ultimate vigilante who will solve his riddles.
An interesting look at how these arch villains are driven by the vigilante himself. This depth was explored in Nolan's Dark Trilogy that led to the Joker who fed off the Dark Knights crusades.
Also interesting to look at Bruce Wayne and his clone who looks like him but is different in every way. People are wondering if this Bruce will be Batman but I think most are sure the real Bruce will return at some point. Funnily enough the lead of the series had a secondary role and outshone by the Riddler and Bruce Wayne.
An excellent episode, nice to know they have completed the origin story for the Riddler and taken that next leap.
The Riddler was beautifully portrayed as a fragile creature that was trying to find his purpose even if it meant becoming the most wanted man in Gotham. It was intriguing to see him search for an intellectual equal and constantly fail to do so until he runs into the brilliant Luscious Fox or Foxy who is able to solve his riddles. Nigma was looking for someone or something to define his persona that is central to who he is and wants to become. He feels he has been on this journey long enough. What's interesting is how as a villain he plainly states that he is driven by a worthy opponent and his crimes were driven to find him. In the future we know Riddler will meet the ultimate vigilante who will solve his riddles.
An interesting look at how these arch villains are driven by the vigilante himself. This depth was explored in Nolan's Dark Trilogy that led to the Joker who fed off the Dark Knights crusades.
Also interesting to look at Bruce Wayne and his clone who looks like him but is different in every way. People are wondering if this Bruce will be Batman but I think most are sure the real Bruce will return at some point. Funnily enough the lead of the series had a secondary role and outshone by the Riddler and Bruce Wayne.
An excellent episode, nice to know they have completed the origin story for the Riddler and taken that next leap.
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- Kingslaay
- Apr 27, 2017
Details
- Runtime43 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 16:9 HD
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