Gotham (TV Series) Episode: A Dark Knight: Pax Penguina

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Gotham  Season 4: Episode 1
September 21, 2017
Directors	Danny Cannon
Writers	John Stephens
Previous Episode	"Heroes Rise: Heavydirtysoul" (June 5, 2017)
Next Episode	"A Dark Knight: The Fear Reaper" (September 28, 2017)

In the months following the failed destruction of Gotham, Penguin has regained control of the Underworld. In his new order, one must have a "licence of misconduct" (issued by him) to commit crime. As a result, crime in Gotham drops. Criminals not too happy with this visit [[Jonathan Crane (Gotham)|J

You want people to trust cops, there's a better way of doing it than spitting in Penguin's eyes.

—Harvey Bullock

A Dark Knight: Pax Penguina is an episode of season 4 of Gotham. It premiered on September 21, 2017.

Synopsis for "A Dark Knight: Pax Penguina"

In the months following the failed destruction of Gotham, Penguin has regained control of the Underworld. In his new order, one must have a "licence of misconduct" (issued by him) to commit crime. As a result, crime in Gotham drops. Criminals not too happy with this visit Jon Crane at Arkham, having heard through the grapevine about the fear toxin his father created. In the meantime, Bruce decides to become a vigilante; he dons a mask and costume to help others. Both Alfred and Lucius Fox support him. Selina is also still being tutored by Tabitha; Selina is interested in getting one of the licences, while Tabitha isn't.

Unfortunately, things start going downhill for people. The opening of the Iceberg Lounge is attacked by the fear toxin-toting gang and they poison Penguin with it, making him hallucinate about Riddler. This does not help his public image. Bruce also lands in a robbed house without his mask, getting arrested. When the robbers attempt to get more toxin from Crane, the mentally-scarred boy reveals he's transformed into The Scarecrow and poisons his former tormentor.

Appearing in "A Dark Knight: Pax Penguina"

Featured Characters:

• Bruce Wayne
• James Gordon

Supporting Characters:

• Alfred Pennyworth
• Gotham City Police Department
  • Harvey Bullock
• Selina Kyle
• Tabitha Galavan

Antagonists:

• Grady Harris (First appearance)
  • Merton (First appearance)
• Penguin
  • Arthur Penn (First appearance)
  • Ivy Pepper
  • Victor Zsasz
• Scarecrow (Jonathan Crane) (First appearance as Scarecrow) (Origin)

Other Characters:

• Commissioner Reynolds (First appearance)
• Frank (Bartender)
• Mayor Burke (First appearance)
• Ra's al Ghul (Cameo)
• Riddler (Edward Nygma) (Frozen) (Hallucination)
• Warden Reed (First appearance)
• Barbara Kean (Mentioned only)
• Gerald Crane (Mentioned only)
• Jervis Tetch (Mentioned only)

Locations:

• Gotham City
  • Coventry
    • Iceberg Lounge (Renamed from Sirens to Iceberg Lounge)
  • GCPD Headquarters
  • Gotham Asylum
  • Gotham City Hall
  • Gotham National First Bank
  • Wayne Manor

Items:

• Catwoman's Whip (Unnamed)
• Scarecrow's Fear Toxin

Vehicles:

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Notes

• This season is inspired by both The Long Halloween and Year One

Trivia

• Harvey is still Captain of the GCPD, likely having officially taken the job.

See Also

• 2 Images from Gotham (TV Series) Episode: A Dark Knight: Pax Penguina
• Episodes of Gotham (TV Series)
• Images from Gotham (TV Series)
• Gallery for the Gotham (TV Series) series

Recommended Media

• None.

Links and References

• None.

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