Gotham season 3 episode 20 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In Gotham, Bruce Wayne, manipulated by the Court, faces his destiny to reshape the city. Oswald Cobblepot commands Hugo Strange's monsters, asserting control over Gotham's underworld. Gordon and Bullock unite against the Court, but Lee Thompkins, altered by the virus, ensnares Gordon in a life-or-death situation. As the GCPD races to thwart a bomb threat at Union Station, orchestrated to release a virus, Alfred desperately attempts to free Bruce from the Court's dark influence. Tensions escalate with dramatic confrontations, revealing Gotham's precarious state and the characters' entangled fates.
Full Episode S03E20 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who controls Oswald Cobblepot's army?
Oswald controls an army of Hugo Strange's monsters.
What is Bruce Wayne's role in the Court of Owls?
Bruce is being manipulated by the Court to fulfill a perceived destiny.
Why did Lee Thompkins inject herself with the virus?
Lee injects herself with the virus due to her conflicted feelings and guilt over Mario's death.
What happens to the ruling council of the Court of Owls?
The ruling council is executed in what appears to be an internal betrayal.
What is the relationship between Gordon and Lee after she takes the virus?
The relationship becomes strained and complex, as Lee embraces her darker desires.
What is Penguin's plan for Gotham?
Penguin plans to use his army of monsters to control Gotham's underworld.
Who is responsible for burying Gordon alive?
Lee Thompkins buries Gordon alive after being changed by the virus.
What is the significance of the bomb in the episode?
The bomb is part of a plan to release a virus in Gotham, with Bruce Wayne being persuaded to detonate it.
What does Alfred Pennyworth try to do in the episode?
Alfred tries to save Bruce from the Court's influence and stop him from detonating the bomb.
How does Fish Mooney reappear in the episode?
Fish Mooney makes a dramatic entrance and interrupts a confrontation involving Oswald.
Where is the bomb located?
The bomb is located at Union Station.
What is the deadline for the bomb's detonation?
The bomb is scheduled to detonate at 5:00 p.m.
What choice does Gordon have while buried alive?
Gordon must choose between taking the virus to escape or staying in the coffin and potentially dying.
What is Bruce Wayne's decision regarding the bomb?
Bruce is conflicted and urged to press the detonator to fulfill his destiny.
How does the episode depict Gotham's state?
Gotham is in turmoil with internal betrayals, power struggles, and the looming threat of the virus bomb.
