Gotham Season 5: 4 Major Questions After 'Penguin, Our Hero'

Is Selina too far gone?

Gotham Penguin Our Hero
Fox

Contains spoilers from Gotham Season 5, Episode 3.

Earlier this month, Gotham returned to screens for its final season, and things got off to an explosive start when Gordon and Oswald clashed over the future of the post-apocalyptic city. With the second instalment of the Fox series' final outing leaving us with several questions to ponder over, the latest episode did the very best it could to answer some of these conundrums, proving to be one of Gotham's finest hours to date.

After rescuing the refugees from the Soothsayers in the previous episode, Gordon's Haven project was certainly getting off to a great start, as people all over the city flocked to see what the GCPD captain's sanctuary had to offer.

Gordon's safe-haven had several drawbacks for Oswald Cobblepot, however, as the former mayor discovered his men were deserting him for Gordon. In spite of this, the two foes ended up fighting alongside each other, as the Haven complex came under attack.

Penguin, Our Hero proved to be another unmissable outing for the Fox series and, like its predecessors, this instalment has left us with plenty of questions to mull over in our heads before Episode 4.

4. Will Bruce Be Able To Curb Selina's Dark Side?

Gotham Penguin Our Hero
Fox

While much of Penguin, Our Hero centred around Gordon and Penguin's feud, the episode's sub-arc was every bit as compelling, as Selina Kyle prowled the city in a brand new cat suit, with gloves reminiscent of Julie Newmar's infamous Catwoman claws.

Since regaining the ability to walk, the young Catwoman has become hellbent on tracking down the villainous Jeremiah Valeska, so that she may exact revenge on him for what he did. With Bruce by her side, she ventured into the city's most dangerous territories, but her companion soon became worried when she started exhibiting violent traits.

Last week's episode left viewers wondering if Ivy's root cure had altered Selina's personality in any way, and it appears as if this is the case after all. Despite Bruce's objections, Selina refused to curb her ways. Ultimately, she handcuffed her former flame to a railing to prevent him from getting in her way. With Selina - and her newfound wild streak - roaming free, will Bruce be able to cut himself loose before she makes a life-changing mistake?

It's possible that, with Gotham's end in sight, we could see Selina carry on down this dark path, which would allow for the character to embrace more of the villainous elements of Catwoman - which is something we've yet to really see on Gotham.

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