Pretty Hate Machine (Gotham)
"Pretty Hate Machine" is the twentieth episode of the third season, and 64th episode overall from the Fox series '' Gotham''. The show is itself based on the characters created by DC Comics set in the Batman mythology. The episode was written by co-executive producers Steven Lilien and Bryan Wynbrandt and directed by Danny Cannon. It was first broadcast on May 29, 2017. The episode is named after the 1989 studio album by American industrial rock band Nine Inch Nails of the same name. In the episode, Lee, influenced by the virus, decides to seduce Gordon into joining her in the chaos in order to acknowledge his darkness. Her plan involves kidnapping him and then burying him alive in order for him to inject himself with the virus as his only escape. Meanwhile, Bruce and the Shaman continue with their plan to take out the Court and set off the bomb with their intention to bring "the dark hero rise" while Alfred tries to find Bruce before time runs out. Cobblepot and Ivy are also be ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Gotham (TV Series)
''Gotham'' is an American superhero crime drama television series developed by Bruno Heller, produced by Warner Bros. Television and based on characters from the Batman mythos in comic books published by DC Comics. The series originally aired on Fox from September 22, 2014, to April 25, 2019, over five seasons, comprising a total of 100 episodes. It features an ensemble cast that includes Ben McKenzie as James "Jim" Gordon, Donal Logue as Harvey Bullock, and David Mazouz as Bruce Wayne. The show follows Gordon's early days at the Gotham City Police Department following the murder of Bruce's parents, as well as the origin stories of Batman's infamous rogues gallery. Development for a prequel series based on Batman began in September 2013, with Bruno Heller hired by Fox to serve as a writer and executive producer. In March 2014, Fox originally ordered 16 episodes for its first season before expanding it to 22. Filming primarily took place across New York City. In May 2 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Bruce Wayne (Gotham)
Bruce Wayne, alternately known by his vigilante name the Dark Knight, is a fictional character appearing in the Warner Bros. TV/DC Comics series '' Gotham'', based on the character of the same name who is the secret identity of DC Comics superhero Batman, created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane, and developed for television by Bruno Heller. ''Gotham'' portrays Bruce's teenage years and transition into adapting his Batman personality in later years. The series marks the second time Batman was adapted for live-action television after the 1960s Batman series, though the lead character in ''Gotham'' is James Gordon. Bruce is portrayed by David Mazouz while Mikhail Mudrik had an uncredited role as the adult Bruce in the series finale (with Mazouz providing the character's voice). In October 2022, Heller expressed interest in Mazouz potentially reprising his role as Bruce in a flashforward sequence towards the end of the eventual series finale of the ''Gotham'' and ''V for Vendetta'' pr ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Selina Kyle (Gotham Character)
Selina Kyle, nicknamed "Cat", is a fictional character on the Fox TV series '' Gotham''. Based on the DC Comics character of the same name who goes on to become Catwoman, Selina is a morally ambiguous street thief who becomes an ally and later love interest to Bruce Wayne, the orphaned son of Thomas and Martha Wayne. Camren Bicondova portrays Selina Kyle for the majority of ''Gotham''s run, but is replaced by Lili Simmons as an adult in the series finale. Character development ''Gotham'' depicts the origins of Batman, with the series starting with the murder of Bruce Wayne's parents, as well as that of notable allies and foes such as James Gordon, Alfred Pennyworth, Lucius Fox, Leslie Thompkins, Penguin, Riddler, Poison Ivy and The Joker. Catwoman has been considered a morally ambiguous character, initially being counted as one of Batman's foes but becoming an occasional ally in later comic storylines, developing an iconic love–hate relationship, as she is also Bat ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Morena Baccarin
Morena Silva de Vaz Setta Baccarin (; born 2 June 1979) is a Brazilian actress known for portraying Inara Serra in the sci-fi series ''Firefly'' and its follow-up film ''Serenity'', Vanessa in the superhero comedy franchise ''Deadpool'', Jessica Brody in the Showtime series ''Homeland'', Dr. Leslie "Lee" Thompkins in the Fox series '' Gotham'', and Elena Federova in the NBC series '' The Endgame''. For ''Homeland'', she received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2013. Early life Baccarin was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the daughter of actress Vera Setta and Fernando Baccarin, a journalist. She is of Italian, Portuguese and Lebanese descent. Morena's debut as an actress was at the age of six for a TV special directed by her grand-uncle, who is a theatre director in Brazil. When she was seven, she moved with her family to Greenwich Village, New York, as her father was transferred to work as an editor at Globo TV's h ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Robin Lord Taylor
Robin Lord Taylor (born June 4, 1978) is an American film and television actor and director, known for his role as Oswald Cobblepot in the Fox TV series '' Gotham'', as well as '' Accepted'' (2006), '' Another Earth'' (2011), '' Would You Rather'' (2012), '' John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum'' (2019) and ''You'' (2019). Early life Taylor was born in Shueyville, Iowa, to Robert Harmon Taylor and Mary Susan (née Stamy) Taylor. He attended Solon High School and Northwestern University, earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Theatre in 2000. While at Northwestern, his roommate was actor Billy Eichner. Career Taylor has appeared in several television series, such as '' The Walking Dead'', ''Law & Order'', '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'', ''The Good Wife'' and ''Person of Interest''. He had a recurring role as "Darrell, the ''Late Show'' page with the fake British accent" on ''Late Show with David Letterman''. He played Abernathy Darwin Dunlap in '' Accepted''. He app ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jessica Lucas
Jessica Lucas (born September 24, 1985) is a Canadian actress. She is known for her roles in television, such as '' Edgemont'', ''Melrose Place'', ''Cult'', and '' Gotham'', and in the films '' The Covenant'', ''Cloverfield'' and the 2013 ''Evil Dead''. She also starred in the music video for Coldplay's 2014 single " True Love". Life Lucas was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia. Her father is Black Canadian, and her mother is European Canadian. She began acting at seven years old, and trained with the Children's Arts Theatre School in Toronto. She started her career appearing in stage productions, including local productions of ''Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs'', ''Grease'', ''Cinderella'', ''Mousetrap'' and ''Music Medley''. In April 2017, Lucas announced her engagement to chef Alex Jermasek. Career In 2001, she joined the Canadian teen drama television series '' Edgemont'' as recurring character Bekka Lawrence, later becoming a series regular on the show, which sh ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Drew Powell (actor)
Andrew Powell (born January 19, 1976) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles as Hoss Cartwright on the PAX series '' Ponderosa'', Cadet Drew on ''Malcolm in the Middle'', and Butch Gilzean/Cyrus Gold/Solomon Grundy, a series regular, on FOX's '' Gotham''. Early life and education Powell was born in Noblesville, Indiana and grew up in Lebanon, Indiana, graduating from Lebanon Senior High School. He graduated from DePauw University in 1998 and moved to Los Angeles where he soon began auditioning for acting roles.Allan, Marc D"New 'Hoss' is Lebanon's Drew Powell" ''The Indianapolis Star'', September 7, 2001. Retrieved July 14, 2011. Complete articlhere.Guyett, Susan, ''The Indianapolis Star'', December 7, 2008. Retrieved July 14, 2011. Career His first television role was as a cadet on Fox's ''Malcolm in the Middle''. He appeared in thirteen episodes. Soon after, he portrayed Hoss Cartwright on the series ''The Ponderosa'', a prequel to ''Bonanza'' which premie ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Erin Richards
Erin Richards is a Welsh actress, director and writer, best known for playing Molly Hughes in the television series '' Breaking In'' and Barbara Kean in the television series '' Gotham''. Life and career Richards was born in Penarth, Wales. She trained at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. She presented the Welsh language teen magazine show Mosgito for S4C and appeared in short films before landing significant roles in BBC TV programmes ''Crash'' and ''Being Human''. Retrieved 14 June 2015. In 2012, she was cast in the FOX comedy '' Breaking In'' as an executive assistant with an exaggerated English accent. She became a ''Breaking In'' regular in January 2012. She co-starred in the role of Sharon in Gonzalo López-Gallego's horror film '' Open Grave'', alongside Sharlto Copley. From 2014 to 2019, she played Barbara Kean in the FOX Television series '' Gotham''. She directed the fifth season episode " The Trial of Jim Gordon", which premiered on 7 March 2019. Ac ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Cory Michael Smith
Cory Michael Smith (born November 14, 1986) is an American actor, known for his role as Edward Nygma / The Riddler in the Fox television drama series '' Gotham''. He appeared in '' Camp X-Ray'' in 2014. He appeared in 2013 in '' Breakfast at Tiffany's'' on Broadway, which starred Emilia Clarke. Early life Smith grew up in Columbus, Ohio, and graduated from Hilliard Darby High School in 2005. He had aspirations ranging from becoming a concert pianist to a lawyer. While at Otterbein University, he was cast in such plays as '' The Scene'', ''The Caucasian Chalk Circle'', ''Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'', and ''Tartuffe''. He majored in art musical theater and minored in jazz piano, although he considered dropping out of art musical theater for philosophy or pre-law. Career In 2011, Smith was seen in the New York City premiere of ''The Shaggs: Philosophy of the World'' at Playwrights Horizons and in 2009 to early 2012 could be seen in various regional theatre productions for t ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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David Mazouz
David Albert Mazouz (; born ) is an American actor. He is best known for his leading role as Bruce Wayne in Fox's Batman-prequel TV drama '' Gotham'' (2014–2019). Mazouz started his acting career with several guest roles before joining the Fox TV series ''Touch'' (2012–2013), for which he was nominated for a Young Artist Award. He has had leading roles in the films ''The Games Maker'' and '' The Darkness''. Early life Mazouz was born in Los Angeles, to a Sephardic Jewish family; his father Michel Mazouz is a medical doctor from Tunisia, and his mother Rachel Cohen is a psychotherapist whose parents are from Greece. He has a sister, Rebecca. He was a student at Shalhevet High School, a Modern Orthodox Jewish school, from 2015 to 2019 and appeared in a music video promoting the school. His Bar Mitzvah service was held at the Orthodox synagogue Young Israel of Century City in February 2014. In Fall 2019, he began attending Stanford University studying economics, psychology, and ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Riddler
The Riddler (Edward Nigma, later Edward Nygma or Edward Nashton) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by Bill Finger and Dick Sprang, and debuted in ''Detective Comics'' #140 in October 1948. He has become one of the most enduring enemies of the superhero Batman and belongs to the collective of adversaries that make up his rogues gallery. In his comic book appearances, the Riddler is depicted as a criminal mastermind in Gotham City. He has an obsessive compulsion to incorporate riddles, puzzles, and death traps in his schemes to prove his intellectual superiority over Batman and the police. His real name–Edward Nigma–is a pun itself; an "enigma" is a person or thing that is difficult to understand. With this self-conscious use of an elaborate gimmick, the Riddler's crimes are often theatrical and ostentatious. The character commonly wears a domino mask and either a green unitard decorated with question mark prin ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Poison Ivy (character)
Poison Ivy (Dr. Pamela Lillian Isley ) is a character appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, commonly in Batman stories. Poison Ivy was created by Robert Kanigher and Carmine Infantino, and made her debut in ''Batman'' #181 (June 1966). She is a misanthropic botanist and biochemist who possesses a poisonous touch, enhanced physical abilities, and a supernatural control over plant life. She uses her powers for the purposes of ecoterrorism. She is typically drawn barefoot in a one-piece costume adorned with leaves and vines, with occasional variations to her skin tone. She was originally characterized as a supervillain, but as of The New 52 and DC Rebirth, she has periodically been depicted as an antiheroine as well. Ivy is empowered by the interplanetary force known as the Green. In Neil Gaiman's short story "Pavane", she identifies herself as nature's daughter and the rightful ruler of the world. She is one of Batman's most enduring enemies, belonging to the ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |