Ep 19. Azrael

In the episode titled "Azrael," the second season of the popular TV show Gotham begins to approach the climax. The story takes places chronologically after episode 18, in which Galavan, shot dead at the end of the earlier episode, returns to life after being resurrected by Strange.

Azrael begins with Detective Gordon turning to Bruce Wayne (Batman's alter ego) for help in tracking down Professor Strange, who they think can lead them to Galavan. Meanwhile, Galavan, who has recently been resurrected under the supervillain name Azrael by Strange, hatches a sinister plot to destroy the Wayne family legacy.

The episode takes an exciting turn when Gordon, with the help of Bruce, manages to infiltrate Strange's laboratory, located in the underground facility inside the Arkham Asylum. When they reach Strange's laboratory, they learn that Azrael is not only a person but a secret program that Strange has been working on for decades.

As the plot thickens, viewers are introduced to the concept of the Azrael avatar, which is a genetically modified being designed to be the ultimate assassin. Strange's goal was to create a perfect murder machine that could be controlled remotely, and in his context, this meant a weapon to be used in his quest for world domination.

The episode also introduces us to Jean-Paul Valley, who was the victim of Strange's experiments and turned into Azrael. He becomes a formidable supervillain in his own right and is beyond redemption in the plot. When Gordon and Bruce meet Jean-Paul, they see a man tormented by his past and driven mad by Strange's experiments.

The highlight of the episode is the intense battle between Azrael and Gordon. Azrael, who is invincible, thinks Gordon is responsible for his traumatic past, and he is determined to kill him. The two engage in a fierce fight that leads to an unexpected twist as the two characters' histories collide, with the past meeting the present and changing the dynamics of the story.

As the episode draws to a close, we see that Gordon, Bruce, and Alfred are closer to bringing down Strange than they have been so far. The storylines of the different characters are progressing as planned, and the episode ends with a cliffhanger as Strange unleashes a monster unknown to anyone but himself from the depths of Arkham Asylum.

In conclusion, Azrael manages to capture the thrill and suspense necessary to make an excellent episode of Gotham. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is top-notch, with surprises at almost every turn. The fight between Azrael and Gordon is exceptional, and everything leads up to an edge-of-the-seat ending that leaves viewers eagerly waiting for the next episode.