Bliss

Based on the first few minutes I wanted to dislike this episode because it starts with a flashback/backstory about sidekick Vic. In my ignorant opinion Vic's story was superfluous and his character could only serve the narrative through his interactions with The Penguin as a foil/mentee; so I thought this would be a wasted episode. It's nice to be wrong.

I still think Vic is best in small doses, but his rejection of redemption in a sort of truncated Michael Corleone arc is effective and affecting. Plus this episode gives Colin Farrell his best (brief) dramatic moment so far. His tense interactions with Cristin Miloti's Sofia Falcone are ratcheted up to breaking point. They're enemies; and they're also reluctant allies with a preternatural ability to finish each other's lies. Watching Farrell and Miloti spark off each other is an acting tour de force that singlehandedly carries the episode.

What a show. I am so invested in Victor, Sofia and of course Ozz! This show knows what it's doing, the main characters are incredible writing and acting. The pace and the excitement of the show is just amazing so far, episode 1 felt like the most expensive after credits scene to the batman ever and I loved it, they have continued the feeling of the movie so well but at the same time given Ozz the spotlight as he takes us down in to Gotham's city in the aftermath of the Riddlers bombings. Episode 2 was brilliant at continuing the tension and story and character development but now episode 3 WOW! Everything about it from start to finish was incredible!

The writing is next level. The character development Vic got is fantastic, there are so many layers to the main characters and it makes the show absolutely fantastic.

Farrell's performance is nothing short of genius. The make up is absolutely perfect, but everything Farrell does is on point: the accent, the mannerisms, the limp, the way he delivers his lines, his emotional reactions.

This is how good tv is done. Particularly, this episode was magnificent. It's way better than the Batman movie in every way.

The plot is so well built. I can't wait to see where this goes. Best episode so far. The best part is that it doesn't need Batman at all.

Man this show is so awesome! It felt like it just came out of nowhere to show the world how good tv shows are done! (Just like shogun last year)

This episode is the best one yet. The story keeps pushing forward at a really good pace and every scene feels like it has a meaning here, which is incredible to see. Scenes have real weight you can feel and keeps you hooked, every episode the show pulls you in and only lets you go when the credits start to roll. The bleak atmosphere is so awesome and fits the show so well.

But the best thing about this show are the characters. There are so many well-written characters in here. Oz is such an interesting character to follow because he's not a good guy but from his perspective you understand him and root for him. And Sofia falcone is the highlight of every scene she is in, she is unpredictable and very scary! Colin farell and Cristin milioti give arguably their best performances yet.

But the best thing about this episode for me was Victor. He is such an interesting character and I was waiting to see more about him and I'm so happy we got to see it this episode. I love how his story is perfectly connected between the Batman and this show and his motivations are really interesting and I'm very eager to see what will happen next.

It's been a while since I was this excited about a show. The story keeps getting tenser and things are getting ready to explode! I'm so excited to see where this all will go, especially with that ending! What a great show so far, if you haven't watched it yet, this is your sign!

This episode is packed with interesting layers. On one hand, we have super intense moments, like Victor's terrible day when his life is turned upside down because of the Riddler. These scenes are memorable because they bring a genuine emotional impact... We finally get to see the chaos of Gotham's explosions from the perspective of an ordinary person, and that makes all the difference. Victor's life being destroyed isn't just visual, you really feel it.

Now, talking about the main duo, what's happening between Oz and Sofia is what really keeps the series going. The tension between them is so obvious, and the mutual trust game (or lack thereof) is one of the most interesting points of the episodes. The show does a great job of exploring this "dance" where both know they can't fully trust each other, but they still have to work together. Colin Farrell absolutely nails it as the Penguin, creating a character that's both charming and repulsive at the same time. You even like him in some moments, but then you quickly remember he's really a scumbag at heart.

And Sofia is slowly revealing herself to be more than just a crime boss. The way she handles the new drug "Bliss," almost like it's some kind of salvation, says a lot about her worldview. She's not just after power - she's searching for something deeper, something that hasn't been fully explained yet... Cristin Milioti does a brilliant job portraying this almost religious, fanatical side of Sofia. Every scene between her and Oz is a masterclass in subtlety and manipulation, where it's clear that, even though she enjoys Oz's lies, she knows she can never let her guard down.

The highlight of the episode is when Oz and Sofia fully embrace their "partners in crime" mode. The chemistry between them is off the charts, and you can feel that these two could cause a lot of damage together. And this is where the show really shines: in building these complex relationships where no one is fully trustworthy, but everyone needs someone.