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Ironically enough, this James Gunn film truly gives hope to DC Studios. It's a competent movie, with clear vision and purpose, something the franchise had been missing for a while. It's not the director's best work, but it definitely feels like a solid step forward.

Still, it's clear this isn't Gunn's usual type of film. Most notably, the humor lacks his trademark style. Instead of the organic, character-driven "Gunn humor," we get more of a generic "Marvel-style" comedy-where jokes interrupt scenes rather than enhance them. It's not terrible, but it highlights Gunn's discomfort outside his creative zone.

The movie also stumbles at the beginning. Skipping the origin story isn't a bad choice, but here the story feels like it starts halfway through, overstuffed with subplots and characters that don't always land.

That said, the film overflows with personality. Every character has presence, whether visually or vocally, and it leaves you wanting to explore more of this world.

This episode continues to show the series as an excellent adaptation of DC Comics, shifting from a mafia-centric tone - reminiscent of Goodfellas, The Godfather, and The Sopranos - to something darker, more in line with Arkham. It explores the personal tragedy of Sofía Falcone, elevating her as a complex antagonist. Unlike The Batman (2022), this episode avoids pure fantasy and focuses on the emotional depth of Gotham's underworld, blending crime drama with the psychological decay tied to Arkham Asylum.

Sofía's story reflects the core tragedy of Batman's villains, echoing the Joker's words: "All it takes is one bad day." The depiction of Arkham as a grim, oppressive place emphasizes how redemption slips away in such environments, making her journey even more compelling. Exhausted but determined, Sofía emerges as a force to be reckoned with - a villain not born from power but from betrayal and suffering.

This episode enriches the series, balancing Gotham's criminal and psychological facets, and cements Sofía as a perfect foil to the Penguin. It's a nuanced take that adds emotional weight and tension, showcasing yet another brilliant layer of Batman's world.

This perfect episode reflects the formula used for this series of telling a story in parts, and at the end, putting it all together in an incredible way. It is very ingenious, funny, dramatic, and, best of all, it encapsulates the entire series in one episode. You understand the characters' motivations, their passions, principles, and mistakes. And it has a dramatic and incredible plot twist. See this episode for a masterclass of a ingenious script. And the best part of the episode is undoubtedly House, who, while not out of control, shows you who he is without using any words to that effect. Hugh Laurie is perfect for this role, and this episode exemplifies it; he's neither comfortable nor at ease, but he always makes room for that hedonistic nihilism that defines him through sarcasm and well-thought-out jokes. But don't be fooled-behind that facade lies a pain that leads him to misery. He believes it's only physical, but it's more than that, making him a very cold person.