Beasts of Prey (Gotham)
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| "Beasts of Prey" | |
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| Gotham episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 19 |
| Directed by | Eagle Egilsson |
| Written by | Ken Woodruff |
| Production code | 4X6669 |
| Original air date | April 13, 2015 |
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"Beasts of Prey" is the nineteenth episode of the television series Gotham. It premiered on FOX on April 13, 2015 and was written by Ken Woodruff, and directed by Eagle Egilsson. In this episode, Gordon (Ben McKenzie) and Bullock (Donal Logue) track down a serial killer known as "The Ogre". Meanwhile, Bruce (David Mazouz) and Selina (Camren Bicondova) continue to investigate Wayne Enterprises.
The episode was watched by 4.50 million viewers and received mixed-to-positive reviews. Critics praised Milo Ventimiglia's performance and use of flashbacks but criticized Fish Mooney's storyline.
Gordon (Ben McKenzie) gets tasked by a young officer to investigate the murder of a girl, Grace Fairchild (Willa Fitzgerald). Along with Bullock (Donal Logue), they interrogate a bartender for information. Through flashbacks, a man, Jason Lennon (Milo Ventimiglia) seduces Fairchild in the bar and brings her to his house, but when she asks to leave, he kills her. Upon discovering a painting of a broken heart, Bullock states the murderer is a serial killer known as "The Ogre", who targets young women. He also reveals that whoever tries to catch him, the Ogre kills a loved one in revenge.
While on the prison island, Mooney (Jada Pinkett Smith) develops an escape plan with the prisoners. Upon realizing only boats and helicopters are the way out, Mooney sends a group of thug prisoners to reach the boat. However, when they reach the boat, they realize Mooney betrayed them so the others could escape and are killed by the guards. Mooney and the rest of the prisoners escape in a helicopter, although Mooney receives a bullet in the rib.
Bruce (David Mazouz) and Selina (Camren Bicondova) go after Reggie Payne (David O'Hara). They find him in an abandoned warehouse. When Selina threatens to throw his drugs through a window, Payne reveals that the Wayne Enterprises people who sent him to retrieve the files were Molly Mathis and Sid Bunderslaw. Although he tells them everything, Selina throws the drugs out the window. Payne states he will tell Bunderslaw that Bruce is after him. When he tries to retrieve the drugs, Bruce tries to push him through the window but is hesitant. Selina finally throws Payne through the window, killing him.
Bullock interrogates the officer who sent Gordon to go after Fairchild's kidnapper. He finally reveals that Commissioner Loeb (Peter Scolari) sent him to give the case to Gordon. Realizing Lee (Morena Baccarin) may be in danger, Gordon angrily confronts Loeb. He promises that after arresting the Ogre, he'll go after him.
