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Batwoman S2E9 — Rule #1
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Batwoman•Season 2•Episode 9

Rule #1

6.1/10 · 929 votesMar 28, 202142 min

Ranked #8 of 18 in Season 2•matches the season avg

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Batwoman confronts Gotham's biggest foe, while new information forces those closest to Kate to make some difficult decisions. Ryan's feelings for Angelique puts her partnership with Luke and Mary at risk, while Alice goes on a warped walk down memory lane.

Directed byMichael C. Blundell
Written byNancy Kiu, Maya Houston
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Javicia Leslie

Javicia Leslie

Ryan Wilder / Batwoman

Rachel Skarsten

Rachel Skarsten

Alice / Beth Kane

Meagan Tandy

Meagan Tandy

Sophie Moore

Nicole Kang

Nicole Kang

Mary Hamilton

Camrus Johnson

Camrus Johnson

Luke Fox

Dougray Scott

Dougray Scott

Jacob Kane

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Nancy Kiu

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Michael C. Blundell

Michael C. Blundell

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Maya Houston

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Jim Stacey

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Hilary Bolger

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Episode Summary

"Rule #1" is episode 9 of Batwoman season 2. It scored 6.1/10 from 929 votes, ranking #8 of 18 episodes this season (season average 6.1). Directed by Michael C. Blundell and written by Nancy Kiu, Maya Houston, it aired on March 28, 2021.

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