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Gotham S1E21 — The Anvil or the Hammer

8.5

Gotham•Season 1•Episode 21

The Anvil or the Hammer

8.5/10 · 3,817 votesApr 27, 201545 min

Ranked #3 of 22 in Season 1•+0.5 vs season avg

The Ogre breaks down Barbara’s emotions, while Gordon and Bullock go to great lengths to track him down. Meanwhile, Penguin leads a massacre, beginning an epic war, while Bruce learns the truth about Wayne Enterprises and Nygma deals with his recent actions.

Directed byPaul A. Edwards

Written byJordan Harper

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Cast10

Ben McKenzie

Ben McKenzie

James 'Jim' Gordon

Donal Logue

Donal Logue

Harvey Bullock

David Mazouz

David Mazouz

Bruce Wayne

Sean Pertwee

Sean Pertwee

Alfred Pennyworth

Robin Lord Taylor

Robin Lord Taylor

Oswald Cobblepot

Erin Richards

Erin Richards

Barbara Kean

Camren Bicondova

Camren Bicondova

Selina Kyle

Cory Michael Smith

Cory Michael Smith

Edward Nygma

Zabryna Guevara

Zabryna Guevara

Sarah Essen

Jada Pinkett Smith

Jada Pinkett Smith

Fish Mooney

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Paul A. Edwards

Paul A. Edwards

Director

J

Jordan Harper

Writer

N

Norman Douglass

Stunt Coordinator

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Thomas Yatsko

Director of Photography

J

John Ganem

Editor

J

Jonathan Christiansen

Music Supervisor

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Episode Summary

"The Anvil or the Hammer" is episode 21 of Gotham season 1. It scored 8.5/10 from 3,817 votes, ranking #3 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.0). Directed by Paul A. Edwards and written by Jordan Harper, it aired on April 27, 2015.

Next: E22 · All Happy Families Are Alike Best of Season 1