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Gotham S2E4 — Rise of the Villains: Strike Force

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Gotham•Season 2•Episode 4

Rise of the Villains: Strike Force

8.1/10 · 3,413 votesOct 12, 201543 min

Ranked #16 of 22 in Season 2•−0.3 vs season avg

Captain Barnes is called to duty to create a law-abiding task force, with the help of Gordon. Meanwhile, Penguin gets caught up in a favor for Galavan, and Nygma asks Kringle out on a date.

Directed byT.J. Scott

Written byDanny Cannon

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Seasons5

Season 2 Episodes22

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Cast11

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

Jessica Lucas

Jessica Lucas

Tabitha Galavan

James Frain

James Frain

Theo Galavan / Azrael

Morena Baccarin

Morena Baccarin

Leslie Thompkins

Crew6

T.J. Scott

T.J. Scott

Director

Danny Cannon

Danny Cannon

Writer

N

Norman Douglass

Stunt Coordinator

C

Christopher Norr

Director of Photography

M

Mark C. Baldwin

Editor

D

Drew Reade

Stunt Double

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Episode Summary

"Rise of the Villains: Strike Force" is episode 4 of Gotham season 2. It scored 8.1/10 from 3,413 votes, ranking #16 of 22 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by T.J. Scott and written by Danny Cannon, it aired on October 12, 2015.

Next: E5 · Rise of the Villains: Scarification Best of Season 2