Huge thank you to OP for taking the time to actually find pretty much ALL OF the character leitmotifs done for this because holy crap I did not there were so many (like I didn’t know BANE had one?!?)
Taking that into consideration, it’s a freaking WONDER that David Russo and Graeme Revell managed to fit all of that in because doing music especially for TV shows (even doing character specific motifs) is so hard to do due to the time crunch.
Like they didn’t have to go all out but THEY DID, which is another reason why I still really like this show
It won’t be seen by most Gotham fans for another two days until the Gotham panel on Saturday. But I went to The 5th Annual Musical Anatomy of a Superhero panel today and they showed clips from all the shows represented at the panel. David Russo, who is the composer on Gotham, was there. I got into the room just after they finished showing Gotham’s intro, so I don’t know what they showed for that video, but I could hear the familiar music as I was getting my bag checked. But then they also showed the S4 trailer as part of his introduction later.
MAJOR Spoilers Below...................Stop reading now if you don’t want to be spoiled! Also adding a “keep reading” just in case.
The trailer was an action packed thrill ride! Oswald was still on top with Ivy by his side. Ed was revealed as a beautiful carved ice sculpture! It wasn’t form fitting but it wasn’t a giant cube either. It was this gorgeous iridescent wave-like cylinder literally in the middle of his club! In fact what quick glimpse we see of the Lounge is just opulent. From the bird’s eye view I think he took over Sirens. We also see most of the major players back. I saw a quick glimpse of Babs. Cat is fighting some guys in the alley. And The Scarecrow is back but he’s under what looks like a weeks worth of dirty laundry heavy rags. It all happened so fast that’s all I really remember.
It’s actually quite amazing how much they’ve filmed in just over a month. I’m SO excited for the new season!
Yep, this is happening! We finally have something Alfred-related!
Since the first three episodes have been dropped much sooner than anticipated, the scheduling for this reaction series is gonna be irregular. Plus I will be starting my senior year in college soon and that will be a big factor in these things.
On with the show!
*Epix jingle plays* Oooohhh...
*jams out silently to “Paint it Black” by the Rolling Stones
This color palette is freaking lovely and I’m like 30 seconds in.
Also eff fox-hunters
*Sykes appears* Whoaaaa!
Also, would never have imagined Paloma Faith as a bad guy
*jams out to soundtrack playing as Raven Society cards are printed*
WAIT THIS IS THE OPENING THEME?!?
*jams out even harder*
[Written by Bruno Heller] [Directed by Danny Cannon] YESS!
Why are all the officers were black ski masks at the funeral march?
I’ve only met Dave Boy for like a minute and I love his Scottish accent
Jack Bannon’s voice is spectacular. He sounds exactly like a young Sean Pertwee.
He even says “tossers” the same way.
All right, I need this soundtrack pronto. On my desk. Now.
Wait did we just meet Thomas Wayne? I think we did.
*Patricia accidentally punches Alfred in the face* Oooh!
Wait so Thomas is a doctor in this universe!
AN: Later in the episode, he reveals he’s actually a financial analyst.
“I don’t even know youuuu.... [expletive] youuu...” *laughs*
*Alfred bluntly asks Esme out on a date and it works* Oh my God, that’s great
Wait so this show is a little more fruitful in F bombs than its predecessor (Gotham)... m’kay.
“Dark wheels are turning.” Ooh ominous!
Matte painting!
*Leader of the Raven Society appears* Director Krennic, is that you?!?
So the Raven Society is this anti-government group in London? OK, so what exactly is their plan? I mean, we’re probably gonna learn it sooner or later but what are they doing?
*gasps when one of Alfred’s army buddies gets shot in the face in a nightmare*
Wait so Alfred’s dad is a butler! Ohhhhhh!
Oh my God, Jack Bannon is so tall and skinny!
That long shot of Alfred waiting on the park bench is gorgeous
Mmm, long walks in the park... how romantic...
The actress who plays Esme [Emma Corrin] is actually really pretty
Oh my God, it’s established that Alfred’s favorite play is “Peter Pan.” That’s amazing.
*laughs* Jack Bannon’s widow’s peak is really distracting
“Peaceful life for me.” *coughs*
*laughs when Esme acts out a scene in front of Alfred*
Oh they went to making out real quick!
I really like the soft trumpets during this love scene though
Oh God, they’re gonna kidnap that little boy aren’t they?
“Would you like a boiled sweet?” They’re not even trying [when it comes to subtlety]
“Give me the name.” Who are they looking for?
“Thomas Wayne...” Oh snap.
“Oh.... did she?” *laughs*
“Go and tell those useless buggers they missed.” *snorts in hilarity*
*Sykes picks up Alfred’s card from Thomas’s coat* Alfred... you need to choose a better font than that. You can hardly read that.
“You [Esme] make me [Alfred] feel like anything’s possible.” “That’s a good answer.” Please God let her live.
*Alfred and Esme kiss* Yes. Good. Excellent.
Oh God they brought up the [Esme’s] dad. Here we go.
“Es?” Oh they have nicknames now. It’s serious.
SHE JUST SAID SHE WANTS THEM TO GET MARRIED!
HOW ARE WE ONLY 30 MINUTES IN?!?
NO THEY KIDNAPPED ESME!!!
*imitates Sykes saying “You got ‘til tomorrow!”
Wait did I just see a “Big Brother is Watching You” sign in the desk sergeant’s office?
“I swear to God...” Oh my GOd...
That shot of Dave Boy and Alfred facing the farm building is gorgeous
Or is that supposed to be pseudo British Wayne Manor?
These British accents in this show are good that I can’t freaking understand half the cast
I just realized how much the actor that plays young Thomas Wayne [Ben Aldridge] looks like David Mazouz. Dang. They have the same hair and everything.
*Sykes puts her hand on Esme’s knee* Please dooon’t...
“Forgive my bluntness, I [Thomas] don’t wanna die.” *snorts*
Oh my gosh, this music is straight out of James Bond.
Is this whole show gonna be Alfred playing Keep Away with Thomas?
Dave Boy, I have no idea what you’re saying.
*Sykes has Esme slow dance with her* Eeeuugghh...
*Esme manages to hit Sykes i the head with a tea kettle* YES!
So is the Raven Society kind of a precursor or spin off group of the Court of Owls in Gotham?
*gasps when Esme gets slapped across the face*
*Alfred gets knocked out by guards* Nooo!
Why does the Raven Society want Thomas Wayne?
Alfred is being so freaking casual despite the fact that he’s been forced into a conversation with the enemy
“You know what this country needs? Love.” Sure man.
Just realized that Alfred has a scar that splits his left eyebrow in half
His almost Kanan Jarrus level eyebrows
One Man Army: Mr. Dave Boy himself
*gasps when Dave Boy gets shot*
*gasps when Alfred knocks out Lord Harwood*
“You shot a granny?!?” Heehee...
Wait I just realized Jack Bannon was in “The Imitation Game”
*Esme knocks on the door* God no.
Why does Sykes call everyone “sloppy cats?”
*Mrs. Pennyworth beats up Sykes* YEAAH!
Oh my God, the whole family’s badass!
Let’s gooo!
Oh my God, whoever plays the Prime Minister has a great voice and an amazing mustache.
“Cheerio.” *does trumpet call*
WAIT are Alfred and Esme back together? YES!
Welp... I officially really like this show now
AND WE’RE MEETING THE QUEEN!
“Promise me your silence. You must never tell a soul what you did for your country.” What now?
