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Vikings? Gotham? The flash?

Gotham is good, if you can remember it is not an Origin Story for Batman (that is tangential), it is an Origin Story for The Penguin. A lot of people, looking at Tor's regular reviewer in particular here, can't seem to grasp that. If you can grok that, then you'll love it.

If you are into crime noir like The Maltese Falcon, China Town or even modern noir like Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, watch Gotham. It has that snappy dialog that is found in noir. Everyone is crooked. Even the good guys are shady. And it's beautifully directed.

The Flash...I love the Flash. You ever watch Quantum Leap? Imagine Sam Beckett as a superhero. Instead of jumping into other people's bodies, he is a speedster. Still tries to help people, while being super likable. (Slight spoiler, there is even a point where Barry, aka The Flash times travels and the first thing out of his mouth? "Oh, boy.")

Vikings. Really good fights. Ultra violence. Good acting. And the theme song will get stuck in your head.

I really like Gotham, especially as someone who is a fan of Batman's Rogues but not really Bruce himself. Its sort of campy at times but it combines villain origins, especially a wildly entertaining Penguin origin, with some interesting crime drama. (My roommate especially likes that a large part of the story focuses on mob drama.)

I just watched a couple of episodes of The Flash recently and was surprised by how enjoyable it was. I'm not sure if I'm going to make it a regular thing, but it looks promising.

I quite like Gotham. As was said above, it's really not a Batman origin story, but I've always loved the setting and supporting characters surrounding Batman more than I love Batman himself, so I really dig it (I like the Robins and Batgirls best and they haven't been born yet, but it's still good). Right now, it's kinda like Gotham + The Jada Pinkett Smith Kicks Ass and Takes Names Show, and that's cool. Plus, it has Sean Pertwee and Donal Logue.

Donal Logue is awesome. I was prepared to really dislike his character, because I kinda hate that cop archetype, but it has been one long exercise in subversion and defiance of the usual world weary "hard" cop trope. His performances are just joyful to watch. Jada Pinkett Smith also kicks huge amounts of ass, and chews scenery like no one has before; she is fierce. Its a shame she is not renewing her contract for next season. I hope they find a way to bring her back later though. Robin Lord Taylor's Penguin is the outright creepiest and, even when he is being a pathetic crawler, the scariest villain I have seen in ages.

I was not expecting such a creepy Penguin/Cobblepot! I think I was lulled into apathy by Burgess Meredith's penguin seeming largely non-threatening (just like the rest of the 60s TV versions of the Rogues Gallery, including the Joker, but with the notable exception of Frank Gorshin's Riddler) and Danny DeVito's Penguin was just icky and sad (not the job he did, but the way the character was written).

And, yes, all the love for Donal Logue and Bullock!

I like Gotham for the most part but I think it's one of those that either hits you or it doesn't. I can see some people who generally like Batman not liking it. I think if certain characters speak to you, you'll love it. I think the kid actors are really good for kid actors, and the rest of the cast is pretty solid.

I LOVE The Flash. It's upbeat for a superhero show (especially compared to Arrow). I love the family element between Barry and his adopted dad. I love that Barry's already told a bunch of people who he is so he's not on his own figuring out his powers. I feel like the writers are doing a great job of not doing a lot of the stupid stuff that bogged down Smallville; they're taking chances and giving us the villains we want to see right now instead of making us wait. I'm very impressed with the direction they're taking the show. I would definitely recommend this show.

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