| "Pax Penguina" | |
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| Gotham episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 4 Episode 1 |
| Directed by | Danny Cannon |
| Written by | John Stephens |
| Featured music | David E. Russo |
| Cinematography by | Crescenzo Notarile |
| Editing by | Barrie Wise |
| Production code | T40.10001 |
| Original air date | September 21, 2017 |
| Running time | 43 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Pax Penguina" is the first episode of the fourth season and 67th episode overall from the Warner Bros. series Gotham. The show is itself based on the characters created by DC Comics set in the Batman mythology. This is the first episode with the new subtitle "A Dark Knight". The episode was written by executive producer John Stephens and directed by Danny Cannon. It was first broadcast on September 21, 2017.
The episode begins three months after the season 3 finale and revolves around a period in which criminals now get "licenses" to commit crimes, provided by Cobblepot in order to earn the support of the city government and the public to reduce crime. However, a gang of criminals challenge the new licenses' policy and decide to commit heists to send a message to Cobblepot. The gang also makes use of Jonathan Crane's fear toxin. Gordon discovers the use of the gas and sets out to find Jonathan. Meanwhile, Bruce continues his vigilantism in order to prepare himself when Ra's al Ghul arrives.
The episode received positive response, who praised the new character development for some characters.