| "Blood Rush" | |
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| Gotham episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 8 |
| Directed by | Rob Bailey |
| Written by | Tze Chun |
| Cinematography by | Christopher Norr |
| Editing by | Barrie Wise |
| Production code | T13.19908 |
| Original air date | November 7, 2016 |
| Running time | 41 minutes |
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"Blood Rush" (also known as "Mad City: Blood Rush") is the eighth episode of the third season, and 52nd episode overall from the Fox series Gotham. The episode was written by Tze Chun and directed by Rob Bailey. It was first broadcast on November 7, 2016. In the episode, Barnes (Michael Chiklis) loses control of the effects of Alice Tetch's blood and begins to use his powers to target a killer, no matter the cost of those who stand in his way. Gordon (Ben McKenzie) is reinstated as detective and investigates along with Bullock (Donal Logue) the killer, who uses plastic surgery to fake identities. Meanwhile, Cobblepot (Robin Lord Taylor) tries to stop Isabella from continuing to see Nygma (Cory Michael Smith).
The episode received mixed reviews; while critics praised Chiklis' performance, they criticized that Barnes acting out of character was not compelling, the subplots felt weak and that the overall episode was reminiscent of the first season.