| "Red Queen" | |
|---|---|
| Gotham episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 7 |
| Directed by | Scott White |
| Written by | Megan Mostyn-Brown |
| Cinematography by | Crescenzo Notarile |
| Editing by | Leland Sexton |
| Production code | T13.19907 |
| Original air date | October 31, 2016 |
| Running time | 41 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Red Queen" (also known as "Mad City: Red Queen") is the seventh episode of the third season, and 51st episode overall from the Fox series Gotham. The episode was written by Megan Mostyn-Brown and directed by Scott White. It was first broadcast on October 31, 2016. In the episode, Tetch manages to get an hallucinogen called "Red Queen" that causes damage on people. He pours the hallucinogen on Gordon, sending him on a hallucination trip with Barbara acting as his guide. Tetch is in fact retrieving Alice's blood to create a virus to give it to the founders in their dinner. Meanwhile, Cobblepot sets off to separate Isabella from Nygma, telling her his real nature.
The episode received generally positive reviews, with critics praising Benjamin McKenzie's performance but criticizing the pace and Tetch's plan. CinemaBlend named Gordon's hallucinations as one of the best TV superhero moments on 2016.[1]