S1.E4

Cent'Anni

Episode aired Oct 13, 2024
TV-MA
58m

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Confronting the events that turned her into the Hangman - and led to a decade-long fight for survival in Arkham - Sofia makes plans for a more hopeful future.Confronting the events that turned her into the Hangman - and led to a decade-long fight for survival in Arkham - Sofia makes plans for a more hopeful future.Confronting the events that turned her into the Hangman - and led to a decade-long fight for survival in Arkham - Sofia makes plans for a more hopeful future.

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9.5/10

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Trivia
According to the showrunners, Sofia's backstory in this episode of being imprisoned in a psychiatric hospital to prevent her from exposing her family's secrets was inspired by Rosemary Kennedy.

Goofs
When Sofia raises her red wine glass to toast her family, saying "Cent'Anni," the fill level is down one inch or more from the rim, whereas when she had begun her speech, the glass was nearly overflowing.

Quotes
Sofia Falcone: I've had a lot of time to reflect. And I have to say... I was genuinely surprised at how many of you wrote letters telling the judge that I was mentally ill, like my mother. Not that the judge needed much convincing. My father saw to that. Still, I trusted you. I loved you. And yet, not one of you... tried to help me. Except for my brother, the man you all flew in to mourn. And you know, the real thorn in my side is that, unlike everyone here... I was innocent. I mean, Jesus Christ, Milos has a higher body count than I do.
Luca Falcone: Sofia!
Sofia Falcone: I know you're all anxious for me to leave. No one has been shy about that. I'd really hoped that it would be different. But I understand, I don't fit into this family anymore. So tomorrow, I'm starting a new life. For the first time, I have hope.
[Raises her glass]
Sofia Falcone: To new beginnings. Cent'anni.

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10/10

A Brilliant Adaptation of Every Shade in Batman's World

This episode continues to show the series as an excellent adaptation of DC Comics, shifting from a mafia-centric tone - reminiscent of Goodfellas, The Godfather, and The Sopranos - to something darker, more in line with Arkham. It explores the personal tragedy of Sofía Falcone, elevating her as a complex antagonist. Unlike The Batman (2022), this episode avoids pure fantasy and focuses on the emotional depth of Gotham's underworld, blending crime drama with the psychological decay tied to Arkham Asylum.

Sofía's story reflects the core tragedy of Batman's villains, echoing the Joker's words: "All it takes is one bad day." The depiction of Arkham as a grim, oppressive place emphasizes how redemption slips away in such environments, making her journey even more compelling. Exhausted but determined, Sofía emerges as a force to be reckoned with - a villain not born from power but from betrayal and suffering.

This episode enriches the series, balancing Gotham's criminal and psychological facets, and cements Sofía as a perfect foil to the Penguin. It's a nuanced take that adds emotional weight and tension, showcasing yet another brilliant layer of Batman's world.