: The relationship between Edward Nygma and Kristen Kringle takes a tragic turn. After Edward confesses to killing her former boyfriend, Kristen is horrified; during the ensuing struggle, Edward accidentally strangles her to death, a pivotal moment in his descent into becoming The Riddler.
The episode emphasizes the "Rise of the Villains" theme by showing how personal tragedy and systemic corruption push characters into their iconic criminal personas. It highlights a shift in tone for the series toward a more grand, operatic, and macabre style. Rise of the Villains: By Fire | Gotham Wiki | Fandom Rise of the Villains: By FireGotham : Season 2 ...
: Theo Galavan continues his manipulative bid for Mayor by coercing city officials and charming Bruce Wayne. He proposes a partnership with Bruce to "clean up" Wayne Enterprises, while secretly plotting the boy's death as part of a centuries-old vendetta involving the Order of St. Dumas . : The relationship between Edward Nygma and Kristen