Gotham (TV Series)

Rise of the Villains: The Last Laugh (2015)

James Frain: Theo Galavan

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Quotes 

• [Theo Galavan stabs and holds the knife in Jerome Valeska's neck] 

  Theo Galavan : [Theo drops Jerome to his back holding the knife in]  I know, I know. This is not what we rehearsed. I'm so sorry, Jerome. You have real talent. But now, you see, the plot thickens. Enter the hero.

  Jerome Valeska : [Jerome strains and chuckles trying to speak]  You said... I was... gonna be...

  [there's a silence as Jerome dies with a bloody smile on his face] 

• [Theo Galavan tells Barbara Kean about his family] 

  Theo Galavan : Did you know my family built this city? We carved the bedrock upon which it stands, yet there is not a bridge, an alley, a ditch that carries our name. My forefathers were betrayed, their legacy erased, and I am here to punish those who wronged us and reclaim what is ours.

  Theo Galavan : [Barbara remains quiet]  Strawberry?

• [Theo Galavan tells Barbara the second part of his plan] 

  Theo Galavan : There's a starring role for you. You'll be famous and powerful and your fondest dream will come true.

  Barbara Kean : You know my dreams, do you?

  Theo Galavan : When Jim Gordon has outlived his usefulness, I'm gonna help you destroy him. Not kill him. Destroy him. Body and soul.

• [Theo Galavan introduces his sister Tabitha to Deputy Mayor Kane] 

  Theo Galavan : Tabitha, have you met Deputy Mayor Kane? Harrison, this is my Tabitha.

  Deputy Mayor Harrison Kane : Ah, nice to meet you. Uh, and could you please tell your brother that when a handsome billionaire appears out of nowhere, people get curious. Where'd he come from? How'd he make his money? Who's he dating? My wife would kill me if I didn't get something - A tidbit.

  Tabitha Galavan : He's a monster in the sack.

  [the Mayor looks to Theo who just nods his head] 

• [Theo Galavan and Barbara watch the television after the Gala attack] 

  Barbara Kean : Poor Jerome.

  Theo Galavan : Yes, very sad. Such a compelling character. But limited, you know? He was never gonna last long.

  Barbara Kean : I don't know about that. The kid had a way about him.