Shane West’s Bane Finally Arrives In New ‘Gotham’ Episode Synopsis

Gotham has released a synopsis for an upcoming episode showcasing one of Batman’s iconic foes, Shane West’s Bane with “I Am Bane”.

The popular Fox series Gotham has really hit a stride with this latest season, giving fans an origin to Cameron Monaghan’s Joker and next is the reveal of Bruce’s future adversary Bane (Shane West), who fans briefly saw don this show’s version of the villain’s costume a couple episodes back.

Shane West’s Bane has been a subject of controversy because of his look, but that’s not unusual for any character that differs even a tiny bit from the source material. Fox has finally released the episode synopsis teasing the villain’s Gotham return in “I Am Bane”, which fans can check out below.

“On the precipice of Gotham’s reunification, Gordon and Bruce find themselves face-to-face with a newly transformed Eduardo, and discover the real mastermind behind the city’s current chaos. Meanwhile, a pregnant Barbara turns to Lee for help in the all-new “I Am Bane” episode of GOTHAM airing Thursday, March 21 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX. (GTH-508) (TV-14 L, V)”

Are you excited to see Gotham‘s version of Bane on the small screen? Have you been a fan of Shane West’s performance as Eduardo so far? Sound off in the comment section below!

The Batman prequel series continues next week with the episode titled “The Trial of Jim Gordon” and you can read the official synopsis below:

GORDON RECKONS WITH HIS PAST AS IVY CASTS A SPELL ON BRUCE ON AN ALL-NEW “GOTHAM” THURSDAY, MARCH 7, ON FOX

Written by Series Star Ben McKenzie; Directed by Series Star Erin Richards

After Gordon is shot in an attempt to establish a cease-fire, he hallucinates a trial for his life that could have deadly real consequences. Meanwhile, Ivy (guest star Peyton List) returns and puts her spell on Bruce, leaving Selina to defend herself. Lee has a life-changing moment as Barbara and Penguin consider their next moves in the all-new “The Trial of Jim Gordon” episode of GOTHAM airing Thursday, March 7 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

Gotham stars Ben McKenzie as Detective James Gordon, Donal Logue as Detective Harvey Bullock, Morena Baccarin as Dr. Leslie Thompkins, Sean Pertwee as Alfred Pennyworth, Robin Lord Taylor as Oswald Cobblepot/The Penguin, Erin Richards as Barbara Kean, David Mazouz as Bruce Wayne, Camren Bicondova as Selina Kyle, Cory Michael Smith as Edward Nygma/The Riddler, and Chris Chalk as Lucius Fox.

Gotham airs on Thursdays at 8:00 p.m. on FOX.