'Gotham' season 5 finale spoilers: The freaks are coming; Ras Al Ghul debuts [Video]

Everybody knows that young Bruce Wayne would eventually become Batman in “Gotham.” For those who know more of Batman lore, they are already aware that such a transition would not be possible without the help of a dedicated and tough mentor. As the show is drawing closer to a Batman timeline in full bloom, more familiar elements and characters are going to be introduced very soon.

Spoiler alert! This article contains “Gotham” spoilers. Read on if you would like to know what happens next before the next episode airs.

This might not be much of a surprise, but Ra’s al Ghul is coming to “Gotham." Of course, it was bound to happen, but the big question is: how will Bruce Wayne’s mysterious and sheepish mentor be reinvented in “Gotham’s” twisted and dark style?

Ra’s al Ghul, indeed, has big plans for Bruce Wayne, notes CBR. The latest teaser centres on the controversial character’s entrance in the show, which marks Monday’s season finale. He will be played by “Game of Thrones” veteran actor Alexander Siddig, who has revealed his take on the character.

Siddig said that each time he approaches a scene, he figures out how to land his own character. “I want to make an impact. I don’t want to disappoint the people who already love this show” Siddig said. This take on Ra’s al Ghul makes him a sort of an omnipresent and a deity. He has the uncanny ability to hear the prayers of acolytes all throughout the city.

Ra’s can be brutal at times, but kind and fatherly when needed. This corroborates with his desire to be a father figure for Bruce, in place of Alfred. In the teaser, Ra’s tells Bruce that he could be the one thing that has evaded him for all his life, an heir.

The arrival of this instrumental character has also made fellow cast members excited. David Mazouz himself said that he feels beyond ecstatic. Erin Richards also commented that this is just the most genius casting, since Alexander is a lovely person, which makes him an ideal villain. This is not the first time Ra’s al Ghul will appear in a TV show, since the character also appeared in “Arrow” and “DC’s Legends of Tomorrow,” played by Matthew Nable.

“Gotham” airs on FOX in the US. It can also be watched in Australia on SyFy.

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