GOTHAM Actor Robin Lord Taylor Discusses A Possible Alliance Between The Penguin And Jerome

Now well into its fourth season, Gotham seems to have firmly found its footing. During the first half of this season, we saw a Professor Pyg arch, as well as episodes featuring the Scarecrow and Ra’s al Ghul.  While these Batman rogues have had time in the spotlight, series regulars such as Penguin, Catwoman, and The Riddler have also had time to shine.  It appears that the Fox show is now fully embracing its villains, so it only seems fair that the fan-favorite, Jerome Valeska, would make a return.
 
Although the character is not in fact the Joker, it is evident that Jerome has many similarities to the famous villain. In a recent interview with Robin Lord Taylor, the actor who plays The Penguin, discussed his character’s unique relationship with Jerome:
 
"Chaos and order, these are two things that are very volatile together. At the same time, they both understand fundamentally what it means to control people."

Taylor further elaborated on the characters, stating that just because the two have and understanding of each other, that doesn’t necessarily mean they will be allies.

"So I think when they find each other; it's like magnets. Are the poles aligned or are they not? Because they could either snap together or be archenemies until the end of time. We'll have to see."
 
Both Jerome and Penguin are popular characters on the show. Cameron Monaghan’s performance in the series has been captivating to watch, and Robin Lord Taylor has been a solid presence since the very beginning.  An alliance, or rivalry between the antagonists might tear Gotham apart, but it would be a spectacle to watch.