Recap / ALZI Production Batwoman

Season 1, Episode 1

• Anti-Climactic Unmasking: Kate tells Batwoman that even she doesn't know who she is without a mask.
• Blackmail: The reporter tells Kate that the "False Faces" blackmailed the houseowner. This leads to Kate to say "I Knew It!"
• "Blind Idiot" Translation: When the reporter asks Kate about what she was talking about with Batwoman, Kate says "Turn off the recording and microphone. This is confidential. Do you can keep secrets?" Later, when Kate tells Batwoman that she called the cops and the media arrived when they found out about a masked superheroine defeating the masked bandit, Batwoman is subtitled saying "Are you talked to the media?" After taking off her mask, Batwoman says to Kate "Working with the media is very risky. But if you started to doing this, then I need every step of yours." Towards the end, Ekatherina says "Must I Batgirl by caught?"
• Blunt "Yes": Upon being asked by Batwoman if she has talked to the media, Kate says "Yes, we will make exclusive content about you."
• But Now I Must Go: Homner explains to the reporter that Batwoman didn't wait for the cops, as she immediately left.
• Choke Holds: The masked bandit places Batwoman into one after he dodges one of her kicks.
• The Cape: Ekatherina's boss tells her about the cops of the city mentioning a hero in a cloak that stops aggressive acts.
• The City vs. the Country: When Ekatherina's boss tells her to visit a small town in the role of a detective, she tells him that she knows what city he's talking about, which she admittedly hates.
• Dark Is Not Evil: Homner initially describes Batwoman to the reporter as being a girl in a black suit, Black Cloak, red belt, and a red symbol on her chest.
• The Drag-Along: Homner apologizes to Kate for dragging her into his mess with the masked bandit.
• Elective Mute: The reporter, who says that she has never seen Batwoman before, has come to the conclusion that she doesn't like to speak.
• False Reassurance: Kate tells Batwoman to not to worry as she told the media that she was actually Batwoman.
• Friend on the Force: Kate tells Batwoman that she has friends in the police and media. She's afraid that the "False Face" gang will be back.
• Gangsterland: According to Ekatherina's boss, the city now controls the "False Faces".
• Groin Attack: Batwoman delivers this against the masked bandit while performing the splits.
• Honest Corporate Executive: Homner says that he's a businessman who bought his house in credit. He paid the masked bandit and his associates to not to touch him and his business.
• Imagine Spot: When Batwoman tells Kate that superheroines like her work unnoticed, she asks Kate how she could imagine making exclusive content about her.
• Instant Web Hit: Homner tells the reporter that he and Kate were at home watching YouTube videos. They're watching a Tom and Jerry cartoon to be exact.
• Kinda Busy Here: The reporter before hanging up, says on her phone "I busy now...bye-bye."
• Leg Focus: The camera closely focuses on Ekatherina's legs as she walks out of her boss' office and opens the door.
• Metaphorically True: When the reporter asks Kate about how exactly was Homner lying, she tells the reporter he was actually alone in the house at the time of the attack. Kate adds that she was able to save him since she is actually Batwoman.
• Mr. Imagination: Kate says that her boyfriend Homner has a lot of imagination and most of his words aren't true.
• No One Sees the Boss: Homner tells Batwoman that no one knows who the "False Faces" boss is.
• Obvious Judas: Batwoman tells Kate that the media will betray her after Kate told her that she lied about her actually being Batwoman.
• Precision F-Strike: The masked bandit says to Homner "Show me the fucking money right now, or I'll break your little bird's head." Later, Homner says "The fucking cops created this gang because they don't see "False Faces" crimes. This is my opinion."
• She-Fu: Batwoman performs this against the masked bandit along with a series of handsprings.
• Take Your Time: The reporter at the start of the episode tells Kate and Homner that she won't take much of their time as she takes out her microphone and video camera.
• The Unintelligible: The reporter tells Homner that she only understands part of his words and to explain to her what happened in more detail.
• Walking Armory: Homner tells the reporter that he couldn't move because the masked bandit and his associates always carry guns.
• Who Are You?: Homner asks Batwoman this while thanking her for saving him from the masked bandit.
• You Bastard!: Kate calls a masked man this after he breaks into the house and restrains her by grabbing her by the wrist.

Season 1, Episode 2

• "Blind Idiot" Translation: The reporter while filming Batwoman in a parking garage asks her "Why you attacked him? What did he do?"
• But Now I Must Go: Batwoman says to the reporter that she's sure that she has more questions, but she must go now.
• Enemies List: Ekatherina tells Helena that she's now number one on her list of Batwoman's accomplices.
• FBI Agent: The apparent leader of the "False Faces" asks the rest of the gang to learn who Batwoman is such as she works for the FBI or is on Batgirl's team.
• Going for the Big Scoop: Kate tells Batwoman that she's got a scoop. That being that she knows where an "unknown guy" buy drugs and then distribute them in the city. Kate then tells Batwoman that if she fights this guy one and one, she'll guarantee her that the media will be there.
• Have We Met?: Batgirl says to the reporter "Sorry, do I know you?" after the reporter asks her what happened after seeing her live interview on Channel 4.0. Batgirl then asks the reporter if she's from the FBI.
• How Did You Get It?: Ekatherina asks Helena about how she managed to to video Batwoman's fight in the parking lot. Helena responds by simply telling her that it was a coincidence.
• I Own This Town: The "False Faces" proclaim that they own everybody: Corrupt cops, judges, lawyers, and even the mayor of the city.
• I Work Alone: Batgirl tells the reporter that she doesn't need help and that she works alone.
• Jitter Cam: During Batwoman's fight in the parking garage with a criminal.
• Monster Clown: The "False Faces".
• Nice Job Breaking It, Hero: Ekatherina tells the reporter (Helena) that Batwoman casts a dark shadow over the good work of the FBI. Ekatherina then tells Helena to look around as between Batman, Batgirl, and Batwoman, there are a lot of superheroes in the city. According to Ekatherina, people will stop trusting the police because vigilantes come to the rescue more often.
• The Stool Pigeon: One of the members of the "False Faces" gang is worried that one of their colleagues, who is currently at the police station, will tell the cops about them.
• You Do Not Have to Say Anything: Batwoman tells the reporter that the criminal won't answer in regards to what he was doing, which lead to Batwoman attacking him. He wouldn't even answer if the cops were present.

Season 1, Episode 3

• Anticipatory Lipstick: Ekatherina at one point, sits down in front of a mirror and applies lip gloss.
• Choke Holds: Potep places Batwoman in one during their fight.
• Combat Parkour: Batwoman performs a handspring while first encountering Potep and the masked man.
• Dingy Trainside Apartment: Batwoman says to Ekatherina that it's strange that an FBI employee would live in a small rented appartment.
• Do You Trust Me?: When Potep tells the masked man that he needs to talk to his boss, the masked man says that his boss isn't here but could he trust him.
• Don't Make Me Destroy You: Batwoman tells Ekatherina to leave the city otherwise, street gangs will destroy her. Later, Batwoman tells Ekatherina to not to try to scare her and next time, she will destroy her.
• Good News, Bad News: Helena says to Kate that the good news is that Helena's boss approved of Kate's interview and she's now waiting for a raise. The bad news however, is that yesterday while she was jogging, Ekatherina from the FBI said that Kate "put a shadow over the work of the FBI."
• My Card: Helena tells Kate that Ekatherina gave her a card and said that she would be in trouble if she found out that she worked for Kate.
• Mysterious Employer: The masked man tells Batwoman that he doesn't know who is boss is except that he gives everyone masks.
• Oh, Crap!: Ekatherina upon first hearing Batwoman say her name.
• Punch-Clock Villain: Potep says that he needs a job. Potep says that he had previously committed crimes such as robberies and racketering on behalf of Belinsky.
• This Is for Emphasis, Bitch!: Potep says "Batgirl is a bitch!" after the masked man tells him that Potep's old boss Belinsky is currently in jail.
• Who Are You?: Ekatherina asks Batwoman this. When Batwoman doesn't answer, Ekatherina tells her that she'll just unmask her and find out for herself.
• You Have No Idea Who You're Dealing With: While poking her finger at Batwoman's chest, Ekatherina tells her that she has no idea who she is.
• You Wouldn't Like Me When I'm Angry!: The masked man tells Batwoman to not to mess with his boss after she asks him who he works for. The masked man says that his boss is supported by both the corrupt police and the mayor.
• Your Days Are Numbered: The masked man tells Potep that his gang has been trying to catch Batgirl and she'll soon be theirs.

Season 1, Episode 4

• City of the Damned: The mayor tells Kate's Batwoman that as mayor of "this dirty city" nothing happens without him.
• Girl of My Dreams: Kate's Batwoman tells the mayor that she's always dreamed of someone like him.
• Handy Cuffs: Kate's Batwoman handcuffs the mayor to a coatrack.
• Hates Being Alone: Kate's Batwoman at one point, says to the mayor that she's so lonely. When the mayor asks Kate if she's trying to play with him, she says no, she just feels lonely. Kate then, proceeds to pull the mayor by his necktie.
• Hostage Situation: Ekatherina demands that Helena give her Batwoman's real name and she'll send her a photo to encourage her to come and save her.
• I Just Want to Be You: Kate asks Batwoman if she could be her partner before telling her that she has a suit just like hers. Kate even suggests that she could sometimes stand in for Batwoman. Batwoman then informs Kate that she needs a lot of training to be her partner.
• Imposter Forgot One Detail: Kate wears a red wig with her Batwoman costume whereas the actual Batwoman has dark brown hair.
• Malevolent Masked Men: The mayor tells Kate's Batwoman that all he knows about the boss of the "False Faces" is that he wears a mask just like her.
• Neck Snap: Ekatherina instructs her two colleagues to break Helena's neck after Helena lies to her about not talking to Batwoman.
• Intrepid Merchant: Kate's Batwoman asks the mayor if he's been selling off parts of the city's plants to foreign companies.
• Leave Me Alone!: Helena demands that two men that Ekatherina arrives at her home with to leave her alone after Ekatherina says that they have a few questions for her.
• Living Legend: The mayor tells Kate that Batwoman is a living legend and that he always wanted to take off her mask.
• Only in It for the Money: The mayor tells Kate's Batwoman that he has helped himself to millions of dollars from the state. The "False Faces" get the contracts while he himself, gets the money.
• Resigned in Disgrace: Kate's Batwoman instructs the mayor to resign or face the consequences of his corrupt actions.
• Secret Identity: Batwoman angrily tells Kate to get her own secret identity after Kate tells her that she played the Batwoman role in front of the mayor.
• Terror Hero: Kate tells Batwoman that everyone gets scared just at looking at her in her costume. Later, when Kate dresses up as Batwoman, she tells the mayor that he's the first person to admit to being "scared" of her. Usually, everyone "admires" her in her costume.
• Workaholic: Batwoman tells Kate that she can't be at her house everyday since she has a lot of work to do.

Season 1, Episode 5

• Awesome McCoolname: One of the guards says that "Batwoman" is a cool name before asking about why people like her choose such strange names.
• And the Adventure Continues: Ekatherina in the post-credits stinger asks Kate if she's ready for her next mission, which involves taking down Harley Quinn. This is followed by the words "The End???" being superimposed on the screen in red.
• Big Bad: Black Mask.
• Big "WHAT?!": Batwoman says this after Kate tells her that Ekatherina has offered Kate to work with her.
• Choke Holds: Kate's Batwoman places on of the men guarding Helena in one.
• Classified Information: Ekatherina deletes photos of herself holding Kate and Helena captive on a cell phone as it's highly classified information that no one will know about.
• "Could Have Avoided This!" Plot: Ekatherina tells Kate that they could've saved a lot of time if she cooperated with her from the beginning.
• Damsel in Distress: Helena.
• Dramatic Unmask: Ekatherina demands that her henchmen unmask Batwoman.
• Elites Are More Glamorous: Ekatherina reveals that she's really the Head of Special Operations. This causes Kate to say "Oh my God. Am I under arrest?"
• Facial Recognition Software: After taking a photo of an unmasked Kate's face, Ekatherina asks for a search of her face in the database.
• A Friend in Need: When Kate tells Batwoman that she has to help Ekatherina destroy the "False Faces" gang, Batwoman says "In that case, let's go ahead and help our new friends!"
• Groin Attack: Batwoman delivers this to Roman after Roman pins her to a wall.
• Hairstyle Malfunction: Ekatherina takes Kate's red wig off after removing her mask.
• I Have You Now, My Pretty: Ekatherina tells her henchmen that Kate's Batwoman is theirs and to not to let her escape.
• I Need a Freaking Drink: Helena pours a bottle of champagne for Ekatherina and Kate's Batwoman.
• I Warned You: When Kate tells Batwoman that Ekatherina and her men captured Helena and her as well as taking off her mask, Batwoman responds by saying "I said you'd get into trouble. Happy now?"
• Impairment Shot: Kate's Batwoman after Ekatherina injects her with a neddle.
• Jitter Cam: During Batgirl's fight with a Black Mask. In the middle this, Batwoman says that even though she's late, it won't matter since Batgirl will now destroy him.
• Minion with an F in Evil: Batgirl tells Roman that she knows who he is because his henchman might have mentioned it.
• Neck Lift: Roman does this to Batgirl before placing her in a choke hold. Roman later delivers a kick to Batgirl's head.
• Playing with Syringes: Ekatherina subdues Kate's Batwoman with one.
• Pre-Asskicking One-Liner: Batgirl says "Time to finish this, Roman!"
• Precision F-Strike: Roman says to Batwoman "What the fuck is going on here? How did you find me?"
• The Promise: Ekatherina asks Kate if she remembers when she promised to take off her mask.
• Stopped Caring: Upon awaken, Kate tells Ekatherina that she really doesn't care who she is as her problems are just starting.
• The Team: After telling Kate that she's not from the FBI, Ekatherina tells her that she actually wants to see her on her team. According to Ekatherina, if they work together, they can destroy the "False Faces" gang. As an incentive, Ekatherina tells Kate that she'll not only improve her suit with new technology and armor, she'll keep her secret identity between the two of them.
• Torture First, Ask Questions Later: Kate's Batwoman immediately asks the guards if they've tortured Helena.
• Waking Up Elsewhere: After discovering Kate's true identity, Ekatherina tells her henchmen to wake her up.

Season 2, Episode 1

• Amoral Attorney: Averted as Ekatherina tells Kate that the prosecutor did not take money and is honest.
• Arrested for Heroism: After a criminal tells Batwoman that he's merely a guard, Batwoman tells him to either arrest him or keep going about her business.
• Arrow Cam: When Batwoman throws a Batarang at a criminal's eye.
• "Blind Idiot" Translation: The criminal says to his colleague "Are you copied information from a laptop?"
• Bond One-Liner: Batwoman after knocking a criminal out with one final kick to the face says "I don't drink coffee with milk. I drink Americano."
• Break-In Threat: Batwoman asks Ekatherina if she's suggesting that they break into the police station.
• Cops Need the Vigilante: Ekatherina informs Kate that the police department's website says that Batwoman will the criminal.
• Dating Catwoman: A criminal says to Batwoman that he's never gone on a date with a superheroine, but he has dreamed about it. This results in Batwoman laughing before telling him to let it remain a dream.
• Everything Is Online: Ekatherina tells Batwoman that she can find information of the murdered deputy prosecutor on the laptop.
• Exactly What I Aimed At: After one criminal says to Batwoman that she missed, she knocks him to the floor and asks him if he's sure.

\* Flirting Under Fire: Batwoman says to a criminal that she doesn't have time to flirt. The criminal then says that he's not trying to flirt with her, he's just a fan of hers.

• Idiot Hero: One of the criminals says to Batwoman "I knew superheroines are dumb, but so..." after Batwoman asks why would security guards copy information from a laptop.
• I Work Alone: Batwoman tells Ekatherina that she won't take off her mask for her because she doesn't want to be a part of her team. Ekatherina responds by saying that Batwoman will instead, take off her mask herself when she learns to trust her.
• Jitter Cam: During Batwoman's fight with the two criminals.
• Kick the Dog: While grabbing Batwoman by the neck, the criminal says to her "I didn't want to hit you on the first date."
• Killer Bear Hug: Batwoman is placed in one in the middle of her fight with one of the criminals. This is followed by him grabbing Batwoman by the neck, which she breaks out of with a blow to the groin.
• The Other Darrin: Evgenya Lezgintseva replaces Polina Abolishina as Batwoman.
• White Mask of Doom: Kate tells Ekatherina that CCTV cameras caught a man in a white mask being present when the deputy prosecutor was killed.
• Who Are You?: After Kate confesses to Ekatherina that she was never actually Batwoman, the woman who is apparently, truly is Batwoman walks in. After Batwoman acknowledges Ekatherina by name, Ekatherina asks Batwoman who she is before asking her to take off her mask if she wants to be a part of her team.
• You, Get Me Coffee: A criminal asks Batwoman if he could buy her a cup of coffee with milk.

Season 2, Episode 2

• Amoral Attorney: Ekatherina tells Batwoman that the prosecutor is part of the crime world, who rents an old loft to meet thieves there. When Batwoman asks where, Ekatherina says it's at an old factory to be more specific.
• Arrow Cam: When the prosecutor fires his gun at Herman Teddev.
• Better Manhandle the Murder Weapon: The prosecutor tells Herman Teddev that his fingerprints are now on the gun that the prosecutor used to shoot Batwoman with.
• "Blind Idiot" Translation: Ekatherina while reading on her cell phone, is subtitled saying "Herman Teddev... Found ... He was trial for murdering cop and stealing car. Released from prison." Later, when Batwoman asks Ekatherina about how an ordinary thief could threaten a prosecutor, Ekatherina says "They are know each other. They are old friends, maybe." After informing about whereabouts of prosecutor, Batwoman says to Ekatherina "Let's start, but...you not my boss." After Batwoman tells the prosecutor that his deputy was killed over his fake papers, he says "I need a protection. Herman will find me." When the prosecutor kicks an already weakened Batwoman to the floor, Herman Teddev says to him "What? '''Are you shoot her'''? You are big fan of her." Right after he shoots Herman Teddev, the prosecutor says "I fool you again... You are lose... The end of the line, goodbye."
• Bulletproof Vest: Batwoman thanks Ekatherina for providing her with the armor necessory to protect her from the prosecutor's gun shot.
• The Con: Batwoman asks the prosecutor about why he was selling fake land papers to criminals.
• Dramatic Unmask: The prosecutor demands that Herman Teddev take off his mask. The masked man then tries to tell him that he's not really Herman.
• Get into Jail Free: After the prosecutor tells Batwoman that he needs protection from Herman Teddev, Batwoman says that he'll have 24-hours of protection in prison.
• He Knows Too Much: The prosecutor tells Herman Teddev that he was a fan of Batwoman before she started to know too much.
• Heroic Second Wind: Batwoman awakens to attack Herman Teddev with a suit case.
• Hidden Supplies: The prosecutor pulls a handgun out of the shelf of his desk when he senses that he and Batwoman aren't alone.
• I Was Just Joking: Batwoman jokes to Ekatherina about finding a lot of porn on a USB-drive.
• It Works Better with Bullets: When Herman Teddev tries to shoot the prosecutor, he quickly realizes that the gun is empty.
• Jitter Cam: During Batwoman's fight with Herman Teddev, which begins with him attempting to place Batwoman in a choke hold.
• Please Kill Me if It Satisfies You: The prosecutor asks Herman Teddev if he's there to kill him. If so, the prosecutor says to Herman to do it while handing him his gun.
• Precision F-Strike: Herman Teddev says to the prosecutor upon hearing about the prosecutor's attempt to frame him for shooting Batwoman "What a fuck are you doing?!?!"
• Put the "Laughter" in "Slaughter": Herman Teddey laughs before attacking the prosectuor with a stun gun and then shooting from him under his chin.
• Spell My Name With An S: In the closing credits, Herman Teddev's name is spelled as "Herman Tedeev".
• Sound-Only Death: The picture fades to black when Herman Teddey is about to shoot the prosector.
• This Is for Emphasis, Bitch!: Herman Teddev in the middle of his fight with Batwoman says "Surprise, bitch!" This is follwed by Herman sucker punching Batwoman over a couch and rendering her unconscious with a choke hold.

Batgirl: Season 2, Episode 5

• Cassandra Truth: Batwoman tells Batgirl that there are so many mentally disturbed people committed to Arkham Asylum, that no one will believe a word that Black Mask says about Batgirl actually being Commissioner Gordon's daughter, Barbara.
• Combat Parkour: Batwoman performs several handsprings during her fight with a guard.
• Defeating the Undefeatable: When Batgirl thanks Batwoman for her help, Batwoman says that the guard that she had just fight was a tough one to beat.
• Groin Attack: Batwoman knees the guard in the groin after he grabs her by the throat and pins her to the wall.
• Handshake Substitute: Batwoman and Batgirl hive-five each other at the end of the episode.
• Jitter Cam: During Batwoman's fight with the guard.
• Precision F-Strike: A guard yells "What the fuck is going on here? How did you find me?" after Batwoman yells "Hey, freak!" at him.
• The Unmasking: Batwoman takes off her mask after Batgirl asks her what she should do that with her own mask taken off and her Secret Identity as Barbara Gordon now known by Black Mask. This leads to Batgirl to tell Batwoman that she now remembers doing work with her after all.