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Born into criminal royalty, she was cast out when she failed to conform.
This version of Sofia is merciless and unrestrained, betrayed or abandoned by everyone she used to trust.
Back in her introductory scene, though, Sofia is a beacon in the darkness.
A delicate white scarf hides the scars around her throat; fallout from her traumatic stint in Arkham Asylum.
The whole thing about her narrative is where shes positioned in the family as a woman, Huang explains.
In later episodes it gets messier and messier, implying that shes started cutting it herself.
Recently released from Arkham Asylum, Sofia occupies a conflicted place in the Falcone family.
She doesnt know it, but her most valued skill is her ability to conform.
Soon enough though, the ugly side of this dynamic breaks through.
And once Sofia knows the truth, she becomes disposable.
In the present day, Sofia quickly realizes that maintaining her good-girl persona is a waste of time.
Theres no point in catering to respectability when the masculine establishment has already dismissed her out of hand.
Its a barn-burner of an outfit, characterized by Huang as Sofias coming out.
Since the interior of the Falcone mansion is very dark, we thought the bright citrine would really help.
This fabric introduces a new texture to Sofias wardrobe; a liquid satin with a chiffon overlay.
It also shows considerably more skin, revealing her scars and bidding farewell to conservative femininity.
Sexy and palpably disinterested in conformity, it sets the tone for the next phase of her story.
Preparing to meet her new employees, she selects a voluminous fur coat from her mothers collection.
(Mores the pity.)
Her jewelry shifts from sedate heirlooms to big, bold costume pieces.
Over the last two episodes, Sofia reaches her final form.
Sofia is a runaway success in that regard, balancing prestige drama complexity with theatrical Gotham extremes.
